1st pregnancy after PCOS diagnosis

My husband and I have known each other since we were 5 years old. I was the girl that lived in the apartment above him, and we went to elementary school together. We were close for many years, until I moved away, we didnt talk for about 7 years. Still lived in the same county but went to two different schools on two separate ends of the county (about 45 minutes apart). We lived 2 completely different lives and had kinda just let life happen however it happened.

I found him on Facebook in 2014 as a mutual friend suggestion and started talking to him again. We were both 18. We just kind of picked up right where we left off. Shortly after, we started dating! After 3 months in, I knew I was going to marry him. He was the one and I could feel it! When you know, you know! We eloped in Las Vegas after 4 years of dating, it was the best decision for us and we will never regret it! We seem completely different but have so many similarities, it's truly amazing!

After a little bit, we talked about having a family of our own. We tried and tried and tried. But it just wasnt the right time for us. We were sad but accepted the fact that the universe was telling us to wait a little bit longer. I had always dreamed of being a mom, as almost any girl did, so I became devastated after each negative test but tried to stay optimistic. It would happen when it is meant to happen, I told myself this often.

I was diagnosed with PCOS in November 2020 and terrified that I was infertile. My lifelong dream of being a mom was shattered in my heart. I decided that I was the only one that could make this change for the better! I was determined to decide my future for myself! I had decided to change my eating habits and take care of myself a bit better.

Well..

On April 20th, 2021, the pregnancy test said POSITIVE! I was so surprised and excited and nervous all at once! It would put me at 8 weeks pregnant. I immediately told my husband, I didnt wait for one minute! I was pretty unsure how to really feel at first, knowing of the PCOS, so I waited to get it confirmed before we decided to do anything else. My husband and I have been thinking very positively and have been trying to stay calm until we found out for sure. He has just been so supportive and so comforting, I really couldn't have gotten any luckier to have him by my side through all of this!

Today, May 3rd, was our first ultrasound since we found out, which would put me at 9w5d. We do indeed have a very healthy baby growing inside of me! Babys heart rate is at 179 bpm. Our baby is due December 1st, 2021. We cannot begin to explain how excited we are and how scared we are at the same time! In August 2021, we will be celebrating 7 years of being together.

Our 3rd wedding anniversary is in 2 weeks, we are also in the middle of buying our first house together 🙃 There is just so much going on in our lives right now, and so much to celebrate, we just feel so blessed and overwhelmed at the same time! But this pregnancy isn't about just me, it's about us and the baby. Just another adventure we get to tackle together!

*Fun fact: I have ALWAYS known deep down inside that I was going to marry someone I've known since elementary school. I never knew who, but my husband and I have always had a "thing" between us that we could never really explain. It always drew us back together somehow. I always knew that I would marry someone with the same last name initials as mine, it was very important to me when I was young. I have always been very proud of my family and where I came from.  My little sister and I came from a poor broken family, we didnt have much but we were happy with what we had. Our parents divorced when I was 2 years old. We learned at a young age to accept life for what it is, but to make the best of everything that was provided and not provided to us. This is something that I cant wait to teach our baby someday!

PCOS pregnancies CAN happen! Sprinking some baby dust to everyone trying and/or considering a baby of their own! Keep your thoughts positive and happy! Because miracles CAN happen! 👣

*Please note this post isn't about me rubbing our pregnancy in or gloating, but simply to provide a clear peaceful mind for others that pregnancy IS possible after PCOS diagnosis and to share our story*