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Published on 01/20/2018
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Every day, around 353,000 babies are brought into the world. The miracle of childbirth has become so common that sometimes we forget how incredible it really is. When a couple was faced with the hardship of battling for pregnancy, they thought they would never have their moment to rejoice in the miracle of life. Being devout believers, they trusted that whatever the reason for their battle for a baby, it must have been sent from the heavens. Then the unthinkable happened.

The McCaugheys

Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey tried for a long time to have a child. Bobbi herself was born with a malfunctioning pituitary gland which causes fertility issues. But in 1996 they had a baby girl and they named her Mikayla Marie. They suddenly had hope that they could possibly have another baby.

The McCaugheys

The McCaugheys

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Seeking Help

After all the trouble Bobbi and Kenny went through to conceive Mikayla Marie, they figured it would be best to seek help. They went to see a fertility treatment specialist who pointed them to Metrodin. This medication assists to stimulate ovulation which in turn helps a woman become pregnant. And she did.

Seeking Help

Seeking Help

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