African or African-Americans TTC

[PurpleKisses]

@MrsK~ He told me a while back (about a month ago) that he would cosign for a loan for me. The only problem is, I probably have more credit history than he does...just because he has always made the habit of not accumulating any debt(which is good in a sense). He's out of town right now so I figured I'll talk to him about it in a few days when he gets back.

I'm just really frustrated right now. People around me are just being so nonchalant about this like it's no big deal or like I'm not exploring all of my options. I can't stand asking people for stuff and it makes it hard to be positive when people are frustrating the crap out of me. I just wanna graduate, that's all.

 

[FutureMommie]

Just thought I would pop in and say AF is here, I'm spotting but I'm cool, on to the next cycle. my philosophy this cycle? "Let Go and Let God"

Good philosophy Future mommie.

Have you sought the help of a specialist? I know you said that you have been TTC for 2 years? Also do you chart your cycles? I tried for nearly 16 months before getting my BFP but when I started to chart, I got BFP on 2nd month of that. I can help with that if you are interested.

I was hoping that you got your BFP but you are right in God's perfect timing you will get preggo.

MrsKC- I have an RE, back in January I had a abdominal myomectomy and my RE removed 9 fibroids, In May I had scar tissue removed which was a result of the surgery, so now he wants us to try on our own for 4-6 months before we try anymore IUI's. Before the surgery I'd already used clomid, follistim and had 5 IUI's. He's a very conservetive RE and he thinks I can get pg naturally now, so we will see.

I tried charting but, I'm always waking up in the middle of the night, going to the bathroom, getting something, or going to the other room when my DH is snoring, so temping never worked for me. I wish I could, I think I could better understand what's going on.

PurpleKisses- Be encouraged, it is going to work out, I know it doesn't seem that way right now, just remember he didn't bring you this far to leave you now.

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Sending you lots of FutureMommie. I also had a myomectomy in 2008, and some scar tissue was removed in February this year. Wishing you all the luck to get pregnant naturally, hun.

Vrai....sending lots of well wishes your way. God's will always prevails

How is everyone doing? Hope you're all doing great!

 

[PurpleKisses]

Hey ladies, I'm feeling renewed today. I really feel a breakthrough coming...not just for me but for many of those who have been praying and hoping for one. My mom is flying out to Alabama today and I'm surprised to say that I'm going to miss her. I love her dearly, but we usually don't get along for more than a day or so when we're under the same roof. I'm really feeling good today, despite my 'situation'.

I hope everyone else is feeling as great as I am.

Future~ stay encouraged and faithful hun. You will get your blessing soon enough. OH was considered infertile and he was told that his chances of conceiving another child naturally (he has a daughter from a previous relationship but the mother doesn't let him see her) were almost nonexistent...we put it in God's hands and said if it was meant to be then it will happen and it happened. God is awesome...just remember that.

Well I gotta run before my mom misses her flight. Have a great day ladies.

 

[kareen]

Hey ladies...how are you all? Just saying a quick hello. Will chat later. Have a good night.

 

[ready4onemore]

Hey ladies,

I am vacationing with DH our anniversary is tomorrow so we are celebrating. I will try to check in as much as possible.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hey ladies,

I am vacationing with DH our anniversary is tomorrow so we are celebrating. I will try to check in as much as possible.

Have fun! No need to check in. We will see you when you get back!

 

[FutureMommie]

Ready- Enjoy your vacay! and Happy Anniversary!

 

[Vrainoire]

Hey Ladies..I don't want to be a symptom spotter..but i'm like 6 dpo and my cm has been a watery creamy white consistency since about 4dpo and tonight i noticed that my cm is more like ewcm that you get during ovulation..I know i ovulated on the 20th what do you all think?? i've been cramping which is a pms symptom but my boobs are sore like usual..

 

[Vrainoire]

i meant to say my boobs aren't sore as usual..

I was also thinking that I might not be experiencing sore boobs since i took epo this cycle but if thats the case why am i cramping??

 

[PurpleKisses]

@Vrai~ I've learned that everyone is different. Is the cm you're having different than other months? I had lots of creamy white cm with DS and none that was really noticeably different with this LO...but I've heard (from other ladies in the TTC threads) that cm similar to ewcm can definitely be a sign. I was crampy with DS before I found out I was preggers...with this baby it was more of pulling and twinges in my abdomen.

Not having your usual symptoms is usually a good sign. I know I had "symptoms" every month...and then the month I got my bfp, I barely had any...so in your case, no sore boobs could definitely be a good sign...could mean your body is doing something different this month (e.g. not preparing for AF).

Fx'd and lots of coming your way

@Ready~ Happy Anniversary! I hope you and your DH have a great time.

 

[Vrainoire]

@purple it is different than usual..i just don't want to get my hopes up..but i'm usually dry and sticky(sorry if TMI) so hopefully something is happening..something good that is

 

[ready4onemore]

Hey ladies,

Where is everyone? Just checking in. I am having a blast with DH.

TTYL

 

[Vrainoire]

@ready Glad to see that ur enjoying urself..

 

[ready4onemore]

Hello everyone,

I am back home and glad to be in my own bed. I had a blast and loved the trip but it is something about being in my own bed.

TTYL

 

[Mrs O]

Hi all,

Sure you're all keeping well.

Supernatural Childbirth is a book by Jackie Mize

The book talks about using The Bible and the scriptures in it to change your life and to change your thinking. It encourages you to line your life up with what God has to say about Conceiving and giving birth.

You need to Believe it. Pray it.

Highly recommend it. It is such a positive message. So encouraging and assuring!

On a lighter note 6 days till i find out the sex of my baby .... so excited anyone else finding out?

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi all,

Sure you're all keeping well.

Supernatural Childbirth is a book by Jackie Mize

The book talks about using The Bible and the scriptures in it to change your life and to change your thinking. It encourages you to line your life up with what God has to say about Conceiving and giving birth.

You need to Believe it. Pray it.

Highly recommend it. It is such a positive message. So encouraging and assuring!

On a lighter note 6 days till i find out the sex of my baby .... so excited anyone else finding out?

I will have to look for this book. Congrats on finding out the sex of your baby! I am not finding out the sex, so it will just be a big hoopla when I finally have this little person.

@ready: Glad you had an awesome time. I loe sleeping in my own bed as well!

@vrainoire: Any news yet?

@purple: hope all is well. How is the financial aid coming along?

As for me, I have been having a difficult time financially and so I have been stressed and very tired. Its stressful because Im the "worrier" of the relationship. Im also stressed because Im the main bread winner. My husband has a lackadasical approach to our finances. For instance, "Im trying to rob peter, to pay paul", trying to make sure we have money for groceries and bills and if I worry or cry about it, he sometimes think I lack faith. So I just hold it in, and on saturday I exploded on this lady who I called about a bill. I felt so bad, but I felt like she was being rude to me. I could go on and on, but just pray for me. We had to fill out these prayer cards at church yesterday and lay them at the altar and my prayer was for our finances to be restored so that we can do the things we need to do in life. Unfortunately, I had debt before we were married and it was manageable and I was working to pay it off, but now I feel like since I have gotten married, I cant catch up. Im nervous about having this baby now too, can we even afford it? We are tithers, but I feel like we are sinking.

Sorry for being a downer! I need some christian insight and guidance.

Ok enough about me. I hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[Vrainoire]

I'm gonna wait until I af is due to test..but everyone is saying that my symptoms are promising

 

[PurpleKisses]

Hey MrsK! I know exactly how you feel about finances and bills. I always find myself worrying about how things are going to get paid, if we have enough money for this or that..if having this baby was really a responsible decision, etc. Then I stop. And I realize that I'm being tested. I'm not religious, but I do believe that throughout our life, we are tested because that's the only way for true spiritual growth. I know ultimately, that everything is in the Most High's hands. I may be young (I'm only 24), but I know that God has a way of making things happen...it may not be exactly how or when we want it, but things do happen.

Finances have been really tight for us. It's really made me think about what we actually NEED to buy for ladybug opposed to all of the cute bits we WANT to get for her. I've bought most of her clothes from Ebay and off of clearance racks. I've gotten some really good deals...especially from Ebay...a lot of the clothes I've bought still have never been worn. Like I bought 4 onesies for like $3.00...never worn from babyGap. The way I think about it is, if we had more money, I would've never thought about shopping on Ebay...and I'd be throwing away all of this money on brand new clothes for ladybug instead of finding all of the new and used bits I've found. Plus, buying used clothes is better for the environment.

I'm still waiting on something to come through for school. I keep telling myself that whatever happens, I'm just going to have roll with the punches. Although I'll be devastated if I have to sit this year out, I can't tell the Most High how to make things happen. I've made my appeal, and I've done everything I can do....now all I can do is wait. Classes start a week from Tuesday and I have to go for fee assessment and financial clearance on Thursday so I'm just waiting faithfully.

Mrs O, how exciting! I know how it was the days leading up to my 20 week scan...all my OH could talk about was the scan lol...

How's everyone else???

Keep us updated, Vrai!!

Ready, I'm glad you and your DH had a great time for your anniversary!

Well, I'm going to make some green tea and get my day started. I'll probably check back in later. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

 

[Vrainoire]

Well I think today is a symptom free day..but it is just morning