Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.
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Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength;
Isaiah 40:31
A straining of the mind in a certain direction with an expectant
attitude a forward look with assurance.
When the waiting is hard, ask the Lord to help you this way.
Lord, the waiting is difficult so Im asking you to help me strain my thoughts toward you. I will think on those things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good repute, things of excellence and worthy of praise. I will dwell on these things. When negative thoughts bombard my mind, I will take these thoughts and make them captive to you.
Lord, I know you hear every prayer I pray because I am Your child. Therefore, I expect good things. I have the assurance of the things I hope for through faith. I know you have a plan for me and that plan is good. I will not look behind at past failures, but I will praise You for lessons learned. I am looking forward with the assurance that You love me and You are working all things for my good. I will honor You in my waiting.
Gods promises to you are great when you truly learn to wait for Him. He promises new strength. He promises endurance to run the race set before you. Teach me, Lord, to wait!
-Beth Forbus
Isaiah 40:31
A straining of the mind in a certain direction with an expectant
attitude a forward look with assurance.
When the waiting is hard, ask the Lord to help you this way.
Lord, the waiting is difficult so Im asking you to help me strain my thoughts toward you. I will think on those things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good repute, things of excellence and worthy of praise. I will dwell on these things. When negative thoughts bombard my mind, I will take these thoughts and make them captive to you.
Lord, I know you hear every prayer I pray because I am Your child. Therefore, I expect good things. I have the assurance of the things I hope for through faith. I know you have a plan for me and that plan is good. I will not look behind at past failures, but I will praise You for lessons learned. I am looking forward with the assurance that You love me and You are working all things for my good. I will honor You in my waiting.
Gods promises to you are great when you truly learn to wait for Him. He promises new strength. He promises endurance to run the race set before you. Teach me, Lord, to wait!
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I talked to all my drivers this morning! They all made it okay with very little to no damage to their homes! Praise The Lord! 
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I talked to all my drivers this morning! They all made it okay with very little to no damage to their homes! Praise The Lord!
Yay!!! Thank you Lord for sending your guardian angels to protect them.
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A pregnant woman from Washington, D.C. gets in a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for nearly six months, when she wakes up she sees that she is no longer pregnant and frantically asks the doctor about her baby. The doctor replies, "Ma'am you had twins! A boy and a girl. Your brother from Maryland came in and named them."
The woman thinks to herself, "No, not my brother... he's an idiot!"
She asks the doctor, "Well, what's the girl's name?"
"Denise."
"Wow, that's not a bad name, I like it! What's the boy's name?"
"Denephew. "
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Brenda, pregnant with her first child, was paying a visit to her obstetrician's office.
When the exam was over, she shyly began,
"My husband wants me to ask you if its still okay..."
"I know, I know." the doctor said, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder,
"I get asked that all the time. Sex is fine until late in the pregnancy."
"No, that's not it at all," Brenda confessed.
"He wants to know if I can still mow the lawn."
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A woman went to the doctor's office.
She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about four minutes in the examination room, she burst out, screaming as she ran down the hall.
An older doctor stopped and asked her what the problem was, and she explained.
He had her sit down and relax in another room.
The older doctor marched back to the first and demanded,
"What's the matter with you?
Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was PREGNANT?"
The new doctor smiled smugly as he continued to write on his clipboard.
"Cured her hiccups though, didn't it?"
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The woman thinks to herself, "No, not my brother... he's an idiot!"
She asks the doctor, "Well, what's the girl's name?"
"Denise."
"Wow, that's not a bad name, I like it! What's the boy's name?"
"Denephew. "
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Brenda, pregnant with her first child, was paying a visit to her obstetrician's office.
When the exam was over, she shyly began,
"My husband wants me to ask you if its still okay..."
"I know, I know." the doctor said, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder,
"I get asked that all the time. Sex is fine until late in the pregnancy."
"No, that's not it at all," Brenda confessed.
"He wants to know if I can still mow the lawn."
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A woman went to the doctor's office.
She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about four minutes in the examination room, she burst out, screaming as she ran down the hall.
An older doctor stopped and asked her what the problem was, and she explained.
He had her sit down and relax in another room.
The older doctor marched back to the first and demanded,
"What's the matter with you?
Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was PREGNANT?"
The new doctor smiled smugly as he continued to write on his clipboard.
"Cured her hiccups though, didn't it?"
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You stand on the sidelines of life, watching mothers soothing their crying babies as your own tears cascade down your face. You see fathers rushing their sons off to football practice as you rush back to the local fertility clinic. The parade of if onlys march past your minds eye as you question every decision youve ever made in your efforts to have a baby.
If only Id started treatment earlier
If only I hadnt taken that pain killer or gotten in that hot tub
If only Id married someone who wasnt infertile
If only I had taken better care of my body
If only Id served God more faithfully
If only I would have called the doctor as soon as I started to bleed
If only
If only
Journey back in time with me and lets slip through the door of an Egyptian throne room. One very powerful man stands with tear-swollen eyes looking at 11 terrified men who are witnessing the most mind-blowing theatrics they could have ever imagined. Joseph reveals his identity to the brothers who threw him into a pit and sold him into slavery when he was just a skinny, gangly 17 year old boy. Now hes second in command of Egypt. What would be their fate?
Josephs brothers stand before him trembling because they know he has the authority to do with them as he wishes. Now is the chance for him to destroy them for all the heartache they caused in his life. What was his response to them?
Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. (Genesis 45:5)
And just so you dont think that Josephs extension of mercy was just a momentary, emotional response, flip over to Genesis 50:20. Hes speaking to his brothers at the death of their father. They are afraid that Joseph will take revenge on them now that their father is not around to witness it. Joseph once again looks at them and says As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. (Genesis 50:20)
What? Why such gracious responses? Come on! Admit it! You wanted to hear him say something like If only you had gotten me out of the pit, Id save you now. But you really blew it this time, buddy. Lets see how you like prison food. How was Joseph able to grant such mercy and grace?
Its really quite simple. Joseph changed the if only s in his life to had it not been s.
Had it not been for his brothers throwing him in a pit and selling him into slavery, he would never have gotten to Egypt,.
Had it not been for Joseph being in Egypt, he would never have placed in Potiphars home.
Had it not been for the time he spent in Potiphars home, he would never have been wrongly accused of a sexual crime and thrown in prison.
Had it not been for his imprisonment, Joseph would have never met Pharaohs cupbearer and baker, whose dreams he was meant to interpret.
Had it not been for interpreting the dreams of Pharaohs cupbearer and baker, Joseph would never have been able to interpret Pharaohs dreams.
Had it not been for interpreting Pharaohs dreams, Joseph would never have risen to second in command over Egypt.
Had it not been for Joseph rising to power, he would have never been in a position to save the same family members who threw him into a pit years before.
When you reach the resolution of your infertility story, may you watch the parade of if only s become a beautiful display of had it not been s:
Had it not been for infertility, I would never have pursued the adoption of this precious child God ordained for my family before time began.
Had it not been for infertility, I would never have learned how to communicate with my spouse the way we do now.
Had it not been for infertility, I would never have known how to trust God through His apparent silence.
Had it not been for infertility, we would not have experienced the comfort of God in great trials.
Had it not been for infertility, we would never have sought God and His will for our lives the way we have.
Had it not been for the negative pregnancy tests all those months, the timing could not have been right to conceive the precious child I am blessed to call mine.
Had it not been
Had it not been
Dont let Satan convince you that difficult situations mean God isnt working and moving. Hes working through the celebrations. Hes working through your tears. Change the if only s in your life to a marvelous parade of had it not been s.
-Beth Forbus
If only Id started treatment earlier
If only I hadnt taken that pain killer or gotten in that hot tub
If only Id married someone who wasnt infertile
If only I had taken better care of my body
If only Id served God more faithfully
If only I would have called the doctor as soon as I started to bleed
If only
If only
Journey back in time with me and lets slip through the door of an Egyptian throne room. One very powerful man stands with tear-swollen eyes looking at 11 terrified men who are witnessing the most mind-blowing theatrics they could have ever imagined. Joseph reveals his identity to the brothers who threw him into a pit and sold him into slavery when he was just a skinny, gangly 17 year old boy. Now hes second in command of Egypt. What would be their fate?
Josephs brothers stand before him trembling because they know he has the authority to do with them as he wishes. Now is the chance for him to destroy them for all the heartache they caused in his life. What was his response to them?
Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. (Genesis 45:5)
And just so you dont think that Josephs extension of mercy was just a momentary, emotional response, flip over to Genesis 50:20. Hes speaking to his brothers at the death of their father. They are afraid that Joseph will take revenge on them now that their father is not around to witness it. Joseph once again looks at them and says As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. (Genesis 50:20)
What? Why such gracious responses? Come on! Admit it! You wanted to hear him say something like If only you had gotten me out of the pit, Id save you now. But you really blew it this time, buddy. Lets see how you like prison food. How was Joseph able to grant such mercy and grace?
Its really quite simple. Joseph changed the if only s in his life to had it not been s.
Had it not been for his brothers throwing him in a pit and selling him into slavery, he would never have gotten to Egypt,.
Had it not been for Joseph being in Egypt, he would never have placed in Potiphars home.
Had it not been for the time he spent in Potiphars home, he would never have been wrongly accused of a sexual crime and thrown in prison.
Had it not been for his imprisonment, Joseph would have never met Pharaohs cupbearer and baker, whose dreams he was meant to interpret.
Had it not been for interpreting the dreams of Pharaohs cupbearer and baker, Joseph would never have been able to interpret Pharaohs dreams.
Had it not been for interpreting Pharaohs dreams, Joseph would never have risen to second in command over Egypt.
Had it not been for Joseph rising to power, he would have never been in a position to save the same family members who threw him into a pit years before.
When you reach the resolution of your infertility story, may you watch the parade of if only s become a beautiful display of had it not been s:
Had it not been for infertility, I would never have pursued the adoption of this precious child God ordained for my family before time began.
Had it not been for infertility, I would never have learned how to communicate with my spouse the way we do now.
Had it not been for infertility, I would never have known how to trust God through His apparent silence.
Had it not been for infertility, we would not have experienced the comfort of God in great trials.
Had it not been for infertility, we would never have sought God and His will for our lives the way we have.
Had it not been for the negative pregnancy tests all those months, the timing could not have been right to conceive the precious child I am blessed to call mine.
Had it not been
Had it not been
Dont let Satan convince you that difficult situations mean God isnt working and moving. Hes working through the celebrations. Hes working through your tears. Change the if only s in your life to a marvelous parade of had it not been s.
-Beth Forbus
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On Sunday, our worship leader had us read almost all of Romans 8 aloud as a congregation (I attend what some term a "mega church" so that's a lot of people!). Then we sang a Chris Tomlin song. I woke with this song on my heart so much thati downloaded it. I have my specialist appointment today; this has really given me a sense of peace as I'm working with my high schoolers before the appointment.
Here are the lyrics...
You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light
Whom shall I fear
You crush the enemy
Underneath my feet
You are my Sword and Shield
Though trouble lingers still
Whom shall I fear
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
My strength is in Your name
For You alone can save
You will deliver me
Yours is the victory
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in Your hands
Im holding onto Your promises
You are faithful
You are faithful
You are faithful
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
We are not alone. No infertility, no syndrome, no disease. No obstacle is too great for God. If we can trust Him to wake up each morning, to keep the planet spinning, why should we hold onto this issues as ours to deal with.
^I need to take my own advice
Here are the lyrics...
You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light
Whom shall I fear
You crush the enemy
Underneath my feet
You are my Sword and Shield
Though trouble lingers still
Whom shall I fear
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
My strength is in Your name
For You alone can save
You will deliver me
Yours is the victory
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in Your hands
Im holding onto Your promises
You are faithful
You are faithful
You are faithful
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always on my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a Friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side
We are not alone. No infertility, no syndrome, no disease. No obstacle is too great for God. If we can trust Him to wake up each morning, to keep the planet spinning, why should we hold onto this issues as ours to deal with.
^I need to take my own advice
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We are not alone. No infertility, no syndrome, no disease. No obstacle is too great for God. If we can trust Him to wake up each morning, to keep the planet spinning, why should we hold onto this issues as ours to deal with.
^I need to take my own advice
Awesome song, thanks for posting the lyrics!
Don't you find it funny that it's so easy to give advice and encourage someone else, but hard to take your own advice? I look at the things I've said to others and think, well that also applies to me
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BRK your spoiler just cracked me up! I love it haha!
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Well..had the appointment today. Trying to decide what to do. Hubby is supposed to do a SA and I'm supposed to get an HSG done.
The doc wants to put me directly onto clomid once those results are in. I'm just not sure I'm ready for that yet...something about it doesn't sit right with me at the moment. I'm not sure what or why. I do ovulate on my own...it's just never consistent. I just thought there was something before clomid.
What do you ladies think? Do you/have you taken Clomid?
The doc wants to put me directly onto clomid once those results are in. I'm just not sure I'm ready for that yet...something about it doesn't sit right with me at the moment. I'm not sure what or why. I do ovulate on my own...it's just never consistent. I just thought there was something before clomid.
What do you ladies think? Do you/have you taken Clomid?
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I've taken clomid and I O regularly on my own, but have pcos. Clomid is really the first step for anyone who's been ttc for a while or has a known ovulation issue like pcos. I started it 11 months after starting ttc before my hsg and before hubbs did an sa. Some, from what I've seen, don't even wait that long to start it. But if it doesn't sit right with you hun discuss it with your doc. Some ladies try to regulate they're cycles naturally by diet, exercise, natural supplements...a bunch of different things. What about it isn't sitting right you? I can try to answer questions you may have about it, but it would be from my own experience of course.
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I guess I'm having a problem with the idea of any medication forcing my body to do something on a fixed time schedule that it's already doing on its own. It just feels like I'm trying to force my time schedule on God rather than getting a peace that God's giving a green light to use medicine for His glory.
I'm nervous about the likelihood of twinning or higher multiple births.
We were given a green light by the doc for it, after the SA and HSG are completed to make sure there are no additional issues. I was diagnosed with PCOS earlier in the month. We've only been trying for about 5 months now, but my periods have been widely swinging for over a year (between 27 days and 48 days). So I went in with suspicions of PCOS and wanting a solution for my irregularity in order for us to try naturally...which is the only reason this specialist saw me - I'd already had a clearly defined problem which would need fixing anyway. It's just that since we're TTC, birth control isn't an option.
I'm nervous about the likelihood of twinning or higher multiple births.
We were given a green light by the doc for it, after the SA and HSG are completed to make sure there are no additional issues. I was diagnosed with PCOS earlier in the month. We've only been trying for about 5 months now, but my periods have been widely swinging for over a year (between 27 days and 48 days). So I went in with suspicions of PCOS and wanting a solution for my irregularity in order for us to try naturally...which is the only reason this specialist saw me - I'd already had a clearly defined problem which would need fixing anyway. It's just that since we're TTC, birth control isn't an option.
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I've taken clomid during a couple IUI's and another similar drug called Femara. I don't have any trouble ovulating, but felt peaceful about it since years had passed without a BFP. You have to do what's right for you and hubby, come together in prayer and be in agreement on it. I pray that you will know what direction the Lord wants you to go.
Never did I think for myself that IVF was ever going to be an option, I had those same feelings, like I'm forcing it...but I know God works in many ways and if using medical help is one of them, then I'm all for it
Plus, doing the IVF has really opened the door for me to be able to minister to others, God sure knows what He's doing.
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I went in today for my baseline ultrasound and to sign off on the consent forms. Thankfully the ultrasound went great and the doc gave me the go ahead to start my IVF cycle.
I called my pharmacy and ordered my meds, I start the injections on Monday Never in my life did I think I would me so happy to inject medication in my body
Hubby and I have an appt tomorrow for injection training. I will be doing most of them in my belly and hubby gets to inject one in my backside.
I'm really excited about this and thank God for His peace through this journey. I want to thank Kim (BRK06) for remembering all my doc appointments and sending me encouraging texts right when I need them and Lisa (lillysapphire) for being my huge source of IVF information and encouragement as well.
Thank you all for your prayers during this time, I know God has good things in store for all of us.
I called my pharmacy and ordered my meds, I start the injections on Monday
Never in my life did I think I would me so happy to inject medication in my body Hubby and I have an appt tomorrow for injection training. I will be doing most of them in my belly and hubby gets to inject one in my backside.
I'm really excited about this and thank God for His peace through this journey. I want to thank Kim (BRK06) for remembering all my doc appointments and sending me encouraging texts right when I need them and Lisa (lillysapphire) for being my huge source of IVF information and encouragement as well.
Thank you all for your prayers during this time, I know God has good things in store for all of us.
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I guess I'm having a problem with the idea of any medication forcing my body to do something on a fixed time schedule that it's already doing on its own. It just feels like I'm trying to force my time schedule on God rather than getting a peace that God's giving a green light to use medicine for His glory.
I'm nervous about the likelihood of twinning or higher multiple births.
We were given a green light by the doc for it, after the SA and HSG are completed to make sure there are no additional issues. I was diagnosed with PCOS earlier in the month. We've only been trying for about 5 months now, but my periods have been widely swinging for over a year (between 27 days and 48 days). So I went in with suspicions of PCOS and wanting a solution for my irregularity in order for us to try naturally...which is the only reason this specialist saw me - I'd already had a clearly defined problem which would need fixing anyway. It's just that since we're TTC, birth control isn't an option.
I don't have any experience, but wanted to let you know that I am praying for you to feel God's peace in your decision. A lot of godly people are blessed with children because of medication.
I went in today for my baseline ultrasound and to sign off on the consent forms. Thankfully the ultrasound went great and the doc gave me the go ahead to start my IVF cycle.
I called my pharmacy and ordered my meds, I start the injections on Monday
Hubby and I have an appt tomorrow for injection training. I will be doing most of them in my belly and hubby gets to inject one in my backside.
I'm really excited about this and thank God for His peace through this journey. I want to thank Kim (BRK06) for remembering all my doc appointments and sending me encouraging texts right when I need them and Lisa (lillysapphire) for being my huge source of IVF information and encouragement as well.
Thank you all for your prayers during this time, I know God has good things in store for all of us.
This is so exciting!! I can't wait to hear all of the followups on this journey.
Praying the injection training goes well!
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OOOOOOOOHHHHH Sarah...it's getting close!!!! I hope this works for you! You and your hubby have been wanting this for so long. I hope God blesses you with a successful IVF round and a beautiful baby. I'm so excited for you!
ProfWife, we did eight rounds of Clomid before we stopped. I can try to help you with any questions you may have about the medicine itself. I was worried myself about the idea of having twins. After I thought about it, I realized that if God wants to bless us with twins, then bring 'em on! Hopefully, only once cycle will work for you. My fingers are crossed for you!
ProfWife, we did eight rounds of Clomid before we stopped. I can try to help you with any questions you may have about the medicine itself. I was worried myself about the idea of having twins. After I thought about it, I realized that if God wants to bless us with twins, then bring 'em on! Hopefully, only once cycle will work for you. My fingers are crossed for you!
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Beckysprayer - I know many godly people who have used medical intervention to conceive. I'm not doubting that nor am I doubting that it was God's plan for them.
While He may lead some to that, it doesn't mean that all of us are supposed to use those methods.
While He may lead some to that, it doesn't mean that all of us are supposed to use those methods.
I am not getting a peace about it. That generally means that it's something that isn't the next step...whether that means it is out or just a delay for other reasons. Basically, I'm just trying to be sensitive to where my husband and I are being led...I don't want to force what I want if God's trying to teach me something in the meantime.
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Oh, I'm so sorry! 
I wasn't trying to be rude, that was just my failed attempt at trying to be supportive and encouraging in whatever God's will is for you. I'm so sorry if you thought I was trying to pressure you into anything. I promise that wasn't my intent at all. 
I wasn't trying to be rude, that was just my failed attempt at trying to be supportive and encouraging in whatever God's will is for you. I'm so sorry if you thought I was trying to pressure you into anything. I promise that wasn't my intent at all. 
