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

[Guppy051708]

Yay for your scan! Do you think you'll get to show your LO off to us with scan pictures?

 

[willbamom1day]

I have been so hungry, so tired and so dizzy today and can't forget the cravin for fried shrimp

Guppy you brought tears to my eyes with your testimony of church - we need times like that to open our eyes and see just how blessed we are. Isaiah to make his grand entrance in 3 weeks - where has the time gone. I bet you guys can't wait to meet him.

never so sorry to hear of your friend - God bless his family

mrskc a scan next week I want to see

Hubby and I are so siked about our appt tomorrow can't wait to share all the details with gals

 

[nevertogether]

good luck at the appointment willb, mrskc i'm so happy to hear about your scan

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hey ladies. This will be my 3rd scan but I have two of them with me here in chicago and what I will do is scan them when mom and I come from shopping and post them on the board. Of course Ill share the one from next weeks as well.

@willbe: I want fried shrimp so bad! They have great places here in chicago and when I was pregnant last time I didnt know I couldnt eat them. I ate them all the time!!!! I just found that out with this pregnancy. My daughter turned out just fine, or maybe thats why she is a little bit silly.

@Guppy: I was reading your journal and the hardest thing about being a first time mom for me was when my daughter would cry and she was fed, dry and loved??? I just couldnt figure out why she was crying and I would feel so bad because we lived in an apt and I didnt want her waking the neighbors. She never had colic or anything but just sometimes my dr say they cry for apparently no reason. I just walked up and down the hallway with her and that would soothe her. It always seemed like it happened really late night and therefore I was a bit embarrased. You will do fine as a mom!

 

[somedaymama]

mrskc, I bet you are excited for your scan! I just love how you ended up getting pregnant without assistance even though you went through all the stuff with the RE.

nevertogether, sorry to hear about your friend.

hope everyone is doing well! We have a heat index of 104 here today and while I love HOT weather, this is getting to even me! It's still better than cold though.

We heard the baby's heartbeat yesterday and we will be having our next ultrasound in 4 weeks--we should find out the gender then. I can't wait!!

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Hello all!

Mrskc-glad to hear that you and your DH have worked things out. I know how frustrating it can be when they don't like to communicate and just let things go. It drives me nuts! But I am glad to see there is hope! Looking forward to the pics of your scans too.

someday-sound like it is scorching there!! It is pretty hot here too, so I just stay inside. I bet you are so excited to hear that little heartbeat!!

Guppy- I am sure will be an awesome mommy! Don't you love those good emotional days at church, it is such an intimate time with our heavenly Father. Glad you got a tour of the birth center and that it is just what you wanted. God is good!

Lara-I will be keeping your job situation in my prayers dear.

Deb-hope all is going well for you!

willb-Yay for your first appointment!! I bet you feel relieved. Praying for a good report

Angela-glad to hear all is well with your little one! I'll be praying for added strength and endurance during your day and for no more nausea

Never-sorry to hear about your friend. My prayers are with you and the family.

Isi, cheerios, dahlia. . and whoever I missed hope you are all doing well!!

AFM-I have had a pretty good week, I am getting pretty anxious about testing within the next week. I have a feeling I will just be crushed if I am not blessed this month. I know that sounds selfish, but I'm just getting weary and I'm feeling like we are running out of options. I am already emotional this week for other reasons. . . for whatever reason I have really been missing my daddy. He passed away when I was 18, and has just been on my heart and mind sooo much this week. I just really need some peace. Thanks for your support and prayers! Have a great rest of the week!

 

[somedaymama]

Rdy2, praying that this is your month! I know that feeling of "I won't make it another month" and it's no fun.

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Hi all.....hope everyone is well.

Never....so very sorry about your friend. . Good luck today, dear!

Mrskc....that's so great about your scan!!!

Guppy....I was moved about your Church experience. So beautiful. Sometimes, the Lord touches us that way. I'm sure you'll be a fantastic Mom....so have no fear!

Willbeamom....I am soooooooo excited about your doc's appointment!!! Keep us posted sweetie

Debs....as always, you are in my heart and prayers!

Rdy, wishing you all the best for next week!

Cheerios.....sending you huge kisses!

Someday, Cornbread, Sterr, everyone I might have missed....sending loads of well wishes your way.

AF is due for me today. Just waiting to see what happens. All I know is that, whatever the case, God is in control!

 

[willbamom1day]

Today is doctor day and I am so glad since I have been spotting light pink the past few times I went pee so now I have myself on couch rest til it stops or it's time to go to the doc.

mrskc you can't have fried shrimp? didn't know guess it's good I haven't eaten any

never

someday glad to see you back around these parts - we miss you when your gone

rdy2b your in my prayers

Isi hoping to hear of good news

I am always close in tense times - God
Truly my soul waiteth upon God Psalms 62:1

 

[somedaymama]

willb, I hope the doctor can be reassuring to you about the spotting. I had some right around that time, and I called my doctor (at the time) and she totally freaked me out and basically told me it could be nothing, or you could be miscarrying. So I went through a whole big thing of getting checked, ultrasounds, etc., and of course everything was fine. I switched over to my midwife right after that, and when I told her about the spotting she said "Let me guess, you were about 7 weeks? Yeah, that's completely normal, nothing to worry about!" MUCH more reassuring, I wish I had talked to her in the first place!

Isi, I hope stays away for you! fx'd!!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Today is doctor day and I am so glad since I have been spotting light pink the past few times I went pee so now I have myself on couch rest til it stops or it's time to go to the doc.

mrskc you can't have fried shrimp? didn't know guess it's good I haven't eaten any

never

someday glad to see you back around these parts - we miss you when your gone

rdy2b your in my prayers

Isi hoping to hear of good news

I am always close in tense times - God
Truly my soul waiteth upon God Psalms 62:1

Well my RE told me no seafood except catfish???? Im going to ask my obstertrician on tuesday and see what she has to say. I did it before and I tell you me and my baby lived. I also hope that the pink spotting is nothing but the baby getting adjusted. I had the same thing around your time.

@RDY: You are in my prayers and I hope you are able to muster up the strength for one more month. I truly didnt know how much longer I would be able to take either and it was right at that point that God showed himself strong. We are here for you!


I hope everyone is well. Isi, praying and praying girl!

 

[Guppy051708]

Thanks for your reassurance girls I know the Lord has called me to motherhood, but I guess with it being so close im getting a little nervous. I don't know why as I have always been around babies and children (all of my sisters had their babies as teens and we helped raise them). Guess it's just different when it's your own tho. Supose it's just fear of the unknown. I'm sure once Isaiah gets here everything will be good and nerves will be calmed, but I just don't know what to expect as far as how life will change. It will be good though, I'm sure. And the dh is going to be a wonderful father

Someday- hearing that HB is simply amazing cant wait to hear if you're having a boy or girl! Any names picked out?

Willb- I'm sure everything is fine sweetie I had some spotting this pregnancy at the beginning as well and everything was fine. Though I know it's tough when you're in the situation. Hope your appt. Went well!

Nevertogether- hope your having an easier day today I know it's toughg, but hang in there sweetie.

Isi- praying AF stays away! Will you be testing soon? :AF:

Darkest- hope all is well!

Rdy- glad you had a good week. Praying that you find peace. The lord is going to bless you immensely for your patience and He is going to give you that sweet baby of His to take care if

Mrskcbrown- thanks for the comments it's nice having a friend who knows what motherhood is like. Cant wait to meet your LO! Any ideas if your bump is or ?

About the seafood during pregnancy, I know they used to say absolutely now shell fish, etc. Etc. But they've changed the rules. Both times I was pregnant the MW, the doc, the home nurse, and the OB (when I had an OB) said cooked shellfish and seafood is fine...actually they encourage the seafood now bc growing babies need loads of Omega.
Anyways, the only stuff you're really not supposed to eat is the big fancy stuff like shark, king mackerel, and swordfish. Their mercury levels are too high. You can pretty much eat any seafood, including shellfish but it cant be raw. Make sure all of the seafood you eat is cooked properly. There are also guidelines on how much and how often you can eat it per week.

Here is a link for anyone who is interested:

https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/foodstoavoid.html

 

[cheerios]

Hi girls! Just wanted to say HI!!!! Sorry have been MIA because I've been having one bad news after the next.... TTC has to be put on the shelf for a while, while hubby sorts out his issues. Still wish the best for each of you!

 

[Guppy051708]

Hi girls! Just wanted to say HI!!!! Sorry have been MIA because I've been having one bad news after the next.... TTC has to be put on the shelf for a while, while hubby sorts out his issues. Still wish the best for each of you!

Aww whatever is going on I pray that it gets easier. I hope everything is okay xxx

 

[jwelmel]

Hi girls...can i join you...i was recently diagnosed with pcos and husband low counts...we are 27 and 31...and been trying for 8 months going on 9.Suddenly everyone around me is a mother or pregnant.

I want to ask god...y me???i seem to be the only person in my family in my age group with issues.

I want to trust him...believe him and think he is putting me through these times cos he wants to test my faith.

But past one week...its been hard and i break down crying everyday...cos im tired of fighting my fate.

I wish i could hold on to my faith.I wish i could believe it happens for a reason.But its hard..very hard.

 

[Deb111]

Never - so sorry to hear about your friend - it really is tragic. I will pray for his friends and family

Rdy - so sorry you're having a tough few days. It's strange how things can sometimes hit us out of the blue. I pray that you find some peace

Isi - praying that AF stays away for you hun

Someday - thrilled to hear that you're doing so well

Guppy - so excited that you don't have long to wait. Praying that you get everything ready in time and have a good birth

Cheerios - great to see you back - praying that things get sorted

Jwelmel - welcome to the group - you have found a great group of women

Sorry for those I haven't mentioned, but thinking of you all

Deb xx

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Thank you all for your prayers!! I am so encouraged by this group.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi girls...can i join you...i was recently diagnosed with pcos and husband low counts...we are 27 and 31...and been trying for 8 months going on 9.Suddenly everyone around me is a mother or pregnant.

I want to ask god...y me???i seem to be the only person in my family in my age group with issues.

I want to trust him...believe him and think he is putting me through these times cos he wants to test my faith.

But past one week...its been hard and i break down crying everyday...cos im tired of fighting my fate.

I wish i could hold on to my faith.I wish i could believe it happens for a reason.But its hard..very hard.

Most of us in this group have been where you are. Many of us are TTCing or have TTC'd for a long time! I myself TTC for 15 months and every month was a test of my faith. I too have PCOS and DH had low morphology and low count. We were going to reproductive endocrinologist, who told us that we would have to use IUI in order to get preggo. Well we got preggo on our own with no medical intervention. Lots of prayer and lots of patience. I said all of that to say, dont give up. God is in your corner. We will praying for you!

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Thanks so much ladies. Your prayers mean so much.

Unfortunately, AF got me last night. Disappointed, but I know now that I have to get more proactive about the whole thing. IUI might just be the logical next step.

 

[willbamom1day]

Happy Friday!

Thank you all for your kind words

We had our appt yesterday and I was a bit disapointed as we were hoping to hear the heartbeat but it had gotten so late we ran out of time - we were there for 2 hours. Doc said the spotting could be from lil one in there, fertilization of a second egg(baby), baby getting tighter, or no real reason at all and no worrys as long as there is no cramping or red blood.

Doc told me I can eat any seafood just limit the mercury fish to once or twice a month

Guppy thanks for all the info - it makes me feel better to know that some of you girls have exoerienced things and can share it with us new to this

cheerios your in my prayers

jwelmel Welcome! glad you found us. You are so not alone on your feelings of what you are going through. My journey was 17 months in the making and my hubby had a sperm situation but we just kept praying and believing - we knew it would happen just didn't know when. I will be praying for you.

isi

A good goal this weekend would be to count your blessings - God