Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[QueenKingfish]

Kim, thanks so much! Isn't that the truth about crying?! One of my pastor friends gave me a card not too long before our wedding that was the "Keep Calm..." theme. It said, "Fling yourself on the bed and sob uncontrolably" I now have it hanging in my craft room.

 

[SlimBrit]

Good Morning!

I'm Britni and I am trying for number 1! My husband and I were married on Memorial Day of last year, and shortly after we found out we were pregnant! Sadly, our son Aiden was not meant to live out his life here with us. On Aug 30, 2012, the day of our 17 week gender scan, he returned home to our Father and is watching over us as we finally start this journey. It's been a long and trying road to get to this place of peace, but I am thankful every day that I remember he has shown us favor. It was an extremely humbling experience. Words cannot express the gratitude I have knowing He brought me out of that dark place and into the light. And I am so thankful to have found your wonderful group of women. There's no such thing as too much encouragement, and I can use all the help I can get! I'm excited to get to know all of you as we carry each other through the next chapters of our lives.

 

[Godsjewel]

Good Morning!

I'm Britni and I am trying for number 1! My husband and I were married on Memorial Day of last year, and shortly after we found out we were pregnant! Sadly, our son Aiden was not meant to live out his life here with us. On Aug 30, 2012, the day of our 17 week gender scan, he returned home to our Father and is watching over us as we finally start this journey. It's been a long and trying road to get to this place of peace, but I am thankful every day that I remember he has shown us favor. It was an extremely humbling experience. Words cannot express the gratitude I have knowing He brought me out of that dark place and into the light. And I am so thankful to have found your wonderful group of women. There's no such thing as too much encouragement, and I can use all the help I can get! I'm excited to get to know all of you as we carry each other through the next chapters of our lives.

Welcome Britni My name is Sarah and I'm so happy to have another new member join us

I'm sorry to hear about your angel, we never know why those things happen, but rest assured that Aiden is in good hands.

Your positive attitude and trust in the Lord is so wonderful. The good thing is that this is all your testimony and one day you might meet a person who went through the same thing you have, and you will be able to tell them what God has done for you in your life.

 

[Godsjewel]

Did you know you wear a name tag on your heart? You can’t see it, but it’s there. What does your name tag say?

Hello! We’re ‘just a couple”.
Hello! I’m not a mother.
Hello! I’m polycystic.
Hello! We’re not parents. Our baby died.

There are several times we read in Scripture where God changed someone’s name. Why did He do that? Apparently God sees our lives from a different view.

Those of us who find that pregnancy and parenthood don’t come easily are surely drawn to the story of Abraham and Sarah. We love to hear of their perseverance in the face of years and years of waiting for the baby God had promised them. We admire Abraham for his faith, and laugh with Sarah at the thought of a 90 year old new mother. They hardly seemed good candidates for a baby shower.

Did you realize that God changed their names? Although they were once known to family and friends as Abram and Sarai, I wonder what the name tags on their hearts read?

“Hello! I am Forgotten.”

“Hello! I’m way too old.”

In Genesis 17, God spoke to Abram about his future. This wasn’t the first time God told Abram a baby was on the way, but this conversation had an added feature. God changed their names.

"No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham;
For I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.”
Genesis 17:5

God didn’t forget to include Sarai in this conversation or in this transformation:

Then God said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. "I will bless her, and indeed I will give you a son by her. Then I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her."

Genesis 17:15-16

Sarah? A mother of nations with kings of people coming from her? Abraham? A father of a multitude of nations? They were 89 and 99 years old! An old, barren couple that God called the father and mother of nations?

There is a reason God changed the names of this precious couple. You’ve already read it! Go back and read it again. It’s in Genesis 17:5 when God is changing Abram’s name to Abraham: For I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.

Did you catch that? God is speaking in past tense in regard to a current problem! God changed their names because He had already changed their future. He had their problem solved before they ever even knew they had a problem.

God already has your problem solved. Your infertility didn’t catch Him off guard or make Him scratch His holy head in bewilderment. He knows the path you take. He knows how to walk you through the struggle you face in trying to conceive.

See yourself as God sees you.

Hello! I am God’s beloved child.
Hello! I am a miracle in the making.

-Beth Forbus

 

[PrincessBree]

Thanx Britni for sharing this with us .I lost an ectopic baby in June 12' .Seeing others who have experienced loss and yet show such strength and hope in the Lord is a personal encouragement to me.

I pray God will continue to show His loving kindness to you and He will give you the Desires of your heart xx

 

[SlimBrit]

Welcome Britni My name is Sarah and I'm so happy to have another new member join us

I'm sorry to hear about your angel, we never know why those things happen, but rest assured that Aiden is in good hands.

Your positive attitude and trust in the Lord is so wonderful. The good thing is that this is all your testimony and one day you might meet a person who went through the same thing you have, and you will be able to tell them what God has done for you in your life.

I feel so welcome here. Thank you Sarah. I hope and pray that I live up to His expectations when my time comes. I appreciate the new name tag He has given me. I was a shell of a person before; now, I am whole again and it's all because of Him.


Thank you PrincessBree! I pray that He will do the same for you. Each one of your stories fill me up with such hope, and that's what I'm striving for this year.



We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Hebrews 6:19

 

[Godsjewel]

This is from my daily devotional called "Jesus Calling", I feel like someone needs to hear this today....

My face is shining upon you, beaming out peace that transcends understanding. You are surrounded by a sea of problems, but you are face to face with Me, your peace. As long as you focus on Me, you are safe. If you gaze too long at the myriad problems around you, you will sink under the weight of your burdens. When you start to sink, simply call out “Help me, Jesus!” and I will life you up.

The closer you live to Me, the safer you are. Circumstances around you are undulating, and there are treacherous looking waves in the distance. Fix your eyes on Me, the One who never changes. By the time those waves reach you, they will have shrunk to proportions of My design. I am always beside you, helping you face today’s waves. The future is a phantom, seeking to spook you. Laugh at the future! Stay close to Me.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 4:7

But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Matthew 14:30

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

 

[No Doubt]

Welcome to all the newbie's.

Brit I am sorry to hear of your angel. What a blessing it is hear of your unshakable faith though. That is very refreshing and encouraging.

 

[QueenKingfish]

Good Morning!

I'm Britni and I am trying for number 1! My husband and I were married on Memorial Day of last year, and shortly after we found out we were pregnant! Sadly, our son Aiden was not meant to live out his life here with us. On Aug 30, 2012, the day of our 17 week gender scan, he returned home to our Father and is watching over us as we finally start this journey. It's been a long and trying road to get to this place of peace, but I am thankful every day that I remember he has shown us favor. It was an extremely humbling experience. Words cannot express the gratitude I have knowing He brought me out of that dark place and into the light. And I am so thankful to have found your wonderful group of women. There's no such thing as too much encouragement, and I can use all the help I can get! I'm excited to get to know all of you as we carry each other through the next chapters of our lives.

Welcome, Britni! I'm so sorry to hear about Aiden, but praising God that you are living in His will, choosing to follow Him and seeking out community. This really is a place of love and encouragement unlike any other I've seen.

 

[SlimBrit]

Welcome to all the newbie's.

Brit I am sorry to hear of your angel. What a blessing it is hear of your unshakable faith though. That is very refreshing and encouraging.

Good Morning!

I'm Britni and I am trying for number 1! My husband and I were married on Memorial Day of last year, and shortly after we found out we were pregnant! Sadly, our son Aiden was not meant to live out his life here with us. On Aug 30, 2012, the day of our 17 week gender scan, he returned home to our Father and is watching over us as we finally start this journey. It's been a long and trying road to get to this place of peace, but I am thankful every day that I remember he has shown us favor. It was an extremely humbling experience. Words cannot express the gratitude I have knowing He brought me out of that dark place and into the light. And I am so thankful to have found your wonderful group of women. There's no such thing as too much encouragement, and I can use all the help I can get! I'm excited to get to know all of you as we carry each other through the next chapters of our lives.

Welcome, Britni! I'm so sorry to hear about Aiden, but praising God that you are living in His will, choosing to follow Him and seeking out community. This really is a place of love and encouragement unlike any other I've seen.

Thank you No Doubt and QueenKingfish. Be encouraged, everyone!

 

[Dynamicmae]

Ladies I've been sooooo blessed I have to share it with you all!!!!

Friday 11/01/13 - CD 6. Took hubbys sperm sample in this morning. After we overslept and had to rush our bums off!!!! By the grace of God we made it ther on time!!! From the time we got up to the time we dropped the sample was 20min!!!! Only God will know how we did everything soooo fast!!!

Monday 14/01/13 - CD 8. Went for HSG. OMW!!!!! It was soooooooo eina!!!
Luckily the pain was short lived!! and I had an awesome nurse standing by me through the whole procedure. AND no problems were found!!!! Thank yo GOD!!!

Phoned the doc to tell them id been for it. Receptionist says hubbys results are back and as soon as the doc has looked at them she will phone us.

Receptionist phoned to ask if hubby is allergic to penicllin. He said no and she said she'll phone back later. Hubby heavy stressed out!!!!!

Receptionist didnt phone back Hubby stressed!!!

Tuesday 15/01/13 - CD 9. Phoned doctors rooms. Receptionist said Doc had been called emergency to theatre and we'd only get results tomorrow am!!! Hubby beyond stressed!!!! God has strange was of teaching us patience!!!!

Wednesday 16/01/13 - CD 10. Receptionist phoned this morning. She says doc picked up an infection in hubby's sperm. Need to go on antibiotics for 7 days 3 times a day. Soooooo relieved its nothing bad!!!! Im sure after this meds we'll be all clear!!!!

Thank you Lord for ALWAYS being faithful!!

Will keep u updated......

 

[Godsjewel]

My mom posted this video on FB and as I was watching it, tears began to stream down my face. What an awesome man of God He is, I pray we can all be like that with whatever cards we are dealt with in life. I pray this video is an encouragement to you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPW3EB5U0bo

 

[Traveler]

What great news Dynamic! Last fall we went through the torturous week of waiting on my husband's SA results. (Everything is fine with him too.)

Brit,
I too am very sorry for your loss. You have my prayers! I am asking the Lord to bless you in a mighty way!

Sarah,
Your post about Abraham and Sarah... wow. What a beautiful thing! Thank you for sharing that!!

Everyone,
This doesn't technically have to do with TTC, but I know we will all feel a pull at our hearts:

Some dear friends of ours just delivered their firstborn. A son.
Yesterday they discovered that this little guy has two severe brain hemorrhages. He's been transferred to a different hospital.
Will y'all please pray with me and believe for healing?

Our friends lost their first pregnancy 2 years ago, so the fear of something happening to this child is almost more than they can bear.

Thank you all!

Praying for each of you to have a blessed day, and that the Lord will reveal something about His heart towards you today.

 

[Godsjewel]

Ladies I've been sooooo blessed I have to share it with you all!!!!

Friday 11/01/13 - CD 6. Took hubbys sperm sample in this morning. After we overslept and had to rush our bums off!!!! By the grace of God we made it ther on time!!! From the time we got up to the time we dropped the sample was 20min!!!! Only God will know how we did everything soooo fast!!!

Monday 14/01/13 - CD 8. Went for HSG. OMW!!!!! It was soooooooo eina!!!
Luckily the pain was short lived!! and I had an awesome nurse standing by me through the whole procedure. AND no problems were found!!!! Thank yo GOD!!!

Phoned the doc to tell them id been for it. Receptionist says hubbys results are back and as soon as the doc has looked at them she will phone us.

Receptionist phoned to ask if hubby is allergic to penicllin. He said no and she said she'll phone back later. Hubby heavy stressed out!!!!!

Receptionist didnt phone back Hubby stressed!!!

Tuesday 15/01/13 - CD 9. Phoned doctors rooms. Receptionist said Doc had been called emergency to theatre and we'd only get results tomorrow am!!! Hubby beyond stressed!!!! God has strange was of teaching us patience!!!!

Wednesday 16/01/13 - CD 10. Receptionist phoned this morning. She says doc picked up an infection in hubby's sperm. Need to go on antibiotics for 7 days 3 times a day. Soooooo relieved its nothing bad!!!! Im sure after this meds we'll be all clear!!!!

Thank you Lord for ALWAYS being faithful!!

Will keep u updated......

Praise the Lord! iThankfully it wasn't anything that couldn't be fixed. Praying that the infection goes away quickly and in God's perfect timing, all will work out

 

[Godsjewel]

What great news Dynamic! Last fall we went through the torturous week of waiting on my husband's SA results. (Everything is fine with him too.)

Brit,
I too am very sorry for your loss. You have my prayers! I am asking the Lord to bless you in a mighty way!

Sarah,
Your post about Abraham and Sarah... wow. What a beautiful thing! Thank you for sharing that!!

Everyone,
This doesn't technically have to do with TTC, but I know we will all feel a pull at our hearts:

Some dear friends of ours just delivered their firstborn. A son.
Yesterday they discovered that this little guy has two severe brain hemorrhages. He's been transferred to a different hospital.
Will y'all please pray with me and believe for healing?

Our friends lost their first pregnancy 2 years ago, so the fear of something happening to this child is almost more than they can bear.

Thank you all!

Praying for each of you to have a blessed day, and that the Lord will reveal something about His heart towards you today.

Sarah, we will definitely keep your friends and their son in our prayers. I'm trusting and believing that God will do a mighty work in their lives and that God would touch their son from the top of his head to the soles of his feet.

I'm looking forward to hearing a praise report soon.

 

[Godsjewel]

In 2009, there was an amazing story about a US Airways flight that crashed in the frigid Hudson River. Miraculously, all five crew members and all 150 passengers were saved. Despite being terrified and some suffering from hypothermia, every single person who boarded the plane also exited the plane alive. What caused this huge, mechanical bird to meet its demise? Was it a massive failure in the engineering system? Domestic terrorism? No. This powerful Airbus A320 jet airplane was brought down by a bunch of ordinary birds that the world would hardly even notice!

You would think it would take something bigger, stronger, smarter than a bunch of quacking feather dusters to bring down the culmination of millions of dollars and the work of the best and brightest minds in the aeronautical sciences. Unless, of course, you’ve been brought to your knees by the whimper of a newborn, or other seemingly ordinary events the fertile world would hardly even notice. Something as mundane as a picture of sweet baby feet on the cover of a magazine may be all it takes to spotlight the baby-shaped void in your life. Your heart crashes into a river of tears much the way that powerful jet crashed into the Hudson River.

There was something different about this plane crash. Everyone survived! How did such a miracle occur? There was an amazing pilot at the helm of the doomed vessel who knew what to do even when everything went wrong. Guess what, hurting friend! You’ll survive your struggle as well, because there is an amazing Pilot guiding you through your journey through infertility. When infertility has caused your life to feel totally out of control and you wonder if you will survive, remember that very familiar Scripture found in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” When infertility causes your life to feel as if it is spinning out of control the Lord knows just how to guide you to safety. He knows how to bring you through each emergency, each unexpected report, each terrifying moment when you don’t know what will happen.

There was another memorable plot point in the story of this plane crash. Ferry boats came alongside the downed jet and rescued the passengers and took them to safety. There are “ferry boats” in your life as well. Perhaps they don’t look like ferry boats, but they are there. One “ferry boat” may come in the form of a good friend who understands your struggle because she walks that road too. Another “ferry boat” may be the compassionate prayer of your Pastor that seems to speak right to the hurt your heart carries. What “ferry boats” have you found in Scripture? Oh they’re there! The stories of Abraham and Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth. They’re all “ferry boats” to rescue you from the devastation that infertility brings.

There is one more reason I believe this story was dubbed such a miracle. In one news report, an incredibly grateful passenger said you could hear prayers being offered up all over the plane as it was going down. Never, ever forget there is power in prayer. It may seem that your prayers go unnoticed and unanswered. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hannah prayed and prayed and kept on praying for a child even when she was discouraged because her struggle lasted so long. Her prayers were heard and answered. Keep on praying. There is power in your prayer.

-Beth Forbus

 

[Godsjewel]

https://i.imgur.com/Fp9P3.jpg

 

[SlimBrit]

https://i.imgur.com/Fp9P3.jpg

Sarah, that is a moving picture. I have to keep reminding myself that He is showing us favor when He brings us to these obstacles in life. You are such a ray of hope!

 

[BRK06]

VGibs- Virgina, right? How is everything with you? Were you able to talk to your sister?

Britni- I'm very sorry to hear about Aiden. I'm glad that you have found peace and it's encouraging to see you still keeping faith. God is taking care of our little ones until we see them again and I find comfort in knowing our little angels already intimately know our Lord! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!!

DynamicMae! Praise God on your news!! Please keep us updated and I'll be praying for your hubby's speedy healing!!

Sarah, I'm heartbroken for your friends. God is the great Healer! I will definitely keep them in prayer. Please let us know when you hear any updates

I hope you ladies are having a wonderful day! Much love going out to all my "ferry boats!"

 

[QueenKingfish]

Dynamicmae - Praise God for his timing and antibiotics, eh?!

Sarah - That video. Jiminey Cricket, was that ever timely? I watched the video for what came after the commercial break as well with Pastor Rick talking about picking up the bible and busting into the book of John. That's what our church-wide campaign is this year. All of the small groups, ministries, all age-levels and sermon series for 7 weeks are on the same page, diving deep into the book. If I wasn't super fired-up before, I am now. What a powerful message that we are products of our past, but not prisoners of it. By the grace and sacrifice of our Savior, we are FREE! (can I get an amen?!)

(Traveler)Sarah -I pray our Father touches that tiny child with supernatural healing and that His peace will cover his parents!

AFM, I'm praising God for today! She announced her arrival yesterday in the form of a red spot, without her normal aching bbs, migraines and excessive bloating. Also, my cycle was 28 days instead of 31-37. I am SO thankful the progesterone is working!