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

[Deb111]

Rdy - what a difficult time for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers xx

 

[somedaymama]

I just have a second - I'll respond to everyone else later - but oh my goodness! Congrats cheerios!!! You have been waiting so long. I'm praying for a healthy, happy pregnancy for you.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Just for what it's worth. . . I have not been offended by anyone on this thread. When I started this thread, it was for christian ladies TTC. But as time went on, it has evolved into christian ladies who are TTC, LTTTC, and new mommy's and I wouldn't want it any other way! How else can we all learn and grow together? Yes, it has been difficult for ME to be one of the few who has not gotten pregnant, but that's my emotions, and that's okay. I have been ecstatic for each and every one of you ladies who have been blessed with a baby, and I know my time is coming sooner than later. Just because I don't post on here much does not mean I don't read all of the posts and keep all of you ladies in my prayers. I don't want anyone to leave this group! That is just ridiculous, in my opinion. I hope that no one decides to leave, and that we all only become a closer group.

Moving forward. . . .

groovy- I so admire you for being able to put TTC aside and just fully look to God without looking back. I honestly don't think I could do that, at least not right now.

willb-thanks for your prayers!! I treasure each and every one!

cheerios-Its good to be back! I have been struggling, A LOT, over the past couple months and I just needed a break. . . again Anyway, I am going to test Christmas morning I will be 10dpo, so it may be too early, but I just have to know I am still leading worship and it is awesome! I feel soooo blessed to have this opportunity and I am loving it! and yes, you are correct, my DH's #'s went from 18k to 125million, so our chances are much better, praise Him!! I know our time is coming soon, whether on our own, or with the help of man. God made Dr's for a reason, and I have no problem getting some "help" Hope all is well with you dear! and I will try to post on here more often.

I do have a prayer request, my family is under attack big time, or at least I am. The past couple weeks have been awful. My husbands great grandmother passed away 3 weeks ago, and then last week Wednesday, BOTH mine and my DH's grandfathers passed away, the same night. Friday, my shingles came back, today my FIL went to the Dr to get his TSA #'s checked (he was recently treated for prostate cancer) and his #'s are back up. . .not good! And now my MIL is mad at me because we are only spending half of the day Christmas day with them and the other half with my family. It just seems like my world is crumbling. . . I need mercy! I know God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but I think my cup is full I am a basket case and just need a break. So, if y'all could please just keep me and my family in your prayers, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!! Have a great Tuesday! (sorry this is so long )

Hi Rdy!

Thanks for sharing so openly! I really appreciate your honesty. And oh boy, if you had not shared, I would have absolutely no idea of what you're going through! Its amazing how you continue to be so positive and encouraging inspite and despite of what you're going through!

I will keep u in my prayers dear. Its obvious that your entire family IS going through tough spiritual attack. I rem. Joel Osteen always saying "The tougher the problems, the greater the victory" or something in this light. Keep your hopes in the Lord dear. He will sustain and carry you through.

Thanks for asking sweets. I got my first-ever BFP yesterday! And it was confirmed today by my FS. I was so not expecting it this cycle (at all). As a matter of fact, I even tentatively "booked" a skiing holiday in Jan 2011!

Congrats Cheerios! I know you have been wanting this for a long while. I pray that the Lord continues to bless you on this journey. Its so awesome. You are our first BFP in a long while!

@RDY: I am praying for you and your family. Know that God has not forgotten about you! In fact he has you in the palm of His hand, guiding you. Continuous prayers coming your way!

 

[TaeBoMama]

cheerios--Praise the Lord!!! I'm so incredibly happy for you!

 

[Terangela]

Rdy- I don't know what it is, but it seems like difficult things come in groups. I will be praying for you and wisdom in how to handle things with your MIL.

Cheerios- Praying for you hard that it is a sticky little bean! Congratulations on the first ever BFP!!! What a great Birthday gift!

If any of you preggo's want to talk preggo stuff here is a link to the pregnancy board FAITH thread...

MrsKC- love your avatar picture! Looking very preggo now! Can't believe how time is flying this time around.

https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy-club/486239-f-t-h-forsaking-all-trust-him.html

In no way does it mean you are leaving this group, just a place to talk pregnancy stuff. I don't want to be all alone over there. I would love to chat pregnancy with others.

Anyone else can't believe it is almost Christmas already? I think this last year has just whizzed by! Fast approaching 2011!

 

[cheerios]

THANKS so much dear ladies!!!!!

I'm still shocked. Less shocked than on Tues but still shock nevertheless.

I need to process what has happened.

I found out about it on Tues and it came as a real real shock. I kinna wrote off this cycle, because we were both sooo busy and didn't even really manage to "do it" on the critical days, but only the days before (if you know what I mean).

And even my fertility specialist told me that he's going to change my medication if this cycle doesn't work out, because he had a feeling that the Clomid (ovulation medicine) was working on me, but "not well enough". He was intending to start me on injectables after this cycle - which is why I entitled my journal (4th and last clomid cycle).

I was so sure it would be like the other cycles (when I ovulated, have a picture-perfect temperature chart and still BFN). I even tentatively blocked out some days in Jan 2011 (with my boss) so that we could go skiing!

During my 2ww, I never once bothered to take my temps (really couldn't be bothered) and never once POAS, until 12DPO (when I found out). I think that's one of the best things I could have done. Could I usually dread the 2ww but this 2ww was sooo fast! I have my birthday party to thank too! And all the preparations for a party for 40 ppl where about 30 people came.

So this is really like WOW!

I'm just soooo scared now, because its like very early days. But I think I had a good BETA, 96 at about 13 days past ovulation. I don't know if those figures make any sense to you, but I've heard women being 5 weeks on and having BETAs of 85. So I figure for 4 weeks and 96, that should be a good number.

And funnily-enough, I went ahead to apply for a new job at Porsche museum as an event project manager (before I found out about being pregnant). And I kept praying and telling God that I'm willing to move on, if this is a season that we're not supposed to be parents yet. But I didn't want to be in a limbo rock (career-wise) for another year. But God had to show me clearly what I should do.

So this is like a HUGE answered prayer! Thanks sooo much for praying with me.

Could u continue to pray for a smooth pregnancy??? TBH, I'm like just worried and scared most of the time. I'm scared when I go to the ladies. Cos if I'm not PG, my AF will come anytime now. And now I've been having lots of cramps and stabbing in my lower abdominal region - very AF-like.

Thanks ladies for reading! I hope my story would encourage you to keep perservering & trusting in His perfect timing! And guess what? I always wanted a summer baby and I knew this was the last month to conceive before the weather turns cold again. But at some pt this cycle, I said, "Whatever. Even if I have a winter baby and have to wrap him/ her like crazy all the time, its fine by me too".

But God does know the desires of our hearts. And my EDD should be end-Aug / early Sept 2011 (that's sorta still summer)....hmm.

 

[ready4onemore]

Cherrios, I will still continue to pray for you. I am so thankful that you kept the faith. Be blessed.

 

[cheerios]

ready4onemore - Thanks a lot dear! I'm praying for you ladies too!

 

[cheerios]

Just something to share which really encouraged my heart:

Jesus said Matthew 9:29, “According to your faith be it done unto you.” What are you stretching your faith for today? Don’t expect the worst. Realize that God loves you and expect His abundant blessings and favor in your life! How have you experienced His favor?

 

[ready4onemore]

Just something to share which really encouraged my heart:

Jesus said Matthew 9:29, “According to your faith be it done unto you.” What are you stretching your faith for today? Don’t expect the worst. Realize that God loves you and expect His abundant blessings and favor in your life! How have you experienced His favor?

I so needed that today. Dh and I are going through some things trying to buy a home. I just want to but I know that God is in TOTAL control. Thanks for posting that.

 

[Deb111]

Hi girls

I have a prayer request please. I really need some strength right now. My husband's aunt was supposed to be coming to spend a few days with us at new year but now, in addition to that, she is coming for a few days over christmas because she can't get to her daughter's, who lives over 2 hours away as they have had lots of snow.

Now don't get me wrong, we have always got on very well. However, since we found out about hubby's azoospermia, she has NEVER mentioned anything about it to me and yet he has told her the whole story, even down to the possibility of us maybe having to consider using a sperm donor at some point. Neither of us are sure if that would be right for us, but had decided to sit down and seriously discuss it with the counsellor if it ever came to it. It kind of made me feel like I had a safety net there if all else failed.

BUT, hubby is a catholic and his aunt is a quite a strict catholic and she has gone behind my back at every opportunity (when he drives her home after visits here, on the phone etc) and has filled his head with 'catholic guilt' and how completely and utterly WRONG a sperm donor would be and how it goes against his beliefs etc etc.

Now she knows what she's doing because she knows he values her opinion. She is his Mum's identical twin sister and as he lost his mum a few years ago, she is kind of the next best thing to talking to his mum.

So, after picking and picking away at him, the result is that he wont even consider using a donor anymore or even discussing it (not that he thinks we will need one ... but that's a whole other story).

So as much as I could not let her be on her own at christmas, it is going to be a very difficult time for me. I feel like they've gone behind my back and made this decision between them and taken me out of the equation.

I'm pretty sure she wont mention anything when she's here, but that almost makes it worse; just to put a happy face on and pretend that what she's been doing is ok - because it's not

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

I will be praying for you Deb! That would be sooo frustrating. I know it might be hard, but perhaps you should confront her about it. Just let her know that you respect her opinion, but that it is just that, HER opinion and that you don't appreciate her pressing it onto your DH. Just my thoughts on it, cause that's what I would do (in a loving way. . . .of course ) Keep your head up dear! God's will shall come to pass, whether that is you having a baby on your own, adoption, or a sperm donor. He will condition anyone's heart to His will that He needs to.

 

[ready4onemore]

I will be praying also. I know God can change anyone's heart at any time.

 

[Deb111]

I will be praying for you Deb! That would be sooo frustrating. I know it might be hard, but perhaps you should confront her about it. Just let her know that you respect her opinion, but that it is just that, HER opinion and that you don't appreciate her pressing it onto your DH. Just my thoughts on it, cause that's what I would do (in a loving way. . . .of course ) Keep your head up dear! God's will shall come to pass, whether that is you having a baby on your own, adoption, or a sperm donor. He will condition anyone's heart to His will that He needs to.

I really feel that the damage is done. Even if I do confront her, she's already influenced him xx

 

[Dahlia]

Rdy - thx for your fb message - meant so much to me that you were thinking of me. praying for you and I KNOW it is SO CLOSE for you now...so happy for you still with all the GF discoveries. sorry to hear about FIL - will be praying that everything is ok for him healthwise. sounds like a really rough time for you right now, honey.

Deb - um, that rots. I am so sorry that you have to go through something like this during an already very trying time in your life. prayers for you especially during the holiday season which can bring up extra tensions. much love.

 

[willbamom1day]

All praise and glory be to God for blessing Cheerios with her bfp

Congratulations Cheerio God didn't get you here to leave you - many blessings for a healthy happy pregnancy

rdy my heart and prayers go out for you

deb God will see you thru it all

to everyone and God bless you all

 

[Deb111]

Thanks ladies

That's one cute looking baby scan willba xx

 

[Deb111]

Just wanted to stop by to wish everyone a wonderful, peaceful and happy christmas with your loved ones xx

 

[mrskcbrown]

@Deb: I am keeping you in my prayers! I know how hard this may be but God has not forgotten you.

Merry CHRISTmas to all!

 

[somedaymama]

Merry Christmas everyone!!

A friend posted this on facebook today--

One king held the frankincense. One king held the myrrh. One king held the purest gold. And one King held the hope of the world.

It's pretty awesome that through all of our ups and downs, problems, struggles, and miracle bfps, He IS our hope! Praying for you all.