Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[Godsjewel]

Hey ladies!! I am new to baby and bump. I absolutely love this thread!! I have had pcos all my life. When I was young the operated often to remove cysts etc. I then found a gynea by the grace of God that doesn't believe in cutting. I have been with him for about 5 years now and in all the years despite being on treatment my cysts never went away completely. However I am overjoyed to announce that my last visit 11/09/12 ALL my cysts are gone.... The gynea even almost cried!!! In the words of the gynea 'HE is ALWAYS faithful" I prayed so hard that my cysts would be gone. I've now started on 50mg clomid cd 2-6. Currently on cd9. Doing all we can from our side and Leaving it in Gods hands now.... Praying for all the ladies on this blog!!!!!!!!

That's amazing!!! Thank you Jesus for what you are doing in my sisters life.

By the way, welcome I'm glad you are enjoying this thread and hope to give you the encouragement you need through this journey.

 

[me222]

The more months that go by...the more difficult this trying to conceive journey is. It's almost month 20 of trying to conceive and I'm becoming an emotional mess. Not a day goes by that I don't think about ttc. And, last week dh did the sperm test (not from pleasing himself though as we think this is wrong) and he took it to the pathology at the doctor's office we had gone to the week before..only to then find out from the nurse there that they don't test sperm! The nurse said that this is the third time this has happened and he was very apologetic. How can the dr not realise that the pathology within his own workplace doesn't do sperm testing?! Ugh! It's frustrating! Especially since last week was my most fertile week and yet we had to abstain for a few days so as to get an accurate sperm test. I know I shouldn't be frustrated as many of you have gone through more hurdles in fertility testing. At least I was able to get a blood test. Results should be back so I should arrange an appointment. Now, it looks like we better change doctors again so we get a referral to a pathology that actually does test sperm.

I've got to trust God in all this. I think by actually beginning tests that it is making it more real for me that, yes, we are struggling to conceive and need help. It hurts.

Praying for all you lovely sisters out there and that God will be glorified in our suffering.

 

[Godsjewel]

The more months that go by...the more difficult this trying to conceive journey is. It's almost month 20 of trying to conceive and I'm becoming an emotional mess. Not a day goes by that I don't think about ttc. And, last week dh did the sperm test (not from pleasing himself though as we think this is wrong) and he took it to the pathology at the doctor's office we had gone to the week before..only to then find out from the nurse there that they don't test sperm! The nurse said that this is the third time this has happened and he was very apologetic. How can the dr not realise that the pathology within his own workplace doesn't do sperm testing?! Ugh! It's frustrating! Especially since last week was my most fertile week and yet we had to abstain for a few days so as to get an accurate sperm test. I know I shouldn't be frustrated as many of you have gone through more hurdles in fertility testing. At least I was able to get a blood test. Results should be back so I should arrange an appointment. Now, it looks like we better change doctors again so we get a referral to a pathology that actually does test sperm.

I've got to trust God in all this. I think by actually beginning tests that it is making it more real for me that, yes, we are struggling to conceive and need help. It hurts.

Praying for all you lovely sisters out there and that God will be glorified in our suffering.

Wow, sure glad you are changing docs...sorry you are having a hard time with that.

I know how hard it is going through this journey and even typing this out tears are streaming down my face. Infertility stinks and I wish I had a magic wand that I could wave across this thread and give everyone their hearts desires. Since I can't do that, I can offer my prayers and support

Hang in there sister and remember that everyday that goes by is another page in your testimony.

 

[Heather.1987]

The more months that go by...the more difficult this trying to conceive journey is. It's almost month 20 of trying to conceive and I'm becoming an emotional mess. Not a day goes by that I don't think about ttc. And, last week dh did the sperm test (not from pleasing himself though as we think this is wrong) and he took it to the pathology at the doctor's office we had gone to the week before..only to then find out from the nurse there that they don't test sperm! The nurse said that this is the third time this has happened and he was very apologetic. How can the dr not realise that the pathology within his own workplace doesn't do sperm testing?! Ugh! It's frustrating! Especially since last week was my most fertile week and yet we had to abstain for a few days so as to get an accurate sperm test. I know I shouldn't be frustrated as many of you have gone through more hurdles in fertility testing. At least I was able to get a blood test. Results should be back so I should arrange an appointment. Now, it looks like we better change doctors again so we get a referral to a pathology that actually does test sperm.

I've got to trust God in all this. I think by actually beginning tests that it is making it more real for me that, yes, we are struggling to conceive and need help. It hurts.

Praying for all you lovely sisters out there and that God will be glorified in our suffering.

Interesting you bring up the not believing in the pleasing oneself. I've thought about what we would so if dh ever needed a sperm analysis. We don't believe in that either, but would it be ok for testing purposes? Not sure. This is only our 3rd cycle anyways, but something I've thought about.

 

[Heather.1987]

The more months that go by...the more difficult this trying to conceive journey is. It's almost month 20 of trying to conceive and I'm becoming an emotional mess. Not a day goes by that I don't think about ttc. And, last week dh did the sperm test (not from pleasing himself though as we think this is wrong) and he took it to the pathology at the doctor's office we had gone to the week before..only to then find out from the nurse there that they don't test sperm! The nurse said that this is the third time this has happened and he was very apologetic. How can the dr not realise that the pathology within his own workplace doesn't do sperm testing?! Ugh! It's frustrating! Especially since last week was my most fertile week and yet we had to abstain for a few days so as to get an accurate sperm test. I know I shouldn't be frustrated as many of you have gone through more hurdles in fertility testing. At least I was able to get a blood test. Results should be back so I should arrange an appointment. Now, it looks like we better change doctors again so we get a referral to a pathology that actually does test sperm.

I've got to trust God in all this. I think by actually beginning tests that it is making it more real for me that, yes, we are struggling to conceive and need help. It hurts.

Praying for all you lovely sisters out there and that God will be glorified in our suffering.

Interesting you bring up the not believing in the pleasing oneself. I've thought about what we would so if dh ever needed a sperm analysis. We don't believe in that either, but would it be ok for testing purposes? Not sure. This is only our 3rd cycle anyways, but something I've thought about.

 

[Shellvz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYWgRdkcI_E&feature=related

This is a wonderful testimony of God's power

 

[stevens2010]

Sorry I just wanted to add that I went on to read the rest of my daily verse yesterday which was Psalm 27:13 and the last verse, 14 says "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

I've never read that scripture (I admit I don't get into the Word as often as I should) and I love it!

 

[Godsjewel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYWgRdkcI_E&feature=related

This is a wonderful testimony of God's power

Thank you for sharing, that was an awesome testimony of what God can do

 

[Godsjewel]

Life Needs Tivo!

Do you have that wonderful invention in your home called Tivo? Oh, if you don’t, turn off your computer and run to the store right now and get it! I don’t know who the genius is who invented it but I’d like to take him or her to dinner and buy him or her the best steak in town! I just think it’s amazing! It has forever changed how I watch television. If my favorite character on my favorite show says something amazingly romantic and I want to watch it again, well, back it up and play it again, Sam! If my husband has left the room, I can pause it and wait for him to come back and we’ll watch it together. I can record and save the episodes I want to watch again, and delete those I didn’t like. And you know how incredibly frustrating it is to forget that your favorite show came on while you were grocery shopping? Not anymore! I’ll never miss an episode of my favorite show again--this miracle in a box records it for me. I have to admit though, the best part for me is that if I don’t want to sit through endless rounds of diaper commercials, I don’t have to. I can jump right through them and get to the part I want to watch. Oh, how life needs Tivo!

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could Tivo through the difficult times in your infertility story? You could replay the early scenes of your marriage before you knew infertility would play a leading role in the story of your life. What a beautiful romance it was! You could sail past the days when you didn’t understand the doctor’s diagnosis or God’s plan, and re-play the days when everything made sense. You could delete the arguments you had with your spouse over whether or not to continue trying and replay the days when your marriage seemed strengthened by infertility’s fire. If only you could skip the negative pregnancy tests and the repeated miscarriages you’ve had to endure and jump right through to the glorious day you finally hold your healthy full-term baby in your arms. Oh, how life needs Tivo!

One of the frustrating aspects of infertility is the unknown. If you just knew that the end result of this struggle would be that you would eventually bring home a healthy baby, then you could endure all the hardship you face today. If you could Tivo through all the difficulties you live through every single day of your life, and see that in 17 months, 1 week and 4 days you’ll finally get a positive pregnancy test, then you could handle anything that comes your way, but it just doesn’t happen like that. God asks you to trust Him through the unknown days of infertility. He’ll show you what you need to know a step at a time.

Luke 11 tells us that when Jesus’ disciples approached Him and asked Him to teach them how to pray, part of His example to them was to ask for “daily bread.” Do you realize that Jesus did not instruct them to ask God to provide for them for the rest of their lives, although God clearly has the capability to do so? He didn’t even tell them to ask God to provide for them for the next few days. He told them to ask God to provide for them for that day, and that day alone. There was no need to worry about what would happen when the provision for that day ran out. Apparently, Jesus wanted them to ask for daily bread the next day. And the next. And the next. Staying totally dependent on Him, and not worrying about tomorrow. In Matthew 6:34 Jesus says So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Trust God to provide for you--emotionally, physically, relationally, every way--throughout this journey through infertility. He will provide for you what you need as you need it. He will provide your daily bread.

If the uncertainty of infertility is driving you crazy, hear Jesus telling you to ask for your daily bread, the strength you need to make it today. Hear Jesus telling you not to worry about tomorrow, just gain strength from the daily bread He’ll provide for you today.

Maybe life doesn’t need Tivo after all.

-Beth Forbus

 

[PrincessBree]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYWgRdkcI_E&feature=related

This is a wonderful testimony of God's power

Beautiful i watched through blurry eyed tears thank you Jesus that You are creating a testimony in every one of us Amen xx

 

[Shellvz]

Tonight we get our final fertility testing results from GP. I am feeling a mix between anxious and calm. I believe that no matter what the Dr says God is able to give us a baby. Yet in saying that I am still trying to prepare myself for those words 'You are infertile'. Whether it is me, my husband or a combination of the two of us - as a couple we are either infertile or fertile. That is the reality.

So, I choose to calm myself and remind myself that God is not moved by realities. He is above all facts and His is the perfect truth.

Today, my daily reading was quite apt:

Hebrews 11:1

'Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.'

Habakkuk 2:3

'This vision is for a future time.
It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.'

I thought they were both fitting for being today's reading.

 

[beckysprayer]

Tonight we get our final fertility testing results from GP. I am feeling a mix between anxious and calm. I believe that no matter what the Dr says God is able to give us a baby. Yet in saying that I am still trying to prepare myself for those words 'You are infertile'. Whether it is me, my husband or a combination of the two of us - as a couple we are either infertile or fertile. That is the reality.

So, I choose to calm myself and remind myself that God is not moved by realities. He is above all facts and His is the perfect truth.

Today, my daily reading was quite apt:

Hebrews 11:1

'Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.'

Habakkuk 2:3

'This vision is for a future time.
It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.'

I thought they were both fitting for being today's reading.

Good Luck! I will keep you in my prayers, but remember no matter what the doctor's say, God is the ultimate physician and can heal any wound.

The more months that go by...the more difficult this trying to conceive journey is. It's almost month 20 of trying to conceive and I'm becoming an emotional mess. Not a day goes by that I don't think about ttc. And, last week dh did the sperm test (not from pleasing himself though as we think this is wrong) and he took it to the pathology at the doctor's office we had gone to the week before..only to then find out from the nurse there that they don't test sperm! The nurse said that this is the third time this has happened and he was very apologetic. How can the dr not realise that the pathology within his own workplace doesn't do sperm testing?! Ugh! It's frustrating! Especially since last week was my most fertile week and yet we had to abstain for a few days so as to get an accurate sperm test. I know I shouldn't be frustrated as many of you have gone through more hurdles in fertility testing. At least I was able to get a blood test. Results should be back so I should arrange an appointment. Now, it looks like we better change doctors again so we get a referral to a pathology that actually does test sperm.

I've got to trust God in all this. I think by actually beginning tests that it is making it more real for me that, yes, we are struggling to conceive and need help. It hurts.

Praying for all you lovely sisters out there and that God will be glorified in our suffering.

The wait can be so hard, can't it? You are definitely not alone in feeling this way.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31

Sorry about your doctor though, that sounds frustrating. Changing doctors may be a good idea, and if you do, I hope your new doctor is amazing and supportive.

 

[beckysprayer]

I haven't had time to get on my computer lately, but I was reading along on my phone and praying for all of you!

AFM, I'm so happy that AF came exactly 4 weeks after my miscarriage. Now I can start TTC again and it is just great to know my body is working and appears to be back to normal.

 

[Godsjewel]

I haven't had time to get on my computer lately, but I was reading along on my phone and praying for all of you!

AFM, I'm so happy that AF came exactly 4 weeks after my miscarriage. Now I can start TTC again and it is just great to know my body is working and appears to be back to normal.

It's so good to hear from you and glad your body is getting back to normal.

Thank you for your prayers

 

[me222]

The more months that go by...the more difficult this trying to conceive journey is. It's almost month 20 of trying to conceive and I'm becoming an emotional mess. Not a day goes by that I don't think about ttc. And, last week dh did the sperm test (not from pleasing himself though as we think this is wrong) and he took it to the pathology at the doctor's office we had gone to the week before..only to then find out from the nurse there that they don't test sperm! The nurse said that this is the third time this has happened and he was very apologetic. How can the dr not realise that the pathology within his own workplace doesn't do sperm testing?! Ugh! It's frustrating! Especially since last week was my most fertile week and yet we had to abstain for a few days so as to get an accurate sperm test. I know I shouldn't be frustrated as many of you have gone through more hurdles in fertility testing. At least I was able to get a blood test. Results should be back so I should arrange an appointment. Now, it looks like we better change doctors again so we get a referral to a pathology that actually does test sperm.

I've got to trust God in all this. I think by actually beginning tests that it is making it more real for me that, yes, we are struggling to conceive and need help. It hurts.

Praying for all you lovely sisters out there and that God will be glorified in our suffering.

Interesting you bring up the not believing in the pleasing oneself. I've thought about what we would so if dh ever needed a sperm analysis. We don't believe in that either, but would it be ok for testing purposes? Not sure. This is only our 3rd cycle anyways, but something I've thought about.

Yeah. We just were close and dh released in a cup and then put it in the specimen jar thingy. Not very fun - but this way was better, we think. We didn't think it'd be okay for just testing purposes as what if it would tempt him later on to do that? If that makes sense.
It's good you're thinking about it - I never did until recently.
Some doctors give special condoms for this purpose - but our dr didn't so we did what we could. Anyway, seeing the dr on Friday to get my blood test results back and to see about how he can refer us to another pathologist which actually DOES test sperm..or we have to change drs which I don't want to do as the other doctors' in town is where most people we know go and we don't want nosey questions of why they saw us down town at the drs.

 

[me222]

The more months that go by...the more difficult this trying to conceive journey is. It's almost month 20 of trying to conceive and I'm becoming an emotional mess. Not a day goes by that I don't think about ttc. And, last week dh did the sperm test (not from pleasing himself though as we think this is wrong) and he took it to the pathology at the doctor's office we had gone to the week before..only to then find out from the nurse there that they don't test sperm! The nurse said that this is the third time this has happened and he was very apologetic. How can the dr not realise that the pathology within his own workplace doesn't do sperm testing?! Ugh! It's frustrating! Especially since last week was my most fertile week and yet we had to abstain for a few days so as to get an accurate sperm test. I know I shouldn't be frustrated as many of you have gone through more hurdles in fertility testing. At least I was able to get a blood test. Results should be back so I should arrange an appointment. Now, it looks like we better change doctors again so we get a referral to a pathology that actually does test sperm.

I've got to trust God in all this. I think by actually beginning tests that it is making it more real for me that, yes, we are struggling to conceive and need help. It hurts.

Praying for all you lovely sisters out there and that God will be glorified in our suffering.

Wow, sure glad you are changing docs...sorry you are having a hard time with that.

I know how hard it is going through this journey and even typing this out tears are streaming down my face. Infertility stinks and I wish I had a magic wand that I could wave across this thread and give everyone their hearts desires. Since I can't do that, I can offer my prayers and support

Hang in there sister and remember that everyday that goes by is another page in your testimony.

Aww Sarah - thank you so much for being so caring and supportive! Your prayers are greatly appreciated! I love how you said that "everyday that goes by is another page in your testimony.." so true! God is writing all our stories on here. It mayn't be what we want...but He is God and He loves us all.

 

[me222]

Tonight we get our final fertility testing results from GP. I am feeling a mix between anxious and calm. I believe that no matter what the Dr says God is able to give us a baby. Yet in saying that I am still trying to prepare myself for those words 'You are infertile'. Whether it is me, my husband or a combination of the two of us - as a couple we are either infertile or fertile. That is the reality.

So, I choose to calm myself and remind myself that God is not moved by realities. He is above all facts and His is the perfect truth.

Today, my daily reading was quite apt:

Hebrews 11:1

'Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.'

Habakkuk 2:3

'This vision is for a future time.
It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.'

I thought they were both fitting for being today's reading.

Shellvz - how'd you go? What'd they say? Hugs! God is in control regardless of what doctors say and He is the Wonderful Healer and Comforter and Strength.
Love your sister in Jesus.

 

[Shellvz]

Tonight we get our final fertility testing results from GP. I am feeling a mix between anxious and calm. I believe that no matter what the Dr says God is able to give us a baby. Yet in saying that I am still trying to prepare myself for those words 'You are infertile'. Whether it is me, my husband or a combination of the two of us - as a couple we are either infertile or fertile. That is the reality.

So, I choose to calm myself and remind myself that God is not moved by realities. He is above all facts and His is the perfect truth.

Today, my daily reading was quite apt:

Hebrews 11:1

'Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.'

Habakkuk 2:3

'This vision is for a future time.
It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.'

I thought they were both fitting for being today's reading.

Shellvz - how'd you go? What'd they say? Hugs! God is in control regardless of what doctors say and He is the Wonderful Healer and Comforter and Strength.
Love your sister in Jesus.

Well, the good news is I am ovulating - which my charts agree with. My temps always rise and fall each cycle as they should despite being diagnosed recently with bilateral polystic ovaries.

All my blood counts were normal. Unfortunately, my husbands sperm analysis declared him sterile. We have been referred to a fertility specialist for further testing.

Regardless of his results, we are still believing God can and will give us children.

 

[HisGrace]

Shellvz - So glad you're ovulating. And we know God has the final say for your husband. I am believing God with you for your children.

me222 - So sorry about the mix up at the doctor's office. I totally understand how frustrating that can be. I pray that all goes well with you.

beckysprayer - I'm so happy things are going well and your body is getting back on track. Praise God!!!

Godsjewel - :wave: I pray all is going well with you.

Hi to anyone I missed.

AFM - I have another threatened miscarriage. I have made peace with it, and I am thankful that God has shown me early on instead of me going another 4 weeks believing things will be okay. So, it's still not our time but I know eventually it will be and God will give us our children.

 

[Godsjewel]

Tonight we get our final fertility testing results from GP. I am feeling a mix between anxious and calm. I believe that no matter what the Dr says God is able to give us a baby. Yet in saying that I am still trying to prepare myself for those words 'You are infertile'. Whether it is me, my husband or a combination of the two of us - as a couple we are either infertile or fertile. That is the reality.

So, I choose to calm myself and remind myself that God is not moved by realities. He is above all facts and His is the perfect truth.

Today, my daily reading was quite apt:

Hebrews 11:1

'Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.'

Habakkuk 2:3

'This vision is for a future time.
It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.'

I thought they were both fitting for being today's reading.

Shellvz - how'd you go? What'd they say? Hugs! God is in control regardless of what doctors say and He is the Wonderful Healer and Comforter and Strength.
Love your sister in Jesus.

Well, the good news is I am ovulating - which my charts agree with. My temps always rise and fall each cycle as they should despite being diagnosed recently with bilateral polystic ovaries.

All my blood counts were normal. Unfortunately, my husbands sperm analysis declared him sterile. We have been referred to a fertility specialist for further testing.

Regardless of his results, we are still believing God can and will give us children.

Here is proof that God is still in the healing business...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZDOVyQtep4&feature=relmfu