Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[Fern81]

No doubt - I will pray for you, I can imagine that it must be a stressful situation hun even though it is exciting as well!! All the best and do let us know how things are going. I really hope that you get some rest before Friday xx

Cupcakestoy - are you feeling a bit better? We are here for you! And you will also be in today's prayers xx

Profwife - I haven't heard of winter mint rooibos before so I googled it; it sounds yummy! Rooibos is sooooo good for one's health, it is super rich in antioxidants and soothes stomach cramps, helps with youthful skin, etc. I am definitely going to try and find it in specialty shops or even try and brew it myself !! A project for my holiday!

Happy thanksgiving to all my USA buddies! May we ALL remember what we have in our lives to be grateful for.

 

[cupcakestoy]

Thanks Hun! I do feel better today We went & bought DD her 1st car last night, which was too much fun! lol It's not New, but its a good dependable ride so it works!

I have decided not to take the Femara. Just dreaded the thought of the meds/side effects, so I just kept driving past the pharmacy! Honestly I just can't set myself up for another sad ending, so we wait.....

Up early cooking like a mad woman this morning! lol I have been so blessed with His Spirit today! Just FILLED with Overwhelming praise & Thankfulness today for all the Blessings our family has been granted this last year! Even with the loss in Jan., Blessings came from that as well! Our marriage & relationship with God has been strengthened so much! When God is all you have to cling to, it makes you realize that God is all you need! Much love to each of you ladies today! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 

[xxx_faithful]

Hi Girls, HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!

How are we all doing after Thanksgiving? I know I often ask what you would like me to pray for, this time I ask.

1. What are you personally struggling with at the moment?
2. What are the demons you are currently facing in terms of ttc?

Let's start a new topic today. Lets get some stuff off our chests and be free from our some stuff that has weighed us down.

For me personally, It's not so much I'm struggling, but more so I am in desperate need to know God more. I don't want a mediocre relationship with Him. I never have. I want more of what he has to offer me. I am seeking him more during this season. I want a deeper connection with Him. I know this requires more from me then more from Him. I know the more I draw closer to Him, the closer He will draw to me. I ask that I will continue pressing into Him, that prayers that I have been praying for, will finally come to fruition. I want to move beyond these so often said prayers so God can take me higher to where he needs me to be in my prayer life.
I am asking, to see my entire family be transformed in God. I have prayed far too long for their salvation, and want to finally see them renewed in Christ. I pray God will break down their ego's and build a humility that has never been there before. Build a connection with him, a desperation to know him more. The love and admiration I am also seeking.

xxx_faithful

 

[No Doubt]

Hi ladies. A quick update. Thank you for your prayers. I ended up canceling my section as I was too afraid and it just want sitting right with me. Baby is still cooking and I'm gonna see if he/she will come on his/ her own.

Hope you all had a lovely thanksgiving!

 

[ProfWife]

You're only one day "over"...unless something is wrong with the LO, it's probably best to wait and see what he/she will do. Was Virtue a C-section?

AFM - Tested this morning, 12/13 dpo...negative. Used my last test. I won't buy any more unless I end up not starting AF on Monday.

 

[No Doubt]

Yes he was, and that's a part of why I'm so worried. He has a bowel movement in utero which they say they can tell from a non stress test, but Virtue was still bouncing around happy. We only knew cause my water broke and it wasn't clear like it should have been. But then he was a section cause I ladies too long and his heart rate wouldn't coke back up after the contractions. I don't want the same thing to happen again which is why I elected for the section, but I'm really afraid of that option too. I've been at 1 cm dilated and 10% effaced 3 weeks now so there hasn't been any progress and I'm getting worried about laboring long and baby going into distress like my son. So rather than another emergency section I opted for a scheduled one. But I really want a vaginal birth as it's better for me and baby. So I'm gonna wait it out a little longer adding keep trying to get baby to come on its own. I would wait til next year if I knew baby would be ok. I'm just scared either way.

 

[ProfWife]

I can totally understand how you'd be nervous either way. Major surgery is definitely not something to go with lightly. VBACs are fairly rare in my area; many doctors just won't take cases of it. I've heard that it's normally safe if your doc knows ahead of time all the history and is a skilled doc.

Considering the way they date pregnancies, unless you're 100% sure of the day you ovulated, they could have dated you a little off, too.

Praying little one decides to make his/her appearance in a calm but quick manner ;-)

 

[No Doubt]

And I do know the exact date, that's just it. And I know babies can come late and be fine, but still. Just my prior experience is the only thing I have to go on...

 

[Beanonorder]

No doubt is is really scary. And going overdue is extremely frustrating. But there is a reason why the elective c section wasn't sitting right with you. Keep your eyes focused on God. He will give you the strength you need and be with you every step of the way - no matter what ends up happening.
Big hugs and we all look forward to an update!

 

[No Doubt]

Ugh, so frustrating. I hate feeling so in need. But please pray for my son. I'm pretty sure he's fine, but this is the second night he's thrown up his food. The only constant is corn, but he's had corn before. I just hate that this is happening. He's still bouncing around happy. I hope it's nothing.

 

[Fern81]

No doubt my thoughts are with you hun! We've been having a very busy couple of days so I apologize for being absent but just know that I have been supporting you from a distance! All the best. My mom had me with a C section and then proceeded to have my 2 siblings with VB. It is definitely possible; but I'm sure your Dr will know what YOU need and give you the best possible care. At least we live in a world with very advanced medical technology and of course, being ladies of Faith we are carrying you in our prayers xxx

xxxfaithful thank you for the nice message. I really am not struggling with ttc at the moment! In fact I am not thinking about it so much, I am really focusing on my sister's pregnancy and spending time with my niece. Gearing up for "ntnp" which we will be doing in 2015. If we want. I have started to realize that I should really just take it cycle by cycle and not plan too far ahead. It's not as if we can plan for IVF or even IUI, etc (money issues). The most we can do is clomid and acupuncture so we will see what life brings!

Hope everyone else is doing well! Cupcakestoy I'm glad that you are feeling better

Have a good week all xx

 

[xxx_faithful]

Ugh, so frustrating. I hate feeling so in need. But please pray for my son. I'm pretty sure he's fine, but this is the second night he's thrown up his food. The only constant is corn, but he's had corn before. I just hate that this is happening. He's still bouncing around happy. I hope it's nothing.

You are just incredible, and you will do just fine. Make your request known to God and he will allow an easy natural birth for you. Despite your previous c-section a VBAC is totally fine on Gods account. Keep doing all those little things that will assist natural labour to get kick starting. How about a membrane sweep? There are woman that go to their midwife/Dr and ask for a membrane sweep when they need labour to be brought on, or alternatively there are woman that perform it themselves.

xxx_faithful

 

[Jules8]

Hello, I hope everyone is doing well. I had off for a few days so I spent some time with family, friends, and my hubby. We had quite a bit of snow on Thursday so I was nervous about traveling to see everyone, but it all turned out wonderful and I got to have some quality family time.

I will make sure to check in a bit more so I don't miss so much conversation. I am keeping you all in my prayers.

Oh, one last thing. I know this isn't baby related, but it is sitting heavy in my heart. I really need some prayers for my brother. He has recently started in some very bad habits and we all are trying very hard to get him to realize it is really affecting his life. We are all very devasted watching him go to a dark place due to these choices, and are especially concerned for his 2 young boys. Thank you ladies!!

 

[No Doubt]

Faithful I don't even know if they do sweeps here. I'd do it...I wouldn't even know how to go about doing it myself.

Jules, first this forum can be used for anything you need, but just baby related. So feel free to post whatever you need to. I'm sorry to hear about your brother. We've been in that situation watching my brother go down that path. It's not easy I know. I will be in prayer for him and his boys and your family. I pray that God keeps and puts a hedge of protection around him. I pray that God step in on behalf of boys and be Abba while he cannot. May God shine through you all and remind him of his roots of which he shall return in Jesus name.

 

[Fern81]

Ladies... news!

My sister is 6 weeks pregnant and having the worst pregnancy symptoms so we joked that she is probably pregnant with twins (we do have sets in the family). She was even joking that if she has twins she will give me one and we must just sign a contract to determine if I get the first or second born so that she doesn't change her mind.....

Well she just went for her first u/s and she is indeed having twins!!

This is huge for her but for me as well, she hasn't stopped crying (not sad but very overwhelmed!) and I haven't stopped smiling! We are very close so I will be very involved in raising them and helping her with them especially right after the birth. There is a reason for everything and I'm sure that's why I'm not pregnant; so that I can help her for now!!!!!!

I am dreading the lap&dye on Thursday since I am so scared of anaesthesia and I just have a feeling that drs will find something massively wrong. Even though I know I can handle it I still have the *human* emotion of being scared of the procedure and scared to find out. I would appreciate prayers for Thursday please; especially for the strength to handle whatever happens.

Anyway, back to you ladies:

No Doubt how are you doing hun??

Jules I know how you feel. My BIL has also been in trouble since he was 12 years old and had to go to rehab again 2 weeks ago. It puts so much tension on ttc as well when we are stressed about our loved ones. I will definitely pray for you! xxxxx

Profwife how are you? Has AF arrived yet? Rooting for you!

Everyone else I hope you are doing really well! HUGS!

 

[No Doubt]

Thank you for all of your prayers. Irie Nevaeh born at 9:56am, weighing 6lbs 14oz, 21in long via vbac!

 

[sportysgirl]

Congratulations no doubt! Hope you are both well. xx

 

[No Doubt]

Thank you. We are doing perfect! And she feeds like champ...then passed out, lol.

 

[uwa_amanda]

Congrats NoDoubt!! Beautiful baby!!

 

[Jules8]

Thank you ladies for your prayers!

Fern81- Good luck on your lap&dye test, I know it is scary but you will be fine! I am sending prayers your way. That is really exciting about your sister!

No doubt- Congrats!!! What a beautiful baby girl!!