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

[somedaymama]

Hi Guppy! :wave: Yay for a third scan already! I'll be praying for you and Little Guppy. God is in control - but you already knew that. I'm sure He will work everything out for the best, but I know it can be scary. Get lots and lots of rest to keep your energy up!

We've actually been trying for well over a year now, and that is why my campus doctor was able to give me the referral to the RE. However, since I have student health insurance, they don't pay for anything fertility, ever. My campus doc thought that the RE could bill the insurance as "ovulatory dysfunction" which is a medical problem, but the RE didn't. I understand that they don't pay for fertility problems, but it's a little frustrating that the things he wanted to test--PCOS, thyroid--are issues that need to be addressed whether I am trying to get pregnant or not if I actually do have them. If he thinks that I have them enough to want to test me for them, shouldn't they be coded as medical? Anyway, sorry for the rant. Insurance issues are so frustrating, and we have pretty much given up hope. Who knows though, maybe it will happen without any intervention! Thanks for asking and giving me ideas, Guppy.

Deb, sorry you're having a rough weekend. praying for you guys. And don't apologize for asking! That's what we're here for...to pray for each other.

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Hi Guppy,

Thanks for bringing up the insurance thing. Because i needed to read that since i've been ttc for 2 years or more. And you would think they would help me. But the insurance I have, doesn't cover infertility treatments and test and all. But I am going to see a RE in March for non-fertility reasons.

And I'm also praying for your next apointment and for your little bean I love your picture here I'm enjoying our little warm up this week.

 

[somedaymama]

It's been quiet around here lately...where are all of my FAITH buddies?

My new cycle has began, and I am in for the wait...the 2ww is nothing compared to this...it flies by (to me) in comparison to the time waiting to ovulate.

I ordered a 20 pack of OPKs. I haven't used them for months because I never got a clear positive on them. Since I've ovulated 2 of my last 3 cycles, I'm going to give them another try. Here's my dilemma: I can't decide when to start testing. Fertility friend has predicted that I'll ovulate anywhere from CD 23 to CD 39. Should I start testing a few days before CD 23? How early do people usually start testing? Also, I'm considering buying a few digital ovulation tests to use when I get closer and I think I'm getting a positive--just so I know I'm reading the test right. Would that be overkill? Opinions, please.

The last week has been such a rollercoaster. First we had a great RE appointment and felt so hopeful, only to find out that the tests are more than we can afford. I'm trying to stay positive and trust that we'll get our baby in God's timing, but it's hard. My DH told me today that he's pretty much given up hope that we'll have a baby anytime in the next few years. He thinks it won't happen until we are out of school and have plenty of money to pay for tests and help. I don't feel this way very often, but I sure hope he's wrong!!

I had a client in the crisis pregnancy center the other day who is pregnant with her second baby. Her first child is about 7 or 8 now, and she was told after that baby's birth that she wouldn't be able to get pregnant again and all this time, she hasn't. Well, she is pregnant now despite doctor's predictions! If it can happen to her, God can do it for me! <PMA, PMA, PMA!>

There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus

When you're lonely
And it feels like the whole world is falling on you
You just reach out, you just cry out to Jesus
Cry to Jesus

 

[Jenna-Marie]

Hi There
This is my very first post on BnB. I've been hovering for a few days now.
Posting in here first just seemed like the right thing to do.
My Name is Jenna-Marie, or Jen, whichever you prefer
I've been a Christian for about 8 years now. I married my wonderful Hubby in 2008 and we've been TTC for the last 9 months. I already have a son from a previous relationship, he's nearly 10 years old.
I'd love to pray for others

 

[Jenna-Marie]

Somedaymomma
The other day I had a fall. I have a dog and I took her to a local park. She was being chased by a rather large chocolate labrador and she ran right past me, the Lab however decided not to take that route and smacked straight into my legs causing me to fall forward on to the ground with such a force that I now have brusing on much of my body from my hips upwards. My last period I was so upset that I wasn't pregnant because I was late on my period and I convinced myself that I was carrying. I was so upset and fed up with getting the same news every month. I'm not getting any younger and this plays on my mind a lot. Anyway, after my fall I was so relieved that I was not pregnant. If I had have been carrying at any stage in my pregnancy I surely would have lost our baby and possibly even been seriously damaged myself. It helped me to see things from a different perspective and gave me hope that although it's hard waiting on that one gift that seems to never come, when it finally does, it will be at the right time. God's timing is very rarely to our liking until after the event when we can look back and see that all the pieces fit together perfectly. It's very hard living our life here and now because we cannot see the bigger picture and every month that negative is confirmed is another month that a woman feels there is something wrong with her. It is hard and my heart goes out to you.
You and Yours are in my prayers

 

[im_mi]

hi jenna, welcome to our lil thread! You are so right, everything happens in God's perfect timing. Its SO hard to accept that sometimes though, isnt it?

Sending lots of love and prayers to everyone. sorry ive been so quiet in here. ive been reading and praying for you all, though

 

[Aster]

Hey girlies! Hi Jenna!
Sorry I wasnt around at the weekend but went away for a surprise night away to the countryside with hubby and it was sooo nice! Stayed in a little bed and breakfast in Devon and had yummy homecooked food and a roaring log fire!
Had a few glasses of wine with my dinner too and didnt feel guilty about it, just need to chill out me thinks!

Operation is going well although we were both so tired from the 200 mile drive last night that we missed a day. Back on it now though!
Nearly Ov time!!!
I need to buy some more prenatals as I just ran out, typical!

Anyhoo, hows everyone else doing? Willy you are on days the same as me arent you?

Rdy, hows it going chica? And everyone else? Where are you all!!!

Lovies,
Aster xxx

P.s Today I am thankful that....I was in work early so am going to leave early!

 

[im_mi]

ooh where abouts in devon did you stay? i live there

 

[Aster]

Of course!
We stayed over night in a little pub just outside Chagford but drove down to Newton Abbot on Saturday (to get some cash) and then went to salcombe on sunday lunchtime and dartmouth for afternoon tea on the way back to the M5. It was so blissful!

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Hi ladies!!
Sorry I have been so absent. I have had a really emotional past week, and I just needed to take a break from anything "baby" related. My SIL is due in 4 weeks, so anytime we are around my in-laws, I may as well not exist at the moment. I know they don't mean to "ignore" me, but it just makes it hard. On top of that, I don't think I am handling my FIL's cancer very well. I lost my own father to cancer when I was 18, and it just scares me. My FIL and I are pretty close and he is a wonderful "dad" to me.

I have an appt this week with my gyno to discuss any testing I may need to have done since we have been TTC for 9 mos now and I am getting a little impatient. I will go see her Thursday. Other than that, I am doing well. Just been working a lot and having fun with my DH's and my hobby. We keep fish aquariums and got a new one this past weekend. It's fun to me. Here's a few pics of our new fish home.

https://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/Raschael/DSC00429.jpg

https://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/Raschael/DSC00430.jpg

https://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1/Raschael/DSC00428.jpg

Love you ladies! Thanks for your prayers, and know that I am still praying for you all. Have a blessed day!

 

[im_mi]

Aster, i live really near to chagford!! well, not really near but only about 20 minutes drive. I live in Okehampton

Shell, its great to hear from you but i am sorry things are so hard right now i lost my mum to cancer too, when i was 16, so i can completely understand your fear. Praying for you dear, stay strong okay? You can get through this

 

[somedaymama]

Welcome Jenna-Marie! I hope you get your very very soon! Thanks for sharing your story. You're right that God's timing is perfect even when we don't understand.

Immi, good to see you! I've been wondering how you are. About a week till testing for you, is that right?

Hey Aster, that sounds like a lovely weekend. I'm glad you could relax. Yay for it being almost ov time...and yay for getting off work early!

Very cool aquariums, Rdy2. It must be hard to be around someone who is so pregnant. I hope your appointment goes well. I'm still praying for your FIL. That your own dad had cancer must make this so much harder. praying for you too.

My classes start tomorrow! Today I've been home with DH all day because schools and public offices are closed for Martin Luther King day. It's been so fun to have all this time with my hubby. Tomorrow starts four months of barely seeing each other! It will all be worth it though.

 

[Deb111]

No hope for me this month - we're having a really tough time and there wont be any BD'ing this month. Just don't know how to deal with everything that's going on

 

[Dipar_Butt3]

Hi ladies,

Rdy2 I'm still praying for you with your FIL. And also your OB apointment. I'm glad everything else is good.


Everybody else. I'm glad things are ok. I don't want to forget anybody in here!

I'm here doing my fast. I'm fasting for 6 days and GOD is showing me the fruits/hearts of my so called friends. Wow..It's something how he shows you. Like something came off your eyes and you see more clearly. It hurts but I have to move on.

I thought my daughter's father's wife was there for the real reasons. But i find out she had her motives too and now i don't know who to trust but GOD! That issue alone is to much to deal with.

I had to tell myself to PMA even if the issue has nothing to do with TTC. Yes it's good to vent sometimes. I'm trying so much to be positive and look for better things ahead and leave this stuff alone.

 

[Jenna-Marie]

Thank you everyone for being so welcoming

I'm new here so I don't know everyones stories but you're all in my prayers.

Deb111 - I know you don't know me but I'm a good listener so feel free to pm me at any time.

 

[Aster]

Deb - big hugs honey. Sending you love and prayers xxxx

 

[Aster]

Aww Immi - i could have almost waved! heehee..

Rdy - those aquariums are gorgeous, I would love one actually, I find fish so relaxing. Stay strong, it is so hard when a loved one is ill but I know you can do it honey! Praying for you. xxx I am sorry about how your in laws make you feel with your SIL, I do sympathise. My only collegue (the one who just announced her preg) is really making a big deal out of everything and I just look mean and jealous (although she doesnt know we're TTC) when really I just actually have to work, as she should be! Ah well....

Dipar - PMA baby! You gotta have it!

Someday - hope your classes have started ok?

Still everyday, its gotta happen with all this right??

loves A xxx

 

[Jenna-Marie]

At least all this sex is good exercise!! Gets those legs, bums and tums trim for when we do finally carry

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi ladies!

I havent been on much as TTC was starting to consume my life. I just wanted my reality back for a little while. DH and I went to New Kent County, VA this weekend and I really needed that getaway even though we went for a funeral. I finally got to meet his family and they were especially nice to me. Funny thing though, I love BNB but I didnt miss it one bit. I didnt even log on to my computer for 3-4 days since AF started on friday the 15th. I was focusing too hard on TTC, as my DH stated instead of just enjoying our love and letting things flow.

As far as TTC goes, I am still trying but just not as hard. Ive been to a RE last summer, and I still do follow up appts with her. I found out I have PCOS and DH swimmers are not as stong as "they (the doctors)" would like to see. I was on 100-150 mgs clomid from September until December and nothing. I also take metformin for my PCOS and it makes me ovulate as well. I personally think the clomid was making my CM too thick and I really dont have time to remember to take mucinex and robitussin to thin it out. I have a RE appt on Feb. 3, to discuss IUI. Not sure if we will do it right away because the cost is expensive.

So this month, just metformin + around O time. I am also trusting God that I will get a BFP this year and in His timing. I will fast and pray as well. Im wishing you ladies the best as well.

 

[somedaymama]

Deb, lots of prayers for you... I don't know what's going on, but I'm praying for you and your DH. If you ever want to talk, feel free to send me a message.