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

[LaraJJ]

Hi ladies,

Firstly would just like to say that I'm praying for all the ladies going through tough times, praying for peace and rest in God

Also, after posting a little while ago about praying and thinking God told me 'February' when I prayed about getting pregnant, I thought I would let you know that I got my today at 11dpo

I feel unbelieveably blessed and amazed at how faithful God is, I have really felt him close this week leading up to testing. He has upheld me when I've needed him, and I am so grateful for my little bean.

So please ladies, don't give up and talk to God about how you're feeling - He does answer us!


Praying for your little bean too Andie - so happy for you

 

[Guppy051708]

Congrats girls!!!!!

And that is so awesome Lara!!!!!

ASM, i guess God made the decision for us about Surrogacy...because they will not let be a carrier due to the hyperthyroidism....i guess the good in that is that we didn't know if this was the right time in our life to be a GS or not...though i do fully believe at some point that is what God wants me to do...but at least he made that tough choice for us...

and obviously, we are now not going to TTC in March either...maybe November will see.....

 

[LaraJJ]

Thanks Guppy, glad you have had an answer to prayer - even if it is not necessarily the one you were expecting.

Praying that God will be your strength in the days and weeks to come.

Xxx

 

[rosababy]

Lara, GREAT news!!! Congrats!! :woohoo: God is truly great!

Guppy, we can't know His reasons...it's so hard sometimes. Hang in there.

 

[mrskcbrown]

@ Lara: Congrats! I am so happy and God is so awesome. I found out at 11dpo as well. Im praying for a full term, healthy baby boy or girl!

AFM, today is officially my last day at work! I dont go back until May 16! Had horrible pains last nite in back radiating to front and still some back pain now, so I hope he is coming soon!

 

[Guppy051708]

sounds like "good pains" hun
Ha, i was reading back through my pregnancy journal (the part when I was in labor) and I saw that you you were laughing bc I was txting during my labor hahaha. I can't wait to hear all about it after you LO arrives

 

[Darkest]

Awwww congrats to the ladies who have got their BFP'S!!!!
Lots and lots of sticky coming your way.

 

[Deb111]

Lara and Andella - HUGE congrats to you both!! H & H 9 months to you both xx

 

[Terangela]

So much going on! A few congratulations are in order!

AFM- I am being sent for another growth scan on Tuesday. My fundal height is lagging in growth. I was a week behind, then 2, then 3 now 3 1/2. I have to do daily kick counts until then. If the baby's growth has slowed then I may be induced. My next appointment is on the 10th. I am not too concerned even though I know the worst case scenario. I know that if I didn't feel right or the baby stops moving I will head to the hospital. Regardless my other two were early so really this baby can arrive anytime now and likely with in the next 10 days. I am just praying that he arrives healthy and with out drama. I like dramatic movies, not drama in my life.

 

[NDH]

Congratulations to the newest mothers-to-be!

Angela, you and your baby are in my prayers.

If I haven't updated, my sister is fine, the worst of the cyclone missed her area (not that it wasn't bad, but there weren't too many roofless houses in her area, and hers wasn't one of them). She's in a flood zone, but last we heard from her (which was more than 24 hours ago with the power outages and sketchy mobile coverage), they hadn't been affected by flooding yet, and they were all doing well.
Up until yesterday it looked like there was no loss of life from the cyclone, and 3 new babies born in the middle of it, but it's now believed that there was a couple on a boat that sunk during the cyclone

 

[Guppy051708]

I AM FEELING LIKE JOB!!!! i need advice, i can't take this anymore!

 

[somedaymama]

LaraJJ, congratulations!! Your faith inspires me.

mrskc, I hope that your birth goes amazing! It's good that you are off work, it's nice to have a few days to rest up before the baby comes. Hopefully he'll come soon!

Terangela, I hope everything goes well with this baby and it is drama-free.

Guppy, I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. Since you said you feel like Job, can I share one of my favorite sections from the book of Job?

“Even today my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! I would state my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments. I would find out what he would answer me, and consider what he would say. Would he oppose me with great power? No, he would not press charges against me. There an upright man could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge. But if I go to the east, he is not there; if I go to the west, I do not find him. When he is at work in the north, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I catch no glimpse of him. But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
Job 23:1-10

Hang in there. You will get through this.

 

[Deb111]

Terangela - praying for you and your LO, hoping asll is well and that you get to meet your LO really soon

Guppy - so sorry you're having such a tough time. You are in my prayers

xx

 

[Terangela]

Guppy- Prayers and blessings! Even though you may not feel it God is there holding your hand. He is there during our darkest hour, and when the sun is shining too. I wish I could be there to make your yoke feel lighter. His spirit is surrounding you and I know it is hard when one thing after another happens but we have to trust in Him and The path he has laid out for us, even when we don't understand. I went through a time where I just didn't understand. My dad was diagnosed with lung and kidney cancer, I found out my husband at the time was cheating on me and his "girlfriend" was PG. I was struggling with infertility and so desperately wanted to be a mom, and thought I had a solid marriage. I had a nervous breakdown and nearly lost my job. I didn't understand why I was being hit with it all. It happened in a two week span and all I had was God. I didn't know it then, but now I see what I had to experience to be who I am today. God blesses us, and sometimes we have to go through crap to get the full blessing.

 

[Guppy051708]

Thanks girls your words of encourgment mean so much

I guess, the thing is, if you dont have your health, then what do you have? Health is more important than money in my book. Ive seen my fair share (actually way more than the average) and im barley 23! Its just this is really taking a hit for me just because its health that is interfering...major issues and i guess thats what makes it so much more upsetting. Ive seen a lot, been through a lot and i know God always brought me through. In fact, i know im getting this because im strong enough to handle it but its just hard when your talking about health.... thanks

 

[mrskcbrown]

Andella forgive me. I missed your BFP announcement!!!! I am so happy for you as well and will keep you lifted in prayer.

@Terangla: Praying that baby turns out ok! If you have to be induced to have a healthy baby then go for it. Praying hard!

@everyone: God will not give us more than we can bare. He is just that awesome!

 

[LaraJJ]

Thanks so much ladies for your words of congratulations, they mean a lot

Guppy - really praying for you. It is so hard to see the light when we feel that all is dark. Do you know the Footprints in the Sand poem? It always comforts me when I feel alone:

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed
he was walking along the beach with the LORD.

Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene he noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.

He noticed that many times along the path of
his life there was only one set of footprints.

He also noticed that it happened at the very
lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he
questioned the LORD about it:

"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow
you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when
I needed you most you would leave me."

The LORD replied:

"My son, my precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."

 

[NDH]

Guess what!?

My sister got saved during the middle of the cyclone! We've been praying for her for years, moreso when we learned she'd be in the cyclone, and we were scared for her as we didn't know her spiritual condition. Well so was she! When everyone was busy preparing all their important documents to put in a safe place she knew she had something more important to do, and she spent hours praying. She's been running from God for years, and harbouring anger towards him in her heart since her best friend died 7 or 8 years ago. Well she stopped running, asked God to forgive her, and is now looking for a Church. She's been trying to get a hold of us to tell us for days, but with the phones and power out there hasn't been a chance to. We're all so thrilled, and there's been a lot of rejoicing in our house today let me tell you!

 

[LaraJJ]

Oh NDH - that is amazing news!! I may just be hormonal, but it brought tears to my eyes

It is the best feeling knowing that a loved one is saved

 

[willbamom1day]

guppy & terangla and prayers for you

LaraJJ Congratulations! Thank you for sharing the footprints with us - puts your life back in order with God

NDH heaven is rejoicing - so glad your sis is saved