I am so grateful to be celebrating my second mother’s day.. Especially since at one time we didn’t think we could have kids. When I was 20 I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and was given chemotherapy as treatment and, because I was really sick, there wasn’t time to do the whole IVF and freeze my eggs thing. Once my husband I were married for 1 year my father (he’s an OBGYN) told me that I needed to start thinking about having kids because of my egg levels, which I had never had tested. I got tested for the Jewish Ashkenazi genes and also my egg level and was positive to Familial Dysautonomia. So the next step was to get my husband tested, who also came out positive for the same gene! Therefore, there would be a 25 % chance that our child would be born with this. Not only did we both have this gene my egg levels were seriously low- my father urged us to see an IVF doctor and he told me I had a 5% chance of having a baby on my own .
After two rounds of IVF and one embryo later I am so blessed to have Jake. People always ask me when the next one is coming and I just say that I’m happy with my miracle baby healthy boy!
Happy mother’s day to all of the mamas out there. Hope this brings hope to those of you going through something similar. Also, please send me an email if you would like to further discuss..
Pictures taken by Holly Haffner.
xoxox
Jenny
So proud of you❤️❤️❤️ You are an inspiration to all!!!!!!!
This is an amazing story Jenny and I am glad you found the courage to tell it. This helps others fighting illness have hope for the future.
Best of luck on Mothers Day and every other day and much happieness with your wonderful family. Remember you always have a second family in Portugal.
Annxxx
Thanks so much Ann! You’re so sweet!
Love you!
Beautifully, honestly stated!
Thank you so much! xo
It takes a lot of courage to get through that – you are so inspiring and I’m so lucky to call you one of my dearest and closest friends! Love you and your sweet family!
Love you Rachey!
I love you!!!!!! You’re amazing!!!! Happy Mother’s Day!
Love you! Thanks!
wonderful Jenny – kol hakavod .
Thanks Fay!
So awesome of you to share your story Jenny!
Thanks so much!
So blessed to have you and now Jake part of the family. Great to share your story with the universe and give others the courage you have to be a fighter and be strong. Best mama love you xoxo
Thanks! Love you!
I’m sure sharing your courage will inspire and comfort lots of girls out there. Jake’s smiles light up our lives and he is a gift to us all. Your strength is so very admirable. Love you ❤️
Thanks! Love you!