Step One

As I've posted on Face book, Doug and I have had trouble trying to conceive. I began having problems about 4 months ago and was sent to see a specialist. I now have a good report with Dr. Michael Freeman of the PCOS center in Jacksonville, FL. He and the in house dietitian helped me get up to speed with my condition, how it affects getting pregnant and my physical well being.

What does this have to do with coming alive? Well, for the last several months I've really been beating myself up for gaining so much weight and not getting pregnant. I thought it was my duty to conceive and stay fit for my husband and I was failing miserably. Now that I've become educated, I undertand that almost all of it was out of my control. Now I have the right tools to get my life in order. I feel so relieved and excited. I can't wait to get back to a healthy place and finally become a mother. It's all I've wanted my whole life! Not to mention that Doug is going to be a wonderful dad.

So, please read and keep up with my progress as I set and exceed my goals. If any of you have suggestions or words of encouragement, I'm completely open!