Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[Proserpina]

I got my BFP today @ 12 dpo. I am overjoyed! Really amazed that it has happened so quickly.

I will stay subscribed to this thread, but will discuss any support I need for my pregnancy over on the pregnancy forums. I will keep you posted on the book that I am contributing to.

I checked out the RA/TA opportunity with the biblical studies professor, and a chaplain not-quite-internship opportunity at a local hospital. The former would mean having some opportunities to teach Greek and/or apologetics and do research on an unpublished ancient manuscript (the oldest known reference to the book of Hebrews, dating to the 2nd century). The latter would mean getting to minister to people in the hospital, including pregnant, laboring, and recently delivered women, and blessing babies. They both sound so wonderful, it is going to be a hard decision.

I'm wishing you all God's blessing in your journeys to conception.

 

[Godsjewel]

I got my BFP today @ 12 dpo. I am overjoyed! Really amazed that it has happened so quickly.

I will stay subscribed to this thread, but will discuss any support I need for my pregnancy over on the pregnancy forums. I will keep you posted on the book that I am contributing to.

I checked out the RA/TA opportunity with the biblical studies professor, and a chaplain not-quite-internship opportunity at a local hospital. The former would mean having some opportunities to teach Greek and/or apologetics and do research on an unpublished ancient manuscript (the oldest known reference to the book of Hebrews, dating to the 2nd century). The latter would mean getting to minister to people in the hospital, including pregnant, laboring, and recently delivered women, and blessing babies. They both sound so wonderful, it is going to be a hard decision.

I'm wishing you all God's blessing in your journeys to conception.

I think you are officially the fastest guest to join us and get a BFP so soon, that is amazing! Thank you Lord for blessing my sis with her hearts desire.

With your opportunities and baby, 2013 is off to a great start

 

[Godsjewel]

There is nothing in your life—not even infertility—that does not pass through God’s hands. He knows how much you can take and He will place limits on how much He allows to come your way. Nothing can come your way that God does not allow. He knows your frame. He knows your heart. He knows how to protect you from burdens too heavy for your heart to bear.

Thank you so much for posting these, Sarah! I NEEDED this today and Job has always been one of my very favorite books.



I am trying really hard not to symptom spot this week. I'm only 6 DPO (according to my chart - my first month doing so) and it's only my first month on Progesterone, so the likelyhood that this is my month isn't awesome, but like we all know and believe, ALL things are possible through Christ Jesus who gives me strength.

That being said, this is the one month where I may jump for joy to see the :wtich:. We leave on a huge family vacation (Me, DH, MIL, FIL, SIL, BIL & DN) on Feb 7th to Orlando and I have been stoked for the rollercoasters and thrill attractions (Tower of Terror, anyone? ) for MONTHS. It feels almost unnatural after wanting to see the BFP so, so much for a year now.

You are very welcome, Hun!

You are so lucky...I love roller coasters, you are going to have a blast!

I pray God's will be done in your life, if you are blessed with a BFP this month, then you will just have to be praising God while waiting for the others to get off the rides

 

[Godsjewel]

So, today my husband and I sat down with the financial coordinator to go over the cost of everything. Holy moly I can't believe how much this costs without having insurance...around $20,000!!!

We would not be doing this if that's what we would have to pay, we will end up paying around $4,000, which is blessing. The coordinator said that she rarely sees insurance pay for this much...which I know is a total gift from God.

I bought a blood pressure monitor so I can monitor it at home, so far my blood pressure is in the normal range and I'm going to keep a log of my #'s so I can bring them to my next appointment.

I'm still waiting for the obstetrics facility that deals with high blood pressure to call me up to set up an appointment. The IVF center won't continue my treatment until I get cleared from them saying my blood pressure is under control and it's ok to proceed.

It's crazy how much goes in to this process, so much paperwork, appointments, dr visits...my life is definitely not boring right now

God is so good, He knew I'd be at this stage in my journey and sent me a wonderful, Godly woman who went through this process almost 3 months ago and is now pregnant with twins!!! She has helped answer so many of my questions about this process and I enjoy hearing about her journey. Please pray for her pregnancy, that the babies grow to be strong and healthy, she has also been on this ttc journey with us for awhile.

Love you all dearly and again, I know God is going to do big things in 2013!

 

[HisGrace]

Congrats Proserpina! That was fast. I believe there are more coming soon.

 

[praying4akid]

Hi all! I am new to this site and would love to join your chat. It was already encouraging just to find a group of Christian women who are going through the same thing as me. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and am currently taking 100 mg of clomid. We are praying for God's will and timing.

 

[PrincessBree]

Prospina God bless you and your baby there is a Christian prayer for pregnant ladies group I started when I was pregnant though I lost baby group is still going we have had one birth so far and another coming soon!Feel free to join us!

Congratulations!!Have a happy 9 months!Xx

 

[No Doubt]

Congrats prosper! What s wonderful blessing. Praying for a h&h pregnancy!

Gj, glad to hear things are still moving along. I completely believe God is about to do something great. I know the when stuff like the high blood pressure happens out of no where it can feel like such a set back, but those are time that I find God working the most and not to far in the future does He pull it all together and bless you miraculously!

 

[Godsjewel]

She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara…”

Ruth 1:20


Now Naomi…

Ruth 2:1


For many people, infertility changes their image of themselves. How do you view yourself? Forgotten? Abandoned? A little less blessed than your fertile friends and family? Do you feel you are “less than a woman” because you haven’t carried a child? How would you describe how you see your infertile self?


What do you think God thinks when He looks at you? What does He feel? How do you think God views you when you weep as you start your period again, or you snap at your husband for the 17th time today?


The good news is, God doesn’t always see us like we see us.


The Bible is full of hurting, broken people. It is also full of true accounts of God restoring and bringing beauty from brokenness. Over the next few days, let’s take a look at a few snapshots of people who didn’t see themselves as God saw them.


In Biblical days, a person’s name said much more about them than in today’s world. A person’s name described their character, the events surrounding their conception or birth, or even a life-changing event in their lives. Naomi was a woman who suffered great personal tragedy in the deaths of her husband and two sons. The name she had carried throughout her life meant “pleasant”. Perhaps she had been joyful, easy-going and well liked. Following the death of her husband and sons, we see a change in Naomi. In Ruth 1:20, Naomi says “Do not call me Naomi (meaning ‘pleasant’); call me Mara (meaning ‘bitter’), for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.”


You can hear the hurt of this woman’s heart jumping off the pages of Scripture! “Call me bitter! My life is not pleasant anymore! God has emptied my life of joy! God has afflicted me! I am Naomi no longer. My life is now bitter.”


Can you relate? You probably began marriage excited about your future, and no doubt that future included children. Children with your husband’s dimples and your mom’s eye color. You had such hopeful, pleasant dreams about your future.


But then the pages of the calendar continued to turn. The first diagnosis came. Or didn’t come. Pleasant? Not anymore. Call me Bitter, for God has dealt harshly with me.


Here’s the good part. God doesn’t just see the here-and-now like we do. God saw more than a grieving widow and childless mother when He looked at Naomi. He saw a woman restored. Need proof? It’s found in the first two words of Ruth 2:1:


“Now Naomi…”


God still called Naomi ‘pleasant”. There is never any account of God referring to this woman as Mara or “bitter”. What does this tell you? This tells you that God saw more than what Naomi was able to see. He could see that He would restore her. He could see that the devastating season of her life would eventually end, and bitterness would leave her. God looked at Naomi and in His eyes, He saw her as pleasant.


So what do you think God calls you? Remember that God can see more than just infertility in your life. He sees more than a struggle to conceive. He sees the future He has planned for you, and it’s a good one (Jeremiah 29:11). He sees that your constant struggle with infertility will eventually end, and He sees how He can help you usher bitterness out of your heart.


So dream big. What does God call you?

-Beth Forbus

 

[Godsjewel]

Hi all! I am new to this site and would love to join your chat. It was already encouraging just to find a group of Christian women who are going through the same thing as me. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and am currently taking 100 mg of clomid. We are praying for God's will and timing.

Welcome! My name is Sarah and I'm glad you joined us.

You will find a wealth of encouragement here since we all know what you are going through. It's important that during this time we seek God and trust that He has our best interest at heart. In His timing, it will happen...but we are all here to support you during the wait

 

[Godsjewel]

Now that I bought a blood pressure monitor and have been doing it at home, my readings have been in the normal range What kind of magical power do those offices have that make my blood pressure rise???

I had to harass the obstetrics office again because no one ever called me back to schedule an appointment. The last time I called they said they needed me to send over my medical records, which I faxed over 2 days ago. She looked in the system and saw that they had all the paperwork and FINALLY I go in for my appointment on 1/22

I want to share how God is working in this situation, when we went for the financial consult yesterday, they gave us paperwork that showed how much we need to pay upfront for all the IVF services and then get reimbursed for 70-90% of the cost from our insurance company. The amount she said we would need to pay upfront is around $6,000. My husband wasn't very happy having to pay that all at one time. But you know how God works ...well I got a call from the coordinator today and she said she spoke with her supervisor and got him to agree that we only pay what is our portion and wait for the insurance to cover the rest, which would only be $2,207.59 Thank you Lord for being in every detail, even the financial aspect of it.

 

[praying4akid]

Ok, I'm not sure if I'm putting my reply in the right place, forgive me I'm learning. That incite about Naomi was so beautiful and so encouraging. Thank you for posting it.

She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara…”

Ruth 1:20


Now Naomi…

Ruth 2:1


For many people, infertility changes their image of themselves. How do you view yourself? Forgotten? Abandoned? A little less blessed than your fertile friends and family? Do you feel you are “less than a woman” because you haven’t carried a child? How would you describe how you see your infertile self?


What do you think God thinks when He looks at you? What does He feel? How do you think God views you when you weep as you start your period again, or you snap at your husband for the 17th time today?


The good news is, God doesn’t always see us like we see us.


The Bible is full of hurting, broken people. It is also full of true accounts of God restoring and bringing beauty from brokenness. Over the next few days, let’s take a look at a few snapshots of people who didn’t see themselves as God saw them.


In Biblical days, a person’s name said much more about them than in today’s world. A person’s name described their character, the events surrounding their conception or birth, or even a life-changing event in their lives. Naomi was a woman who suffered great personal tragedy in the deaths of her husband and two sons. The name she had carried throughout her life meant “pleasant”. Perhaps she had been joyful, easy-going and well liked. Following the death of her husband and sons, we see a change in Naomi. In Ruth 1:20, Naomi says “Do not call me Naomi (meaning ‘pleasant’); call me Mara (meaning ‘bitter’), for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.”


You can hear the hurt of this woman’s heart jumping off the pages of Scripture! “Call me bitter! My life is not pleasant anymore! God has emptied my life of joy! God has afflicted me! I am Naomi no longer. My life is now bitter.”


Can you relate? You probably began marriage excited about your future, and no doubt that future included children. Children with your husband’s dimples and your mom’s eye color. You had such hopeful, pleasant dreams about your future.


But then the pages of the calendar continued to turn. The first diagnosis came. Or didn’t come. Pleasant? Not anymore. Call me Bitter, for God has dealt harshly with me.


Here’s the good part. God doesn’t just see the here-and-now like we do. God saw more than a grieving widow and childless mother when He looked at Naomi. He saw a woman restored. Need proof? It’s found in the first two words of Ruth 2:1:


“Now Naomi…”


God still called Naomi ‘pleasant”. There is never any account of God referring to this woman as Mara or “bitter”. What does this tell you? This tells you that God saw more than what Naomi was able to see. He could see that He would restore her. He could see that the devastating season of her life would eventually end, and bitterness would leave her. God looked at Naomi and in His eyes, He saw her as pleasant.


So what do you think God calls you? Remember that God can see more than just infertility in your life. He sees more than a struggle to conceive. He sees the future He has planned for you, and it’s a good one (Jeremiah 29:11). He sees that your constant struggle with infertility will eventually end, and He sees how He can help you usher bitterness out of your heart.


So dream big. What does God call you?

-Beth Forbus

 

[Godsjewel]

The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, "The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior."
Judges 6:12

Gideon was given quite a job to do. Israel had disobeyed God and had gotten into a lot of hot water. They were given over to the hands of Midian for seven years and it was less than enjoyable. Israel would sow a crop, and the Midianites would take it away. Everything they had was subject to the whim of the Midianites. It was not a happy time in Israel’s history.

So begins the story of Gideon! He really was a nobody. In the days when only the oldest son of the family held any importance of all, Gideon was the baby of the family. And to make matters worse, his family was the least of the house of Manasseh—Joseph’s son whose birthright was given to his younger brother. His was not an enviable position in the family tree. The youngest son of the weakest of families. What could God possibly see in him?

The answer lies in Judges 6. Gideon was busy going about his day, when an angel sent from God appears and tells him that he has been chosen to be the deliverer of Israel. As if that was not absurd enough, you’ll never believe what the angel called him. The angel looked at Gideon, the weakest of the least and with a straight face, actually said to him “The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior!”

Can you imagine Gideon’s response? “What? Valiant warrior? I’m no valiant warrior! My family is the least in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house!” He must have turned around to see who else had joined this unlikely company. How could God see him as a valiant warrior!

Gideon was a valiant warrior for one reason: “the LORD said to him, ‘Surely I will be with you…”

As you face the yearly, monthly, daily, and hourly battle of infertility, perhaps you feel like you are facing an enemy much greater than yourself. You must battle with discouragement, you fight off frustration, and stare despair eye to eye. Sometimes you feel weak in your struggle for a family, and just don’t know if you can fight this battle for another month. Take heart, valiant warrior. God will be with you.

God has a plan for your life. He has a plan for your family. He promises to walk with the child of God, showing you what you need to do to fight the battle of your faith. At just the right time, He’ll show you what steps to take, what weapons to lay down. He knows what you need to do to complete the family He has lovingly designed for you. Whether that family consists of three people, six people, or even just two, He walks with you, O valiant warrior!

-Beth Forbus

 

[beckysprayer]

I got my BFP today @ 12 dpo. I am overjoyed! Really amazed that it has happened so quickly.

I will stay subscribed to this thread, but will discuss any support I need for my pregnancy over on the pregnancy forums. I will keep you posted on the book that I am contributing to.

I checked out the RA/TA opportunity with the biblical studies professor, and a chaplain not-quite-internship opportunity at a local hospital. The former would mean having some opportunities to teach Greek and/or apologetics and do research on an unpublished ancient manuscript (the oldest known reference to the book of Hebrews, dating to the 2nd century). The latter would mean getting to minister to people in the hospital, including pregnant, laboring, and recently delivered women, and blessing babies. They both sound so wonderful, it is going to be a hard decision.

I'm wishing you all God's blessing in your journeys to conception.

Congrats!! Praying for a happy and healthy 9 months!

Hi all! I am new to this site and would love to join your chat. It was already encouraging just to find a group of Christian women who are going through the same thing as me. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and am currently taking 100 mg of clomid. We are praying for God's will and timing.

Welcome! I hope you find as much comfort and joyful fellowship here as we all have.

 

[MrsLemon]

Just read through a lot of this threat and am now feeling so encouraged, and more at ease to share this journey with the Lord and put my trust in him

Thank you xx

 

[Godsjewel]

Just read through a lot of this threat and am now feeling so encouraged, and more at ease to share this journey with the Lord and put my trust in him

Thank you xx

Welcome

I'm so glad to hear that, brings joy to my heart. Feel free to ask anything, we are all here for you.

 

[kelkel82]

Ladies,
I had to check in because I'm driving myself crazy. It's 12 DP IUI and I'm coming up negative on urine tests. Like, NO evidence of even a faint test line. As far as symptoms: cramping, spotting. Our blood test is Sunday, but my husband and I are already steeling ourselves for bad news. Any good news would be a welcome surprise. We're so disappointed and heartbroken. AND surprised. We really thought this could be "our turn."
I'll check back in after the blood test.
K

 

[Dynamicmae]

Maybe late implantation? Don't give up hope yet!!

 

[Godsjewel]

Ladies,
I had to check in because I'm driving myself crazy. It's 12 DP IUI and I'm coming up negative on urine tests. Like, NO evidence of even a faint test line. As far as symptoms: cramping, spotting. Our blood test is Sunday, but my husband and I are already steeling ourselves for bad news. Any good news would be a welcome surprise. We're so disappointed and heartbroken. AND surprised. We really thought this could be "our turn."
I'll check back in after the blood test.
K

Hi sweetie!!! I know it's easier said then done, but do your best to not worry or stress over it. Soon enough you will get the final answer from doing a blood test. If you are pregnant, sometimes the hormones aren't that evident in your system yet and I've heard of many stories of late BFP's.

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6

 

[BRK06]

AFM, I have the best news that simply couldn't wait until after church. I got a this morning! I'm so excited and am praying this one is a healthy, strong little baby that I will be able to meet in September!

Yay!!!! I've been trying to get on here to post my congrats! lol
I'm so happy for you!!! God is great, and I pray He watches over you and helps this little one grow healthy and strong!
Don't forget to give us updates!