Hubby and I have been trying for some months after we are married. We had no success and consulted a doctor friend. Most people wouldn't care to go for check-ups because it's only been a few months of trying. However, due to our age, we want to get pregnant soon and were concerned that there would be risks if we waited too long. So, both of us were checked and found out that hubby's sperm count is very low. It was not easy to receive the news. Basically, we can't have baby through the natural way but need medical assistance to achieve a higher chance.
After much consideration, I did 2 times IUI - Intrauterine insemination. It doesn't give me much pain but some discomfort. I had to self injection the day before the insemination procedure. But each time I did the treatment, I was given hope and that hope was crushed each time my pregnancy test showed negative results. We chose this procedure as it was cheaper and the procedure was shorter. But the chances of getting pregnant is too low for our case.
Dr encouraged us to go for IVF/ICSI which cost more but will give us a higher probability of conceiving. We gave it a try. In Dec 2014, I took the treatment. It was not an easy journey for me. The daily injections were giving me the toil. It was not painful but emotionally draining. We had hoped and prayed for a miracle. But when we received the news of my blood test, I was heart broken and broke down in tears.
We continued to pray and ask God for a miracle but we weren't as diligent as my mother in law. It's almost like... "Ok God.. if You give us a child, we will be happy and glad but if no baby, we will still continue to love You and serve You". And in August 2015, I found that I was pregnant! Naturally! You can't imagine the joy it brings to our family! My doctor was delighted too!
So to cut story short...it has been a great 9 months experience carrying my miracle baby. Baby is due today but she doesn't want to see mommy and daddy yet! She must be having a good time and feel really comfortable in my womb. Hahaha.. but we are so excited to see her! Can't wait to hold her in my arms.
