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

[mommahawk]

@willy,

Thanks for checking out my chart! I'm anxious to see what it will do tomorrow...hopefully keep going up! I'm trying not to symptom spot and thankfully I've really been too busy to!

Your symptoms actually sound really hopeful! Especially the discharge! Okay, that kinda sounds weird but oh well! FX'ed for you!

G'night ladies!

 

[somedaymama]

mommahawk - hi! :wave: sadly, the bd'ing wasn't very timely...I wasn't expecting to ov so late in my cycle, and when you combine that with being at the inlaws during my fertile days....yep, not a lot of going on. Your chart is looking GREAT though! fx'd!!

willynilly - I did more reading about the ov watch today and it looks like a really good product! I need to get some confirmation about whether or not it would work for my long cycles. Just based on how it detects ovulation, it looks like it might work for me, but I want to know for sure before I spend my money on it. Also, like you, I want to believe that I'll get my BFP before I'll need it. Although at 15 months, I really need to be realistic...

Sayuri, guppy, and baby#3, :wave: good to see you preggo ladies! hope everything is going well for you! praying for you all.

Weird things going on for me today. I put in my CM for today and FF changed my line to a dotted line instead of solid. I know, I know...a few days ago I was freakin' out in my journal about having ovulated, but my emotions are under control now and I realize it is a good thing.

I have been feeling kind of nauseated all day, and it's gotten worse tonight. I don't know why. I don't think I've eaten anything out of the ordinary...

Prayer request - something really annoying/infuriating/upsetting is going on with my school schedule for next semester. I whine enough on here so I won't go into details, but please pray I can get it worked out.

Thanks. you guys.

 

[xxJennaBearxx]

Mommahawk :wave: how are you and your kiddos?? my first class starts on the 11th then another on the 12 and the other starts the 14th lol so my class schedule is a bit strange right now. really praying that this is your month

 

[TaeBoMama]

Hey all!

Off topic question @mamahawk and @taebomama: I see that you homeschool. What qualifications do you have to have to homeschool? Do you have to take tests and etc? Im just curious because I teach in the secular world and I had to take many tests before I got my certification.

@mommahawk: Yes I have a lot of PMA this month, unlike many others please keep me in your prayers!

GL all!

Hi mrskcbrown,

Every state has different laws regarding homeschooling, but most are pretty lenient as far as qualifications go. This may sound scary to some, but in reality it makes perfect sense. Parents who decide to homeschool are taking on a tremendous responsibility and they take educating their children seriously. The last thing we want to do is fail our children and give them less than they deserve. Most homeschooling parents search out the best curriculum and are diligent about learning everything they can in order to teach well. I am the owner of an online curriculum store and sell to public schools, private schools, and homeschooling families. Many curriculum choices are available that pretty much walk the teacher through it like a well laid out script.

Here in California you can choose to operate as a private school (which does NOT require teacher certification), or you can use a public charter or private charter. The charters assign a teacher to oversee the child’s progress, administer tests to the student to insure advancement, and provide curriculum. I’m set up as a private school because I like the freedom to choose our learning materials and make decisions concerning my children’s education.

I admire you for teaching, you truly hold the power to open many doors for the kids you instruct. God bless you.

Sorry to bore everyone with the homeschooling chatter

 

[Aster]

Hey girlies!!

I am in a mad hurry but just wanted to say Hi!!! :wave:
nice to see you mommahawk and thanks to all of you for your kind words!
I have just had a huge gingerbread hot choc with marshmallows and feel much better!

The snow is falling heavily now in the UK (ok, I know its still really puny compared to across the pond but its a big deal for us woosy brits!! )

I have a mountain of work to get through but thought I would say Hi and good luck to those who are nearly testing...

Hubby has said that he has had enough months of my 'do it now/its not the right day/ the CM isn't right/ keep the goo in...' etc etc baby making plan so this next cycle he wants to take charge and will call the shots... well we all know what that means...
!!!
He is lovely and always makes me laugh to cheer me up. We will be blessed soon. xxxxxx

loves to you all. xxxxxx

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi all-
I am agitated these last few days with my DH! Please pray for me.

BTW, blood in my tissue when I blew my nose this morning (TMI), dont know if it means anything but I never have that ever. I estimate I am about 5-6 dpo. I know I read about some of you having that symptom but still im not going to ponder on it.

Thanks Mommahawk and taebomama for clearing that up for me. I think what you all are doing is so great and on so many different levels. I have to be honest though, I get agitated that they require us to take all these classes and pass all of these state board exams just to teach! I guess they make us do it to pay us, LOL! Great job and I wish you the best!

 

[Willynilly]

keep up the homeschool chatter! I love it...dh and I really hope to homeschool - at least until high school when we will give them the option to go to public school. guess we have to catch the egg first though!

 

[im_mi]

i love hearing about homeschooling. DH and I plan to do unschooling ( https://www.unschooling.com ) with our son and with any subsequent children. I'm really excited about it

 

[mrskcbrown]

Yes I think it is great but it is something that I would not do for my daughter. I think with the expertise that many teachers have and because of social limitations at home, public school is better for my child. She attends an A rated excellent public school in Mississippi and I wouldnt trade it for the world. Plus I love working outside of the home(I'm a teacher) and look forward to seeing her in the afternoons.

This is just my opinion, and feelings

 

[Willynilly]

Mrskc - +1 for the bloody nose! At least, if I get a bfp, then +1 but if I get AF then I guess -1 for the bloody nose.

sorry dh is annoying you - they have a tendency to do that sometimes, don't they?
hope it passes soon.

praying, of course, for your bfp in about 10 days.

 

[Willynilly]

immi - unschooling? ah, love the term. am checking out website now.

 

[Willynilly]

um, love it, Immi. This is basically word for word what dh and I believe...feel, touch, experience, talk, explore - GET OUT of the building.

 

[somedaymama]

Every state has different laws regarding homeschooling, but most are pretty lenient as far as qualifications go. This may sound scary to some, but in reality it makes perfect sense.

I agree. It really is a good thing that parents are allowed to educate their children as they see best. Home education is a right that the government has (so far) not taken away.

I don't know yet if I want to homeschool our children. It partially depends on if we can find a good private school for them. I very much admire homeschool moms/dads, but I don't know if it is something I could do personally. I didn't go to public school until college, so I'm not terribly fond of the public school option either. We'll see. I do like the Montessori method of schooling, whether in a classroom or homeschool.

 

[somedaymama]

im_mi, love the unschooling!

 

[Guppy051708]

Hi ladies.

Hope everyone is well and praying for you all daily

Today i had my "family history" appointment with the OB Nurse. Given the spotting i had the day before finding out i was preggo and with my recent MC, she decided to book me for an ultra-sound scan tomorrow at 2pm. So, it looks like we will be meeting this little one a week earlier She said we probably wont get the one next week though. Oh well. She said that it would be good peace of mind for the DH and I. She was very sweet and understanding. She also placed me on "Pelvic Rest". due to the spotting she doesn't want me to engage in any type of exercise or sex until we hear from the doc...Guess it's too late for the sex thing though

i come before you ladies to ask for prayer. though we are very excited, we are also very nervous about it. I've only had 2 scans in my life and both times were during the MC, so needless to say they were not happy events. Im nervous, but happy. I just want to hear a strong heartbeat and see a healthy baby. thanks girls

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi ladies.

Hope everyone is well and praying for you all daily

Today i had my "family history" appointment with the OB Nurse. Given the spotting i had the day before finding out i was preggo and with my recent MC, she decided to book me for an ultra-sound scan tomorrow at 2pm. So, it looks like we will be meeting this little one a week earlier She said we probably wont get the one next week though. Oh well. She said that it would be good peace of mind for the DH and I. She was very sweet and understanding. She also placed me on "Pelvic Rest". due to the spotting she doesn't want me to engage in any type of exercise or sex until we hear from the doc...Guess it's too late for the sex thing though

i come before you ladies to ask for prayer. though we are very excited, we are also very nervous about it. I've only had 2 scans in my life and both times were during the MC, so needless to say they were not happy events. Im nervous, but happy. I just want to hear a strong heartbeat and see a healthy baby. thanks girls

You got my prayers! I think everything will be ok! I know how difficult this must be for you but put your trust in God.

 

[Guppy051708]

Thanks doll
Love you girls! xxxx

 

[somedaymama]

Guppy, yay for getting to meet your baby tomorrow! I'll be praying for your scan. I know you must be a little apprehensive.

 

[TaeBoMama]

Yes I think it is great but it is something that I would not do for my daughter. I think with the expertise that many teachers have and because of social limitations at home, public school is better for my child. She attends an A rated excellent public school in Mississippi and I wouldnt trade it for the world. Plus I love working outside of the home(I'm a teacher) and look forward to seeing her in the afternoons.

This is just my opinion, and feelings

Hi mrskcbrown,

I know that homeschooling isn't for everyone, and I'm not trying to change your point of view. But forgive me if I take just a minute to rebut this:

"….because of social limitations at home"

That is a total misconception. My kids have never stepped foot in a public school, but they get plenty of "socialization" (knows as the "S" word in the homeschooling community). First of all, I'm the organizer of a fairly large homeschool support group. Our calendar is full of events that give our kids a great time of socializing. Businesses like skating rinks, bowling alleys, The Trampoline Place, etc. open up their doors to us and give us great discount pricing (because all the other kids are in school and they could use the business!).

Also, my kids are involved in many other community-based opportunities other than homechooling events:

My daughter was in ballet for years (before she traded in her ballerina shoes for cleats). She's taken music lessons, and is a pretty darn good softball player (2nd base). In fact, her team won the championship last year!
https://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/momsteachingathome/montereytopancakes156-1.jpg ...sorry, proud mommy moment.

My oldest has been in karate, group guitar, basketball, and group chess lessons. And he volunteers his time to different causes.

I won't bore you with the list of social experiences for my youngest two. But I think you hear what I'm saying. My kids have tons of friends. When it comes time to invite friends to birthday parties, they have a hard time because they can't invite ALL their friends!

Thanks for giving me a minute to express my perspective.

 

[somedaymama]

It sounds like you are a great homeschool mom, taebomama!

There are a few "bad" homeschool families (from outsiders' perspectives) that make everyone else look bad, I think. People focus on those and assume all homeschoolers are like that. I don't know why the same stereotypes aren't put on private schools and public schools--I've known a few of each kind that were totally unsuccessful at preparing children for the future.