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She Experienced… Infertility

April 3, 2019

This post was drafted over a year ago and I have put off posting this day after day, week after week, month after month. It just never seemed like the right time to share this version of myself. It just never seemed like the right time in the midst of celebrating women I love who were blessed with what I was praying for, it just never seemed like the right time. But God had to remind me many times of the purpose for this blog and it’s to share my experiences…

The Beginning

I was leaving work one Tuesday evening when I began to feel what would turn into the worst pelvic pain I’ve ever experienced. Sure in the past I’ve dealt with ovarian cysts that burst and I was initially thinking that was it, but as the evening went on the pain got so bad that the only relief was walking hunched over. I made it home and told myself it wasn’t that bad, but if it got worse I would tell my husband and go to the hospital (I didn’t want to go and didn’t even tell him how much pain I was in because I KNEW he would take me to the hospital immediately). I was already laying in bed when he got home and told him that my stomach was hurting “really bad” and that it was similar to the pain I felt when I had ovarian cysts that burst, but that I wanted to just lay in bed with a heating pad in hopes that the pain would go away. I had an appointment already scheduled with my gynecologist on that Thursday so I knew I could find out what was going on then. Skeptical of my decision, Joe let me rest but practically slept with one eye open, making sure I was okay the entire night 🙂

The Discovery

On Thursday, two days later, I went to see my gynecologist. I feel like it was nothing but God that I had an appointment already scheduled right after that random bout of pelvic pain. When I went in to see my super funny GYN I told her what I experienced. She then began to ask me pregnancy questions, when/if we were trying, how long, etc. I really didn’t know where she was going with her questions. When I confirmed with her that we had been trying to get pregnant for almost a year, it hit me that we had been trying to conceive for almost a year. Interesting. “So what does that mean?”, I remember asking her. I then remember her saying something about ovulation and possibly wanting to put me on some meds (I think it was Clomid) to help with ovulation and to begin tracking, but she first wanted me to go in for an ultrasound so she could see what was going on and a possible reason for the pelvic pain. She showed me pictures of the ultrasound which just looked like inside of a body to me, didn’t quite konw what I was looking at or looking for. She explained that the results of the ultrasound showed that there possibly could have been a cyst that ruptured, but that there weren’t any cysts there currently. Cool. BUT there appeared to be what looked to her like endometriosis, pencil eraser-sized fibroids and blockage in my tubes. Wait, what? She pointed out these areas on the pictures and I could clearly see the markings/scaring she was referring to. The tears began to flow because I did not know what any of that meant for me. She told me that the possible endometriosis and/or the blocked fallopian tubes could be the reason why I haven’t gotten pregnant. I really didn’t know what to make of any of this news and everything she said to me after that was a complete blur. I just remember getting blood work done and being referred for some x-ray. I left with a tightness in my chest, tears streaming down my face and utter confusion. The first person I called was Joe who is literally my rock (next to Jesus). He reminded me of the many miracles we’ve seen God do and that this situation was no different. While I truly believed him with my whole heart, the news was still so very awful and made me feel like complete crap.

The Testing

My GYN referred me for an HSG x-ray which looks at the fallopian tubes and uterus to help see the blockage. If you’re not familiar with an HSG, basically during the procedure, a thin catheter is inserted through the cervix into the uterus, and a special dye is injected. The dye allows the shape of the uterus and fallopian tubes to be seen. The doctor is able to see how the dye flows through the fallopian tube via the x-ray. If there is no blockage, the dye should flow freely through the uterus and fallopian tubes. If the dye is stopped at any point, it may indicate that a tubal blockage is present.

When I arrived into the cold-behind room, the nurse assured me that I would be okay, that the procedure was not that bad and that in her experience this procedure helped many women get pregnant because the dye actually helped to clear any blockage. That was hopeful! The procedure began and it went by pretty quickly for me. I just remember the end when the doctor told me he didn’t see any blockage and that if there was something there previously, the procedure cleared it up! Huh?! I told him that I saw the images from ultrasound last week and although I wasn’t exactly sure what I was looking at I saw something there. He said, “well if there was something there, it’s gone now! So that’s good news!” I left that place yet again with tears in my eyes, but this time praising God yet at the same time still asking, “what does this mean”?

…and more testing

The very next day a nurse from my GYN’s office called me and told me the “good” news about my fallopian tubes not being blocked, but that they were going to refer me to a fertility doctor because results from blood work revealed that my AMH levels are low and low means diminished ovarian reserve. This basically means a basket of few eggs. I was referred to a fertility doctor, along with my husband, for more blood work and testing. We met with a doctor who reviewed our chart. Because I don’t present with many of the symptoms of endometriosis, they could not diagnose me with that. As I was told, the only true way to diagnose endo is through a surgery called laparoscopy where they go in through the belly to get a legit look at what’s going on inside, but that’s usually done when symptoms are severe. Again I’ve only experienced one or two of the symptoms that are indicative of endo, so that route wasn’t even presented to me as an option.

The Results

After about 3-4 weeks of blood work, follow-ups with the doctor, google searches, tears and more tears, Joe and I finally had an understanding of what’s going on with us from the eggs to the sperm and there were solutions. The doctor first recommended an insemination procedure, which honestly scared me. And it’s not the procedure itself that scared me, it’s the outcome – what if it didn’t work? What if we had to do it more than once? Was I even ready for all of that? They wanted to try a few rounds of that first before even exploring IVF. We were both like WTH?! We just wanted a little time to process all the results before we could even think about the next move. Hearing that something is “wrong” with you is a very tough pill to swallow because then you start questioning yourself, whether you did something wrong, what you could have done to prevent it and how you can make it better. I don’t know how many blogs and articles I read about stories of women (and men) in similar situations, how God blessed them with their miracle child and how some are still waiting. It was a lot. In those 3-4 weeks of going back and forth to the doctor, it was emotionally draining (well, for me) and we just couldn’t imagine those who dealt and/or are dealing with this issue of infertility for years. We were overwhelmed. I was scared and over it.

The Plan

As of right now it has been a year and a half since that month long emotional roller coaster. We have not made any moves on any procedures. We not only wanted to take time to just sit with what we learned and process things but also prepare ourselves for what we were asking and believing God to do – a miracle. To say this journey has been a breeze would be a lie. To say I’ve been okay would be so far from the truth. To say I don’t cry and ask God why or when would be a joke. To say I don’t get annoyed whenever someone asks when we’re having a baby is side-eyeable (yup! I made that up). It hasn’t been easy, there are times when I’m not okay, I do cry and ask God why me or when will it be our turn and I do get embarrassed when someone asks about us having a baby. I never thought I would be experiencing those feelings, but here I am. When Joe and I decided we would wait and let God tell us the next move, I didn’t think the next move would be to continue to wait. I’ll find myself going back to God like, “okay Lord, what you want us to do next?” and He tells me, “continue to prepare your home and your hearts and wait”. Initially I didn’t know all of what that meant, but the more I wait, the more God reveals to me, to us. He continues to show us what we need to do in preparation for our miracle.

…the preparation

I’ve been so encouraged by the stories of couples who’ve struggled to conceive for months and even years, but God blessed them with their miracle(s) even when it didn’t seem like it was going to happen. Those stories are SO encouraging and a reminder of God’s power, love and grace. Last Spring I was encouraged by a YouTuber turned friend who I shared my story with because she and I have crazy similar stories. (I actually found her because I liked her locs and started watching her loc journey videos, then soon discovered her infertility story). In one of her Instagram posts she shared how she and her hubby were believing in God for their miracle baby and how she believed her faith needed to be met with some action. She began shopping for the baby for whom she prayed. She shared how weird she initially felt, but that God reminded her that she needed to put some action behind that faith, whether it felt weird or not. I was so encouraged by this story and she challenged me to do the same. I thought to myself that I could NEVER do this, but I told her I would think about it. About a week or so later I was convicted right in church. My pastor preached a word and told us that we have to put a “yet” behind the things in are lives that aren’t as they should be or as we would like. For example, instead of saying, “I don’t have a new car”, say, “I don’t have a new car YET!” That message convicted me and the next day I went to Target to the baby section. I picked up some outfits for a baby boy (pictured above) and said to myself, “I’m not pregnant, YET” and proceeded to the checkout line. That was probably the hardest checkout at Target EVER! I kept going back and forth, I even went back to the baby section in an attempt to put the clothes back, but God wouldn’t let me. On that day I did something weird, awkward and strange, I put some action behind my faith. On that day I started to prepare my heart for the miracle I was claiming.

The Blessing

It may not seem like it, but there is always a blessing in the waiting. So many times God has made me wait and from those periods of waiting my best and greatest testimonies have been birthed. Joe and I choose to look at this waiting period as a time to prepare spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially. We understand that there is no 100% preparedness for children and family, however, we have asked God to reveal to us areas for growth and maturation and He has been doing just that while we continue to wait!

I just want to encourage anyone who has been waiting on God for something. It may seem like everyone else around you is winning. It may seem like God is blessing others with the very thing you’re praying for. It may even seem like your situation is completely different and it may leave you wondering how God can turn this around. I encourage you to use this season of waiting to put some action behind that faith you profess to have. Don’t just talk about your faith, be about it! Joshua 3:5 tells us to, “consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Find out what the Lord needs/requires of you in this season of waiting. He’s waiting to do some amazing things in your life! He may need you to give up some things in order to make room for what’s to come. He may need you to take one small step out on faith to align yourself with what it is you’re claiming. What I’ve come to realize is you can’t go into a new season wearing the same stuff from the previous season, it won’t work! Seek His word and His will for your life. As I’m encouraging you, I’m encouraging myself. I can’t wait to share more of this journey with you, what we learn along the way and when God finally does bless us with our miracle child! And if you’ve read this to the end, that means you’re on this journey with me and I appreciate that so much 😉

If you feel so impressed, please share with me a time when you’ve experienced a season of waiting. I’d love to hear from you.

Live well,

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  • Kim
    April 3, 2019

    This is so beautiful! Know that I am believing & praying with you for your “Yet” baby! Let me know when you want to come get ALL these baby clothes. So proud of you for sharing & trying inspite of the tears & side-eyeable comments. Hang in there ❤️

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    • Shaina
      Kim
      April 4, 2019

      This was beautifully stated! So many times on this journey called Life we often feel like we are dealing with certain situations alone. My husband I also have been struggling with infertility issues. We have been trying on and off for the last 6 years and each year we get more and more discouraged. But, i appreciate you sharing your story. Often times you hear about others struggle with infertility but its usually people you dont know personally. So, i I commend you on sharing your story. You sharing your story has given me hope and taught me a few things as well. Thank you! And i pray that God will give you your Yet miracle baby. 🙂

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      • Sherelle Gilbert
        Shaina
        April 8, 2019

        Praise God that this encouraged you, sis. I am believing that God will bless you and your hubby with your miracle baby as well. It’s not an easy road, but it helps to know that you are not alone.

        Reply
    • Sherelle Gilbert
      Kim
      April 8, 2019

      Thanks so much Kim!!! I appreciate your encouraging words and the prayers ❤️ And I will take all the clothes! HAHA

      Reply
  • Lindsey
    April 4, 2019

    I normally I don’t take the time to read articles in full detail but just scan through them. Each word led me to the next ministering to me all the way to the end. Thank you for sharing your standing in faith testimony! Your story spoke to me on multiple levels and having me believing in a different way.

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    • Sherelle Gilbert
      Lindsey
      April 8, 2019

      I’m so glad you took the time to read this post in full. Thank you! And praise God that it spoke to you 🙂

      Reply
  • Akilah Parker
    April 4, 2019

    I love your transparency in this journal. I heard the exact same sermon from the pastor on the very same day, and I agree wholeheartedly with every word. You are amazing. God has and will continue to bless you all. Very good read and thanks so much for sharing during some of your most vulnerable experiences.

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    • Sherelle Gilbert
      Akilah Parker
      April 8, 2019

      Thank you so much Akilah!! I appreciate your kind words. That sermon was everything and it has stuck with me!

      Reply
  • Tiffany McFarland
    April 4, 2019

    My lovely first friend….. I too have fertility issues. Ironic right I had to take fermara, clomid, but conceived on gonal F. I never thought it could be me since I had a baby at 19. Just know it gets greater later love. Whatever the outcome. Love you lots

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    • Sherelle Gilbert
      Tiffany McFarland
      April 8, 2019

      Tiff, you were literally one of my very first friends! Thank you for sharing that with me. I think it’s so important that we as women share our experiences because we never know who may be dealing with the same thing and how it may help them. Love you!!

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  • Dierdra
    April 4, 2019

    You and Joe are in my prayers! I’m looking forward to loving up on your “yet” baby boy. God is STILL in the miracle making business and I know he won’t let you guys down. ?

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    • Sherelle Gilbert
      Dierdra
      April 8, 2019

      Thanks so much D!! I appreciate the prayers and the love ❤️

      Reply
  • Anonymous
    April 4, 2019

    God will bless you and Joe with your miracle baby. Stay in faith! Your testimony truly inspires me and how He is working thru you.

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    • Sherelle Gilbert
      Anonymous
      April 8, 2019

      Thank you so much!!! Praise God! ❤️

      Reply
  • Rashaun Whitehead
    April 4, 2019

    Awesome article! After losing our first pregnancy Kelly and I tried for 10 years before we had our miracles Jonathan and Kailyn. We never stopped praying. After a long while here came that lovely little boy and his sister soon after. So be encouraged on your journey and we will keep you guys prayed up.

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    • Sherelle Gilbert
      Rashaun Whitehead
      April 8, 2019

      Your and Kelly’s faith was always and still is an inspiration to me! Thank you so much ❤️

      Reply
  • Daicia
    April 19, 2019

    I came to your page to see if apparel was available. Reading this blog caused many emotions as I reflect on “why me” and how I did have pregnancies when I know I wasn’t ready. Meanwhile you and your husband are praying and waiting. I am praying that his will be done.

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I realized recently that this will be our third year of treatment, our third round of IVF, our third embryo transfer and we’ve lost three little babies (I’ve also had three surgeries and have seen three doctors). I’m always curious about the significance of numbers in the Bible. I remember experiencing a series of sevens during our first round. I found that the number three means harmony, God’s presence, new life and completeness. I don’t know if or how this applies to our next steps, but I’m choosing to hold onto His word that reminds me to forget what has passed for it is nothing compared to what He is going to do. I still believe God is doing something new and as I enter a new month, I’m claiming new blessings, new mercies, new paths and new streams 🙌🏽

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It’s June which means it’s my birth month 🎉💕 I remember last year at this time feeling sad about June because our daughter would have been born in June. But then God turned those feelings of sadness into joy as He began to show that He was doing a new thing for us as it related to our fertility journey. I realized recently that this will be our third year of treatment, our third round of IVF, our third embryo transfer and we’ve lost three little babies (I’ve also had three surgeries and have seen three doctors). I’m always curious about the significance of numbers in the Bible. I remember experiencing a series of sevens during our first round. I found that the number three means harmony, God’s presence, new life and completeness. I don’t know if or how this applies to our next steps, but I’m choosing to hold onto His word that reminds me to forget what has passed for it is nothing compared to what He is going to do. I still believe God is doing something new and as I enter a new month, I’m claiming new blessings, new mercies, new paths and new streams 🙌🏽 What are you claiming this month? Let me know below ⬇️ • • • #sheexperienced #fertilityjourney #infertility #infertilityawareness #miscarriageawareness #ivfjourney #blackwomenandfertility #unrealisticfaith #crazyfaith #infertilityawarenessadvocate
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Today we are celebrating the most special woman in our lives, our mommy @ms_dap21 🎉💕 Today she turns 60 and I’m so thankful that God has blessed her with another year of life and to see a major milestone. We’ve learned so much from her and she’s such a great example of a loving, hardworking, determined, strong woman of God. 

Growing up we always celebrated her birthday together and when we all moved to different states, it made that tradition a little harder. So, to celebrate together this year in Mexico is such a blessing 💕 Thank you God!
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Today we are celebrating the most special woman in our lives, our mommy @ms_dap21 🎉💕 Today she turns 60 and I’m so thankful that God has blessed her with another year of life and to see a major milestone. We’ve learned so much from her and she’s such a great example of a loving, hardworking, determined, strong woman of God. Growing up we always celebrated her birthday together and when we all moved to different states, it made that tradition a little harder. So, to celebrate together this year in Mexico is such a blessing 💕 Thank you God! • • • #sheexperienced #mommyturns60 #mexicovacation #playadelcarmen #birthdayfun #birthdaybehavior
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕

Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽

Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽)
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕

Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽

Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽)
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕

Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽

Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽)
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕

Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽

Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽)
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕

Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽

Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽)
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕

Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽

Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽)
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕 Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽 Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽) • • • #sheexperienced #birthdayvibes🎂 #huntsvilleinfluencer #huntsvillecontentcreators #lifestyleinfluencer #livewell #birthdaybehavior🎉
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It’s my BIRTHDAY 🥳🎉💕 Today I choose joy, gratitude, peace, abundance, love, hope and all the good things! Year 35 was filled with many ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth, to still be here and to be in purpose. Although I was certain this birthday would look different, I know that God still has a great plan and a promise to fulfill. So, I enter chapter 36 with expectancy and faith 🙌🏽 Also, now that I’m over 30 and closer to 40 I can never remember my age. I always ask my husband how old we are because who keeps up with ages after 30?! 🤷🏽‍♀️ Anyway, cheers to 36 🥂 (P.S. if you want to bless your girl with a little birthday coffee money check my stories 🥰🙏🏽) • • • #sheexperienced #birthdayvibes🎂 #huntsvilleinfluencer #huntsvillecontentcreators #lifestyleinfluencer #livewell #birthdaybehavior🎉
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This week’s fertility talk continues with @mikayla_v.f who will be sharing her fertility journey. I’m looking forward to sitting down with Mikayla and hearing her story. 

Set your reminder and join in on the conversation as we get to know another warrior in the community on June 9 at 7:00 pm CST 🤍
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This week’s fertility talk continues with @mikayla_v.f who will be sharing her fertility journey. I’m looking forward to sitting down with Mikayla and hearing her story. Set your reminder and join in on the conversation as we get to know another warrior in the community on June 9 at 7:00 pm CST 🤍 • • • #sheexperienced #fertilityconversations #blackwomenandinfertility #infertilityawareness #fertilityjourney #ttccommunity #infertilitysupport #infertilitywarrior
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It’s June which means it’s my birth month 🎉💕 

I remember last year at this time feeling sad about June because our daughter would have been born in June. But then God turned those feelings of sadness into joy as He began to show that He was doing a new thing for us as it related to our fertility journey.

I realized recently that this will be our third year of treatment, our third round of IVF, our third embryo transfer and we’ve lost three little babies (I’ve also had three surgeries and have seen three doctors). I’m always curious about the significance of numbers in the Bible. I remember experiencing a series of sevens during our first round. I found that the number three means harmony, God’s presence, new life and completeness. I don’t know if or how this applies to our next steps, but I’m choosing to hold onto His word that reminds me to forget what has passed for it is nothing compared to what He is going to do. I still believe God is doing something new and as I enter a new month, I’m claiming new blessings, new mercies, new paths and new streams 🙌🏽

What are you claiming this month? Let me know below ⬇️ 
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It’s June which means it’s my birth month 🎉💕 

I remember last year at this time feeling sad about June because our daughter would have been born in June. But then God turned those feelings of sadness into joy as He began to show that He was doing a new thing for us as it related to our fertility journey.

I realized recently that this will be our third year of treatment, our third round of IVF, our third embryo transfer and we’ve lost three little babies (I’ve also had three surgeries and have seen three doctors). I’m always curious about the significance of numbers in the Bible. I remember experiencing a series of sevens during our first round. I found that the number three means harmony, God’s presence, new life and completeness. I don’t know if or how this applies to our next steps, but I’m choosing to hold onto His word that reminds me to forget what has passed for it is nothing compared to what He is going to do. I still believe God is doing something new and as I enter a new month, I’m claiming new blessings, new mercies, new paths and new streams 🙌🏽

What are you claiming this month? Let me know below ⬇️ 
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It’s June which means it’s my birth month 🎉💕 I remember last year at this time feeling sad about June because our daughter would have been born in June. But then God turned those feelings of sadness into joy as He began to show that He was doing a new thing for us as it related to our fertility journey. I realized recently that this will be our third year of treatment, our third round of IVF, our third embryo transfer and we’ve lost three little babies (I’ve also had three surgeries and have seen three doctors). I’m always curious about the significance of numbers in the Bible. I remember experiencing a series of sevens during our first round. I found that the number three means harmony, God’s presence, new life and completeness. I don’t know if or how this applies to our next steps, but I’m choosing to hold onto His word that reminds me to forget what has passed for it is nothing compared to what He is going to do. I still believe God is doing something new and as I enter a new month, I’m claiming new blessings, new mercies, new paths and new streams 🙌🏽 What are you claiming this month? Let me know below ⬇️ • • • #sheexperienced #fertilityjourney #infertility #infertilityawareness #miscarriageawareness #ivfjourney #blackwomenandfertility #unrealisticfaith #crazyfaith #infertilityawarenessadvocate
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Today we are celebrating the most special woman in our lives, our mommy @ms_dap21 🎉💕 Today she turns 60 and I’m so thankful that God has blessed her with another year of life and to see a major milestone. We’ve learned so much from her and she’s such a great example of a loving, hardworking, determined, strong woman of God. 

Growing up we always celebrated her birthday together and when we all moved to different states, it made that tradition a little harder. So, to celebrate together this year in Mexico is such a blessing 💕 Thank you God!
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Today we are celebrating the most special woman in our lives, our mommy @ms_dap21 🎉💕 Today she turns 60 and I’m so thankful that God has blessed her with another year of life and to see a major milestone. We’ve learned so much from her and she’s such a great example of a loving, hardworking, determined, strong woman of God. 

Growing up we always celebrated her birthday together and when we all moved to different states, it made that tradition a little harder. So, to celebrate together this year in Mexico is such a blessing 💕 Thank you God!
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Today we are celebrating the most special woman in our lives, our mommy @ms_dap21 🎉💕 Today she turns 60 and I’m so thankful that God has blessed her with another year of life and to see a major milestone. We’ve learned so much from her and she’s such a great example of a loving, hardworking, determined, strong woman of God. Growing up we always celebrated her birthday together and when we all moved to different states, it made that tradition a little harder. So, to celebrate together this year in Mexico is such a blessing 💕 Thank you God! • • • #sheexperienced #mommyturns60 #mexicovacation #playadelcarmen #birthdayfun #birthdaybehavior
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God has really been working on me in the area of worry. During my 21-day fast that was one of our focuses, to abstain from worrying. Someone asked me, “how do you stop worrying? That’s so hard.” That was my question as well because for so long worry has been my first response to any type of threat, problem or challenge in life. Worry is the result of focusing on our inabilities instead of focusing on God’s abilities. The more I read about what God has to say about worry the more I realized that worry is a choice and we have more control over that thing than we realize. 

God promises us peace but peace doesn’t just come magically. That promise of peace is conditional which means we have to do something in order to receive it - thus indicating that we have a choice. God promises us peace if our minds are fixed on Him, not on our problems. God knows that we will be faced with situations in life that will cause us to worry, but the beauty in this is that we can choose how to respond to those situations. We can choose to worry or choose to accept peace. We make it so complex but when you think about it it’s so simple.

If you are like me and you often let worry dictate how you respond to life’s challenges, I want to encourage you to choose peace. When you feel yourself being filled with worry or anxiety, turn those thoughts over to God and practice that every single moment the enemy tries to tempt you to worry. It’s not going to be an easy habit to break but we know that practice makes perfect.

If you’re choosing peace this week, let me know in the comments and share this with someone else who needs to choose peace 🙏🏽🤍
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God has really been working on me in the area of worry. During my 21-day fast that was one of our focuses, to abstain from worrying. Someone asked me, “how do you stop worrying? That’s so hard.” That was my question as well because for so long worry has been my first response to any type of threat, problem or challenge in life. Worry is the result of focusing on our inabilities instead of focusing on God’s abilities. The more I read about what God has to say about worry the more I realized that worry is a choice and we have more control over that thing than we realize. 

God promises us peace but peace doesn’t just come magically. That promise of peace is conditional which means we have to do something in order to receive it - thus indicating that we have a choice. God promises us peace if our minds are fixed on Him, not on our problems. God knows that we will be faced with situations in life that will cause us to worry, but the beauty in this is that we can choose how to respond to those situations. We can choose to worry or choose to accept peace. We make it so complex but when you think about it it’s so simple.

If you are like me and you often let worry dictate how you respond to life’s challenges, I want to encourage you to choose peace. When you feel yourself being filled with worry or anxiety, turn those thoughts over to God and practice that every single moment the enemy tries to tempt you to worry. It’s not going to be an easy habit to break but we know that practice makes perfect.

If you’re choosing peace this week, let me know in the comments and share this with someone else who needs to choose peace 🙏🏽🤍
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God has really been working on me in the area of worry. During my 21-day fast that was one of our focuses, to abstain from worrying. Someone asked me, “how do you stop worrying? That’s so hard.” That was my question as well because for so long worry has been my first response to any type of threat, problem or challenge in life. Worry is the result of focusing on our inabilities instead of focusing on God’s abilities. The more I read about what God has to say about worry the more I realized that worry is a choice and we have more control over that thing than we realize. God promises us peace but peace doesn’t just come magically. That promise of peace is conditional which means we have to do something in order to receive it - thus indicating that we have a choice. God promises us peace if our minds are fixed on Him, not on our problems. God knows that we will be faced with situations in life that will cause us to worry, but the beauty in this is that we can choose how to respond to those situations. We can choose to worry or choose to accept peace. We make it so complex but when you think about it it’s so simple. If you are like me and you often let worry dictate how you respond to life’s challenges, I want to encourage you to choose peace. When you feel yourself being filled with worry or anxiety, turn those thoughts over to God and practice that every single moment the enemy tries to tempt you to worry. It’s not going to be an easy habit to break but we know that practice makes perfect. If you’re choosing peace this week, let me know in the comments and share this with someone else who needs to choose peace 🙏🏽🤍 • • • #sheexperienced #wellnessjourney #wellnessinfluencer #lifestyleinfluencer #huntsvilleinfluencer #livewell #infertilityawareness #faithandfertility #miscarriageawareness
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