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

[Aster]

17 days?!!! You better get to it then!!!

you better follow my hubbies 'genius' plan!! :wink:

xxxx

 

[somedaymama]

Oh, sorry I misunderstood about how long you've been trying! I agree with you though - since everything appears normal but you haven't gotten a BFP after 7 months, it's a good idea to get checked out IF you don't get your BFP this month which I'm hoping you will! You need to eat double the cake next month. get on the girl!!

So my RE just called...my PCOS tests are $2,982 and my insurance won't pay any of it. ouch. I'm pretty sure there is no way we can do that, at least not for a few months. I'm glad my husband's SA is covered at least so we can make sure everything is okay with him. I'm okay with waiting to get the tests done, but I'm really worried that my DH won't be. If you guys don't mind, please pray that he won't be too upset. He really wants this baby, and guys don't have the wonderful TTC support that we do. you girls are great.

 

[somedaymama]

17 days?!!! You better get to it then!!!

you better follow my hubbies 'genius' plan!! :wink:

xxxx

I think we are going to have to follow your husband's plan!! Fortunately this time won't be over final exams or Christmas like the last ones were, so it will be much easier to fit in lots of

 

[Aster]

Oh hon that is expensive! Ouch!

I hope that neither tests come back with probs, I know what you mean about men though, my hubby is the same, he doesn't really share his worries and just thinks it will all be fine! Men aren't as good at sharing as we girls are!

 

[somedaymama]

I am eating cookies right now that I made yesterday, and they are the most delicious cookies ever. (wow, that makes me sound full of myself. It's not me - it's the delicious recipe!) They are a little more work that some other cookies, but soooo worth it!

Edit: I forgot to add the best part - since they are egg-free, you can eat as much of the batter as you want!

Anyway, I just had to share the recipe:

The Heart-Healthiest Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World

Vegetarian Times Issue: February 1, 2009 p.69

When you replace butter and eggs with ground walnuts, and all-purpose flour with a blend of oat flour and oatmeal, you get a moist, chewy, vegan cookie that’s loaded with good-for-your-heart ingredients.

Ingredient List
Makes 30 cookies

3 Tbs. canola oil
2 cups walnuts
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups oat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
3 3.5-oz. bars bittersweet vegan chocolate, chopped, or 1½ cups vegan chocolate chips (12 oz.)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.

2. Blend walnuts in food processor 30 seconds, or until ground into a fine meal. Add canola oil, and blend 2 to 3 minutes more, or until mixture has the consistency of natural peanut butter, scraping down sides of food processor occasionally. Transfer to bowl.

3. Whisk together brown sugar and ½ cup water in small saucepan, and bring mixture to a boil. Pour brown sugar mixture over ground walnut butter, add vanilla extract, and stir until no lumps remain.

4. Whisk together oat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in separate bowl. Stir oat flour mixture into walnut mixture. Cool 10 minutes. Fold in oats, then chocolate chips.

5. Shape cookie dough into 2-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten cookies with bottom of drinking glass dipped in water. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies begin to brown and tops look dry. Cool 3 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information
Per : Calories: 173, Protein: 3g, Total fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 3g, Carbs: 21g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 122mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 12g

 

[Aster]

Wowser!! They sound awesome!! I have all those ingredients apart from oat flour... hmm better track some down, do you think you could use wholemeal flour instead?

thanks for sharing!
xx

 

[somedaymama]

I don't know about substitutions, I tried looking around online but it looks like different amounts of gluten in different flours make substitutions difficult. I'm not sure what wholemeal flour is called here - is it like all purpose flour or whole wheat flour?

Anyway, let me know if you get to try them - they are delish!

 

[somedaymama]

Well, my husband called on his lunch break and I told him about the test cost...he was pretty upset and depressed. We knew it would be expensive, but we really weren't expecting it to be that much. At least his SA is covered, so we can make sure that he is okay. Now that AF is here, I am in the "3 to 5 week wait" until I ovulate. I'm praying that I ovulate this month, I really would love a good chance at a BFP. fx'd!!!

 

[mrskcbrown]

hello ladies, i was just browsing around on the site and i never ever realised there was diff TCC groups, i would love to join you if that is ok, i am a christian, i am 25 years old and currently TTC for my 1st little one

Welcome to our group! We are so happy to have you! How long have you been TTC?

 

[mrskcbrown]

Oh, sorry I misunderstood about how long you've been trying! I agree with you though - since everything appears normal but you haven't gotten a BFP after 7 months, it's a good idea to get checked out IF you don't get your BFP this month which I'm hoping you will! You need to eat double the cake next month. get on the girl!!

So my RE just called...my PCOS tests are $2,982 and my insurance won't pay any of it. ouch. I'm pretty sure there is no way we can do that, at least not for a few months. I'm glad my husband's SA is covered at least so we can make sure everything is okay with him. I'm okay with waiting to get the tests done, but I'm really worried that my DH won't be. If you guys don't mind, please pray that he won't be too upset. He really wants this baby, and guys don't have the wonderful TTC support that we do. you girls are great.

Wow, I didnt realize how much the PCOS testing costs. My insurance covered all of it. Im so sorry to hear this. DH will be fine, Im claiming it. When my DH got the results he was disappointed but as we looked further into wasnt as bad as the DR was making it. My DH has low morphology, but everything else is fine or on the low end but higher than what is needed. I will be praying for DH that he is not in anyway disappointed! GL to you all!

 

[lilpinkkitty]

hello, I have been TTC since feb 2009, im really struggling though, coz i have irregular periods ( well if you can call it that) i've had about 3 the whole of 2009 and the doctor is basically refusing to help me and i had blood tests and they came back as my hormones was ok, so he told me to try another 6 months then he will refer me to a FS, i am still waiting for AF to hit me since 7th nov 2009... and STILL waiting

 

[lilpinkkitty]

I am eating cookies right now that I made yesterday, and they are the most delicious cookies ever. (wow, that makes me sound full of myself. It's not me - it's the delicious recipe!) They are a little more work that some other cookies, but soooo worth it!

Edit: I forgot to add the best part - since they are egg-free, you can eat as much of the batter as you want!

Anyway, I just had to share the recipe:

The Heart-Healthiest Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World

Vegetarian Times Issue: February 1, 2009 p.69

When you replace butter and eggs with ground walnuts, and all-purpose flour with a blend of oat flour and oatmeal, you get a moist, chewy, vegan cookie that’s loaded with good-for-your-heart ingredients.

Ingredient List
Makes 30 cookies

3 Tbs. canola oil
2 cups walnuts
1 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups oat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
3 3.5-oz. bars bittersweet vegan chocolate, chopped, or 1½ cups vegan chocolate chips (12 oz.)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.

2. Blend walnuts in food processor 30 seconds, or until ground into a fine meal. Add canola oil, and blend 2 to 3 minutes more, or until mixture has the consistency of natural peanut butter, scraping down sides of food processor occasionally. Transfer to bowl.

3. Whisk together brown sugar and ½ cup water in small saucepan, and bring mixture to a boil. Pour brown sugar mixture over ground walnut butter, add vanilla extract, and stir until no lumps remain.

4. Whisk together oat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in separate bowl. Stir oat flour mixture into walnut mixture. Cool 10 minutes. Fold in oats, then chocolate chips.

5. Shape cookie dough into 2-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten cookies with bottom of drinking glass dipped in water. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies begin to brown and tops look dry. Cool 3 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information
Per : Calories: 173, Protein: 3g, Total fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 3g, Carbs: 21g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 122mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 12g

they sound lovley , but what is canola oil??? i have never heard of it

 

[somedaymama]

Canola oil is a pretty common oil to cook with in the U.S.; you could substitute regular vegetable oil if you have that. It is a type of vegetable oil.

I feel for you with the long cycles, although mine aren't nearly as bad as yours! It is so frustrating to be "trying" but you don't feel like you are really trying because you have so few chances. It's interesting that your hormones are all okay yet your cycles are so out of whack. Have you always had irregular periods, or have you recently come off of birth control? Have you tried charting to see if/when you ovulate? If nothing else, I spend a lot less money on pregnancy tests since I've been charting.

By the way, I love the FAITH banner that you made!

 

[somedaymama]

Wow, I didnt realize how much the PCOS testing costs. My insurance covered all of it. Im so sorry to hear this. DH will be fine, Im claiming it. When my DH got the results he was disappointed but as we looked further into wasnt as bad as the DR was making it. My DH has low morphology, but everything else is fine or on the low end but higher than what is needed. I will be praying for DH that he is not in anyway disappointed! GL to you all!

Isn't insurance great!

Is there anything they can do for your DH's low morphology? I'm glad to hear that everything else is at least at minimum levels.

Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[somedaymama]

Because I'm bored today, I thought I'd share this pic with y'all...it was my Christmas break project, a 96" x 96" quilt. (I go back to school next week! The break has been lovely but I admit I'm getting a tiny bit bored...thus all my posts here. )

 

[mrskcbrown]

Well some say that you can take vitamins to help it but there is really no cure. Our DR told us to bed every other day and if nothing happens we will need IUI. I know that IUI/IVF isnt the route for me financial wise right now, so I just put my trust in God, because I have searched on the internet where so many women have gotten BFP with low morphology and I WILL be one of them!

 

[somedaymama]

Well God certainly can do anything! I'm praying for you guys.

 

[Ruth Taylor]

Hi there Ladies

I am 32 yrs old from N Ireland. I have been ttc for 5 months. I have miscarried twice, i am trusting in God that i will conceive again, but be able to keep my baby.

Praying for all of you xx

 

[somedaymama]

Welcome Ruth! :wave: I hope you get that sticky baby soon! Sorry to hear about your miscarriages.

 

[Deb111]

Well I survived thr appt girls - thanks for the prayers!

Had medical info taken and notes about cycles etc then had some bloods and an internal scan (she had trouble finding my left ovary!! but she assures me that that's not unusual and she 'thinks' she found it?!?!

Tried to take some swabs (same procedure as smear test, which I have always struggled with, so am going to have to try again with nurse at our practice who is used to me and very patient.) Got to have some bloods done just after ovulation and hubby has to have semen analysis

Glad it's over for now but it really wasn't too bad and everyone was lovely.

Hope you've all had a good day

Deb xx