Wednesday, April 28, 2010

share hope

I am piggy-backing off of this post here. This week is National Infertility Week. I am sure you are thinking “okay, why is Bri talking about infertility again?” The thing about infertility is that even after you have a baby the wounds and scars of infertility don’t go away. It is something that is and always will be a part of me. In many ways I am thankful for the challenges that we had to overcome because it has made me a different woman, different wife, and different mother. BUT, it was by far the most difficult and terrible experience that I have ever been through to be told that it was unlikely we would ever have a child.

I talk about this important issue because it is something that many couples struggle with silently. I tell my story because I want others to have hope. There were many days that I had no hope, and it was so helpful to me to hear stories how other women and couples overcame their struggle. My story is here.

I am happy and thankful to report that I know many couples who have recently gotten their miracles or are awaiting their soon-to-be-born miracles! And I thank God for my little miracle every single day.

2 comments:

JJ said...

SO thankful we both got our miracles!

Rotten said...

You would be a great addition to JJ's Braces Bunch group if you want to join! We'd love to have you. :) And thank you for telling your story. I proudly wear my scars of becoming a mother as well because they have made me who I am and I am proud of how much stronger of a woman I have become.