Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[uwa_amanda]

Amanda I will be in prayer. That happened to me before I got pregnant and it was actually tied to my hormones. As my hormones rose and fell I would get killer headaches. I had mine checked out too and the doc just called them tension headaches and gave me something for them which worked. Hopefully its as simple as that for you hun.

Ladies I was reading my day to day journal this morning and the scripture was Nehemiah 8:10, the joy of the Lord is your strength. I said to the hubbs I haven't heard that in a long time, but then I got to thinking about how much better I feel just to go to church, just to hear a sermon, just to read or hear a few food good words out of the good book. No matter what's going on in life in I have joy, things don't seem so bad. It said that joy isn't just some warm feeling that overtakes you every now and then, and just like darkness concedes to light so must discouragement concede to joy.

Ladies be encouraged today, be joyful today and know that joy is your strength and will help you through everything!

Thank you. I had been concerned because my headaches are happening at certain times of the day. I can't pinpoint if my blood pressure is causing my headaches or my headaches are causing my blood pressure to go up. I figured I would go have it checked out just in case it is my blood pressure. Then I can do something about it.

 

[Godsjewel]

Y'all say a little prayer for me this afternoon. I've noticed in the last couple of months, I have been having a lot of headaches. It didn't occur to me that it might be my blood pressure until a couple of nights ago. I took DH's blood pressure monitor and have been checking it. It's high. I'm going to the doctor this afternoon to look into it. I have been going to the gym 2-3 times a week, have cut back on my salt intake, and have started eating a little better but judging by those numbers, I haven't done enough. It has me a little nervous, but I know I'd better get it checked out.

Who knows...that may be God's way of telling me that it's not my time to get pregnant until I get that under control.

Hi Hun! I have high BP and take medication to keep it under control. My IVF doctor said that it's a good thing that I get it under control now than trying to manage it when pregnant. He referred me to an Obstetrics doctor who deals with pregnant women who have high BP to discuss it. I was taking my BP every morning and evening and taking note of it so I could show him it's been in the normal range. He cleared me to go ahead and start the IVF process since my BP was being maintained.

No need to be nervous hun, you should see a doctor and talk about your options. Maybe they might start you on meds at first and then hopefully your good eating and exercise will keep it in a healthy range

 

[Godsjewel]

Amanda I will be in prayer. That happened to me before I got pregnant and it was actually tied to my hormones. As my hormones rose and fell I would get killer headaches. I had mine checked out too and the doc just called them tension headaches and gave me something for them which worked. Hopefully its as simple as that for you hun.

Ladies I was reading my day to day journal this morning and the scripture was Nehemiah 8:10, the joy of the Lord is your strength. I said to the hubbs I haven't heard that in a long time, but then I got to thinking about how much better I feel just to go to church, just to hear a sermon, just to read or hear a few food good words out of the good book. No matter what's going on in life in I have joy, things don't seem so bad. It said that joy isn't just some warm feeling that overtakes you every now and then, and just like darkness concedes to light so must discouragement concede to joy.

Ladies be encouraged today, be joyful today and know that joy is your strength and will help you through everything!

Thank you sweetie for still coming here to be an encouragement

 

[Godsjewel]

Hi Ladies!

About a month ago I was online in regards to IVF and came across this website...karencrossministries.com...I was browsing around and noticed there was an area where you could submit a prayer request, so I did. I asked for prayer for this new journey I am on and that God's will be done.

Not to long after I submitted it, I got an email stating they were praying for me and would like to send me some CD's. I provided my mailing address and the CD's came yesterday. I'm listening to them right now and let me tell you, this is exactly what I needed to hear going into this new journey. In the CD I'm listening to she is talking about how some people don't believe in fertility treatments, they believe by faith that it will happen and obviously there is nothing wrong with that, but for others, God blessed us with Doctors and God does have some women on this path for a reason. She also made a good point, speaking on how everyone is ok about others going to the doctor if they have a heart problem and need surgery, but for some reason look down on fertility treatments.

A couple of times the enemy has tried to attack my mind thinking, what if this isn't the right thing to do...should I still wait and have faith that it's going to happen naturally?...but then everything fell align perfectly with this opportunity, that it could of only been from God. My husband and I have prayed about this IVF journey and we are both at a place of complete peace. This is also another way for me to minister to others who are going to be led down this path and I also get to share with the doctors and nurses about God's goodness and faithfulness.

Just wanted to share that with you

 

[No Doubt]

When things fall perfectly into place like that I believe it is from God as well. This is nothing more than devil trying to keep you in a place where God is trying to take you from. Good for you and the hubbs and having complete peace about it. May the Lord bless your journey!

 

[HisGrace]

Sarah - I believe your peace is your confirmation. If you prayed for Him to show you the way, then He would have shown you if this wasn't the way. Sometimes we fear that we might miss what He says but even if we miss it, we won't have complete peace about the situation. Everyone's testimony is different because God is not restricted to our "in-the-box" thinking. He is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above anything we ask or think. If He can do more than we can even imagine, He can bless some of us to conceive naturally. He can bless some of us to conceive with Clomid. He can bless some of us to conceive with IUI. He can bless some of us to conceive with IVF. He can bless some of us to conceive with a combination of these things, and He will bless some of us to conceive in ways we can't even imagine right now. I'm so glad He has given you peace and you understand that it is Him and not the doctors.

 

[Godsjewel]

Sarah - I believe your peace is your confirmation. If you prayed for Him to show you the way, then He would have shown you if this wasn't the way. Sometimes we fear that we might miss what He says but even if we miss it, we won't have complete peace about the situation. Everyone's testimony is different because God is not restricted to our "in-the-box" imagination. He is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above anything we ask or think. If He can do more than we can even imagine, He can bless some of us to conceive naturally. He can bless some of us to conceive with Clomid. He can bless some of us to conceive with IUI. He can bless some of us to conceive with IVF. He can bless some of us to conceive with a combination of these things, and He will bless some of us to conceive in ways we can't even imagine right now. I so glad He has given you piece and you understand that it is Him and not the doctors.

Thanks sweetheart, this is so true. We all have different testimonies and ways of conceiving but serve the same God, that is pretty awesome

 

[BRK06]

Y'all say a little prayer for me this afternoon. I've noticed in the last couple of months, I have been having a lot of headaches. It didn't occur to me that it might be my blood pressure until a couple of nights ago. I took DH's blood pressure monitor and have been checking it. It's high. I'm going to the doctor this afternoon to look into it. I have been going to the gym 2-3 times a week, have cut back on my salt intake, and have started eating a little better but judging by those numbers, I haven't done enough. It has me a little nervous, but I know I'd better get it checked out.

Who knows...that may be God's way of telling me that it's not my time to get pregnant until I get that under control.

I'll be praying for you! Definitely get checked... Does it run in your family?
Let us know what you find out

 

[Godsjewel]

We saw this clip in a meeting today, thought it was cute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o

 

[Godsjewel]

Hey Ladies,

I mentioned earlier a website, but this is the correct one where she speaks about fertility.

https://www.miraclemothers.org/

These are all the CD's she sent me, for FREE!!!

https://i.imgur.com/OS3P1rF.jpg?1

I've been listening since I started work, now on my 5th one.

 

[uwa_amanda]

Y'all say a little prayer for me this afternoon. I've noticed in the last couple of months, I have been having a lot of headaches. It didn't occur to me that it might be my blood pressure until a couple of nights ago. I took DH's blood pressure monitor and have been checking it. It's high. I'm going to the doctor this afternoon to look into it. I have been going to the gym 2-3 times a week, have cut back on my salt intake, and have started eating a little better but judging by those numbers, I haven't done enough. It has me a little nervous, but I know I'd better get it checked out.

Who knows...that may be God's way of telling me that it's not my time to get pregnant until I get that under control.

I'll be praying for you! Definitely get checked... Does it run in your family?
Let us know what you find out

It does run on my dad's side of the family. My mom was on BP meds but lost enough weight to where she got to come off of them. I am hoping that's the case with me. I figure with dietary and lifestyle changes coupled up with meds, I could get it back to normal again.

I've never been told I have high BP yet. So we shall see what my doctor will say this evening. I'll post my update this evening after I get home.

 

[uwa_amanda]

Praise God!

I just got back from the doctor a little while ago. He said that my BP was a little high. He contributed that to a combination of my weight and my work related stress, since I am healthy other than that. He put me on a blood pressure medication and wants to see me again in three months to see how I am progressing.

I'm guessing now our TTC plans are pretty much kaput until I get this under control. But that's fine. Like Sarah said a few posts ago, it's good that I'm checking it out now rather than having to manage it while pregnant.

 

[ProfWife]

Today was a hard-ish day for me. Unknown right now of what my status is. No AF. Temp dropped. No symptoms of AF or pregnancy. BFNs abound. Scheduled HSG, but may have to change it if I don't start by Friday.

I've heard this song twice today. I don't think anything is ever a "fluke" or coincidence.

It's by Plumb and called "Need You Now."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylnx0NA9X4

The chorus is
"How many times have you heard me cry out, 'God, please take this?'
How many times have you given me strength to just keep breathing?
Oh, I need you. God I need you, now!"


Just thought I'd share.

 

[SlimBrit]

Ladies, I have a prayer request.

I woke up this morning to red bleeding that progressively increased. My husband and I spent 5 hours in the ER only to leave in a state of limbo. They don't know what's going to happen; all they know is my levels for being 6 weeks pregnant are low and we have to go back in 2 days to see if it is doubling. Please say a little prayer for myself, my husband and our unborn child. We don't really know what to think rïght now. And as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so thankful I have you to reach out to in my time of need. I feel very blessed.

 

[ProfWife]

Oh, SlimBrit! I am so sorry! Praying that it's just a weird occurrence and that this precious little one is okay.

 

[VGibs]

ProfWife and SlimBrit - I will keep you both in mind today. I am always ledt wondering..."Why does this have to be so hard?"

 

[No Doubt]

provide and slimbrit, you ladies are in my prayers!

 

[Godsjewel]

Today was a hard-ish day for me. Unknown right now of what my status is. No AF. Temp dropped. No symptoms of AF or pregnancy. BFNs abound. Scheduled HSG, but may have to change it if I don't start by Friday.

I've heard this song twice today. I don't think anything is ever a "fluke" or coincidence.

It's by Plumb and called "Need You Now."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylnx0NA9X4

The chorus is
"How many times have you heard me cry out, 'God, please take this?'
How many times have you given me strength to just keep breathing?
Oh, I need you. God I need you, now!"


Just thought I'd share.

praying that your body falls into alignment and that you will be able to proceed with your HSG.

 

[Godsjewel]

Ladies, I have a prayer request.

I woke up this morning to red bleeding that progressively increased. My husband and I spent 5 hours in the ER only to leave in a state of limbo. They don't know what's going to happen; all they know is my levels for being 6 weeks pregnant are low and we have to go back in 2 days to see if it is doubling. Please say a little prayer for myself, my husband and our unborn child. We don't really know what to think rïght now. And as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so thankful I have you to reach out to in my time of need. I feel very blessed.

I'm sorry you are going through this and pray that God will show up strong in this situation.

I will be praying for you and for God's will to be done.

Please keep us updated.

 

[Godsjewel]

Hannah’s quest for child was not just a bump in the road. It was a full blown detour in the plan she had mapped out for her life. 1 Samuel 1:7 tells us that Hannah would go to the house of the Lord to worship year after year. Every time she went, she carried a heavy heart with her. Her womb was silent, but her rival, Peninnah, was not. Peninnah would purposefully hurt Hannah because she knew Elkanah loved Hannah. She used the most powerful weapon in her arsenal: her children.

Peninnah’s name spoke volumes about her character. Peninnah actually means pearl. When you learn about this bitter woman, you’ll probably not think of a pearl as a beautiful gem that adorns precious jewelry. Rather, think of what causes a pearl to develop. A tiny grain of sand finds its way into a oyster’s shell and causes an irritation. The oyster reacts to the irritation and coats the source with a lubricant. Eventually, this irritation produces a pearl. Peninnah had no idea—and no intention—of producing a great pearl in Hannah’s life.

Imagine this scene: Hannah walks into the room, eyes red and puffy from hours of pleading with God again. Peninnah sits with her newest infant latched onto her breast and eyes Elkanah for his reaction. He looks at Hannah and his expression is pained due to the suffering of his darling. He begins to prepare Hannah’s dinner. Maybe this will help her feel better. He scoops up a double portion for his love. Peninnah sees it all and feels a twinge of rejection in her heart. “My, my! How beautiful this baby is!” A tiny grain of sand finds its way into Hannah’s heart. Don’t you agree Hannah? He looks just like his father, Elkanah.” Another grain of sand. “There’s nothing quite like snuggling a tiny baby next to your heart, is there, Hannah? Oh, that’s right. You have given Elkanah no child. How the Almighty has forgotten you.” Hannah could surely have built sand castles in her heart.

Can you imagine?

Maybe you can. “I guess I’ll never get grandchildren from you.” A tiny grain of sand finds its way into your heart. “At least you can go on vacation any time you want.” Another grain of sand. “I know how you feel. It took six months for me to get pregnant.” Is there any end to the irritation of the heart? “You should be grateful for what you do have.” Just hand me a shovel.

The infertile heart is so vulnerable. Well-meaning people say hurtful things. Most of the time, people don’t intend to hurt us like Peninnah meant to hurt Hannah. However, if you someone accidentally drops a brick on your foot, your foot still hurts regardless of their intent.

If there is an abundance of Peninnahs in your life, perhaps you’ll find a couple of passages of Scripture to be healing to your hurting heart. Psalm 34:18 says “the LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 147:3 says “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (or sorrows)”. If hurtful words have injured your heart, let the Lord come near to you and bind your wounds. He knows how to speak peace and restoration to the soul deeply touched by the pain of infertility and the words of the Peninnahs in our lives. Only God, the master jeweler, knows how to create beautiful pearls from irritating grains of sand.

-Beth Forbus