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

[willbamom1day]

mrskc everything sounds just perfect. God is good!!

 

[Guppy051708]

Rdy- praying that infection goes away and stays away! That must really be uncomfortable. I'm also praying for comfort in eyes eyes until they are healed, which, they already are according to Jesus
Will also be praying and believing that your desires for your dh will be stronger and more evident than ever

Baby_Dixon - what wonderful news about your OPKs! isn't it a wonderful feeling when they get darker each day?

Terangel- I don't think I ever congratulated you on your pregnancy . CONGRATULATIONS!!! . Will be praying that both you and your SIL have happy,healthy,full term babies! I'm proclaiming this in the name of Jesus and what fun that will be! You will have a real life bump buddy!

Isi- I'm praying that you will get this baby, no matter which side you are ovulating from God is so much more and can do so much more regardless. "Proclaim and it shall be given"

Sterretjie- hello there! Hope your having a great work week thanks for stopping in

Someday- not too long and you'll be able ti find out if your bump is or !!! How exciting! Will you be finding out or keeping it a surprise? And do you have your 20 week scan scheduled? It's amazing!

Mrskcbrown- what great and wonderful news about your scan! Praise God! I am truly thrilled for you! I bet you were on when you saw that sweet baby! I had to purchase maternity clothing super early as well (think it had something to do with the fact that I'm only 5 foot 1 and stalky lol) but your doc is probably right, as the muscles seem to "remember pregnancy" after the first baby try Yoga pants too! I'm about 8 months preggo and I still wear them they are loads cheaper than maternity clothes! The bell a band is great, especially you're like me and get round ligament pain all if the time! But be careful how often you wear it. The muscles don't get as toned as they do when you don't wear it so it can potentially make your pushing stage longer. I've read this and i've had multiple friends (who used the band very very often) experience long pushing stages and need a vacuum. But it's different for everyone so maybe it won't be an issue for you

AFM- I'm getting slightly nervous about tomorrow! Gotta get my BP rechecked to make sure I'm not pre-E I don't believe that i am, but even the slightest worry prior to getting the check could make my BP go up and I obviously don't want that to happen!

Also,I need some advice on confronting Christian friends...My One Christian friend is deeply TTC, in fact she has been at it for nearly a year now- bless her. She goes to church, reads her Bible, and loves the Lord. The only thing....she's not married . I'm not trying to pass judgement on her but I know the Bible says that we should be holding each other accountable and letting one another know about what's right and wrong. I'm not one to point fingers as I am certainly not any better than her especially that I had one sexual partner before meeting and marrying my husband. Anyways, someone did point out to her a very long time ago "you love your church and talk a lot about it so much but what do they think of you living with your bf and TTC out of marriage? Isn't it wrong in the Christian faith to have premarital sex?" she said she knew it was wrong and a lot of people fro her church have mentioned it,but they know not to bring it up to her anymore bc she wants this baby so badly. Her and her bf are planning on getting maaried....one day, but they rant planning on it anytime soon,by the sounds of it. I need advice, do I risk loosing a friendship over this? Risk appearing as if I am better? (bc I know I'm not) and do I risk the friendship of others as this is a BnB friend?

 

[Cornbread]

I still have crosshairs, I think I get to keep them this time. YAY!!!

 

[Guppy051708]

I still have crosshairs, I think I get to keep them this time. YAY!!!

Now we get to see that in a couple weeks

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Thanks so much, ladies. I really appreciate your kind support. God is truly bigger than my problems!

Wow...that's so awesome about the scan, Mrskc!! Congratulations!

Guppy...that could be really tricky. She might not hear the message but become resentful, since you are pregnant yourself. Maybe you should steer her more in the direction of speeding up their marriage instead of holding off the ttc. Because truth is, as long as her mind is set on it, she will do it, regardless of what you say. I'll pray for wisdom for you.

 

[Guppy051708]

Because truth is, as long as her mind is set on it, she will do it, regardless of what you say.

that's what I figured.I mean it's clear that other brothers and sisters in the Lord has pointed it out to her and yet she still finds excuses to justify it. That's why I'm worried. It's not like I can't say anything to her that others havnt. IDK. maybe I just shouldn't say anything?

 

[Darkest]

Mrskc, so pleased you scan went fab.
Guppy, sorry about your situation. I can't offer advice but i'm sure you will do whatever is right with your friend.
Also hope your BP is ok tomorrow. I had Pre E with DS and was induced(i was already term tho thankfully).

to everyone!

 

[Guppy051708]

Darkest - would you say that the contractions were worse with being induced? That's what I would be worried about if it is pre-E, especially since,beyond being induced,I would like to have a natural labor and delivery.

 

[Darkest]

Darkest - would you say that the contractions were worse with being induced? That's what I would be worried about if it is pre-E

I'm afraid they were. I was lucky in that my induction seemed to work as soon as they put the gel in so for me labour wasn't too long but it was def worse then when i had DD. Sorry.
My friend was induced with both her DS's and said it wasn't that bad. So maybe it depends on the person.

Edit:
I only had G+A and some pethadine with DS. Natural delivery, all 8lb 11oz of the little lump.

 

[somedaymama]

mrskc, I'm so happy that your scan went well! Seeing the heartbeat is amazing. The bella band (actually I got a be-band, the target brand) didn't help me much, but I think that's because I bought it too small. I got a size small because I am a size 4 normally, but it suffocated me. I haven't wanted to pay $17 for another, so I don't know if a size up would have worked for me. I've bought a couple pairs of the small banded maternity pants, and they work great. They relieve pressure off of your belly, but you don't need to be big for them to fit.

Someday- not too long and you'll be able ti find out if your bump is or !!! How exciting! Will you be finding out or keeping it a surprise? And do you have your 20 week scan scheduled? It's amazing!

I can't wait! We are going to find out. I would have been perfectly happy with a surprise, but DH just HAS to know! Since we have decided we are finding out, I am now dying to know as well!! I have an appointment July 13 at 18 + 2, and my midwife said we'll schedule the scan then.

As for your question about your friend...is she a BnB friend only? If so, I would definitley only talk to her through PM, not in public. You don't want to embarass her or give others a chance to "listen in" on your conversation. Beyond that...how would you feel if she brought up something to you that she felt you were doing wrong? Do you have the kind of friendship where you can talk about these kinds of things? If you were in some kind of position over her like in your church, it would be your responsibility to bring it up to her. Since you're not (from what I understand), tread carefully...just remember to "speak the truth in love." (Eph. 4:15)

 

[Guppy051708]

Darkest - would you say that the contractions were worse with being induced? That's what I would be worried about if it is pre-E

I'm afraid they were. I was lucky in that my induction seemed to work as soon as they put the gel in so for me labour wasn't too long but it was def worse then when i had DD. Sorry.
My friend was induced with both her DS's and said it wasn't that bad. So maybe it depends on the person.

Edit:
I only had G+A and some pethadine with DS. Natural delivery, all 8lb 11oz of the little lump.

Okay. I figured as much. But I still do t believe it's pre-E (my bp wasn't too ridiculous as it was 130/80 so I think it was just a fluke,but trying to prepare myself for either outcomes.

 

[somedaymama]

Guppy, elevated blood pressure is a symptom of pre-e, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have it, right? If you get stressed tomorrow and your blood pressure goes up because of that, you don't necessarily have pre-e....right?

(ETA: my sentences ending in a question are a little ridiculous, I know but I just don't know all that much about this part of pregnancy!!)

 

[Guppy051708]

Guppy, elevated blood pressure is a symptom of pre-e, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have it, right? If you get stressed tomorrow and your blood pressure goes up because of that, you don't necessarily have pre-e....right?

(ETA: my sentences ending in a question are a little ridiculous, I know but I just don't know all that much about this part of pregnancy!!)

Haha, no problem
Yes, elevated BP coukd potentially mean Pre-E and generally you don't get it until the 3rd trimester. Generally, for you to be considered you have to have a BP of 140 or higher (the top number) so 130 actually isn't too bad. Everyone is bound to have a random reading here and there at some point. This was my first elevated reading of the pregnancy and really it wasn't truly elevated (120 is normal). The nurse who took it was asking me loads of questions and Had me holding my arm up with my own strength, so really it was probably only high bc you shouldn't be moving at all when it's being taken. The MW thinks it's a fluke, but if tomorrows reading is high then it's possible thats the problem.

Not really sure about your second question. My guess is that if it's above 140 they would say I have mild pre-E ( the cases i have read have women reporting their numbers well over 210, so as of now, if that is the case, which I don't think it is, 130 is nothinglol

 

[Darkest]

Okay. I figured as much. But I still do t believe it's pre-E (my bp wasn't too ridiculous as it was 130/80 so I think it was just a fluke,but trying to prepare myself for either outcomes.

What do your Docs class as high?
The 'average' over here is 120/80(obviously depends on age, weight etc etc). Mine is uaually lower at between 100-110 over 80. Even when mine went high(for me) it wasn't what they classed as 'high' for average people. So mine was left and left. Not happy. But, end result all was well.
Try to relax as much as possible, as somedaymama says, if you worry your BP will go up anyway lol. xxx

 

[Guppy051708]

Okay. I figured as much. But I still do t believe it's pre-E (my bp wasn't too ridiculous as it was 130/80 so I think it was just a fluke,but trying to prepare myself for either outcomes.

What do your Docs class as high?
The 'average' over here is 120/80(obviously depends on age, weight etc etc). Mine is uaually lower at between 100-110 over 80. Even when mine went high(for me) it wasn't what they classed as 'high' for average people. So mine was left and left. Not happy. But, end result all was well.
Try to relax as much as possible, as somedaymama says, if you worry your BP will go up anyway lol. xxx

Yeah tomorrow will only be a "good thoughts" day lol or at least until bp gets checked! Technically anything over 120 is considered high. But they don't call it pre eclampsia until t's 140 or higher.

 

[MiBebe]

Hello ladies,

I have been MIA for a few days because I was on vacation with the family. I came back yesterday and took a pregnancy test. My baby must be like 5 days old and the size of an amoeba (cutest amoeba to this little momma) and I am the happiest person in the world!

Pray that my little pumpkin sticks and I have a great pregnancy. My DH and I are so happy right now. I am thinking positive thoughts and holding on to Exodus 23: 25-26. Yesterday I bought pre-natal vitamins.

God is good!

 

[somedaymama]

Congrats MiBebe!! How exciting!

 

[MiBebe]

Congrats MiBebe!! How exciting!

Thank you!!! I need to call my doctor, but wanted to wait a few days. I am feeling sleepy all the time but I'm not sure if its jet lag (I flew in from LA yesterday) or if its the pregnancy.

I've been praising God and just praying all day thanking Him for a healthy March baby

 

[Guppy051708]

Congrats MiBebe!! How exciting!

Thank you!!! I need to call my doctor, but wanted to wait a few days. I am feeling sleepy all the time but I'm not sure if its jet lag (I flew in from LA yesterday) or if its the pregnancy.

I've been praising God and just praying all day thanking Him for a healthy March baby

Congratulations!!!
My first pregnancy I was super tired! Even the dh noticed....before my bfp!

 

[Cornbread]

Darkest - would you say that the contractions were worse with being induced? That's what I would be worried about if it is pre-E, especially since,beyond being induced,I would like to have a natural labor and delivery.

I've only had one but I know that the higher the rate of Pitocin went, the worse the contractions went. Induction increases your chances of having to have further interventions such as water artificially broken by the doc, an epidural, an emergency c-section, internal monitors, being put on oxygen... it also (here at least) means you can't walk around during labor, unless you're going to the restroom you're pretty well confined to bed. I was talked/pushed into having an induction at 40 weeks b/c my BP was "elevated" (didn't think until later that hey, that might be because I just walked a bunch!). I hope to never ever have another induction. If I am ever told it's "medically necessary" I will be demanding to see hard and fast black and white proof that it is NECESSARY. As far as I'm concerned, if an induction is medically necessary b/c letting me go naturally could put too much stress on the baby or me, shouldn't they be doing a c-section since an induction puts more stress on both the baby AND me? They will have a hard time getting me to induce again. LOL

I still have crosshairs, I think I get to keep them this time. YAY!!!

Now we get to see that in a couple weeks

I hope so but I'm not holding my breath. I feel very pms-ish. LOL