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

[MrsTippett]

Hi there! My hubby and I were married July 18th, 2009. I was on the pill for the first few months until Dec 5th. We are neither preventing nor trying now. If God gives us one, then praise the Lord! However, we did happen to have sex the day before ovulation . We are testing on the 18th of March and hoping for a . Does anyone else have a similar cycle? (last period: Feb 15, ovulation: Mar 4th, next period due: Mar 18th).

I read a REALLY good book if anyone's interested (and coming from a Christian perspective) called, "A Full Quiver: Family Planning and the Lordship of Christ." Tackles a LOT of questions about anyone concerned about everything from money (will we have enough?), how big should our family be, and all kinds of stuff. So in a nutshell, it says that God is ultimately in control of conception so we should trust Him. It has really opened our eyes to just how much every single little detail is held and controlled in the Father's hands.

And remember,
Psalm 139:14 (English Standard Version)
"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well"
Even though it is Daniel is saying that, then just think about how your own baby-to-be will be fearfully and wonderfully made!

 

[aussiettc]

msrkc - i pray that you find the strenght to get through this tough time at the moment and come out the otherside more positive than ever.

i have just found out that my fertility problems might have something to do with my mum being at Maralinga (a place in AU where they did neuclear testing) when she was a baby. They belive that the fall out may have caused some genetic abnormalities in her offsprin (being me). It might also be the reason why my skin peals every now and again for no reason.

Kind of a little bit peeved but at the same time relaxed cause i may have some answers.
So i'm in the tww and DH has jsut gone away for 2 weeks which means i have to wait untill he gets back to test, i promised him i'ld wait to.

 

[willbamom1day]

Hi MrsTippett glad you found our group. The ladies here are great! Thanks for sharing about the book - yes everything is in our heavenly fathers hands. May you soon be blessed!

aussiettc glad you have found some answers. You poor thing, you are gonna go slap crazy in the tww wanting to test - may you be blessed with a bfp when your hubby gets back

Something is happening. Right now, God is working behind the scenes in your life. He is arranging the right people, the right breaks, and the right opportunities.

May you all have a blessed day!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi Mrs.Tippett!

So glad to have you here. This is a wonderful place to be. I surely hope you get your . That would be awesome and I pray that you wont have to wait as long.

Today is a good day. The sun is shining and Im happy. (LOL, for right now)

I will start my provera tonite to get this cycle on the road. Think its 2 pills for 5 days or 10 pills for 10 days, cant remember but Im sure the pharmacy will.

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Hi lovely ladies!!

Beani, hope your job interview went great!

Welcome, MrsTippet! I'm a relative newbie as well, and I absolutely love this group!!! Its full of really inspiring women!!

Mrsk....how's it going? Any sign of yet?

Thanks for all the inspiring messages, willbamom1day!!!!!!

My HMG shots were extended for a further 2 days after my ultrasound yesterday. I have another ultrasound tomorrow, after which my doc says he'll give me a trigger shot (HCG, I think), if the follicles are ripe enough (hmmm....I hope that's the right lingo....lol)! So is expected over the weekend. Please pray for me, ladies! I am so hopeful this cycle for that. And I haven't even begun the 2ww yet.....YEEEEEESH!! It absolutely feels like forever, really!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi lovely ladies!!

Beani, hope your job interview went great!

Welcome, MrsTippet! I'm a relative newbie as well, and I absolutely love this group!!! Its full of really inspiring women!!

Mrsk....how's it going? Any sign of yet?

Thanks for all the inspiring messages, willbamom1day!!!!!!

My HMG shots were extended for a further 2 days after my ultrasound yesterday. I have another ultrasound tomorrow, after which my doc says he'll give me a trigger shot (HCG, I think), if the follicles are ripe enough (hmmm....I hope that's the right lingo....lol)! So is expected over the weekend. Please pray for me, ladies! I am so hopeful this cycle for that. And I haven't even begun the 2ww yet.....YEEEEEESH!! It absolutely feels like forever, really!

No AF yet! Think Ill take one last test tonite before starting provera, to rule out BFP. Ive been so nauseous and dizzy lately, but I chalk it up to my metformin.

Glad to see you here!

 

[jay_elizabeth]

I love that we all have a place here we can talk about being people of faith who are TTC, that book sounds really interesting, I might have to give it a look!!

 

[willbamom1day]

mrskcbrown I am so happy to hear you are doing better today. I would def try a test just in case as you never no it could be a bfp.

Isi Buttercup many prayers for you

"A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure"(Proverbs 16:9, AMP)

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Hello again ladies.

Well, my DH took his specimen to the same place he went to 4 weeks ago this morning. . .and they had moved!!!! So. . .this was a complete waste. He didn't have time to get it to the new location b/c they took to long to get to him. We were both very frustrated. Good thing is, I am coming into my most fertile days so hopefully this will be our month and he won't have to re-test! That would be such a blessing!! Sorry to keep it short, but gotta head to work. Hope you all have a very blessed day!

 

[Deb111]

Welcome jay_elizabeth! If only it were that easy! Sometimes God's answer is to just *wait* and it doesn't happen right away. Hopefully you won't have to wait long though!

Talking about waiting ... our follow up appt with FS finally came through today after I chased it (even though it took me 2 weeks to get anyone there to answer the phone!) Our initial appt was 13th Jan and our '2 month' follow up appt to go through all our results is ..... 9th JUNE!!

Plus I went to the GP today and bumped into our neighbour with her 3 month old baby, who I have managed to avoid seeing up til now

Today just gets worse .....

 

[somedaymama]

How annoying, Rdy2! It has to stay so warm, they really should have let him know! I'm praying that this is your month, and you won't have to go through any more of this.

Welcome to all of the new ladies that I haven't said hi to yet! :wave:

 

[mrskcbrown]

Welcome jay_elizabeth! If only it were that easy! Sometimes God's answer is to just *wait* and it doesn't happen right away. Hopefully you won't have to wait long though!

Talking about waiting ... our follow up appt with FS finally came through today after I chased it (even though it took me 2 weeks to get anyone there to answer the phone!) Our initial appt was 13th Jan and our '2 month' follow up appt to go through all our results is ..... 9th JUNE!!

Plus I went to the GP today and bumped into our neighbour with her 3 month old baby, who I have managed to avoid seeing up til now

Today just gets worse .....

Im so sorry to hear this. My FS has a long wait as well. I have been for all initial appointments and etc, but I was trying to set up an appt for IUI and its not until May 4. I think more people have problems conceiving then we think!! I know in my area there is only one fertility clinic so all of the midsouth probably goes to this one area. I am praying for patience and I am praying that things get easier for you! I know these are only mere words and you are hurting but I know God can do anything so pray. I would also call back periodically and see if they have any cancellations.

@rdy2bamom: Im praying that you get BFP before you all even have to go back. Good luck and blessings are coming your way!

 

[Dahlia]

This just in:
we are big "naturals" in our house. My dh has has been doing research on some stuff and the reason sooooooo many people (men) seem to have semen issues. well, he's come upon quite a bit of info in just a few weeks of researching.

Chemicals in our foods convert to estrogen in our bodies (the pesticides/antibiotics/etc) b/c our bodies aren't sure what to do with them...don't ask me how this all works BUT the excess estrogen in our bodies is what is causing the cancer outbreaks and SPERM ISSUES in men. Also, men should never be eating soy (estrogen). We should be eating grass-fed natural beef from local butchers if possible. No antibiotics/hormones in our chicken. NO PLASTICS...throw out your plastic containers, buy glass. no plastic water bottles. obviously, no teflon ever, anyway. natural/cage-free eggs. and most importantly, NO coffee in styrofoam cups. the cups produce a chemical known as Styrene...which also mimics estrogen in our bodies.

take our info w/ a grain of salt, b/c it is just prelim research but as for us...I know we get coffee out at least 3x a week at Dunkin - those big old styrofoam cups. good Lordy. and Rice Milk is just as amazing as soy milk - a great substitute.

 

[MrsTippett]

Dahlia: Wow, I didn't realize how much impact everything had on that stuff! I used to get coffee at 7-Eleven quite a few times a week (living RIGHT next door to one). Ever since preparing for having a baby (and cutting caffeine intake down), I've started making coffee at home for myself only once or twice a week and put it in my own metal thermos mug. And sadly, I don't think we'll skip using teflon since that's literally all we have (and so easy to clean). Thanks so much for the info!

Everyone else: Thank you all for you warm welcomes! Praying for all of you that everything goes smoothly. =)

 

[somedaymama]

good advice on the meat, egg, and dairy Dahlia! If you're going to eat, you really need to know what is going in it. That stuff can be loaded with antibiotics and all kids of chemicals. Local organic is best!

Kleen Kanteen is my favorite water bottle. It is stainless steel, no inner liner, so absolutely no unnecessary chemicals! It's about as clean as you can get.

We got rid of most of our teflon pans when we got birds--the stuff can get in the air and no matter how much you clean, it's still there. It can kill little birds if they even breathe it in.

 

[im_mi]

oh my goodness, i had no idea how bad teflon was for you! my next mission is definitely to get rid of ALL teflon in our house!!

 

[willbamom1day]

Good morning!!! Happy Friday

Rdy2BaMom wow some kind of cat and mouse chase they had you on - they should have told yall they moved. Prayin that bfp comes and you won't have to mess with them again.

Deb111

Dahlia thanks girlfriend for the info. I plan on sharing it with hubby and see what things we need to work on/change.

don't doubt me in times of trouble...be patient in tribulation (Romans 12:12)

Hope everyone has a blessed weekend.

 

[somedaymama]

Thanks for the verse reminder willbamom1day! You have a good day too!

 

[Dahlia]

yeah, thx for the verses willba! - i always love them.

 

[Guppy051708]

Hey girls! :wave: Just wanted to tell ya'll to have a great weekend!

WOW! Im_mi, i can't believe you are nearly 10 weeks! That rocks! God is awesome!