tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807457021057737184.post2662505613611123150..comments2023-03-24T08:46:34.044-04:00Comments on My Life-- filled with Sweetness x 3: Money and HopeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1807457021057737184.post-72625016250165549822010-02-26T22:43:23.936-05:002010-02-26T22:43:23.936-05:00Have you ever heard of the Pope Paul VI Institue i...Have you ever heard of the Pope Paul VI Institue in Omaha, Nebraska? Maybe they can help...<br /><br />My husband and I were married in '04. What would otherwise have been undetectable symptoms were detected when we began charting my cycles, using natural family planning (NFP). I knew that something wasn't right. My doctor told me that he didn't understand my chart(nor my real concern), but considering my medical history, he referred me over to an OB/Gyn who (much to his surprise, I'm sure) diagnosed PCOS! While her intentions might have been good (and she seemed to have a good heart), the OB/Gyn did little to help us understand this diagnosis or what caused this condition, even as I was "not typical" for PCOS. She gave us 2 options: Metformin or birth control. Both, I'm afraid, were only band-aids to cover a much deeper wound. :(<br /><br />A friend encouraged us to get a 2nd opinion and, by the grace of God, we met my current (Naprotechnology) doctor. We've never looked back!<br /><br />These past 5 years have been an AMAZING journey, growing in faith and love as we've worked to be as healthy as we can and, as I always say, "give God every chance!" In November of '08, we decided to actively pursue pregnancy.<br /><br />I was blessed to become a patient of Dr. Thomas Hilgers late last year. He confirmed PCOS, hypothyroid, hormonal imbalances (including low progesterone - a VERY dangerous condition had we conceived!)... and diagnosed Endometriosis (a definite shock) and a possible bacterial infection... ALL of which are VERY TREATABLE! :) Praised be Jesus Christ for such gifts of Grace!!<br /><br />We know now that, whatever God wills, we will be healthier and our marriage stronger for having walked this road... carrying this cross of infertility that He has entrusted to us!<br /><br />I've been following your blog for a while now and my heart goes out to you... Big hugs and LOTS of prayers!!Alive in HOPE!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08541485079082672807noreply@blogger.com