Hello out there,
It’s been a while since I last posted, but I’m back—and I have something deeply personal to share with you: a glimpse into my pregnancy journey. 💛
This is just the beginning of a little series I’m planning, where I’ll open up about what I did, which books I read, and all the things that helped me—from getting pregnant, through pregnancy, to giving birth and navigating the early baby and toddler stages (yep, it’s a wild ride 😅). But first, let’s start at the beginning.
The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
In 2015, when I was just 22, I was diagnosed with endometriosis and ovarian cysts—on both ovaries. It was scary. The cysts were already quite large, so I had to undergo surgery to remove them. It all happened fast.
And yet, right after the surgery, I flew to London for a trip I had already planned with my bestie. Fever and all, I stubbornly went sightseeing because I didn’t want to let her down (classic me).
After the surgery, the doctors sat me down and told me something that stuck with me for years: “Getting pregnant might not be easy for you. You shouldn’t wait too long.” But at 22, I wasn’t ready to think about kids. I wanted to live, travel, and enjoy life—and that’s exactly what I did. Unfortunately, I didn’t really take care of my body during that time.
Turning Point
By fall 2016, I had gained over 10 kilos and my skin was in terrible shape. Something in me clicked—I knew this might be linked to my endometriosis. So I decided to learn everything I could about it.
I completely cut dairy from my diet for nearly a year. The results were incredible: the weight came off, my skin cleared up, and I finally felt like myself again.
A Scare and a Shift
In 2018, a new cyst showed up on my ovary. I was terrified I’d need surgery again. So I saw a specialist in endometriosis, who prescribed the pill. It worked—the cyst disappeared, no surgery needed. Luckily, I had no side effects from the medication.
But then came another piece of news: my ovarian reserve was low. That was hard to hear. Even though I still wasn’t actively trying for a baby, it planted a seed of anxiety in the back of my mind.
Preparing for a New Chapter
By the end of 2021, I stopped taking the pill. I wanted to give my body time to find its natural rhythm before trying to conceive. But instead of panicking, I told myself: Don’t stress. Just take it one step at a time.
I downloaded a period and ovulation tracking app and learned how important timing is—there’s only a small window each month where conception is even possible.
The Surprise
On April 23, 2022, I took a pregnancy test.
It was positive. ✨
We were shocked (in the best way). We had mentally prepared ourselves for the possibility that it might take a year or more—something that’s totally normal for many couples. But it happened faster than we expected.
Of course, there were several things I did along the way—lifestyle changes, dietary tweaks, mental shifts—that I believe helped make this possible. I’ll be sharing those in upcoming posts, in case they help someone else out there who’s going through something similar.
Stay Tuned 💫
This journey has taught me so much about my body, about patience, and about the power of knowledge and intuition. If you’re interested in how I managed to conceive quickly despite all the medical challenges, I’ll be sharing everything: the tips, the tools, the books, and the changes I made.
Thanks for reading this far. If you’re going through something similar, know that you’re not alone—and that hope can show up when you least expect it.
With love,
xx L.
Enalorenalove 