Meet Mych’Iayla Alexander of #TheWombKeeper in Maricopa

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mych’Iayla Alexander.

So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I was born and raised in Rockford, IL, moving to Brown Deer, WI in my early teenage years. I have a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Spanish and a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling. I am a Worship Leader at my church. I have been engaging others in the worship experience for over 13 years. I have been interviewed and featured on the Sisters in Loss Podcast to speak about my journey.

I have many titles. Among them are wife, mother, bonus mother, daughter, sister, friend, elder, cousin, niece, aunt, teacher, author, and I was once called INFERTILE. I had struggled with infertility for years (seven altogether). I had three prior losses (Semaj Brea, Terrence Sylvester, and Breonna Leilani) and so I was fearful of trying. My husband and I tried for a little under two years. We kept trying to make all the right moves, get the timing perfect, and plan/outline the conception out. It didn’t work.

Now labeled with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), I began taking birth control to assist in regular cycles and better predicting ovulation, about six months into our marriage. I already knew that it would be a struggle as I was previously married. The birth control didn’t work. I began taking a medication that was prescribed to help increase those chances…that didn’t work. I had the combination…that didn’t work. I was tired. I was over it. “Maybe it is not my destiny to be a mother?” I gave up.

Right before my appointment to begin a drug designed to “get you pregnant”, the Lord said, “Do not go to that appointment. Instead, schedule one for May…the beginning of May.” I called and rescheduled my appointment. It was a good thing that I took heed to the voice of the Lord. I was already pregnant! I didn’t know. I found out on April 23rd, 2017 after laying my Grandmother to rest. The appointment that the nurse wanted to schedule for me was the first week of May. I already had one on the books.

Wow! God is AMAZING!

I journeyed through the first part of my pregnancy (first five months) terrified. I then moved from terrified to a “normal” fear for the remainder of the pregnancy. I had already loss three babies, what if I lose this one? What will I do? But God…

One day I was pregnant and in prayer, and the Lord gave me this name, “The Womb Keeper.” He told me that I needed to do what I was born to do, what He had called me to, and that there was purpose in all that I had gone through. My coach sang over me saying that I would lay hands on the ladies and they would have babies.

Ever since that time, I have dedicated myself to making sure that ladies, and gentlemen, know that there is hope in infertility and on December 4th, 2017 I welcomed my #RainbowBaby, Worshyp and when she turned eight months, I found out that I would be welcoming # MiracleBaby2. On April 2nd, 2019 I delivered a healthy baby girl. Harmoni. GOD IS ABLE!

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Absolutely not…but it’s been worth it. Battling, and being tormented by, infertility left me feeling incompetent, depleted, useless, sad, angry, and hopeless. Negative pregnancy test after negative pregnancy test, inappropriate fertility question after inappropriate fertility question…it all begins to take a toll on you. I just had to keep hope and faith that it would all come together for me…for my husband.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about #TheWombKeeper – what should we know?
“I’m coming for EVERYTHING “they” said we couldn’t have!” – #TheWombKeeper

The mission of #TheWombKeeper is to assist, coach, support, and pray for each woman being tormented by infertility. #TheWombKeeper’s mission is based on Genesis 1:28 NIV Version: “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

I am proud of the book I wrote, #TheWombKeeper: A 40 Day Journey Through the Wilderness of Infertility and Loss but I am most proud of the hope I see in the women, and couples, I walk this journey with.

I think that what sets me apart is that I am a billboard poster for what I do. I think it makes me relatable and helps to instill hope. Also, I think that my educational background, BA in Psychology and Spanish as well as MS in Professional Counseling, increase my credibility.

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
Oh my, where do I start? Lol First and foremost, God. He deserves it all! I do, however, also credit my husband(Terrel E. Alexander), my bonus babies (Samiyaa Alexander and Terrel Alexander), parents (David and Lei-Sa Anderson; Roy D. Joe), sisters (Ashley, DeShara, Madison, Danielle, Destiny, Ri’Kayla, and A’Shayla), family, my assistant and voice of reason (Tamara Washington), friends, mentors, the women I walk the journey with, and last but not least my two beautiful daughters (Worshyp and Harmoni Alexander).

Each person has either encouraged me, directly or indirectly, instilled hope, prayed for/with me, or pushed me beyond my limits.

Pricing:

• #TheWombKeeper: A 40 Day Journey $9.99-$11.99

Contact Info:

• Website: thewombkeeper.com
• Phone: 6028424835
• Email: thewombkeeper@gmail.com

Image Credit:
Driven Purpose Media

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