Christian Ladies-Let's Pray for our Babies!!

[Beanonorder]

Right, please educate me as to what exactly a free birth is? I know I can Google it but Google is blocked here so that would require me getting out of bed, finding my laptop and using the vpn to get into it! Much easier to ask here!!

 

[3boys]

Free birth is a deliberate unassisted birth

 

[NDH]

Freebirth is essentially taking charge of your own birth. Trusting in your intuition (or in my case as a Christian, trusting God) to birth. Generally that means without a medical professional in attendance, though I do know a few women who have had Midwives or even sometimes drs there just in case they were needed, but not interfering. Part of trusting intuition/Gods direction is also knowing when to seek assistance as well; it doesn't mean staunchly avoiding hospitals at any cost or anything.

I have some verses to share tomorrow but I'm on my phone and its long past my bedtime (1am )

 

[Jenny Bean]

I just passed V-Day

I am hoping the rest of my pregnancy goes as well!

I am dealing with some issues at home, my husband has an anger issue and is very verbally, lets say disrespectful at times.

I don't know how having this little one added to the mix will change things.

Please have your thoughts and prayers with me and my little bean.

 

[PrincessBree]

3 boys It's so awesome to hear the awesome experience you have had with homeschool I know we have some ways to go with that but we will keep it in prayer x

Bean I first learnt of free birth when I stumbled on a video on YouTube. It was super interesting!

Ndh I really admire those that choose that route I feel that the most powerful beautiful thing is a woman choosing what she feels is best for her and her baby and standing strong in that no matter what that birth choice might look like ..The Lord leads us all to do different things I pray you get the desires of your heart this time around xx

Jenny ok you are gonna think I'm crazy what do you mean by V day ? Do you mean the viability today ?If so I missed mine as I am 25 weeks now lol and if so happy v day to you !! Lol I will be praying for peace in your home xx it is tough having prblems in relationships when pregnant may God show up in your situation and let you and your precious baby know that He is with you both xx

Today I am super excited lol because the physio class from the other day and the tips they gave on pain management have really helped me so I'm in less pain ..AND I have had terrible heartburn for the past few weeks it has been a nightmare sleeping or eating but I've started to eat raw ginger after my meal and it has stopped the heartburn !! Plus we are moving in a month's time!!So that we can be closer to our family ..we are still praying for dh to find employment or to have something worked out with his current job and hours ..we are doing everything just by faith and trusting God which is scarey but we just feel impressed that it is time to leave this city and move on ..Pls can you keep us in prayer that God would lead us every step of the way and open doors for us to get a new place and dh a good job situation sorted out !!

 

[3boys]

Yes bree v day is viability day.

 

[Beanonorder]

Wow NDH, free birth sounds quite awesome. I hope it goes amazingly well for you. I guess I've never looked into things like that because I have to give birth in a hospital - for one because home births are illegal here and birthing units are unheard of but the main reason is because of the ABO incompatibility. But I'm OK with that. I'm a lot more prepared for everything this time.

Jenny I'm sorry for your issues with your dh. Mine also has some anger issues and it's especially difficult to deal with when pregnant. Congrats on V day!

Bree will be praying that everything falls into place for you guys. I'm glad the physio and ginger are helping so much.

 

[NDH]

What is ABO incompatability? And wow I just saw that you're in China! How long have you lived there? I'm guessing from your profile pic you arent Chinese which is why I ask. What's it like as a Christian living in China?

 

[Beanonorder]

ABO Incompatibility is similar to Rhesus negative but happens to O positive moms and can occur in first pregnancies. No shot can be taken for it because it doesn't necessarily get worse with subsequent pregnancies. It results in jaundice and anaemia which can lead to other things if not recognised. My daughter was born with it and she was severely jaundiced. She was in the NICU for three days under lights and ultimately had to have an immunoglobulin transfusion. The high risk consultant has been monitoring this baby for early signs of anaemia and thankfully there are none.

I've been in China for five years now. We started off in the West and that was a lot tougher. No church and they are a lot more forceful in telling you that you can practice your religion but no preaching. I did meet some other Christians and we had a lovely girls group going on. We have slowly made our way east and are now in Shanghai. Its a lot easier here. I go to church, or I should say I used to go to church. I had to move in August last year and am now in the outskirts of Shanghai. The church is pretty far away and as my pregnancy has progressed so its been harder to handle travelling there. Poor excuse I know but that's the way it is. I really want to take my parents when they get here because its just SO big (around 2000 people per service, all foreigners!).

 

[PrincessBree]

Bean thanks for sharing about your experience in China ..tbh it really makes me thank God to be able to worship Him openly and not take for granted the opportunity to go to church !

Ladies I saw this beautiful prayer for unborn babies wanted to share :



Prayer For My Unborn Baby

Heavenly Father, how we praise and thank You for the little baby that is growing in secret, inside of me. Lord this is such a wonderful miracle and I give thanks and praise for what You have done in me.

Lord – we truly are fearfully and wonderfully made and to realise that You have scheduled every day of our precious baby’s life already is a wonderful thought. I pray Lord that You would protect this little one as he or she is being prepared to be born into the world. Place Your hand of blessing upon them and I pray that they will grow up to know and love You Lord Jesus.

Prepare me too Lord for parenthood and give me wisdom and grace as I get ready for the day when a new little life will be born into the world. Thank You for giving me the privilege of being the parent of this little baby, in Jesus name Amen .

 

[NDH]

Ladies please pray! I'm spotting again. this is when my period would be due and since my last one came as normal and all was well (though I didn't know it yet) I'm hoping this is just one of those pregnancies with breakthrough bleeding and all is well... though I also don't want it to be a regular occurance... too stressful! I was supposed to be in bed an hour ago but I'm too paranoid to sleep. dont want to tell dh if its a false alarm as he's not coping ant better thay I am. I can't lose another baby....

 

[PrincessBree]

Ndh I am praying for you hun..I really am believing God with you xx would you be able to see a doctor about the spotting at all ? I know it's hard hun even to rest but God has His hand on you and your precious baby xx

 

[3boys]

Oh Nat I'm praying. I agree with bree could you see a doctor maybe go for a scan? I just find it so much easier to relax after seeing baby measures well for dates and the little beating heart. I really feel that all is well but I can imagine the stress x

 

[NDH]

Thanks but I don't do scans before 12 weeks unless I'm pretty sure its just confirming the worst.

It took me ages to call asleep but eventually I did. Every cramp had me running to the toilet, but ATM it's just gas cramps and only spotting when I wipe (and the barest little bit on my pad overnight).

I'm trying to trust that God wouldn't have told me I was pregnant and then shown me I didn't lose the baby during my last bleed only to take it away now.

 

[Beanonorder]

Sorry for the stress you're going through NDH! I had a lot of spotting early in this pregnancy and was told it was a threatened miscarriage. It was tough to deal with. I can't imagine how much more stressful it is for you after two losses. But you definitely have the right attitude! God is looking after you.

I have had two nights of shocking sleep! Saturday night dd wouldn't go to sleep til 11pm! And she was so restless. I was uncomfortable and couldn't fall asleep. I was eventually reading at 4am. Last night I got her to sleep fine but she wouldn't stay asleep. She seems to have picked up my snotty nose and not being able to breathe through her nose really bothered her. Now I'm up and ready for work while she's fast asleep. Going to be a very long day...

 

[PrincessBree]

Ndh- I understand hun will keep praying for you xx please keep us updated on how you and the baby are xx we are here for xx

Bean - Aww hun sorry you had such a hard nights sleep!!I hope your little girl gets well asap!!I cannot believe you are so close to 36 weeks...woop woop the end is nigh!! lol xx

Afm- I had a hectic day I work with kids we had a school trip to St Pauls Cathedral which was just a beautiful place to visit however we walked 25 mins to and from the bus stop which was hard with the pelvic pain and the feeling of the baby pressing down on my pelvis yikes!!As well as taking care of a kid with autism all day he is a real gem ,but difficult behaviour...at times I had to pray over him and then myself asking God to help me to be a good teacher for him!Fell into bed once I got home!!

Hope everyone is having a happy Monday xx Blessings all xx

 

[PrincessBree]

Hey Ladies how is everyone doing xx

 

[NDH]

I only had one real day of bleeding and then 3 days of spotting, decreasing each day and nothing at all yesterday or today so I'm feeling significantly more positive about this pregnancy

How are you?

 

[3boys]

That's fab news Nat. How are you bree? I'm good nothing exciting to report. I thought I would of received news of my first appointment by now but nothing yet. I'm having a scan when I go to the us so that should be fun at least I will see baby then. I had hoped to see it before I go. There is still time I guess.

 

[Beanonorder]

I can't wait for this coming week to be over! I really need to stop working now.

Baby is still very firmly breech. We've tentatively booked two possible c section dates but still hoping he will turn. He is going to be a big baby and I actually can't decide whether I'm more nervous about another natural birth or a c section! I know overall the natural will be better but still terrifies me after last time.

NDH I'm glad to hear things are looking up! I hope they continue and that you have a wonderful pregnancy.

3boys hope you get an appointment soon.

Bree how is your pain? I can't remember, are you staying team yellow or do you know the gender?