It's really something that never occurs to the average girl or woman. We are so certain that one day we will grow up and have babies (those of us that want them). It's nature and it's a calling. I remember as a little girl saying things like "when I am big, I am going to have 2 children". And later when I was a teenager, I would say things like "when I become a parent, I will never be strict like my parents are". Then as a young lady in my twenties, "I will only have chilren after I turn 30." Note the common thread.....When I.....Not if I have children. We all assume and we never consider the thought that it will not be possible. So like everyone else, after a few years of marriage, my hubby and I decided it was time to expand the family. I went off the pill and we got down to practising! We were pretty chilled and there was no rush so for the first 6 months, we paid little attention to the fact that my period arrived each month (albeit anywhere between 17 and 46 days!!) After about 8 months, I happened to be at the gynae for an annual check up and I mentioned that I had been off the pill for some months but had not fallen pregnant. He did not seem too concerned and put me onto a pill that makes you ovulate properly (just in case). He said I would almost certainly be pregnant within 4 to 6 months.
The pills were quite hectic though. I had hot flushes and became quite emotional...and extremely forgetful. Oh the joy of trying to fall pregnant!! More on this tomorrow.
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