Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[Looneycarter]

HI LADIES!!! Sorry I haven't been on im a while I really haven't been on the computer because im so happy about being pregnant...I'm 30 weeks now with a little girl time does pass you by...I really pray that God has blessed you ladies with that you been praying for...He know whats right for and the timing so never give up hope or faith...God has the last say in everything

 

[HisGrace]

HI LADIES!!! Sorry I haven't been on im a while I really haven't been on the computer because im so happy about being pregnant...I'm 30 weeks now with a little girl time does pass you by...I really pray that God has blessed you ladies with that you been praying for...He know whats right for and the timing so never give up hope or faith...God has the last say in everything

I remember you! So glad you're doing good. I pray everything is well at home. Your baby girl will be here soon.

 

[Godsjewel]

When you struggle with infertility, there are so many “can’ts” in your life! You “can’t” go on vacation with your best friend because you may ovulate while you’re gone. You “can’t” have that cup of coffee or sit in a hot tub. You “can’t” go to another baby shower. You “can’t” figure out where the money would come from for treatment. You “can’t” handle the anxiety or depression anymore. All because you “can’t” conceive!

If you have grown up in a Christian home, you have probably heard all the Bible stories from Genesis to Revelation. Jonah and the Whale. David and Goliath. Daniel in the Lions’ Den. Go ahead! Pull your Bible off the shelf and read the stories. You’ll find lots and lots of “can’ts” there too!. The Bible is full of “can’ts” that were turned into “cans” by the power of God’s hand.

Don’t let these precious stories become just stories. Remember that the men and women we read about in the Bible were just that: men and women. Men like your husband. Women like you. Ordinary people who put their trust in an extraordinary God.

Think about Daniel when he was thrown in the lions’ den. Put your husband’s face to the story. What did he hear? The lions’ claws scraping the floor of the den? What did he smell? Rotting flesh of other victims? What was it like for him that night? It was common in their day for victims to be covered in lamb’s blood before being thrown into the pit with the lions. (Boy! That’ll preach!) This way the lions would more quickly devour them. Picture Daniel dripping in blood, but not blood from his veins. He stood there untouched. A man “can’t” survive a night with the lions, can he? With God, he can!

What about Joshua? He was fighting a fierce battle against the Amorites and nighttime was coming. What would happen when darkness fell? Joshua didn’t have to worry about that. He prayed and asked God to let the sun stand still--and it did. The sun and moon stopped dead in their tracks for about 24 hours and never moved an inch. The sun “can’t” stand still in the sky and not complete it’s assigned course, can it? With God, it can.

And of course, there’s Sarah. A 90 year old woman cannot conceive and give birth to a healthy child. That’s ludicrous, isn’t it. Of course it is. A woman beyond childbearing age “can’t” give birth to a baby, can she? With God, she can.

The list goes on and on.

The waters of the Red Sea “can’t” part and stand up like walls of stone, can it? With God, it can.

A man “can’t” live inside a huge fish for three days, only to be vomited up at the right place at the right time, can he? With God, he can.

A child “can’t” defeat a nine foot tall giant in battle. A virgin “can’t” conceive. Water “can’t” be turned to wine. A crowd of 5,000 “can’t” be fed with a child’s lunch. With God, they can.

Maybe you’ve heard doctors say you “can’t” conceive. Maybe you’ve heard yourself say you “can’t” take anymore. Maybe you’ve heard your spouse say he “can’t” believe in anything anymore. Maybe you’ve heard Satan tell you you “can’t” carry a baby full-term.

Friend, pour through the pages of Scripture and watch God turn all those “can’ts” into glorious “cans”! Encourage yourself and build your faith by diving into the real stories of real people with a real belief in a real God. The same God who closed the mouths of the lions, fed thousands of people with nothing more than scraps, breathed life into ancient wombs and even placed His Son in a virgin womb, is the same God who heard your prayer today. He’s the same God who knows how badly you want that baby. Our God is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is the only one who can turn all your “can’ts” into “cans”!

I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

 

[Prayingforno1]

Thanks Sarah really needed this today as It seems af is preparing to visit me. We all CAN have the desires of our hearts and ohhh how appreciative we will be when we do. God sometimes puts situations in our lives so we can wholeheartedly trust in him. I will continue to trust in him as he said ask and it shall be given. Have a blessed day ladies!!

 

[Godsjewel]

Thanks Sarah really needed this today as It seems af is preparing to visit me. We all CAN have the desires of our hearts and ohhh how appreciative we will be when we do. God sometimes puts situations in our lives so we can wholeheartedly trust in him. I will continue to trust in him as he said ask and it shall be given. Have a blessed day ladies!!

I'm glad this helped you sweetie

You are very special and God has good things in store for you

 

[Godsjewel]

As I mentioned before, I started a juice fast and I'm currently on day 5. I feel pretty good, not as tired as I used to be and I don't have any cravings or desires for food. I juice 3 times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4 if I'm hungry.

I have yet to find a green juice I like, so hoping I can tweak some recipes to make it taste better. Nothing like drinking green juice that taste and smells like grass...lol!

I haven't had ttc thoughts overwhelm me, guessing that's because I've been so focused on getting my health back in order that it's consumed me. I'm hoping that by having all these nutritious meals (drinks), it will help clear anything bad that's going on the female area and of course hoping the end results with a

How's everyone else doing and what CD are you all on?

I'm on cycle day 8-9

love you all

 

[InChristAlone]

As I mentioned before, I started a juice fast and I'm currently on day 5. I feel pretty good, not as tired as I used to be and I don't have any cravings or desires for food. I juice 3 times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4 if I'm hungry.

I have yet to find a green juice I like, so hoping I can tweak some recipes to make it taste better. Nothing like drinking green juice that taste and smells like grass...lol!

I haven't had ttc thoughts overwhelm me, guessing that's because I've been so focused on getting my health back in order that it's consumed me. I'm hoping that by having all these nutritious meals (drinks), it will help clear anything bad that's going on the female area and of course hoping the end results with a

How's everyone else doing and what CD are you all on?

I'm on cycle day 8-9

love you all

Hi Sarah (great name, I'm also Sarah ). So glad to hear that you're doing good with the juicing, sounds like a really interesting idea.. what's your favourite/the best one you've found? (sorry if I've missed that from an earlier post!)

I'm doing OK today, kind of bummed for NO reason! I got a bit stupid and POAS way earlier than was feasible.. I'm CD 22 and I think 11 DPO at the moment (not charting/temping or anything, that's just a prediction) and have totally convinced myself that I'm out. Don't know why... need to pick myself up though and lay it down. The thing is I know that in myself, but I think control has started to creep in for me.. and I think I really need to spend some time with God and just give it to him. I hate that this TWW has gripped me as much as it has - I have totally let it consume me and it's really not healthy. I also feel really stupid as it's only our first cycle TTC after having a break for a while.. I think in a spiritual dimension though I have totally opened a door and that's why the frustration and sadness has crept in.. need to pray it out!! I am totally in awe of the women who have been doing this cycle after cycle - your patience and obedience is awesome! Please impart some to me

How are you doing? Thanks so much for all that you do and the joy and encouragement that you bring to us with everything that you share with us. Hope you're having a lovely day x

 

[stevens2010]

Hey everyone just checking in and saying hello. Hope you're all keeping well. I was greeted by AF on my wedding anniversary so have been a bit miserable but onwards and upwards - onto round 3 for me.

Praying that every one of us has our baby prayers answered. It's all in His hands.

 

[Godsjewel]

As I mentioned before, I started a juice fast and I'm currently on day 5. I feel pretty good, not as tired as I used to be and I don't have any cravings or desires for food. I juice 3 times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4 if I'm hungry.

I have yet to find a green juice I like, so hoping I can tweak some recipes to make it taste better. Nothing like drinking green juice that taste and smells like grass...lol!

I haven't had ttc thoughts overwhelm me, guessing that's because I've been so focused on getting my health back in order that it's consumed me. I'm hoping that by having all these nutritious meals (drinks), it will help clear anything bad that's going on the female area and of course hoping the end results with a

How's everyone else doing and what CD are you all on?

I'm on cycle day 8-9

love you all

Hi Sarah (great name, I'm also Sarah ). So glad to hear that you're doing good with the juicing, sounds like a really interesting idea.. what's your favourite/the best one you've found? (sorry if I've missed that from an earlier post!)

I'm doing OK today, kind of bummed for NO reason! I got a bit stupid and POAS way earlier than was feasible.. I'm CD 22 and I think 11 DPO at the moment (not charting/temping or anything, that's just a prediction) and have totally convinced myself that I'm out. Don't know why... need to pick myself up though and lay it down. The thing is I know that in myself, but I think control has started to creep in for me.. and I think I really need to spend some time with God and just give it to him. I hate that this TWW has gripped me as much as it has - I have totally let it consume me and it's really not healthy. I also feel really stupid as it's only our first cycle TTC after having a break for a while.. I think in a spiritual dimension though I have totally opened a door and that's why the frustration and sadness has crept in.. need to pray it out!! I am totally in awe of the women who have been doing this cycle after cycle - your patience and obedience is awesome! Please impart some to me

How are you doing? Thanks so much for all that you do and the joy and encouragement that you bring to us with everything that you share with us. Hope you're having a lovely day x

woohoo!!! Another Princess For those of you who don't know, the meaning of our name, Sarah, is Princess

My favorite one so far is the pineapple/strawberry one...yum! Also the carrot, peach and apricot one is pretty good as well. I haven't aquired a taste for the veggies ones yet.

I know that feeling of testing early on only to know the test was going to be stark white and hated myself for doing that. To keep that from happening, I only test after I miss my period. The best way to get your mind of it is to spend more time with hubby and close friends and family, take up a new hobby or help out at your church.

I've been on this journey for awhile and I still have complete faith in the God I serve that He is able to do far more than we could think or imagine. I'm just glad that while I'm on this journey, I have all you wonderful ladies to chat with and express how I feel and be able to help encourage you all during this time in our life.

All I can say is God is good no matter what happens!

 

[Godsjewel]

Hey everyone just checking in and saying hello. Hope you're all keeping well. I was greeted by AF on my wedding anniversary so have been a bit miserable but onwards and upwards - onto round 3 for me.

Praying that every one of us has our baby prayers answered. It's all in His hands.

I'm sorry dear
Boo! darn that AF, when will she learn that she is not welcomed here anymore...lol!

Try your best to be positive, it does wonders for the soul

 

[minimoocow]

I have sooooo been needing this thread! This is a big thank you to all you lovely ladies. I now feel much calmer, and dare I say happier since I started reading this thread!

I feel a bit like I'm in the film nanny mcphee when she says "lesson 1 complete"!!!! I can honestly say for the first time in a long time I didn't feel jealous when hearing about others BFPs on here - I am genuinely pleased . . . its taken a while to get to this stage but there you have it!

 

[srj1214]

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[HisGrace]

I think I'm going to have to give juicing a try. We got a juicer for our wedding and haven't used it once. *hangs head in shame* I'll have to look up some recipes and see how it goes. Don't think I can do breakfast, lunch, and dinner but I can at least start out at once a day.

I'm on CD 17. My body still isn't acting right since my blighted ovum. So, I had spotting up until CD 12. On CD 14, I got a smiley face but I'm not too optimistic seeing as though DH and I didn't get to BD before I got the smiley face. I just prayed to God and tried to leave it at that. I was doing just fine being content where I am until I saw that smiley face. Then all the anxiety came rushing back. I keep telling myself it will happen when the timing is just right. God knows way more than I do so I just need to trust His timing. He has not forgotten about me. Whew! I feel better just typing that out.

 

[xxx_faithful]

Hi ladies,

I haven't been on this thread much at all lately. Feeling super sensitive about everything since hsg. Every relative/friend seems to either give me unwanted 'advice' (e.g. Yesterday got a text saying I should be being positive & I 'just need to try harder') or ask personal questions in public (big cousin in asda 'have you not got her pregnant yet? To dh).

I'm an optimistic person, but sensitive, so it's taking a lot to keep believing that despite my age and only having one working tube, I will give dh the baby he desires so much.

I'd appreciate prayers, cos no other natural being can lift this from me.

Thanks guys x

When people say things without thought, without consideration and definitely without understanding. It can get you down. No doubt it makes you upset and so you began to get angry at what they said, the way they said it and so fourth. Words can really cripple us, words from our friends, opinions from Doctors/ Specialists, even negativity from ourselves. I can't imagine what you go through from a day to day basis and the concern that you have with your age + fertility. But i do know the pain from watching my sister in law so furiously determined for a baby at age 40. I would sum up her behavior towards others regarding her infertility as not caring. She didn't care what the Dr's said SHE WOULD HAVE A BABY. She didn't care she had only 1% chance of conceiving SHE KNEW SHE WOULD BE A MUM. She did not care that people asked her obnoxious questions like 'when are you going to adopt?' her response was WHY WOULD I NEED TO, I WILL HAVE ONE NATURALLY. It’s easier said then done but please choose to reject every negativity that is placed upon your life and the heavy burden and fear of not being able to carry. God is bigger then that. BIGGER THEN YOUR PROBLEMS.

'People's words are like presents, you can choose to accept the present, or you can choose to leave it in their hands'.

We decide weather we want to take people's words on board.

Heavenly father I uplift my sister to you today, Jesus I feel her pain, I feel her fears and know how lonely it can sometimes be. I break any walls of negativity, I bless her womb right now Father that she will truly believe in her heart your destiny for her, your plans for her life. Fill her heart with peace, with purpose and with comfort, knowing you already see her holding children in her arms. Let her see into the future and have peace knowing she is looked after. In Jesus Name, Amen

 

[Godsjewel]

I saw God in my GPS!

Okay, before you think I saw an outline of Jesus in the shape of a lake or golf course, allow me to explain!

I once took an 1800 mile-4 day road trip. Since I didn’t really know exactly where I was going, I typed the address into my handy-dandy GPS and took off. The slightly robotic voice of my apparently directionally omniscient electronic guide would tell me when to turn and which direction to point my vehicle. After what seemed like an eternity, I found my desired destination and conducted the business we were called on to perform. Isn’t that just like God?

You see, I started off on a really long journey, and I wasn’t exactly sure how to get to where I needed to go. I had never driven there before, so I needed some help. (Are the parallels with infertility becoming clear yet?) Just as I came to a fork in the road, a voice would call out “turn left” and I knew to bear to the left. When I followed the GPS’s directions, I got where I needed to go.

I learned some valuable lessons on this trip. I learned that it does no good to argue with your GPS! A couple of times, the voice would tell me to turn a certain way, but I decided I wanted to go another way. I’m sure I looked insane talking to a small computer suctioned to my windshield. “I don’t want to get off on this exit. I want to go five more miles down the road--didn’t you see the sign for the outlet mall?” The GPS voice was relentless. If I passed the exit it wanted me to take it would keep calling out directions, telling me how to turn around and go back to the place it was sending me. It did no good to argue. The GPS “knew” the destination, and it “knew” how to guide me there. It was somehow determined to get me there.

I did figure out one way to get away from the GPS. I could turn the volume off or just unplug it. I could figure this out on my own. I was honestly getting a little tired of this unseen person guiding me down twisty, narrow roads in the hills of Virginia. I’d figure it out on my own.

No, I wouldn’t! I got lost. I didn’t have a clue where to go, so I sheepishly reached over and plugged the GPS back in. It got me where I needed to go.

Isn’t this just like the journey you’re on?

Infertility can be long and hard, and you don’t have a clue where to turn next. After all, you’ve never been on a journey like this before. Thankfully, we have a guide much more reliable than a GPS. God the Father walks with you through this journey. He goes before you and prepares your way. He’ll guide you down paths you never even knew existed to bring you to the destination He has planned for you. It won’t always make sense. There will be times when you don’t want to hear what He has to say. But if you turn a deaf ear to Him, you’ll find yourself like me when I turned off the GPS. You’ll be lost. You’ll make the wrong decisions. You’ll find yourself having to make a lot of U-turns. The ramifications for wrong decisions in your journey are way more important than whether or not I got to a meeting on time. Listen to God. Let Him tell you where you need to go.

One more important parallel in my story. My GPS only told me to turn just as I approached my exit. It didn’t tell me 500 miles away when I was about to turn left. It waited until just before I reached my turn. What would have happened if the voice of my GPS rattled off every turn and every sequence as I was pulling out of my driveway? “Turn left. Go 200 feet. Turn right. Go 3 miles. Turn right. Travel 114 miles. Exit left....” All the directions for the 1800 mile trip were needed, but not all at once. I needed to know where to turn, just when I needed to turn. Not 1,000 miles before.

God will let you know what you need to do as you need to do it, but you have to play the game His way. He will probably not fill you in on every detail of your infertility journey the first time you speak to Him about it. “Yes, child. There will be infertility problems, but I want you to try on your own for 6 months and 2 weeks. Then I’ll send a friend to tell you about a support group meeting at your church. You’ll go there for 4 months and I’ll send someone else to tell about their doctor. You’ll make the appointment which will be 17 days away, but on day 15, I’m going to give you an uneasy feeling about it, just as you are...” God doesn’t work that way. You have to trust that He’ll guide your steps, one step at a time, until you reach your destination.

Yes. I saw God in my GPS!

 

[BRK06]

Hi ladies,

I haven't been on this thread much at all lately. Feeling super sensitive about everything since hsg. Every relative/friend seems to either give me unwanted 'advice' (e.g. Yesterday got a text saying I should be being positive & I 'just need to try harder') or ask personal questions in public (big cousin in asda 'have you not got her pregnant yet? To dh).

I'm an optimistic person, but sensitive, so it's taking a lot to keep believing that despite my age and only having one working tube, I will give dh the baby he desires so much.

I'd appreciate prayers, cos no other natural being can lift this from me.

Thanks guys x

Praying for you here Sis! It can be hard and hurtful to hear things like that... I feel like sometimes Satan uses (mostly well meant from some people) advice and comments like that to try and chip away at my faith and the bond with my Saviour. Each time I turn to God's word and recommit myself to Him. There's always a rainbow after the storm... The hardest part is waiting for it to pass! Hang in there Sis! We're all here for you

 

[BRK06]

HI LADIES!!! Sorry I haven't been on im a while I really haven't been on the computer because im so happy about being pregnant...I'm 30 weeks now with a little girl time does pass you by...I really pray that God has blessed you ladies with that you been praying for...He know whats right for and the timing so never give up hope or faith...God has the last say in everything

Has it really been 30 weeks already?? Wow!! Praise God! Very happy for you Sis! Thank you for your prayers and you remain in mine as well!!

 

[BRK06]

As I mentioned before, I started a juice fast and I'm currently on day 5. I feel pretty good, not as tired as I used to be and I don't have any cravings or desires for food. I juice 3 times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4 if I'm hungry.

I have yet to find a green juice I like, so hoping I can tweak some recipes to make it taste better. Nothing like drinking green juice that taste and smells like grass...lol!

I haven't had ttc thoughts overwhelm me, guessing that's because I've been so focused on getting my health back in order that it's consumed me. I'm hoping that by having all these nutritious meals (drinks), it will help clear anything bad that's going on the female area and of course hoping the end results with a

How's everyone else doing and what CD are you all on?

I'm on cycle day 8-9

love you all

I'm glad the juicing thing is going well (lol @ your grass juice!) I picked up a book the other day... Now to find a good juicer!

So I've gotten more proof that God does have a weird sense of humor I'm cycle day 17 now and as you know, we have family here visiting that doesn't know we are doing fertility treatments. Well, I am a TERRIBLE liar, so I was trying to come up with a story as to why I needed to go to the clinic randomly during the week (all the questions weren't making this easy lol). I asked forgiveness for the stories I had already told and asked Him to help me, because surely He understood why I wasn't telling anyone the real story, right? Well, the next morning, I woke up with full blown allergies and a cold complete with hacking cough! See? Ask and you will receive! Haha!

In all seriousness though, God has really helped me get through this... I've given Him full control and I haven't been stressed one bit! I know He is taking care of me and I've even been calm/peaceful watching all the new babies being born around me to my friends. I feel assured that day is coming for me and all my sisters here

 

[BRK06]

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. - Hebrews 11:6 NIV

The above verse reveals how our faith pleases God and moves Him to respond to us. Read through the Gospels and you'll see that almost every time Jesus healed or rescued someone, He told them, "Your faith has healed you." Or "Your faith has saved you." He pointed to their faith so that they would know that it was their belief in God that played a part in receiving their miracle. There are only two places in the Bible where we're told that Jesus was "amazed." One is in Luke 7:9, where Jesus heals a centurion's ailing servant. The Roman believed that the Master didn't even need to be present to heal the boy, and this so "amazed" Jesus that He said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel." And in Mark 6:5-6, where the Savior is rejected by the people in His hometown, the Scripture says, "He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their lack of faith." It's not that the Son of God was unable to perform miracles in Nazareth, but that He chose not to because of the people's unbelief. There's an important message here for all of us.

The Bible has a lot to say about faith. Ephesians 2:8 says that we are "saved by grace through faith." So we know that our very salvation depends on faith. Scripture also tells us, "We live by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7) And "The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17) So we know that we are to live our daily lives by faith in God. And though we're told in Ephesians 2:9 that our faith is a gift from God, the Bible also says that "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17) Therefore, our faith can be increased each time we study the Scriptures, listen to good preaching and teaching, or memorize a new verse. The more time we spend in God's Word, and the more we get to know Him personally, the more our faith will abound. But just hearing the Word isn't enough. Hebrews 4:2 warns us that God's Word will have "no value" to us if we don't "combine it with faith." And if our faith is genuine, it will produce righteous deeds. James states that "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." (James 2:17) Paul says it this way: "The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." (Galatians 5:6) And how does the Bible define faith? It says that "[Faith] is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead." (Hebrews 11:1 TLB) My prayer for you today is that you may always have this kind of faith, and that you may receive all that God has in store for you!


Lord, grant me the kind of great faith that pleases and "amazes" You. Give me a growing passion for Your Word and Your presence. Cause my faith to be genuine so that it may be expressed through love and produce good deeds. Thank You for helping me to receive all that You have for me!

-JD Farro

 

[xxx_faithful]

As I mentioned before, I started a juice fast and I'm currently on day 5. I feel pretty good, not as tired as I used to be and I don't have any cravings or desires for food. I juice 3 times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4 if I'm hungry.

I have yet to find a green juice I like, so hoping I can tweak some recipes to make it taste better. Nothing like drinking green juice that taste and smells like grass...lol!

I haven't had ttc thoughts overwhelm me, guessing that's because I've been so focused on getting my health back in order that it's consumed me. I'm hoping that by having all these nutritious meals (drinks), it will help clear anything bad that's going on the female area and of course hoping the end results with a

How's everyone else doing and what CD are you all on?

I'm on cycle day 8-9

love you all

Godsjewel - good on you for sticking with the juicing!! So proud your doing it and enjoying the benefits. The benefits will astound you, have you felt the glow in your skin yet? Detoxing, especially juicing is first seen in the largest organ of your body. Your skin.
Your skin and infact every other organ in your body will thank you for the clean in a matter of weeks!

Keep mixing it up from day to day and adding variety and you will find you will continue this healthy habit for years! I started my protein shake drink 4 yrs ago, i have it in replacement of an empty energy breakfast (dont eat gluten ie: toast or cereal) it was the best thing i ever did. I went from a size 62kg > 54kg by changing my diet slightly. Also, keep it up with hubby too . You will be twice as luckly to stick at it as you can take turns making it and vice versa hehe.

Luv u girl!
X