It all started back in 2014, got pregnant and shortly after I found out I had a miscarriage. Then in 2015 same thing, found out I was pregnant and then miscarried soon after. 2 years later I was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain...come to find out I had developed a blood clot in the portal vein of my liver.  Got put on blood thinners and then referred to a liver specialist who then referred me over to a hematologist. Completed a series of lab work to check my blood for an abnormal disorders or problems. Was then diagnosed 6 months later with antiphospholipid syndrome. With this auto immune disorder, women have A high risk of miscarriage amongst other things. Was told it would be fairly difficult to have a successful pregnancy with this diagnosis. Fast forward a year, went to see my obgyn doctor who recommended a diagnostic laparoscopy procedure for my severe menstral cramps. I agree to the procedure and tada...diagnosed with endometriosis...talk about a double whammy!! Now I have two diagnosis going against me and my hopes of having a family of my own.
Moving forward, I accepted the news and proceeded to live my life as best I could. Was doing really good, working the front lines thru Covid at the er in the hospital, seeing Covid patients up front, helping them, their families. Staying healthy..till one day I felt different. Went and had a pregnancy test done and the same day I found out I was pregnant was the same day my grandmother passed away. 

I have had a somewhat uneventful pregnancy, with my special diagnosis I had to be referred to a high risk obgyn who monitored my little one from start to soon finish! We had one scare back in October where I started having severe bleeding and contractions. Went to the hospital, baby was okay and they were able to stop the contractions as well as the bleeding.

Now here I am, about to be giving birth in a weeks time..thinking about how scary this whole pregnancy has been for me. The constant fear in the back of my mind that I may loose him..All the bad news I've received, all the good moments I've expirenced...I'm very blessed and relieved to say I have finally made it this far. I have a healthy little boy arriving soon, my liver has held out through this entire process and my doctors have been amazing!!

when all is said and done I would like to take a trip to celebrate my health, my baby's health, and my new life as a mother. I would be forever thankful for a chance to go on my dream vacation and enjoy the chance of a lifetime!