F.A.I.T.H. (Forsaking all, I trust Him)

[LaraJJ]

Wow, I've just been reading through the most recent posts and just wanted to say how blessed I am by you all.

My DH and I really struggled with the tithing issue too as we still have loans that we are repaying, in the end we talked it through with our pastor and we decided to increase the amount we give - although we still aren't at 10%. Even just that small increase we really felt God's blessings, but reading your posts it has really challenged me to give more - so will talk to DH about it tonight. Thanks ladies - sometimes it does us good to challenge one another.

I also thought I would share with you something my mum said to me recently - it took her and my dad 3 years to conceive me, they ended up doing a fertility drugs trial when they finally got pregnant with me - although later found out that mum was actually taking the placebo so had gotten pregnant naturally! She then went on to conceive my brother and sister in quick succession. Throughout that time, the whole church was praying for them, but I know that mum really struggled in those 3 years. However, looking back she realises that I was born at exactly the right time to become the woman I am today. So remember that God not only has plans for our lives, but for the lives of our (unborn) children too.

I guess I've always been afraid that my ttc journey will be the same as my mum's, but there was nothing medically wrong with her so nothing to suggest that it will be. I'm just very similar to my mum in so many ways (and overweight too which I know doesn't help either ) But I trust that God only wants good things for me, and I have really started to trust Him with it.

I've started using my OPKs now so waiting for my smiley face...................

 

[mrskcbrown]

Thanks ladies everything you have said has really put into perspective to me. It all has struck a cord in my heart. I was thankful before but now that has increased after having even greater realization of how the Lord has provided for me and my husband. The biggest two things I have realized is 1. We need to be examples to everyone around us, but even mores, we need to be examples and witnesses to our children. When I think about Isaiah, that puts morals on my heart even more. He needs to learn faith by doing and by being a witness to what the Lord has done for us, whether that be financially or in some other capacity. I want to do my best to raise my child in the way the Lord intends, and if I'm not being faithful, how can I expect Isaiah (or any other babies we have) to be faithful. 2. I'm constantly praising God for what He has done for us and He's the One that has been there for us through everything, good and bad. I need to give back. And as my husband pointed out, everything we have from the food on our table, to the roof over our heads, to the beautiful life I'm carrying, to the money we have- that is ALL the Lords. We are simply vessels barrowing items to complete His will. I know the Lord provides, I can't miss that point bc I look at how much my life has changed since accepting Christ and I look at my family members who havn't, and I see that my life is extraordinarily more blessed than theirs, and I owe that to God.

Anyways, I've ranted enough, but my heart is telling me to give all 10%. been marinating on your words and listening to God. Still need to talk to the dh about my change of heart. I've also realized that Stephen (my husband) is the head over this household (as the Lord says) and Stephen will be judged accordingly, so if I don't let him let us go through with the full 10% then I'm not allowing him to do as God says and that's not right either

Heard this song on my way home this morning after dropping the DH off at work. I've heard it a bazillion times, but today it met something completely different. Had me in tears actually. Think it was God speaking to me. There's no way I can hold back now!

What if I'm over taken? What if I never make it?...
When you take the first step into the unknown, you know that He won't let you go. So what are you waiting for? What do you have to lose? Your insecurities try to alter you. You know you're made for more, so don't be afraid to move.
Your fait is all it takes - by Britt Nicole, Walk on the Water

I agree with you 100% and will pray that DH is willing as well to give the 10%.

 

[Guppy051708]

Thanks dear
I'm confident that dh will want todo all. In fact he wanted to since the start. But adjusted to my needs...but now I'm not ok with just $10 per pay check. I'm sure he will be relieved. He grew up in a household that always tithed, so I think it's like needing air, to him. For me I have always struggled with it as I grew up in a low income, secular household. At any rate, I need to tithe...there is only one thing as bad as back-sliding and that is not growing in the Lord. I'm to the point nowhere I feel like not tithing is hindering my growth.

Anyways, thanks so much xxx

 

[mrskcbrown]

I need for you to pray for someone in my other group and for me because it has been bothering me. She said that she got BFP on the same day as me. So we were all congratulating her but when I checked her chart, I see that she did not BD prior to O but 3dpo and 6dpo. So I told her wow, you got a BFP after ovulation? I found it odd but still happy for her. Next she proceeds to tell me that she called the DR and he said he would call her back. The DR was not eager to confirm her BFP. Again, I found this odd because when you get BFP usually you are confirmed in the DR office with some sort of test whether blood or pee. So daily I would ask for about 2 weeks, have you had your appt yet, she says no. Then just this week, she says she has a miscarriage, went to dr and all he wanted to check was this bad cough she was having. I told her, if you are bleeding profusely as you say, you need to get to ER immediately!

Still she didnt go for another day or 2. So the groups leader PM's me and tells me that she is mad because she think she has lied to keep her boyfriend that she just met last month. No one in the group responds to her posts and she has me down as her bump buddy without asking me, and constantly talks to me in the group, but I dont respond. In my heart, I feel like she is lying and Im upset because these women are trying so hard to have a baby, and for her to play with their emotions makes me. Should I confront her and ask her to take me off her page as her bump buddy?

 

[Guppy051708]

Should I confront her and ask her to take me off her page as her bump buddy?

I say ask her about it in private. Give here a chance to tell you the truth- in private. If she doesn't, point it out to her in private. If then she keeps lying, that's when others need to confront her as well. If she continues to behave that way, have nothing to do with her. That's how the Bible tells us to do it. Confront her gently but be firm as well. Easier said than done. Will pray for her and for you so that the Lord gives you the words to confront her with.

 

[somedaymama]

Guppy, I love that song you mentioned! I'm glad you were able to work out the tithing issue.

Rdy2, I'll be praying for your clomid treatments...hopefully it will all go smoothly.

 

[Terangela]

I agree with Guppy. Do it in a PM. It does all sound fishy to me. There are unfortunately people on forums that are dishonest and really unfortunately aren't always who they say they are. I don't get it or why they would want to take the lie so far or constantly add to it. I would say to keep ignoring her if the confrontation doesn't work. If you are consistently ignore someone it is always going to be a one way conversation. It is situations like this that it is nice to have the block function (like fb).

 

[somedaymama]

FWIW, I didn't always put all my BD dates into my chart. The rest of the story is fishy though...Talking to her directly is a good idea.

 

[Cornbread]

We had a rough evening. DH came home with a hurt ankle that he's going to sick call for in the morning and then Muffin got away from me and fell down the stairs and had to go to the ER to get checked out. She's okay but I feel like I've been through the emotional wringer. Ugh. If y'all could keep her in prayers that nothing develops overnight for Muffin I'd really appreciate it.

 

[Dahlia]

Someday - if you added any more bd dates I would be worried. jk.

Guppy - will be praying for you with the Clomid. thx so much for your nice words. really helps to know someone dealing with the same stuff. also, thx for your prayers. IT WILL HAPPEN for us...of course, in God's perfect time. won't that be so amazing when it does?

 

[somedaymama]

Someday - if you added any more bd dates I would be worried. jk.

LOL. Just that one month.

 

[willbamom1day]

thx for the info. I hope this does the trick for you!

I'm pretty crappy as far as ttc goes. but in the "rest of life" everything is going amazing well - so I'm thankful. It's just really wearing on my absolute last nerve and I hate how it has "taken over" our relationship and my mind. I pray that God will give me peace about it all but I can't say that's exactly happening right now. the worst part of it all is that I am extremely negative towards all things "baby." and in my life - ALL THINGS ARE BABY. being 30 and all - and having everyone around me literally announcing pregnancies by the week or giving birth - it has seriously become some sort of a sitcom. if I did stand-up, I would DEFINITELY have to write a sketch about it all.

but until then, I'm just plastering on that happy face and praying that we will get our turn.

sorry to play a sad sad song on my violin for you but that's how it goes over here.

Oh. . . no apologies for playing sad songs!!! This is the only place that I will play a sad song. I too plaster on that happy face all the time and I can totally relate with "all being baby" around me too. It sucks. Two of the girls I work with are 8 mos pregnant and one of them lost their plug yesterday while at work. Not to mention my sis-in-law has a 4 mo. old little boy. . . so yes. . . I am surrounded by baby stuff too. Oh well!! What else can we do but pray and give thanks! Hon, I have gotten to the point where I don't even pray to become pregnant anymore. . . I just thank God for blessing us with a child in His perfect time. It seems to make me happier to just give thanks than to always be asking. Make sense? Keeping you in my prayers Dahlia!!

Thank you Lord for blessing all of us with a child at your perfect timing and thank you for knowing what is best for each and every one of us. Your word tells us that no one is barren and we are claiming that in Jesus name and confessing that we will give birth to a healthy baby according to Your will. Thank you Lord!

Hope you all have a very blessed day!

I too had gotten to where when I would pray I would tell God you know my desire to be a mom but my desire for your will is bigger and I pray your will be done in my life and my marriage.

and prayers for you

 

[willbamom1day]

Happy Friday - the weekend is getting close

Rdy2b praying for you and clomid

Guppy I love that song. Sounds to me like you know just what needs to be done

lara

mrskc I think sometimes people want something so bad they make it up. Speak with her through a private means and let her know you are praying for her. In the mean time you can't worry about that as there is nothing you can do for her but prayer. I hope you are okay

cornbread sounds like a rough time for you. I hope muffin is well and your hubby heals quickly

Facing a tough choice today? Trust yourself - God
The integrity of the upright shall guide them Proverbs 11:3

Prayers and Hugs for you all

 

[somedaymama]

An amazing story of miscarriage, infertility, loss: https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=397851614148&id=10765809676.

 

[Deb111]

cornbread, praying for you and your family xx

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi ladies! Im 6 weeks today Im happy about the small triumphs.I feel so not pregnant, the only thing that gives it away is the sore boobs and fatigue.

I did PM her and she never responded but removed my name as her bump buddy, which I am happy about. I just dont want to be associated with foolishness. I prayed for her and gave it to God. Thanks for all of your help.

@Dahlia/RDY: Im praying that the clomid works for you. What dosage will you be on? I think the highest I went on clomid was 150mgs. I never had side effects because I took it at night right before bed.

Hope everyone is well

 

[mrskcbrown]

An amazing story of miscarriage, infertility, loss: https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=397851614148&id=10765809676.

Yes very awesome! God can do anything!

 

[Cornbread]

Thanks ladies. Muffin is fine, DH is okay he just has a new and stricter profile but they are expediting his ankle surgery to remove the plates (yay!!!). Thank you for the prayers.

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Thanks for the prayers ladies!! It worked! No side effects yet, praise Him!!

Mrskc-I am taking only 50mg's daily on days 3-7. I don't have ovulation problems, so we are just hoping to add more eggs!

Hope you all have a blessed evening!!

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Thanks ladies. Muffin is fine, DH is okay he just has a new and stricter profile but they are expediting his ankle surgery to remove the plates (yay!!!). Thank you for the prayers.

Yay!!! Glad things are looking up! Will be praying for fast surgery recovery.