Sure enough, there was a heartbeat showing on the screen. It was hard to see the baby because the fibroids were surrounding the baby. I immediately became concerned because the doctor gave me that Depo shot. The tech called the doctor while we were in the room. The doctor was surprised as well. This should have been a joyous moment but it was shadowed by the fact the baby was surrounded by the fibroids. We didn't know if they could survive. We left that appointment with mixed feelings.
Fast forward a few weeks and a sonogram revealed that I had complete placenta previa. I was going to have my first C-section. I was put on bed rest for the duration of the pregnancy which didn't last long. Azariah was born early and we dealt with our first C-section and preemie. I can look back at this and see how God orchestrated everything! His plan always works out even if it feels as if everything is falling apart.
After the birth I dealt with health issues that eventually led to me having a hysterectomy. During all of this I followed the Trim Healthy Mama plan and it worked. After my hysterectomy it seemed as if my body was foreign. Everything that worked before quit working. I spent five years struggling and the weight piled on. I would eat according to the plan, walk, strength train, intermittent fasting and nothing worked. I was so discouraged. I'd look back at my earlier success and wonder why it wasn't working now. On top of that I learned I had lipedema which brings its own set of difficulties. Eventually I went to a doctor who has helped me tremendously over the past year and a half. I also started taking the Kiora hormones at the same time. Within a month I started to see a difference. The scale was finally moving down!
My progress has been slow. There have been months I gained a bit then lost it. The past few months I have struggled with not making my next goal but I'm learning to keep going. I'm thankful every day that I have finally found the combination that will help me return to a healthier size and be happy with myself.
You're caught up, even though I have given you the cliff notes 😁
I'm still following THM and I purchase their products. The optimized protein and collagen are my absolute favorites! The hydrates help me to keep my water intake up. Thirteen years ago I found THM and it changed my life. The plan works and sometimes you have to tweak it when your body doesn't respond.
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