Navigates the highs and lows of both career and personal life. Glimpse into the world of professional sports. But beyond the confines of the basketball court, the journey is also filled with a cast of characters, from loyal friends and relationships.
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Jermaine and I both agree that this Summer will be the time for us to start trying for a baby. He's currently away taking part in a charity organization, and being apart from him for these past two weeks has only fueled my excitement and nerves about our upcoming plans. It's been a mixture of emotions, from missing him terribly to feeling a sense of anticipation for what's to come.
I was currently the doctors preparing to remove my birth control implants. My mind was in whirlwind. "Should I be feeling this nervous?" I asked my doctor with a touch of humor.
Dr. Rosalie smiled as she responded, "Absolutely. It's natural to feel a mix of emotions before starting this new chapter in your life. Remember, this is a decision you and Jermaine have talked about and are both on board with. It's a big step, but one that you're both ready for."
"It's just so surreal to think that in a few weeks, we could be taking that next step towards parenthood," I expressed. "But then there's the possible hurdle of it may take longer to conceive than we anticipated..." I trailed off.
"If you're nervous about the timeline of conceiving, keep in mind that it's different for everyone. Some couples get pregnant right away, while others may take longer. It's important to be patient and not put too much pressure on yourselves," Dr. Rosalie advised. "After the removal of your implants, it may take some time for your body to adjust and return to its natural cycle. I recommend tracking ovulation cycle and giving yourselves at least six months before becoming too worried about not conceiving right away."
"Thank you for the advice, Dr. Rosalie. I will definitely take that into consideration. It's just such a big step for us and I want everything to go smoothly. I think why I'm feeling so nervous is because I know Jermaine is ready for this as much as I am and I don't want to disappoint him," I confided.
As she began the procedure, she responded, "It's understandable to feel pressure and nerves, especially when you both are on the same page and excited for this new journey together..." she trailed off. "Relax in the process and let nature take its course," she added with a warm smile.
I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions as the doctor finished removing the birth control implants. The realization that we were one step closer to starting a family with Jermaine was both exciting and nerve-wracking. I knew that taking this step was a big decision, one that we had discussed and agreed upon, but the reality of it all was starting to sink in.
In addition to focusing on our plans, I have been busy with my salon business and helping Whitely prepare for her own little one on the way. She is three months along in her pregnancy, and she and Isaac have opted not to find out the gender of the baby, adding an element of surprise to their anticipation of becoming parents. Over the past few week, Whitey and Lorrie been taking baby class together, which only fueled my excitement to start my own journey into motherhood.
Later at work, I found myself surrounded by high-end clients discussing relationships. One woman, Jennifer, turned to me and asked, "Renae, how did you know Jermaine was the one?"
