I never read “The Secret” but I do
believe in the power of writing something down and attracting it to
com true. While I was reviewing for the Bar, I wrote my name over and
over with “Atty.” before it, and it came true.
So late last year, my Annus
Horribilis, I wrote in my little
notebook, “Baby Girl 2018”. Also wrote that in my previous post.
Lo and
behold:
Since
my ovarian cyst was removed last July, we've been trying to have a
baby. We've always wanted more babies but my PCOS was making it
difficult for us to do so. The OB who operated on me suggested that
we undergo fertility work-up but the thought made me tired already.
When my ultrasound revealed that my ovaries were “normal” (not
polycystic), I did some research. I bought a bottle of Vitex capsules
and male fertility blend capsules for the hubby at Healthy Options.
My office mates and I got into essential oils so I bought Eden's
Garden Gal Pal and
diffused clary sage and geranium while in the office.
Once
again, I religiously tracked my cycle, so much so that I had 4 apps
hehe. Last Chinese New Year, February 16, my period was a couple of
days away but I felt different. I had tender breasts, back pain and
cramps which are usual pre-menstrual symptoms but they felt
different. Since it was a holiday, I had a lot of free time (haha),
and a stash of pregnancy tests, so I decided to take one. To my
surprise, there was a faint second line. I hurriedly called the hubby
and we hugged in the bathroom. I wanted to go for an ultrasound
already but hubby said it might be too early.
So
logic prevailed and I resolved to wait until I was really delayed. I
took a test almost every day and the second line always showed up. I
finally went for a check-up and ultrasound on March 1 and there was a
yolk sac and embryonic pole at 6 weeks. Another ultrasound was
recommended two weeks after, and there's a heartbeat! Yay!
Despite
the nausea and constipation, I am more relaxed this time around. I
don't have the first time jitters and is not worrying about looking
for a job unlike in 2014. My morning sickness is not as grave, but my
cravings are on an overdrive, haha.
I know I wrote down that I wanted a baby girl but I'm happy to have a normal and healthy baby either way. Normal delivery again, too, please! :)
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