After battling infertility due to endometriosis for seven years, I couldn't wait to read Julia Indichova's story about her "Triumph over Despair and Statistics."
And then I read page 1.
Julia begins describing her challenges getting pregnant, "thirteen months after the birth of my first child."
You already have a baby? You have no endometriosis, no pain, and had no struggle to have your first baby? What are you complaining about?
I saw Julia as a greedy woman that did not appreciate the miracle she already had. She describes in her book that during an infertility support group she felt like she was in line for seconds when others hadn't yet had their first plate. Yes, Julia, get out of the way for those of us that are starving please.
But I read on, not wanting to waste the $4 I paid for this used book. Literary candy sprinkled throughout the pages helped soften my disdain. She describes her yoga instructor's voice as "soft as a blanket of snowflakes." Beautiful.
In the end, Julia overcame her extremely high Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) levels and doctors' negative predictions to successfully have another child. Her experience shows that putting your mind and heart into something, and trying all things (diet, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and believing in yourself) can significantly strengthen your body and chances at having a baby. Almost more helpful than her story, the book closes with inspiring testimonials of other women that conquered various infertility challenges to have children successfully.
I am hopeful with the new year that I am on a similar path. My body is getting healthier and stronger since I replaced red meat, dairy, and sugar with organic chicken, veggies, and fruits. If I only believe and keep at it, maybe my endometriosis will wane and my body will be able to support life this year.
Sounds conceivable, right? Cheers to a healthy, hopeful 2014!
And then I read page 1.
Julia begins describing her challenges getting pregnant, "thirteen months after the birth of my first child."
You already have a baby? You have no endometriosis, no pain, and had no struggle to have your first baby? What are you complaining about?
I saw Julia as a greedy woman that did not appreciate the miracle she already had. She describes in her book that during an infertility support group she felt like she was in line for seconds when others hadn't yet had their first plate. Yes, Julia, get out of the way for those of us that are starving please.
But I read on, not wanting to waste the $4 I paid for this used book. Literary candy sprinkled throughout the pages helped soften my disdain. She describes her yoga instructor's voice as "soft as a blanket of snowflakes." Beautiful.
In the end, Julia overcame her extremely high Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) levels and doctors' negative predictions to successfully have another child. Her experience shows that putting your mind and heart into something, and trying all things (diet, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and believing in yourself) can significantly strengthen your body and chances at having a baby. Almost more helpful than her story, the book closes with inspiring testimonials of other women that conquered various infertility challenges to have children successfully.
I am hopeful with the new year that I am on a similar path. My body is getting healthier and stronger since I replaced red meat, dairy, and sugar with organic chicken, veggies, and fruits. If I only believe and keep at it, maybe my endometriosis will wane and my body will be able to support life this year.
Sounds conceivable, right? Cheers to a healthy, hopeful 2014!