Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[ProfWife]

Kuawen...I am so sorry for this loss. At least we know who is holding that precious little one. Doesn't help the pain much though.

 

[phaedypants]

Kuawen... I am so sorry. I remember after my miscarriage just feeling adrift at sea... so far away from everyone else... I didn't know what to feel. I pray that God pulls you closer than ever into his arms, and you feel the love that's all around you.

I pray that for each one of us. It has been over a year since my miscarriage, and I still feel a very private pain.

For those of us enveloped in that loss, I pray for the comfort of God, who is sometimes the only one who we can share the secret depths of our pain. We might smile bravely for our friends and family, and even our husbands, but we can open up the depths of our wounds to God.

For those of us struggling with the uncertain emotional roller coaster of waiting and hoping and persevering through disappointments, I pray for faith that God has chosen a life for us that will fill our souls up to the brim.

And for those of you who are, at this moment, living in the moments of the miracle you have patiently waited upon, I pray that you fully submit to the gift of rejoicing! Rejoice without fear and worry. Know that God has shown you His power and glory, and know that those of us who are still waiting look to your miracles with absolute joy and faith that our time will also come.

 

[Godsjewel]

Unfortunately, as quickly as we knew of their existence, our LO went to be with God today. I've now had 3 CP's within the last year, and my DH and I have decided to contact that local fertility clinic in hopes of receiving the help that my current doctor has failed to give. I want to thank you all for your kind words and ask for your prayers as we endure this third and most painful loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss I pray that God gives you the strength to make it through this and to comfort you with His peace.

I know 1st hand how difficult this is, please take care of yourself and let the healing process take place for as long as you need.

 

[Godsjewel]

Kuawen I'm so sorry for your lose. I cant imagine the hurt your going through. I will be praying for strength and guidance for the doctors so they can figure out the problem.

It feels like I only post when I need prayer but I do stalk this thread. You guys are just such great prayer warriors that when I really need something prayed for I try and ask everybody I know.

My poor younger sister she has had two miscarriages in the last year. The first one being while I was pregnant with Jack. She found out at the beginning of the month that shes pregnant again. They went in for an early ultrasound last week (she thought she was 8 weeks) and they couldn't find the heartbeat and the baby was measuring smaller than it should have. So she has a follow up ultrasound on Tuesday. If you giys could take a minute and pray for her and her hubby. They are having a really hard time. If they do end up loosing this baby the doctors will finally do some test to find out why this keeps happening. So if you could also pray for that. I would be eternally in your debate.
I hate seeing my sister go through this and notbe able to do anything for her.

Hi sweetheart I will definitely be keeping her in prayer.

 

[Godsjewel]

Have you ever played the card game gin rummy? I always seemed to get paired up with the best and cockiest player on the block. I’ll sit and ponder which card to lay down. With my best bluff face on, I frantically try to remember each and every card each player has laid down and picked up. If they look closely, they can probably even see the smoke pouring from my ears as my poor brain is trying so desperately to obey the commands I’m giving to decide just which card will win the game for me. With feigned confidence I not-so-boldly lay my card on the discard pile. Before my fingerprints have even had time to settle on the card, my opponent snatches it up and glibly proclaims “Thanks! I can use that!” I sure hope my disgust isn’t showing too much. When my turn comes around again, I’m sure that I’ve got 'em this time. I’ll hang on to what he needs and I’ll throw something at him that I know is pure garbage. He’ll never make anything of that. With that twinkle in his eye, he grins at me and one more time says “Oh great! Just what I’ve been looking for! I know I can use that!” Before long, I’m convinced it doesn’t really matter what I throw at him. He always finds a way to use it!

Maybe infertility doesn’t seem as easy or as enjoyable as a game of gin rummy, but there is one glaring similarity. Imagine God as the Master Player in this game we call life. Satan is His adversary. To the victor go the spoils and this time the spoils are you. One by one the cards are dealt. Satan’s brow is furrowed as he studies his cards. He’s determined he’ll defeat his opponent. He holds in his gnarled, vile hand disease, despair, discouragement. One by one he lays a card on the deck of your life and looks God in the face with an evil smirk. “She’s infertile, God. Whatcha gonna do bout that?” Much to Satan’s wicked, evil surprise, God doesn’t even hesitate: “Just watch how I can use that!” Next round--Misunderstanding. Once again God says “Not a problem. I’ll use it to bring them closer to Me.” “What? Never mind.” Satan still has a few tricks up his nasty little sleeve. But one by one, the Almighty works every card into His master plan and before Satan can even comprehend what has happened, he is once again back in that oh-so-common standing as God’s defeated foe. No matter what trial he throws in the discard stack, God triumphantly sings out, “I can use that!” Infertility? Not a problem. Marital difficulties? Just wait and see what the Creator of marriage can bring about. “Okay--so He can use all these things. But God, I lost my child. Even You can’t use that.” But use it to His glory He will.

Trust Him with what you understand and with what you don’t. He’s never failed you. He never will.

-Beth Forbus

 

[HisGrace]

Kuawen, I am so sorry for your loss.

Mattsgirl, your sister is in my prayers.

Phaedypants, thank you so much for your post. You are also in my prayers.

 

[xxx_faithful]

The nurse gave me my hcg numbers and instead of them doubling they have declined. As I think about the numbers she rattled off, I realised they are simply numbers, they do not scare me. These numbers say nothing about the capability of my God.
They say nothing about what He can do.
If God is life then he can surely breath it.
He longs for the chance where we ask Him for a re-call.

I refuse ..
I refuse to feel sorry for myself,
I refuse to hate on a body that has spent it's life trying to protect me.
I refuse to play victim,
I refuse to succumb to the fear I know cripples me.
I refuse to give in to my attitude,
I refuse to let my comparing nature run wild amongst my friends.
I refuse to live in a way that dishonours what I believe.
I refuse brokenness, inadequacy, resentment and a heart that's troubled with itself.

Infertility is not something that I am,
It is something that I have lived through.
Experiencing a miscarriage or the fear of it not holding on, is but a fragment of my story.


xxx_faithful

 

[No Doubt]

Hi ladies!

Mattsgirl, I'm so sorry for your sister. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.

Kuawen, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Faithful, thank you. I need to see those words "I refuse...". So many things that I am choosing to refuse right now.

Ladies, please pray for me. Going through some things. But today I did find out that I'm preggo and would also like for you all to pray for my unborn child. I'm very early on yet as I'm not due af for another 2/3 days. I'm very excited about this miracle, don't get me wrong, but you know how sometimes the bad has a tendency to overshadow the good...it's like that right now. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

 

[Jett55]

Congrats no doubt

All of you ladies are in my prayers with no matter where you are in your journeys

 

[Godsjewel]

Hi ladies!

Mattsgirl, I'm so sorry for your sister. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.

Kuawen, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Faithful, thank you. I need to see those words "I refuse...". So many things that I am choosing to refuse right now.

Ladies, please pray for me. Going through some things. But today I did find out that I'm preggo and would also like for you all to pray for my unborn child. I'm very early on yet as I'm not due af for another 2/3 days. I'm very excited about this miracle, don't get me wrong, but you know how sometimes the bad has a tendency to overshadow the good...it's like that right now. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Congrats sweetheart! I'm praying for you and the precious life that is starting to form in your womb.

 

[ByHisGrace08]

Hello Ladies,

Please know you are all in my prayers!

Blessings,

 

[phaedypants]

Congratulations, No Doubt!

You know, I really do believe in the power of our prayers for each other!

 

[ProfWife]

No doubt! Congratulations!!

 

[Mattsgirl]

Congrats Nodoubt. You and the baby will be in my prayers!

Just wanted to thank everybody for your prayers for my sister. We serve an AMAZING God who listens. They had their ultrasound today and for the first time in 3 pregnancies they got to see the miracle of their baby's heart beat. She 9 weeks and is due October 28th! Please continue to pray for her and the baby for everything to continue to go smoothly from here on out.

 

[Jett55]

awesome news mattsgirl!

 

[cupcakestoy]

Congrats no doubt! Prayers for bfps all around!

 

[No Doubt]

Thank you ladies!

Mattsgirl, that is wonderful news! I am so happy for her. We serve a mighty God indeed! Stories like that give me such hope...to know that God can fix any situation however he sees fit. That God can use anything and anyone turn around the most difficult and defeating times. Thank you Lord for sitting up high and looking down on us, constantly caring for us. Lord allow to continue to trust in You and be patient in our waiting, knowing that You always have the final say. Lord we are tested, we know, help us to draw nearer to You in those times, to seek You and trust in You. Thank You for the blessings You have showered down and the blessings You will continue to shower down. We trust You...Amen!

 

[Aims13h]

Hi ladies!

Mattsgirl, I'm so sorry for your sister. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.

Kuawen, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Faithful, thank you. I need to see those words "I refuse...". So many things that I am choosing to refuse right now.

Ladies, please pray for me. Going through some things. But today I did find out that I'm preggo and would also like for you all to pray for my unborn child. I'm very early on yet as I'm not due af for another 2/3 days. I'm very excited about this miracle, don't get me wrong, but you know how sometimes the bad has a tendency to overshadow the good...it's like that right now. Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Congratulations! Many prayers for you and your precious little one

 

[QueenKingfish]

Congrats, NoDoubt! You and your tiny one will be in our prayers!

Been praying for everyone while away from BnB for the past couple weeks - we had a local officer pass away from injuries sustained in the line of duty and I was assigned to the Incident Command Post to help plan and produce his memorial service, so that's taken up about 60 hours a week.

As sobering as that was, it kept my mind of TTC for a while! Started round 3 of clomid and had my ultrasound yesterday - things look good! AND I found out my doctor is a Christian! I'm excited.

Prayers to those who have lost little ones recently and those who are going through tough times in TTC and in the rest of life!

 

[xxx_faithful]

Hi Girls,

The nurse rang me today to ask me again if I wanted to come in and speak about my options. I already know what my options are, to have a d&c or to have a d&c, there isn't a lot to say to someone who has already experienced it and knows the protocol. I don't need an explanation. I told her I would rather miscarry naturally on my terms so I am waiting on time to flip this chapter.

Don't get me wrong, I am upset, but it doesn't hurt like it did the very first time, before we had our daughter, before I knew I could be a mum.
To miscarry over and over to someone who has not yet experienced the joy and satisfaction of carrying a child to term and being able to see them grow. That is heartbreak. And to those woman on here i am speaking to. My heart goes out to.

The pain does get easier, the days do get shorter. And somewhere along the line you will stumble on a moment that is yours. And no one will be able to take that moment from you.


xxx_faithful