March: Endometriosis Awareness Month

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. I like to make a page supporting Endometriosis Awareness by writing about where I am in my Endometriosis journey each March since I found out I have Stage I Endometriosis.

March 2010: I had my laparoscopy August 2009 and found out I had Stage I Endometriosis. My husband and I started trying to conceive October 29, 2009. I got my positive pregnancy test on February 11, 2010, and expecting my first child.

March 2011: My first child was born in October 2010. I am enjoying life as a new mom. I feel incredibly blessed.

March 2012: My first child is already a toddler and I am extended breastfeeding. I am having spotting and hoping my menstrual cycles and fertility will return soon, so my husband and I can try for a second child.

March 2013: My menstrual cycles returned April 2012. I got a positive pregnancy test December 2012 and expecting my second child. My husband and I feel extremely lucky and blessed to not have been pregnant once, but twice!

March 2014: We are just enjoying life with our two beautiful children. I can't help but feel blessed. And I am so grateful.

March 2015: My husband and I are trying to conceive our third child. I don't know what life has in store for us, but I hope another pregnancy is in our future.

March 2016: I gave birth to my 3rd baby and I am now a mama of 3 beautiful children. I can't believe it!

Last Edited: October 30, 2016

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