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

[groovygrl]

oh yikes! jennabear read somewhere that digital preg test not as accurate?

does anyone have any thoughts or ideas, suggestions on this? I am happy to go buy another - more reliable test but...just spending so much money on these things, you know?

and...jenna to give you a brief synopsis of book 'the shack' Basically, guy suffers a terrible family tragedy which leads him to a very beautiful couple of days spent with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The dialogue that these four characters in the book share is so powerfull and funny and sad and beautiful. In my mind it makes relationship with God and understanding of the Trinity very real for today and now. It takes what we read and study in the bible and transports it to your favorite cabin at the lake in the year 2009. It impacted my realtionship with God in a very lovely way! I picture Queen Latifah - don't think God minds- Ha! (you'll get what I mean when you read) Take it out of the library or buy it, i don't believe you'll be disapointed.

Mrs. KC - Good for you for sticking to a testing date. I know it's so hard to sit on your hands and wait. I promised myself that I wouldn't symptom check this month but I caught myself prodding my boobs in public to check if they're still sore - tenderness and soreness disappear the day or two before I get The trick is to keep busy, busy, busy. my trick today is to keep checking my undies, let's hope I don't do that in public!

Lot's of love and prayers and Christmas baby

 

[Guppy051708]

oh yikes! jennabear read somewhere that digital preg test not as accurate?

does anyone have any thoughts or ideas, suggestions on this? I am happy to go buy another - more reliable test but...just spending so much money on these things, you know?

Well, I purchased the internet cheapies, you know, the ones that are "supposed" to detect pregnancy at 7-10DPO? Well, that was crap! LOL [sorry if anyone else got em to work but i couldn't]. Anyways, I started testing with the internet cheapies at 7 DPO and kept doing so until 14 DPO. It NEVER picked up hCG until 14DPO. Here's the twist. Luckily, I decided to use the Clear Blue-Digital HPT at 10DPO and I got my ! So, in my experience, i would say it was wonderful! and the digi worked great...now i despise though internet cheapies.

 

[groovygrl]

Thanks Guppy! I'll stick with this for now then.

I will give it a go maybe tomorrow and again on Fri. (sorry to be confusing, I'm in NZ and a day ahead of you)
i have never used these tests before and the info sheet in the box says that you can test on the day your period is due. I'm not due till Fri.

I'm so sorry for your loss Guppy! I am thrilled to hear you get to live by the sea and that your DH got a fantastic job! It's so hard to put it all in God's hands sometimes but... he really did take something very sad and use it to manifest something really great!

Have a lovely day everyone! I'm off to make a big pot of soup! YUMMY

xo

 

[Guppy051708]

Thanks for your sound words of encouragement groovygrl! Prayers for you! I hope you get your tomorrow (well whenever you wake up next time ...time zone difference )

 

[somedaymama]

Guppy, I am so glad there is good to be found in your m/c. God is good!

groovygrl, praying you get your BFP in the morning! Make sure to let us know!! How many dpo will you be? I don't know if you saw my other post about the digital tests, but they test for a higher concentration of hcg than some regular tests...so if you get a negative don't give up hope!! I did get a on a digital when my lines were extremely faint on regular tests. ooooh I so hope you get a !!!

 

[xxJennaBearxx]

oh yikes! jennabear read somewhere that digital preg test not as accurate?

does anyone have any thoughts or ideas, suggestions on this? I am happy to go buy another - more reliable test but...just spending so much money on these things, you know?

and...jenna to give you a brief synopsis of book 'the shack' Basically, guy suffers a terrible family tragedy which leads him to a very beautiful couple of days spent with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The dialogue that these four characters in the book share is so powerfull and funny and sad and beautiful. In my mind it makes relationship with God and understanding of the Trinity very real for today and now. It takes what we read and study in the bible and transports it to your favorite cabin at the lake in the year 2009. It impacted my realtionship with God in a very lovely way! I picture Queen Latifah - don't think God minds- Ha! (you'll get what I mean when you read) Take it out of the library or buy it, i don't believe you'll be disapointed.

wonderful i will check that out! oh and dont mind me, iv never been pregnant that was just something i read in a recent thread in the teen pregnancy section, i could easily be very worng haha

 

[xxJennaBearxx]

ok ladies, im calling on you guys for some wisdom and opinions from a chrisitan point of view. OH and i are both christians. i know that i want to marry him. he says he *wants* to marry me but he wont be positive of that decision until he proposes. he says that God hasnt lead him to make that huge decision yet, but did he make that decision when he said he wanted to marry me? im so confused, and a little hurt by all of this help?

 

[somedaymama]

Aww, Jenna I'm sorry.

Just so I'm clear, you've talked about marriage but you're not engaged yet. Right?

As much as it stings right now, it's a good thing that he wants to make sure you are God's plan for him. I think he should be able to know this before the second he proposes, but I might be reading to much into his words. You guys are pretty young, right? Maybe he's just feeling not quite ready to get married? Since I don't know you, it's hard to say. Have a good talk with him so you're both on the same page. Communication is good!!

If you ever need to talk or vent, feel free to share.

 

[xxJennaBearxx]

Aww, Jenna I'm sorry.

Just so I'm clear, you've talked about marriage but you're not engaged yet. Right?

As much as it stings right now, it's a good thing that he wants to make sure you are God's plan for him. I think he should be able to know this before the second he proposes, but I might be reading to much into his words. You guys are pretty young, right? Maybe he's just feeling not quite ready to get married? Since I don't know you, it's hard to say. Have a good talk with him so you're both on the same page. Communication is good!!

If you ever need to talk or vent, feel free to share.

thank you somedaymama, yes we have talked marriage but we are not engaged yet. and yes im 19 and he is almost 21 so we are still young. and i know that we wont be getting engaged until atleast another year. i just felt hurt that he thought it would take so long to decide if he wanted to be with me forever or not. but we were able to talk and come to the conclusion that everybody reaches their decisions at different points so we are just going to each be praying that God reveals his will to us in the near future. thanks for the advice

 

[somedaymama]

I'm almost forgot a huge God-is-amazing thing to share! A lady I "know" from another message board is pregnant, about 7 months I think. Her baby was measuring very small, and determined a little while ago that the baby had a form of dwarfism. She was of course anxious but handled it very well I think--she was just praying that the baby wouldn't have too many other health issues.

Well, they did an amnio to determine for sure the type of dwarfism it was. They thought it was a kind that is less medically serious, but they wanted to be completely prepared for what was coming. They got the results back, and the little baby girl has no genetic markers for any kind of dwarfism! It's totally a God thing--the doctors were shocked.

The baby is still measuring small for some reason--about five weeks behind. She could still use some prayer, but it's a miracle that she doesn't have the dwarfism! God really can do anything.

 

[somedaymama]

thank you somedaymama, yes we have talked marriage but we are not engaged yet. and yes im 19 and he is almost 21 so we are still young. and i know that we wont be getting engaged until atleast another year. i just felt hurt that he thought it would take so long to decide if he wanted to be with me forever or not. but we were able to talk and come to the conclusion that everybody reaches their decisions at different points so we are just going to each be praying that God reveals his will to us in the near future. thanks for the advice

People do figure things out at different rates. My hubby knew long before I did that he wanted to spend his life with me. I know that doesn't help your situation, but I know that he had a hard time knowing that he was completely commited to us and I wasn't just yet. Eventually, though, I got there. I hope my comment about you being young wasn't offensive. I didn't mean it that way, I just meant that sometimes guys are a little slower to get "there." (not always--We were 18 and 20 when we got married!!) I'll pray for you that you both clearly see God's will. Good for you for leaving it up to Him.

 

[Willynilly]

Someday - once the "liquid" inside separated on me - couldn't twirl it down in my sock!...I called the company and they said to just run the tip of the thermometer under warm (not hot) water...worked. good as new. Just in case this ever happens to you.

Guppy - I live in the city - nyc. Been here almost 10 yrs now...it is definitely "home" to me. We are not far apart at all - well, be a bit further when you go to nh. Portsmouth =gorgeousness

 

[somedaymama]

Willynilly--the inside of mine is completely separated from the tip. That's not supposed to hapen, right?

 

[xxJennaBearxx]

thank you somedaymama, yes we have talked marriage but we are not engaged yet. and yes im 19 and he is almost 21 so we are still young. and i know that we wont be getting engaged until atleast another year. i just felt hurt that he thought it would take so long to decide if he wanted to be with me forever or not. but we were able to talk and come to the conclusion that everybody reaches their decisions at different points so we are just going to each be praying that God reveals his will to us in the near future. thanks for the advice

People do figure things out at different rates. My hubby knew long before I did that he wanted to spend his life with me. I know that doesn't help your situation, but I know that he had a hard time knowing that he was completely commited to us and I wasn't just yet. Eventually, though, I got there. I hope my comment about you being young wasn't offensive. I didn't mean it that way, I just meant that sometimes guys are a little slower to get "there." (not always--We were 18 and 20 when we got married!!) I'll pray for you that you both clearly see God's will. Good for you for leaving it up to Him.

haha then that gives me hope, thanks and oh no i wasnt offended by it. i understood you were just asking, i dont mind thank you for the prayers!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Keep me and DH in your prayers. We had a big fight last night over a misunderstanding and I almost lost him. I did something stupid as usual and I feel really bad about it. DH took it the wrong way though, I actually meant for it to be good for him and me. Anywho, I prayed last night very hard, and I asked God to work it out. He knows that I never want to be without my husband. So we are ok but im still treading lightly. DH hugged me this morning and told me that he loved me and kissed me. That made me feel good but I still feel like the storm hasnt completely passed. So pray mightily for me and my husband because what God has joined let no one set asunder. Marriage is forever and I do not take being married lightly.

Thanks a lot!

****This first year is harder than I expected.****

 

[Sayuri]

Hello Ladies! I have JUST found this thread and I am soooo happy for it! everyone seems so positive! I was wondering if I could join your group its so nice to speak with fellow christian ladies!

I should tell you about myself, I have been married for a year and 3/4! and me and DH have FINALLY decided to try for baby number 1. The thing is, after reading your thread I have decided to REALLY leave it in Gods hands I was a little obsessive this last month and began to temp it really became overwhelming. But after reading through this thread I have seen that God trully is in control I just need him to take the ship!

I have just finished my AF and I should be due another AF on Christmas Day wouldn't it be great if it was a what a great pressie that would be! However if it isnt to be I will still trust the lord anyhow! Looking forward to making buddies from this.

Question haw do you get the signature ?(FAITH)

 

[mrskcbrown]

We are glad to have you! This is an awesome group of women. I hope you get your Christmas !!!!!

 

[groovygrl]

Good morning everyone! I tested this morning and got my

After almost 2 years of trying and being 41 years old in Jan. I was starting to despair and my DH and I were already talking about a date in the not to distant future, where we were going to end this persuit and move forward without children. PRAISE GOD!

I believe that all your prayers have been powerful towards this outcome

I wish you all lots of Christmas baby magic
xoxo

 

[groovygrl]

Mrs. KCBrown,

I think you're beautifull! you have been a consistant supportive and joyful influence on these pages!

I was so touched to hear that your husband hugged you and told you he loved you after the storm! Trust that he also believes in you and your marraige as much as you do! I know all too well how much saying the wrong thing can really make things go BIZERK, but once you're comfortably on the other side of this (sounds like you're almost there) you'll realise what a fantastic opportunity you both provided each other to learn to love each other better!

I will pray that you find grace and ease ASAP!

xoxo

 

[groovygrl]

jennabear!

you lovely sweet thing!

First, not to worry about your comments on digital tests! All your comments, ideas and suggestions are valid here! It doesn't matter how old you are or whether or not your married or trying to get pregnant. You are in a really encouraging and supportive space here! All us girls that have been TTC for more than a little while can get a bit frantic about the details, you'll see. But honestly all your words are welcome and valued!

I'm sorry your boyfriend didn't tell you what you wanted to hear right now but... he might still want there to be the element of suprise when he's ready and if he's not quite ready and God hasn't led him to that place yet then try to be glad for his faith in God and himself! I know that sounds silly when you want something so badly but... you wouldn't want to spend your life with someone who believes less than he does! He sounds very mature and cool! Keep being the beautiful cool chick you are and give the rest to Jesus!

xoxo