It's not always easy for a woman to get pregnant, despite many common misconceptions. Many find themselves trying for months, even years, to procreate without success, until finally using methods like fertilization treatments, surrogacy, or adoption to make their dream of starting a family come true.
Amanda Meyer was one of these moms. She was stunned to find out, one day, that she had gotten pregnant after she and her husband had tried for three years. The two were overjoyed at the prospect of becoming parents.
Unfortunately, just weeks later, the pair got devastating news: Amanda was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, a terminal illness. It seemed like her dreams of becoming a mother were totally crushed when doctors suggested she abort her unborn child.
But more than anything, the couple wanted to give their baby a chance to live. Throughout her pregnancy, Amanda went through the usual treatments of chemotherapy and radiation.
She even underwent two surgeries, and her baby miraculously survived both.
Just a few a few weeks before her due date, Amanda gave birth to a baby girl. The child was healthy as can be, and doctors were able to confirm that she had not been affected by her mother's treatment.
One year later, Amanda, her family, and newfound friends celebrated her daughter's first birthday: it's a special day for many reasons. Amanda, wanting more than anything to be a mother, is treasuring every moment she gets to spend with the baby she thought she would never have.
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