Becoming a Mother

Ever since I was a little girl, all I ever dreamed about was becoming a mother

"I often miss this little girl... whose dreams had no barriers... who believed in a world where anything is possible with a heart that was full and unbroken."

Once I grew up and I was married, I knew the next step was to have children.
I was so excited for all my dreams to finally come true.
I was so excited to become a mother.

We quickly discovered that it wouldn't be just that easy for us to have children
We learned that we would have to undergo IVF treatment in order to conceive
We were told that it would be an emotional and costly journey that could end in disappointment
We were told that the odds were against us


We moved forward with it anyway...




"Gather up all your scattered dreams & build the life you love."

The total cost of one round of IVF ended up costing us nearly $17,000 out-of-pocket
We were told that may couples are not successful in their first round of IVF and that it may take more than one try to get pregnant

"Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep the faith. It will all be worth it in the end."

I had never been so sure and unsure of anything in my life at the same time
I was scared to death, but I was also hopeful

The moment of truth!

We were successful on our first attempt
We were going to have a baby
I was going to be a mother

We had a baby girl named Isabella.

Two years later... we had another daughter named aLyssa

Life is a beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is life, fight for it

Resources

• http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quote/our-dreams-come-true-courage-82/
• https://www.pinterest.com/pin/191684527861509785/
• https://hyperstreak.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/scattered-paper.jpg
• http://img.picturequotes.com/2/19/18651/i-often-miss-this-little-girl-whose...
• http://www.bestlovequoteslove.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/best-love-quot...