My name is Ava, and my story is about the long road to becoming a mom. I was 34, healthy, and ready to start a family with Alex, my partner. We thought it would happen quickly, but it didn’t. Every month, I hoped to be pregnant, but every month, I was let down. I tried to stay strong, but sometimes I cried. It seemed so easy for others, and I couldn’t understand why it was so hard for me.
We decided to check our health, and that’s when we found out about my thyroid problem. It was a small thing, but it was enough to stop me from getting pregnant. Starting on medicine for my thyroid felt like a new beginning. Alex was checked too, and he was fine. So we kept trying, month after month.
We told ourselves, “It will happen when it’s supposed to happen.” We didn’t rush, we didn’t push, we just waited. Then, when the doctor told me to take a break from trying because of my thyroid, that’s when it happened. I was pregnant. It was such a surprise!
Now, as I wait for our baby girl to arrive any day, I think back on everything. The wait, the tears, the hope—it was all part of this journey. It made me stronger and more thankful for the little life about to enter our world.
For those who are waiting for their turn, I want to say: Check your health, support each other, and have patience. The best things come in their own time. I’m sending you all my good thoughts.