It's been almost six years since I had a health scare. I think it's about time I tell the world about it. Here goes.
Back in 2007, a month before I turn 22, I was told by my former OB that I have cysts on both my ovaries and another small one developing on my right breast. I was worried because in my family, we have a history of cancer. That time, I remembered my Lola Citang had her breasts removed because of that. So yea, I was really scared.
Three days after my birthday, I decided to lessen my burden by having my breast cyst removed. It was just an out-patient thing and was done in less than half the day. Also, I started taking meds so my ovarian cysts would go away. Luckily, when I was checked a few months after that, all the cysts were gone and that the breast mass was benign.
It was a sigh of relief.
Now fast forward, 2008, I got married and was at first scared that my cysts might have affected my chances of having kids. Aside from that, I have a tilted womb. Yes, my child-bearing goals had been cut out for me reaaaal good. Haha!
I got married in May and learned that I was pregnant with my eldest daughter on the 4th of July. That was one of the best birthday gifts I have ever had, believe me. I never thought I'd ever see that day. But I did and it was glorious. I gave birth to Renee 2009.
Three years later (2012), I had my second child, Allie. Due to my previous birth, I had been worried that I might not be able to nurse Allie as I was not able to do that for Renee back then. I thought it was because of my 2007 cysts. Luckily, I was able to breast feed her. She's turning one this month and though, because of the operation, my breasts are very much uneven--one of them is 2-3 sizes smaller than the other, I am proud to say that I am still breast feeding her. Yay! :) For me, that's something that I never thought possible, thinking that the cysts may have an effect on my milk.
Why I am telling this now is really a great thing for me. I feel like I have been so scared for years, I wasn't able to talk about this for ages. I sent this story to HL Movement and was featured on their Instagram account some few months ago. I have never felt so good to read some of their responses. That I was able to move them. Inspired them to fight and be more positive, even in the craziest moments. I would like to share the photos here as well, if you don't mind.
So yea, that's pretty much it. Not so dramatic, if you may have noticed. But still, in these situations, you should always bear in mind that things DO get better. That there's always that silver lining. I hope this gives you guys something to ponder on. Stay healthy y'all!
Much love.
XO
Aryanne
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