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

[somedaymama]

Jenna, 6lbs 2oz is much better! congrats!

 

[somedaymama]

Thanks TaeBoMama, will do!!

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

JennaBear-Glad you had fun at your conference!! It sounds like it was great. Congratulations on the new nephew too. How exciting!! My brother and sister are done having kiddos, so the fam is waiting on DH and I.

JKL- Congrats on the Official BFP!!

Welcome TaeBoMama!! So glad you can join us!! You will love this thread. A bunch of wonderful ladies here. DH and I have been trying for 8 months for our first.

Aster-I haven't crumbled yet!! I am going to hold out until the 11th. . I hope. Really not sure if I can wait that long!! You don't have much longer!!!

Someday-good luck at your appointment!! Hope you get some answers.

I'm doing pretty good, wishing the days would go by a little faster. . . of course!! Glad to see that everyone is doing well and we have another BFP!! Well ladies, I've had a long day and I still have laundry to do!! Ugh. . . the housework never ends.

 

[xxJennaBearxx]

Jenna, 6lbs 2oz is much better! congrats!

yes lol my family and i were much happier to hear he was bigger than they thought.

 

[somedaymama]

Rdy2, could you please add my January 16 test date to the front? Thanks!

 

[Aster]

Well, I just went to the loo and... TMI ALERT!!!... had some red/brown discharge so I know is on her way with bells on...

I can't say I am gutted as I just knew it wasn't my month but I am disappointed. But on the positive side, I saved myself some money as was just on my way to buy a test!! And at least now i know this is my last month before I see a doc so I am going to give it my all!!!!
Also I am bang on time every month so i know my cycles are really regular so that must mean there isn't anything too serious? Right?

So hoping that I see a sprinkling of BFP's from all the rest of you.. come on girlies!!!!

lol xxxx

 

[somedaymama]

So sorry Aster.

I'm back at work today and bored out of my mind...and freezing cold because I'm by the window that opens up to some doors. When I walked to work this morning, the wind chill was negative 15!! brrrr. Anyway, somebody needs to get on here and entertain me.

I had another high temp today, so it's looking like I actually did ovulate!

 

[mrskcbrown]

@JKL: Congrats on your new addition!

@RDY2BAMOM: I wish the days would go faster too!.. I dont test until Jan 17. My ticker is wrong though, I ovulated a few days sooner.

@ASTER: I am so sorry to hear about AF. I know mines is always right on too. I am really hoping to skip it this month. Glad to hear that you are going to a DR to see whats wrong. If DH hasnt had a semen analysis yet it may be him? Thats what happened with me. My DH has morphology issues but we still trust God and know that He can and that He will.

@somedaymama: So glad to hear that you ovulated and hopefully you caught the eggy! Looks like our ovulation was pretty close. I test on Jan 17.
@WillyNilly: Have you tested yet? How are your symptoms?

@Dipar: How are you? Testing coming soon!

@Sayuri & Guppy: How are yall feeling with those new additions?

@taebomama: welcome to the group, and I hope you get that 5th BFP soon. Look at how blessed you have already been with your 4. Wow, I envy you! No Im only kidding but I do want 4-5 kids of my own.


As for me, Im just counting down the days till my AF does not show. I am trying to release positive endorphins as my pastor told us on sunday. Did you know negative thoughts not only capture your mind but your body too? Its called bodymind. Negative thoughts send negative messages throughout your body, and what that does is set up infection, disease, and etc. If we as christians release positive endorphins, exercise and eat right, we would have more positive things in our lives. I had already been trying to be more positive so this was simply confirmation from God. Sometimes we have to release things and people that are toxic to us and mean us no good. Therefore I believe I will get my BFP, and resolve to praise Him no matter good or bad.

just some thoughts!

 

[TaeBoMama]

@JKL: Congrats on your new addition!

@RDY2BAMOM: I wish the days would go faster too!.. I dont test until Jan 17. My ticker is wrong though, I ovulated a few days sooner.

@ASTER: I am so sorry to hear about AF. I know mines is always right on too. I am really hoping to skip it this month. Glad to hear that you are going to a DR to see whats wrong. If DH hasnt had a semen analysis yet it may be him? Thats what happened with me. My DH has morphology issues but we still trust God and know that He can and that He will.

@somedaymama: So glad to hear that you ovulated and hopefully you caught the eggy! Looks like our ovulation was pretty close. I test on Jan 17.
@WillyNilly: Have you tested yet? How are your symptoms?

@Dipar: How are you? Testing coming soon!

@Sayuri & Guppy: How are yall feeling with those new additions?

@taebomama: welcome to the group, and I hope you get that 5th BFP soon. Look at how blessed you have already been with your 4. Wow, I envy you! No Im only kidding but I do want 4-5 kids of my own.


As for me, Im just counting down the days till my AF does not show. I am trying to release positive endorphins as my pastor told us on sunday. Did you know negative thoughts not only capture your mind but your body too? Its called bodymind. Negative thoughts send negative messages throughout your body, and what that does is set up infection, disease, and etc. If we as christians release positive endorphins, exercise and eat right, we would have more positive things in our lives. I had already been trying to be more positive so this was simply confirmation from God. Sometimes we have to release things and people that are toxic to us and mean us no good. Therefore I believe I will get my BFP, and resolve to praise Him no matter good or bad.

just some thoughts!

mrskcbrown,

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on keeping positive and how it effects the body. I'm sure God will bless us all....even if it doesn't happen on our schedules.

 

[TaeBoMama]

Someone please talk me out of wasting a test! I'm 11 dpo but have been feeling like the is on her way since 8 dpo. Still, I have that crazy urge to test...makes no sense!

 

[mommahawk]

Hi all! Sorry I've been MIA for so long! The holidays have really done me in! Between traveling, working on our house (we bought a big, old fixer-upper in need of complete renovation), and planning for a new semester (we homeschool), I need a break from my "break"! So, today it's kind of back to a little bit of normal around here.

I've caught up reading on everyone's news but I'm so far behind commenting so I'll just make a few!

Congrats to all the BFPs!! Guppy, Baby#3, Tigger, JKL, and Sayuri! Awesome, girls!!!

Im_mi...so sorry hun for your heartbreak.

Mrsbrown...nothing but PMA this month, right?!!!

Aster...sorry about AF's visit, but it's great news that you will be seeing a doctor this month...new HOPE!

Someday...your chart is looking awesome! I'm so glad that you O'd...were you guys able to get some timely BDing in???

Jenna, when do you start back to school? Congrats on your nephew!!

Rdy, glad to hear about your fil's news...my father had prostate cancer last year and had surgery to remove it...they believe they got it all! and he's been doing great!

TaeBoMama, welcome!! DONT WASTE A TEST!! (How's that? ) But really, how long is your luteal phase usually? We've been trying for 21 months, and we had no problems conceiving our first three kiddos, but I'm hopeful it will happen soon!!

Willy, you still holding out for the 8th? That's the day I had planned on but we'll see how things go!

And by the way, what is up with my chart this month? I've never had temps go above the coverline pre-ovulation...and then what's the temps after? I'm wondering if the cold weather and 3 blankets I sleep under is making a difference. Do you think there's any chance I ovulated on day 12? Just wondering...we managed to BD on days 10, 11, 12, and 13! That's a feat for us! And at my in-laws house no less!!!

Sorry if I missed anyone and Happy new year to all!!

 

[Sayuri]

Hi everyone!

Dont worry Aster you I really feel its gonnahappen for you.

@Mrskcbrown so tired and grouchy! bit DH head off! i really feel sorry for him he is trying.

God is good last night I felt DH hold me and say a prayer for me and Rice! I pretended to be asleep it was sooo nice. He REALLY isnt relegious, I nearly shed a tear. I hope everone is ok im going to bed now cant keep eyes open!

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

I'm going to keep my positive feelings..I've been having AF cramps for the past couple of days..And I'm 9 dpo. And AF is due on the 8th. My birthday is the 5th(tomorrow) i said i'lll text on my birthday and then i said nah..So I may change my testing date to the 8th instead of the 5th.

My stomach been acting crazy..Gassy(tmi)

Pray for me ladies

 

[TaeBoMama]

TaeBoMama, welcome!! DONT WASTE A TEST!! (How's that? ) But really, how long is your luteal phase usually? We've been trying for 21 months, and we had no problems conceiving our first three kiddos, but I'm hopeful it will happen soon!!

Thanks mommahawk, I was able to resist the urge. Thanks for your help. My LP is about 13 days. Yeah, There was NO problem conceiving the first 3. I think number 4 took 6-8 months though. And I think it might take awhile for #5, but I'm pretty confident that it WILL happen eventually.

I see that you homeschool. So do we. Today was our 1st day back after our Christmas break, but wasn't overly productive as I just feel plain rotten today. What are the ages of your kiddos?

 

[mrskcbrown]

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!

 

[mommahawk]

@Sayuri...that's so sweet! I bet that support really means a lot!!

@taebomama...tell me about it!! today was our first day back and since i made a lot of curricula changes over the break, it was a bit of testing the waters, but I am actually really excited about the way I have everything scheduled. My oldest is 7 (8 in two weeks), my son is 5 (5 and a HALF as he would say) and is just ready to settle down to learn to read, and our youngest is 3 (and will probably learn to read with her brother, she is so eager!! )

@mrsbrown...i think since education falls under the responsibility of the state, each state differs on what one's "certification" has to be...we happen to live in a state that allows a lot of freedom. There are no qualifications or training required here to homeschool, but I have a bachelor's degree in English, (and many of the homeschool moms I know have at least bachelors and some have masters and doctorates) although I'm not sure how much my degree actually helped me to learn to teach! I guess you grow into teaching your children the same way a teacher grows into his or her role in the public school, or the way one grows into being a parent (I remember being really thankful that my child was born an infant and not a 5yo who could remember the silly mistakes I made when she was first born! lol!). Three years into homeschooling, and each year just gets better! (Of course, ask me again when all three (four! fx'ed) are old enough to be doing their own studies!! )

 

[Guppy051708]

I believe, in Pennsylvania, as long as the "teacher" has a high school diploma they can teach. Thats all my mother had and she home schooled one of my sisters and my brother.

The government has a free home school program that sends you books and stuff. My brothers GF graduated high school from that and apparently you dont need a teacher (because everything is given by the government).

 

[baby#3]

Hey Ladies,

I am so far behind in reading so I think I will just post generally.

@Dipar and mamahawk - I know you are set to test this week so I am sending you buckets of baby

@Guppy - Hey girl how are you feeling? We have our scan coming up together next week. Are you excited??

@Sayuri and TiggerMomma - How are you ladies feeling? When is your first scan?

I noticed that you some of you are talking about baby names. I just started thinking also. My mom asked me about the baby shower too because I live in NC but most of my friends and family are in NY. So we have to plan ahead. I think its too early for that but she is a planning freak.

Well as I still have the family here I am gonna run. The kids started back to school and I have to be up at 6 am to get them off.


How is everyone else doing? Mrskcbbrown, willynilly

 

[Willynilly]

Hi girls! I too, am sorry to say I will be posting mostly generally b/c I only have a minute, been a LONG day, and DH is waiting to use the computer. I can't wait to be back on here for my usual 8 postings a day.

as for me: I have held out on the testing thus far. chart is looking STRANGE for me anyway. def not triphasic so not getting too excited. but having every other symptom in the book, bloody noses(yes more), cramps, severe constipation (yes still), not being able to sleep, and weird dreams. today (11dpo) with a 15/16 day lp, I had a little bit of brown discharge. implantation bleeding? or af spotting a few days before? oh how I pray, "Lord, let this be it for us." but trying to keep a level head and get my mind off it a little. Testing on my bday on friday - I will be 15 dpo...b/c I'm dreaming that at my bday dinner that night I can tell my dh he will be a father. he's 39 (I'm 29) and I really really want this soon, especially for him...he will be the best father ever.

aster - I'm so sorry for you, dear. am so praying that you get your bfp soon. you will. you will.

someday - did not get ov watch yet - although, i don't think it works as well for women with long cycles - I need to read more about it. no, I didn't get it yet b/c I just am stubborn I guess...and cheap!

mrskc - thank you for your words on positive energy and how our body responds to that. thank you thank you...I needed that.

hope to see lots of good news from LOTS of you soon!

 

[Willynilly]

mommahawk -
I'd say your chart looks pretty great!!! looks as if you may have had an implantation dip 5 dpo with a spike after?! not to get your hopes too high - but I would def be hopeful...