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

[somedaymama]

mrskcbrown! I hope this is your month!


on a side note, how did you get them to test him before you'd tried for a year?? My doctor wouldn't even set up an appointment until it had been a year.

 

[Tigger Momma]

Has anyone read The shack by WM. Paul Young??? A faith changing book"?

 

[mrskcbrown]

mrskcbrown! I hope this is your month!


on a side note, how did you get them to test him before you'd tried for a year?? My doctor wouldn't even set up an appointment until it had been a year.

My OB/GYN sent me to a RE right away because for the past 2 years she noticed I had issues with my cycles, such as the irregular periods. She is such a great DR and she said because I was 34, she wanted to get the ball rolling quickly. At 35 we are considered advanced maternal age, and so she said she didnt want me to waste time. Thanks for the baby dust, LOL it is appreciated and needed!

 

[Willynilly]

Can you guys plz pray for me - my dh is a little sicky and it's my fertile time oh about NOW. I am totally a jerk and putting pressure on him b/c I am just like that. We both said that this month we wouldn't bd unless we were "feeling it" b/c we want it to happen out of love instead of duty (as it has been so far - 'come on -let's get it on - it's the day to bd!')

ugh - so please pray that I can be patient and that he gets healed soon. I hate all this pressure on 3-4 days.

 

[somedaymama]

mrskcbrown, it sounds like you have a great doctor!! Here's some more for good measure.

Willynilly, praying that your husband feels better. I think your strategy is a great one.

I'm just hangin' out waiting to see what happens. I'm now on CD 46, and I don't think I've ever had a cycle go longer than 45 days before. I had a little watery CM today, and from what I read that usually indicates coming. (I haven't tracked anything except temps before, so I don't know what is usually the case for me.) My temps in no way indicate pregnancy, and I've had three negative hpts. I think I'm going to get a glass thermometer next cycle just in case it is my thermometer giving me crazy temps.

edit to add: woohoo! I got the team banner to work!

 

[rachelrhin0]

Has anyone read The shack by WM. Paul Young??? A faith changing book"?

I have this book. I got it last year when I delivered my daughter Hannah as a stillborn. I never did read it though. I was actually reading Fireproof (another GREAT book). Now that you mentioned it I think I'll start reading it.

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

God is good everybody

I'm seeing my prayers are getting answered every day. I'm going to have faith this time around. With everything!

 

[somedaymama]

Day 47...still nothing. This is so weird!! I had a temp drop today, so I'm expecting AF to show up any time now. I had a weak moment and bought some FRER and Clearblue digital tests today...Idk when I'm going to take them though because I'm so sure they'll be negative.


everyone!! I'm praying for you all today.

 

[somedaymama]

Hey - since you've been TTCing for 13 months, I am sure you have figured out the temping stuff by now - but I just thought I would throw it out there for you in case. Worth a try...ok - here it is: I JUST realized that my annovulatory cycles were not that at all - I was using a bbt digital thermometer and taking it out when it beeped...and then recording that temp. Well, I read somewhere that you should leave it in for 5 min or so and you will get a more accurate reading. I started doing that and it was registering .3 degrees higher!!! on average.

I tried this today, and you were right! I took my temperature three times--the first time it read 97.27, then 97.31, then the third time I left it in for awhile and then it read 97.47 (It was still climbing slowly, but I wanted to go back to sleep so I took it out. lol). I recorded the lower temps since that is what I've been doing the rest of this cycle, but hopefully this will give me a better reading next cycle.

 

[somedaymama]

I know this is my third post in a row, but I keep forgetting things I want to say.

Church today was great. The pastor talked about having joy and being thankful even in less-than-ideal situations. Stress is common in our busy lives, and sometimes I think it even helps us get things done. The Bible says not to rely on our stress, though. I think I had forgotten this verse exsisted:

"“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” ~ Philippians 4:6-7

TTC can be so emotional and anxiety-filled, and God doesn't just say "chill out, don't stress." He gives us another option--petitioning and presenting our requests God, and promises peace that transcends understanding. It's an amazing thing.

 

[Momof2kiddos]

just wanted to say im praying for you all and to everyone who needs it!

 

[TTC is Fun]

TTCisFun -

how long have you been ttc'ing and how did you meet your dh?
.

Well, we met in college. But we didn't start dating until about 4 years ago (2 years post college). Ok, so made out once in college, but we were both dating other people, if we are being honest here!
We have been married for 2 years and 4 months. We decided on my birthday in October of last year (2008) that we would stop preventing pregnancy. I was finishing up grad school and figured if it happened then it happened.
Earlier this year my sister was diagnosed with a hormonal disorder and was told that the chance of her ever being able to have children was next to never- because they never say never. So, I decided I better get checked out. So this summer I went to regular MD and naturopath and acupuncturist. Regular MD said "oh, you're fine"
Naturo and acupunt said your liver Qi (chi) is stagnant. Your hormone levels are off. So, I have been working on cleansing my liver and have just put TTC in God's hands. I sort of realized that stressing about it each month was making matters worse.


Long story short
Married 2+ years
Stopped preventing Prego 13 months ago
Does this answer the "required" questions?!

 

[TTC is Fun]

Has anyone read The shack by WM. Paul Young??? A faith changing book"?

I really enjoyed that book. I got my whole family to read it. Our couples Bible Study small group is thinking about doing a study on it.
If you haven't read it... I encourage you to do so.

Blue Like Jazz is another good one to read too.

 

[somedaymama]

TTC is Fun - how long have you been getting acupuncture? Have you noticed any differences since you started getting it?

Funny thing, we have been married about the same amount of time (June 2007 for us) and we've also been TTC since October of last year. I hope you get your :BFP: soon!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Has anyone read The shack by WM. Paul Young??? A faith changing book"?

I have this book. I got it last year when I delivered my daughter Hannah as a stillborn. I never did read it though. I was actually reading Fireproof (another GREAT book). Now that you mentioned it I think I'll start reading it.

Fireproof is awesome! Have you saw the movie? I read the book daily but out of order. I love it and it is so inspirational. I guess Ill have to read Tigger Momma's suggestion too !

 

[Momof2kiddos]

Has anyone read The shack by WM. Paul Young??? A faith changing book"?

I have this book. I got it last year when I delivered my daughter Hannah as a stillborn. I never did read it though. I was actually reading Fireproof (another GREAT book). Now that you mentioned it I think I'll start reading it.

Fireproof is awesome! Have you saw the movie? I read the book daily but out of order. I love it and it is so inspirational. I guess Ill have to read Tigger Momma's suggestion too !

i saw the movie and cried through the whole thing! i didnt realize there is a book!! guess im off to the book store now haha

 

[groovygrl]

Hi! I would love to join you in sharing this crazy,wonderful, frustrating, journey!

I am 40 and I haven't got any kids. I met my DH later in life and subsequently starting the family thing on the later side.We have been TTC for about a year. I did not get the support I needed from previous G.P's but I finally found a wonderful and supportive GP, who also happens to be a GYN (and just had babies via IVF last year.)

I will persue extensive testing following this cycle -having Progesterone level checked in 4 days time. Depending on testing results and Dr.s advice, I would like to take the next step in assisted conception. Perhaps Clomid? I have to wait approx 7-8 days before I can take preg test. My DH and I were at beach house for a week this month during crucial baby making time so I'm hoping we've nailed it! But this wait makes me mental and the BFN makes me so sad.

My prayers have been probably been very similar to yours but lately it's been more about giving me the grace and ease to manage the 2WW. Every little pinch, twinge, tummy upset, breast change has my full attention! If I feel nausious maybe it's because I just ate 4 peanut butter and jam sandwiches

Thanks for your support and prayers -honoured to include you in mine! anyone on or around day 16? Wanna join me on the wait?

xo

 

[Tigger Momma]

Has anyone read The shack by WM. Paul Young??? A faith changing book"?

I really enjoyed that book. I got my whole family to read it. Our couples Bible Study small group is thinking about doing a study on it.
If you haven't read it... I encourage you to do so.

Blue Like Jazz is another good one to read too.

That book is mind boggling.......Hey interesting thought just popped up, would you ladies come to a group that had bible study on here......Just asking.....That book answers sooo many questions and alot of the answers can relate to fertility.

 

[somedaymama]

Welcome groovygrl! I'm so glad you have found a good doctor. I think that a supportive doctor is really important when you need some fertility help.

I love PBJs! My husband thinks I eat too many of them. I know what you mean though about thinking everything is a symptom. I had a weird moment of nausea yesterday, something that never happens to me, and I couldn't help but hope even though I don't think I've ovulated this month. It's all part of TTC!

 

[groovygrl]

I knew it would be a fantastic idea to come here! Sooo nice to have support!

My DH is a star but he can't understand this stuff the way other women going through the same thing can! I don't let him in on all the twinges and funny tummy signals 'cus there's no need to take him on the crazy train along with me! One of us has to stay level!

Yaaay for PBJ's!

P.S. how do you get the faith banner on your messages. and the other things like cute pic's and calendar timeline bits? If it's too complicated to explain, not to worry. Just still tryin to navigate this site.