Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[Mummy_2_One]

Thanks rquanborough, I love that song!

Hope I can jump in ladies. My DH and I have been so blessed with a beautiful little girl, but we've been TTC number 2 and have had 2 MCs in 4 months. I was angry at God for the first one, but I feel really at peace about this most recent one (only last weekend), and I just feel like I've been given amazing promises for another baby - in HIS time.

Is this the kind of thread where I can share some 'tactics'? We've successfully conceived 3 times out of 4 cycles trying since I found out a few helpful tips, and I'm keen to share if that's ok...? Before this method, we tried for 9 months for our daughter with no luck.

 

[squarecrisps]

Welcome to everyone who has just joined the thread.

Mummy_2_One - so sorry to hear about your losses. It's wonderful that you feel at peace and still trusting in God. I would love to hear some of your tactics. I've been off the pill for nearly 3 months (early days I know) but would love some tips!

Well, I went to the drs yesterday because I was on day 42 and still no period (When I came off pill I had a withdrawal bleed, then 34 days and then a normal period and now a 43 day wait but defo not pregnant). TO be honest she wasn't much help - she said it takes on average 18 months to conceive - I'm sure that stat is not right. I'd heard 80% of couples conceive within 6 months? Anyway, she just told me to wait until I'd been off the pill 6 months. So not sure what I'm supposed to do if I just don't have a period for another 3 months?!

Anyway, having pondered all this and prayed about it, this morning I *think* I may have started my period. Sorry if this is too much info....but I've had slight cramping and pinkish discharge. So I'm hoping this is just my period a bit late and that my cycles are back to normal.

 

[tulip11]

hiya
well yesterday I had brown lil discharge on my day 23 of cycle n today is my 24 day but there is nothing n even my period is not due as I am having cycle of 28-30 days...feeling so low dont know wts going on..

 

[Godsjewel]

Hi ladies,

Need some feedback/words of advice please. At the end of last year I took a HSG which came back good but IBGYN put me on clomid in December, January and February to see if that would kick start the process for me. I was supposed to go back to my doctor in Feb/Mar if I didnt get a BFP but decided to relax, and not stress myself out about rushing back to the doctor.
AF showed up yesterday and I called my OBGYN to make an appointment. He can't see me until June 28th but was wondering if hubby and I should go ahead and have the semen analysis done in the mean time? Hubby has been ready to do this from last year but I was hesitant because I know it can be a bit difficult for men to go to doctors. I'm at the point now where I think it's worth confirming everything is ok with him/identifying if there are any issues.
I will try calling the doctors office back today to see if I can get come previsit advice but just wanted you to weigh in and maybe discuss your experience.

Thanks and TGIF!!!

It's been many years, but I believe hubby had the semen analysis before I had my HSG, I think the doctor wanted to make sure it wasn't male infertility that was causing the problem. His results were perfect, he has great swimmers

 

[Godsjewel]

hello ladies,
just wanted to share how i feeling after days of feeling down about this ttc journey and totally just out right stressed and feeling like i was going to cry all day. well i just left church Thursday night women and men fellowship and i really needed. i feel refreshed and just out right hopeful and peaceful. the feeling i have can barely be described. i just started ttc but i know with the lords help i will get through it without being consumed in depression as i do struggle with serve depression.
respectfully,
Genesis Marie

That's wonderful sweetheart, Isn't it so nice to fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ?

I'm so glad you are at peace

 

[Godsjewel]

Hi

I would like to join you too.

As you can see from my signature, I am on my 3rd cycle and I am NTNP with my DH. I am currently late for my AF but getting on tests still whilst definitely having some symptoms. I know things will happen when the time is right and in his time, but it is still hard for us mere mortals. When I started reading some of the threads I was reminded of a song we sing here sometimes:

In His time, in His time
He makes all things beautiful in His time
Lord, please show me everyday
As you're teaching me your way
That you'll do just what you say
In Your time.

In Your time, in Your time
You make all things beautiful in Your time
Lord, my life to you I bring
My each song I have to sing
Be to You a lovely thing
In Your time.

Of course this is based on Ecclesiastes 3: 1 - 14

1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
9 What do workers gain from their toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on the human race. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet[a] no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.

Wishing all those ladies on here the blessings of our Father in Heaven.

Welcome Thanks for sharing that song, it's perfect!

 

[Godsjewel]

Thanks rquanborough, I love that song!

Hope I can jump in ladies. My DH and I have been so blessed with a beautiful little girl, but we've been TTC number 2 and have had 2 MCs in 4 months. I was angry at God for the first one, but I feel really at peace about this most recent one (only last weekend), and I just feel like I've been given amazing promises for another baby - in HIS time.

Is this the kind of thread where I can share some 'tactics'? We've successfully conceived 3 times out of 4 cycles trying since I found out a few helpful tips, and I'm keen to share if that's ok...? Before this method, we tried for 9 months for our daughter with no luck.

Welcome I'm sure we are all dying to know some tactics you have

I'm so sorry to hear about your angels, I know it's hard to understand why these things happen, but I'm glad you have found peace. I personally have never experienced a MC, but there are ladies on here that have that can help encourage you along the way.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you

 

[Godsjewel]

Welcome to everyone who has just joined the thread.

Mummy_2_One - so sorry to hear about your losses. It's wonderful that you feel at peace and still trusting in God. I would love to hear some of your tactics. I've been off the pill for nearly 3 months (early days I know) but would love some tips!

Well, I went to the drs yesterday because I was on day 42 and still no period (When I came off pill I had a withdrawal bleed, then 34 days and then a normal period and now a 43 day wait but defo not pregnant). TO be honest she wasn't much help - she said it takes on average 18 months to conceive - I'm sure that stat is not right. I'd heard 80% of couples conceive within 6 months? Anyway, she just told me to wait until I'd been off the pill 6 months. So not sure what I'm supposed to do if I just don't have a period for another 3 months?!

Anyway, having pondered all this and prayed about it, this morning I *think* I may have started my period. Sorry if this is too much info....but I've had slight cramping and pinkish discharge. So I'm hoping this is just my period a bit late and that my cycles are back to normal.

Praying that your body works the way God intended and that your cycle will get back on track so you can have that precious baby

 

[tulip11]

Godsjewel
hi how r u? I wanna ask u sis that when u were having brown discharge b4 ur period was due when that turned into AF...I am asking bcz as I have shared yesterday that I had brown lil discharge on day 23 but today I dont even have that brown discharge there is nothing but backache and abdominal pain are present..

 

[Godsjewel]

hiya
well yesterday I had brown lil discharge on my day 23 of cycle n today is my 24 day but there is nothing n even my period is not due as I am having cycle of 28-30 days...feeling so low dont know wts going on..

Hi dear, I'm thinking you may have to wait it out and see if AF shows up on time. Our bodies are easily affected by stress, hormone imbalances and other stuff that can cause spotting.

Praying God's comfort and peace during this wait.

 

[Godsjewel]

Godsjewel
hi how r u? I wanna ask u sis that when u were having brown discharge b4 ur period was due when that turned into AF...I am asking bcz as I have shared yesterday that I had brown lil discharge on day 23 but today I dont even have that brown discharge there is nothing but backache and abdominal pain are present..

My months vary with brown spotting, sometimes it's 2-3 days before AF and others it's 4-5 days before. I don't usually get cramping and backaches until a couple days before. There are times were a day or so inbetween I don't see anything.

Do you ever get any kind of spotting before your period?

 

[tulip11]

yeah u r right Godsjewel sister...I should wait until my period due...thanks alot . lots of baby dust to u May God bless u...

 

[tulip11]

yeah I had spotting in last two months but those were usually at time of my periods were due n those suddenly converted into AF n another thing with those spotting I had never severe backache but this time why is it strange for me bcz it happens b4 my period is due n secondly it was just yesterday not today n thirdly I m having severe backache

 

[britgirl82]

Can I join? I've just found this thread and haven't read the whole thing but am in awe at the faith displayed by some of you ladies.

Brief background on me. DH and I have been married since September 2008. We have an amazing daughter who turns 2 in August. We conceived her the first month we tried.

When our daughter was 9m old I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. I had two operations and 6 weeks of chemo. Before the chemo we created and froze some embryos in case the chemo left me infertile (the risk was very low but we thought it best).

My fertility has returned, praise God: I have had regular ovulatory cycles ever since the chemo.

During the chemo God spoke to us so clearly (through my father, a minister, and through someone at church we'd never met before! - they both got 'words' for us) and told us that everything was going to be wonderful: that He had the most amazing future planned for us. He also promised us that my body would not have been harmed by the chemo (Daniel 3:27).

Last cycle we defrosted our embryos to use them before trying naturally. One didn't survive defrosting and I had a very early miscarriage/chemical pregnancy with the other.

This cycle is our first ttc naturally and I'm really struggling to be honest. I've felt so pregnant over the last week (am 9dpo) - just like I did with my daughter and the CP - but the symptoms seem to be wearing off today. So it feels like I've got my hopes up for nothing.

I know God is good and great - He blows my mind sometimes. And I know His timing is perfect. And I'm oddly grateful for having been so ill: my faith grew so so so much during that time. And I know that it will happen again for us: God's promised. I just really struggle when I see other mums with #2.

So hopefully this thread will be a huge blessing to me, and I hope that I can also bless some of you girls xx

 

[Godsjewel]

Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son, and they shall call His Name Immanuel, which translated means, “God with us.”
Matthew 1:23

Isn’t it funny how God uses such scary, unknown things to shed light on His character, His faithfulness?

My mom was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder and has faced multiple surgeries on her brain. It can be overwhelming to contemplate all that brain surgery encompasses. A man you really don’t know opening the skull of someone you love. Manipulation of the part of your mother that lets her know who you are and enables her to love you. It’s terrifying if you allow yourself to consider what all could go wrong.

It was in the scary moments of her first brain surgery that God once again revealed His closeness. I remember standing and watching strangers rolling her down a long hallway to the operating room while my dad, my sisters and I stood still. We had gone with her to doctors appointments, helped her with medicines, and stood guard by her bedside in the pre-op area, but when the time came for surgery, we could go no further. We had reached the limit of our ability to stay with her. I am so glad that God is not limited in His ability! You see, when the surgical team took her away from us and rolled her into an operating room, she was not alone. Not for one moment. God Immanuel walked with her every nanosecond of the entire experience. And in a truth incomprehensible to the mortal mind, while He stood guard over her in the operating room, this same God Immanuel never left us as we waited in the waiting room for the miraculous results we had prayed for. He is God with us. He came through for our family. He’ll come through for yours.

Infertility can make you feel so all alone. You and your friends have gone through all of life’s milestones together. High school and college graduations. First serious relationships. Marriage proposals and wedding preparation. You’ve gone through all the ups and downs of life together, yet you’ve been unable to accompany them down the path of parenthood. You can stand on the sidelines waiting for the miraculous results you pray for. Let me remind you, friend, God Immanuel will come through for you.

During those scary times when you wonder where God is in your infertility, understand that He stands right there with you. He’s with you in the good times. He’s with you in the bad times. He is God with us. He’s with you when you pray and tears of wonder and joy stream down your face. He’s with you when your heart hurts so badly over another period starting that you don’t even want to think about Him, much less call out His Name. God with us. He’s been with you every time a doctor gives another diagnosis or bad report. He’s been right there through every failed IUI or IVF cycle. He’s stood guard over you as you’ve wept for the baby you really thought would survive. He’s with you in disappointment. He’s with you in times of ridiculous joy. He is God Immanuel. God with us.

~Author Unknown

 

[Godsjewel]

Can I join? I've just found this thread and haven't read the whole thing but am in awe at the faith displayed by some of you ladies.

Brief background on me. DH and I have been married since September 2008. We have an amazing daughter who turns 2 in August. We conceived her the first month we tried.

When our daughter was 9m old I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. I had two operations and 6 weeks of chemo. Before the chemo we created and froze some embryos in case the chemo left me infertile (the risk was very low but we thought it best).

My fertility has returned, praise God: I have had regular ovulatory cycles ever since the chemo.

During the chemo God spoke to us so clearly (through my father, a minister, and through someone at church we'd never met before! - they both got 'words' for us) and told us that everything was going to be wonderful: that He had the most amazing future planned for us. He also promised us that my body would not have been harmed by the chemo (Daniel 3:27).

Last cycle we defrosted our embryos to use them before trying naturally. One didn't survive defrosting and I had a very early miscarriage/chemical pregnancy with the other.

This cycle is our first ttc naturally and I'm really struggling to be honest. I've felt so pregnant over the last week (am 9dpo) - just like I did with my daughter and the CP - but the symptoms seem to be wearing off today. So it feels like I've got my hopes up for nothing.

I know God is good and great - He blows my mind sometimes. And I know His timing is perfect. And I'm oddly grateful for having been so ill: my faith grew so so so much during that time. And I know that it will happen again for us: God's promised. I just really struggle when I see other mums with #2.

So hopefully this thread will be a huge blessing to me, and I hope that I can also bless some of you girls xx

Welcome

Wow! only one month to conceive your daughter, that's amazing! Praise God that your body is healed from cancer, what a wonderful testimony of God's goodness.

You will definitely have your fill of encouragement. God is doing a great work in the lives of all the ladies here.

 

[Godsjewel]

It's now been 5 days that I have been having midcycle spotting/bleeding. I've had midcycle bleeding once or twice before, but it was only for a day or so and this time it's getting worse everyday.

I contacted the doctor this morning and hopefully she gets back to me soon.

All I can think about is the lady in the bible with the issue of blood.

“As Jesus was on His way, the crowds almost crushed Him. And there was a woman there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind Him and touched the edge of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. ‘Who touched Me?’ Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, ‘Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.’ But Jesus said, ‘Someone touched Me; I know that power has gone out from Me.’ The woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at His feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched Him and how she had been instantly healed. Then He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace’” (LUK 8:43-47).

Lord, I have complete faith that by Your stripes, I am healed!!!

 

[tulip11]

Godsjewel is ur spotting turned into AF?

 

[Godsjewel]

Godsjewel is ur spotting turned into AF?

I don't believe so since I'm only on cycle day 14 out of a 28 day cycle. Waiting to hear back from the doctor. I'm sure she is going to have me go in for lab work to check my levels.

 

[tulip11]

hmmmmmmmm anyway best of luck to u dear sis...dont worry everything ill b awright...remember me in ur prayers...lots of baby dust to u..