So as I sit here and write this post, I thought to myself “this is my life”….and you know what? I’m happy with this life. I think sometimes we get so caught up in what’s not going right in our lives that we can forget all that IS going right. I am truly blessed with a wonderful husband and daughter as well as a host of awesome family members. I have amazing animals that keep me company as well. There are so many things that I’ve been blessed with thus far and I MUST remember to be thankful. Obviously we want another baby…more than one baby…but right now isn’t necessarily the time. This is my life and I am content in this season.
We will continue to trust God through this season of life. My husband is still taking the clomid and so far he hasn’t noticed any changes in how it makes him feel. Even with that being said, I’m not sure how long he will take it. Simply because we’re not 100% sold on the reason that they gave it to him in the first place. All we can do is keep trying.
In the meantime, I’ve discovered a possible new career path for myself. Or at least a part time career. I’ve always loved babies and pregnant people but I never knew how to incorporate that passion into my life. I’ve been in the corporate world for the past 8 years or so, my undergrad degree is in Psychology. So how in the world can one start a career that involves babies and pregnancy? Becoming a doula!! I’ve been researching and reading tons of information and I believe that this is definitely for me. A doula is basically mental, physical, and emotional support for women during labor as well as before and after labor.
I’ve attended a childbirth education class that is taught by a doula and I loved it. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me. I also realized that if I decided to pursue this on a full-time basis, it would give me the opportunity to have more free time with my family. This is a lot to consider and nothing is definite but I love the idea of it. Like everything else, I have to trust God’s timing and His leading. I know that He will lead me along the right path. He has a plan for my life and He will lead me to His will. I trust Him.
The Lord says,
“I will instruct you.
I will teach you the way that you should go.
I will advise you as my eyes watch over you
Psalm 32:8 (GW)
Kristen D. Johnson
