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

[Rmar]

The other day I was praying to get a BFP then I went on and on by asking for it to be a healthy pregnancy with no complications adn that I would be able to have an empowering birth and a healthy baby who I could look after and that it would develope as a human being properly and grow up and follows it's dreams and learn to be independant while still loving me and God and to find someone that it can love and they can love it back and that they can feel the same love and excitement that DP and I feel now.

I had to stop myself there. I realised there was no end but I was trying to be specific. The good part is I know God listened. Now I just hope that it is the right thing.

 

[somedaymama]

I had to stop myself there. I realised there was no end but I was trying to be specific. The good part is I know God listened. Now I just hope that it is the right thing.

the right thing to pray for? is that what you mean?

 

[somedaymama]

Do you all know the story of Hannah in the Bible?

God gave her the baby she wanted for so long after she prayed. But did you know that the she didn't get Samuel right away after she trusted God for her child?

Eli answered, "Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him." She said, "May your servant find favor in your eyes." Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast. Early the next morning they arose and worshiped before the LORD and then went back to their home at Ramah. Elkanah lay with Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her. So in the course of time Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, "Because I asked the LORD for him."

Edit--posted too soon: When I heard this story growing up, it was always something like this: Hannah wanted babies but could't have them, she prayed in the temple and Eli told her to go and trust God. Then she had a baby. But that's not what this says--even after she gave up mourning her fertility and put it in God's hands, she still had to wait for God's timing.

 

[Rmar]

Sorry for that being left ambiguous. I mean that I know that prayers are answered but we wont be given things that we either can't handle or are not right for us. For example, when I was younger I prayed that my boyfriend at the time wouldn't break up with me but now I know that it was not right for me because a. God doesn't take away the free choice of the other person and b. this guy wasn't right for me because now I have met my DP who I love.

I hope I explained that right...

 

[somedaymama]

Thanks for explaining.

I think it's important to remember that we should pray what we want and need, and we should pray specifically, but we should never forget to pray in God's will.

Even when Jesus prayed, he qualified it by asking only his Father's will be done:

in the Lord's prayer:
"Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done" Matthew 6

and when He was on the cross:
"He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 'Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.'" Luke 22:41-42

When we are TTC, we want something in particular: a healthy baby, ASAP. While it is certainly good to pray for that, we should desire most of all that God puts the desires in our heart that He wants us to have.



I hope I don't sound preachy. just sharing my thoughts.

 

[Tigger Momma]

Hello, Ladies, God finally gave me my BFP...........Having faith that it will happen is the key. Id decided that I would keep taking the Clomid but later this year, I would get IVF if nothing worked. God actually gave me what I wanted now I just have to pray for a healthy pregnancy. God will bless everyone with a BFP. I just know we have to have faith in him. Thanks ladies for all your support

 

[somedaymama]

Congrats Tigger Momma!! That is super exciting news!! When did you get your ?

praying for a healthy pregnancy for you!

 

[Guppy051708]

Congratulations TiggerMomma!!!!! When are you due?

 

[baby#3]

Congrats TiggerMomma. I agree with all and say that is excting news!

When are you due? Happy and Healthy 9 months!

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Yaaaaaaa another in our group. Congratulation again. I love it ! Listen ladies. When I came on the board praying for a bfp. I wasn’t just praying to get a bfp. But a healthy 9 months. With no abnormalities or any birth defects. DP is 51 going on 52 years old. So I’m thanking GOD so far that his sperm was still good and health, no problems because GOD knows we don’t have the money to see a RE or get on med like Clomid(I have a OB who refuse to put me on that).

I know a woman who had an m/c and it got me to see her going though that. Yes we do have to have faith in what we asked. But most importantly, we have to seek his FACE and not just his HANDS. Seek ye FIRST the kingdom of GOD and all it’s righteousness and ALL THESE OTHER THINGS will be added to you and that’s includes your baby that you desire to have. God is teaching me this as well. He’s the one who gives us life.

And I have to be patient when my time comes.

 

[J_K_L]

Congratulations Tiger Momma!!

That is amazing!

Has anyone used a Clearblue Fertility Monitor? If so, how did/do you like it? I just borrowed one from my cousin and am going to start using it next cycle.

 

[Guppy051708]

JKL, i've never used one so i probably wont be much help, but one thing i do know is that the monitor has to "get use to you". Or at least thats what i was told by some people who use. I think there is a couple threads on BnB about that.

 

[J_K_L]

I heard that too.

I'll keep reading :O)

JKL, i've never used one so i probably wont be much help, but one thing i do know is that the monitor has to "get use to you". Or at least thats what i was told by some people who use. I think there is a couple threads on BnB about that.

 

[Guppy051708]

Good luck!

 

[baby#3]

Hey Guppy how are you feeling today? Any symptoms? Care to share?

 

[Guppy051708]

Im actually feeling very good today. Just a little acid reflux and maybe some nausea, but i never lasts long. I think i just need to eat. The DH is going to be making dinner soon, so im sure that will help! Plus, i slept in until almost 11AM today! So im positive thats why im not so tired (usually i have to get up at 7AM for work, but not on weekends).

Any new/current symptoms for you? PS when is your first scan?

 

[baby#3]

I am tired today. I am a stay at home mom every since we moved to NC, which has only been 3 months now. So while I don't have to get up for work I do get up at 6 am to take the kids to the bus stop.

I have been peeing a lot but that's pretty much it. Since I have had low progesterone in the past, I have a doctor appointment on Monday to check my levels, etc. I don't believe they do a scan until about 7-8 weeks so I guess I will schedule one while I am there. Probably for sometime in mid January. I see that your siggy says your scan is in January also. I know you must be excited!

I get more and more excited everyday but its hard because nobody knows yet, including the kids and we are trying to make it a surprise on Xmas for them by making puffy paint shirts and wrapping them as presents.:wohoo

I am too tired to make dinner so the hubby said he would pick something up on his way in.

I will let you know how the doctor's appointment goes on Monday!

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Congrats Tigger!!! That's so exciting!!

Just wanted to let all of you know that my FIL's bone scans came back clear. His prostate cancer has not spread!! Praise the Lord!! He will go this week to meet with the Dr. to discuss treatment options. Thank you ladies for your prayers, support, and faith!!

 

[Guppy051708]

that is VERY wonderful news!!!! Im so glad that everything came back good!!!!!
Praise GoD!

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Congrats Tigger!!! That's so exciting!!

Just wanted to let all of you know that my FIL's bone scans came back clear. His prostate cancer has not spread!! Praise the Lord!! He will go this week to meet with the Dr. to discuss treatment options. Thank you ladies for your prayers, support, and faith!!

I'm so happy to hear this. I've prayed that his sans came back clear in the cancer didn't spread to the rest of his body.