Before Mateo was even conceived, andrea and I already planned of having a baby early. The main reason is, she’s been diagnosed to have a polycystic ovary. You see, according to her gynecologist, the possibility that she’d conceive a baby would drastically decrease as she ages, so she’s encouraged to have one as soon as possible. (This is aside from the fact that pregnancy reduces or slows down cyst development.)

It’s not that it would be impossible for her to conceive if she waits a few more years. The doctor was just afraid that it might reach the point when she’d have to undergo hormonal therapy if we wait too long. That means months or probably even a year or more of regulated progesterone intake. She’s worried about the possible side effects! (Not to mention the cost!)

So in order to avoid all that, we decided to go ahead, get married and leave everything to God. We said, if He wills that we should have a baby already, then He would also provide us with the means to support the baby. So after a year of getting married, out came Mateo. Haha!

In the end, we might not be the wealthiest family in Antipolo, but we managed to make ends meet. Our family is complete, my wife is healthy, and we’re happy! That’s all that matters really!