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

[MommyV]

Hi Ladies.
Rdy- My mom and sister both eat gluten free and like was previously posted the easiest and cheapest way is to eat whole unprocessed foods. I will be praying for you that this will help your husband's sperm to swim forward and help you be able to concieve.
RubyGirl- I've never had to get a sperm collection from my husband but there are perforated condoms you can use that way you just bd as usual and then you collect the sample from the condom. I'll be praying for you to concieve soon. I have heard that many people after they get an hsg they get pg.
Willb- Thank you for the welcome. Hope that your pg is going well u r almost to the 2nd tri yeah!!
FutureMommie- Thanks for the welcome
mrsKC- I have been following your story through your posts and what a wonderful blessing you're almost to your 2nd tri yeah! I'll pray for you to have a healthy and uneventful pregnancy. Hope your feeling well.
As For me- I am pretty sure that I ovulated yesterday but I am not certain yet. I had a lower temp yesterday went up a little today I'll need a couple more days to be sure. We bd yesteday and the day before hopefully that was enough. Anyways I have to trust God's timing I know in His time if He wills it I will have another. I already feel so incredibly blessed.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Amen to that, Beanni . How are you doing, hun? 21 weeks already!!!!! How time flies!! Do you know what you're having yet? Or is it a secret

Hey Isi, i'm all good thanks. Seem to be growing more than i think i should be (not that its stopping me eating though )

Not finding out baby's gender so nothing to tell i'm afraid. From when i was young i wanted the whole congratulations is a ....... from the doc /mw, and I made the mistake of telling my DH, who believes in sticking to a decision once made (clearly doesn't understand the female pyschie (sic!))

I am so happy that I am not the only one not finding out,.

I too will not be finding out what I am having. I am on team yellow. We just want to be surprised and we will be elated with whatever God blesses us with. We are also not doing genetic testing, or probably any other unnecessary tests. We feel like what ever God gives us we will be full able to handle it, and its not like the DRs could fix the problem while the baby is in me and I definitely wouldnt have an abortion of any kind, due to deformities.

@Rdy: Good luck on your new journey. Its too much for me to process but I know it will all work out in the end for you. GL!

My ticker says 2nd trimester?? So does it start at 12 or 13 weeks??

 

[Guppy051708]

Welcome MommyV! Glad you are here! for Ov.!!! Thats exciting. Hope you caught the eggy.

HappyAuntieIm so sorry about your kitty Pets really are mans best friends.

Darkest Aww, sorry for the loss of your Guinea Pig Glad you and your DH are doing well I totally get the in-law thing LOL Bet you are looking forward to your holiday! Im sure it will be fun

Isi Praying the IVF process goes well. Im sure it will Glad your holiday went well!

Cornbread - oh yes, the tiredness! LOL i remember having LOADS of that in my first pregnancy! Think the DH figured out i was preggo before i did ha

rubygirl Everything sounds like its on track! Great news about your cycles! Congrats on the weight loss! that is awesome, i aspire to do the same, please tell me your secrets! LOL Praying for your testing and the plan of action. im sure it will be well (well, the plan not getting a 3 hour glucose lol )

Rdy Im sorry about the news i sure it must be challenging, but i still believe the Lord is gonna stomp out Satan! Glad that Emily was insightful! I worked with children who were on gluten free diets and it really changed them (for the better). Obviously, this is WAY different, but i bet it will help

beanieYay for team ! That must be fun and exciting. I bet your birth will so much more beautiful simply bc you dont know. we found out. For us, we wanted to know since this is our first baby, think it will prepare a little better mentally, but next time i think we are going to stay on team ...well hopefully lol i love planning, so hopefully i can hold out! lol

WillB Bet your super excited about seeing/hearing the heartbeat! What a wonderful time it will be

Mrskcbrown- HaPPY 12 weeks!!!!! I think the 2nd trimester starts at the end of the 12th week, so really the first day of the 13th week, but then again it just depends what web site you go to

to everyone else. Im keeping you all in my prayers and thankful that you all are in my life! This group is wonderful indeed!

 

[Darkest]

Amen to that, Beanni . How are you doing, hun? 21 weeks already!!!!! How time flies!! Do you know what you're having yet? Or is it a secret

Hey Isi, i'm all good thanks. Seem to be growing more than i think i should be (not that its stopping me eating though )

Not finding out baby's gender so nothing to tell i'm afraid. From when i was young i wanted the whole congratulations is a ....... from the doc /mw, and I made the mistake of telling my DH, who believes in sticking to a decision once made (clearly doesn't understand the female pyschie (sic!))

I am so happy that I am not the only one not finding out,.

I too will not be finding out what I am having. I am on team yellow. We just want to be surprised and we will be elated with whatever God blesses us with. We are also not doing genetic testing, or probably any other unnecessary tests. We feel like what ever God gives us we will be full able to handle it, and its not like the DRs could fix the problem while the baby is in me and I definitely wouldnt have an abortion of any kind, due to deformities.

We chose not to have any testing for health problems with ours. We knew we wanted them no matter what.
Also we were team yellow with both. And what a surprise DD was as i was 100% convinced she was going to be another boy. When DH said "it's a girl" i replied "are you sure" lol.

@Willb, can't wait for the update!

 

[Dahlia]

someday - can't wait to hear the news!!!

 

[Darkest]

Darkest Aww, sorry for the loss of your Guinea Pig Glad you and your DH are doing well I totally get the in-law thing LOL Bet you are looking forward to your holiday! Im sure it will be fun
to everyone else. Im keeping you all in my prayers and thankful that you all are in my life! This group is wonderful indeed!

Thx Guppy. Appreciate it.
Yes really looking forward to the holiday. Just not all the washing afterwards lol.
How are you feeling? Is Isaiah any lower or about the same?

 

[Darkest]

Just to say i'm on Facebook if anyone wants to add me. Just let me know your username here so i know who you are! :-D
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[Guppy051708]

Darkest Aww, sorry for the loss of your Guinea Pig Glad you and your DH are doing well I totally get the in-law thing LOL Bet you are looking forward to your holiday! Im sure it will be fun
to everyone else. Im keeping you all in my prayers and thankful that you all are in my life! This group is wonderful indeed!

Thx Guppy. Appreciate it.
Yes really looking forward to the holiday. Just not all the washing afterwards lol.
How are you feeling? Is Isaiah any lower or about the same?

Hi dear! :wave: Well, as of yesterday at the MWs office, I was 1-1.5CMs dilated (I know it could still be weeks, but im still excited), cervix is soft , but im only stationed at -3 So apparently he hasnt really dropped...which i was surprised about bc i get hiccups in my butt but oh well, she said some dont drop until labor. Anyways, she must have stirred things up a bit, bc yesterday i had snotty CM tinged with a little brown (sorry TMI). Then today i saw a HUGE glob bobbing in the loo...it was probably as thick as a finger! so i think that was my plug (think the this morning might have done that )

 

[Darkest]

OMG Yeah that sounds like plug to me!
DS didn't hardly drop till labour, DD was engages from 32 weeks(but did not come early, was on due date).
I started losing my plug about 6 days before i had her(with contractions on and off for that time, real annoying but not 'very' painfull).
This may well be that start of things.

 

[MommyV]

Guppy thanks for the welcome. with my dd it took me about 2weeks to lose my plug it went something like your did just a little bit some days a lot on others It took me a little while to go into labor but when my body did it was quick I'll pray that it goes the same way for you.
Mrskc Good for you not finding out the sex of your baby. I totally couldn't wait. I have thought about waiting if I get pregnant again but dh doesn't really want to. Also I think it's a good idea not to get the genetic testing I didn't especially if you know that you won't get an abortion and there is nothing that they can do correct any problems while the baby is in the womb anyways.

 

[rubygirl01]

THANK YOU GUYS for all the info about "collection". We talked about it and the doc agreed that we can wait for now, and if in a couple of months if nothing happens then we will test him. You guys have some interesting ideas..lol. I had my HSG done today and it was painful for about 10 minutes during the process, and i have had some cramping off and on tonight, but i am finally feeling better. They said everything looked good and no blockage so i am in the clear. I just learned that sitting on hard chairs does not work. I have a coupon meeting this weekend so i will spend tomorrow getting ready for that. I go in on tues to have my 3 hour sugar test done and thurs will be my ultrasound done. It all seems to be going fast....and i am glad for it.

I am so impressed that you ladies will be able to wait to find out what you guys are having. I am such a sissy that i would HAVE to find out. lol.

 

[Deb111]

Rdy - sorry to hear your latest news - it makes it even harder when you were given wrong information. I'm glad you have a plan of action though

Ruby - glad the HSG is over with and wasn't 'too' bad for you

Guppy - so excited to hear that Isaiah will be hear very soon. Will be praying for an easy delivery for you

Keeping you all in my prayers xx

 

[beanni #1]

Hey Guppy super exciting news I pray Isiah's arrival is quick, painless and dare I say enjoyable.

I can't imagine what it must feel like to know he is nearly here. God is a miracle working God.

Happy friday everyone :wave: hope we are all doing well and ready for a nice weekend

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Ruby-Glad your HSG test wasn't too bad.

Guppy-glad things are going smoothly for you and can't wait to see little Isaiah!! Praying for an "easy" delivery.

Mrskc and beanni-I can't even imagine not knowing the gender of the baby. . . good for you!! You're stronger than me

Darkest-enjoy your holiday!!

willb-looking forward to an update hon and I have to agree with you, this is a wonderful group of ladies.

Everyone else: hope you are all doing well!

Just a quick prayer request for me: my FIL who is a pastor at one of the largest churches in my area has asked me to lead worship on Sunday evenings for a new service they want to start up. I am really excited about it, but I want to be sure that my heart is in the right place to do it. I have always wanted this opportunity and I am sooo grateful that I have it now. I just need to be sure that I keep my focus on God, and not rely on myself for any of it. Thanks in advance!

Hope you all have a great weekend, mine will be spent at work Not my idea of fun, but it keeps the bills paid! Blessings on you all!

 

[Guppy051708]

Rubygirl- im glad that you're feeling better now. Sounds like a painful procedure Thats great news that everything is good How wonderful! Next week sounds like a busy week for you! I will be praying for smooth sailing with everything and your peace of mind.

Deb- thanks so much girl Hope you enjoyed your week!

beanie- yup. God truly is the miracle worker! Everything seems so surreal. After TTC, then having a loss, and TTC again- it's been a yr of pregnancy, and i am just in ow that this baby will actually be here. Sometimes i still feel like we arn't gonna be bringing home a baby. I know we are, but its hard to believe that its finally here! I have a good feeling that the Lord is going to come through on his promise to me about delivering naturally. I really believe that. I know im a couple days late, but happy 21 weeks! You are over the half way mark! How exciting!

Rdy- im sure you will do a fab job leading worship! Will pray that your heart is in the right place. I bet you are super excited! Do you sing? My husband plays guitar. He did worship at our home town church and at our worship group at Penn State. Here at our new church, they want him to play, but it is a HUGE commitment. Think he wants to take them up but isn't sure bc he knows whats involved. Either way, i bet you are just lovely! Glad you have this opportunity! What a blessing.

Hope you girlies enjoy your weekends! Isn't it hard to believe that summer is nearly over already?! I feel like it has just begun and now there are only a few short weeks left. I can't wait for the fall tho! I LOVE fall. I love the trees and the pretty colors, i really LOVE the sweatshirt weather lol. Fall fashion is fun, i have to admit. So relaxed yet stylish.

 

[mrskcbrown]

@RDY: Funny thing is that it really doesnt bother me one bit not knowing. I dont even think about it. People ask me what I want all the time and I say a girl, and dh says a boy and I figure since we cant come to a consensus then we will just wait and see. I think the surprise will be so awesome!! Im also praying that God leads you in worship. You will do well!

@Guppy: Yep you are bringing home a lil boy. Everything will go well. Im happy about fall but kinda unhappy about another winter baby but Ill take my blessing any way God decides to give it to me!

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Thanks ladies! Yes, I sing. I went to college and majored in commercial music for over a year, I just never finished. That was just sooo long ago and I don't want to disappoint my FIL. He wants me to put the band together, find the music, lead the team. . . do just about all of it! I know I can do it, it's just really intimidating. Sure am glad I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. There is one HUGE perk. . . he offered to pay me $700 month to do what I love! and we will only rehearse and lead worship on Sundays. What a blessing that will be! Especially if we need to pursue IVF early next year. Well, enough blabbing from me. Hope you all have a great weekend!!

 

[mommahawk]

Hi girls! I know it's been a few months, but I had to get off here for a while...I know you all know what I mean! After 2 1/2 years of trying, it had gotten too rough for me. I am SO excited to see all of the BFPs! Mrs.Brown...yay!!! I'm so happy for you! Someday, things look like they're progressing beautifully!

I wanted to give you all some encouragement. Yesterday, after over 30 cycles, we finally got our BFP!!

I think the last time I was on, I had mentioned my use of the Ov Watch. I tried that for 3 months with no luck, although it made the whole process much less stressful. Then I read a book called What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You About Premenopause, or something like that, by Dr. John Lee. So many of the symptoms were familiar to me--I'm 31 (Premenopause and producing less progesterone can start around 30, or even earlier), short luteal phases (had tried Bvits to lengthen them), PMS/irritability (didn't know that it's not 'natural' to have PMS), headaches for the week before my period (started last year), irregular cycles (a few years ago they were always 28 days exactly, and I had three children no problem), and of course, unexplained infertility. Anyway, in the book he discusses the use of natural progesterone cream and how important it is to women's health. After much research, I believe that I have been 'estrogen dominant,' a term coined by Dr. Lee. There are so many phytoestrogens in our environment, through plastics, pesticides, soaps, our meat & food, etc. that women are getting much more estrogen than just the natural estrogen our bodies produce--hence the estrogen overload, and the proportionally lower levels of progesterone. Having too little progesterone causes the uterus to be a very unfriendly place for an egg to implant. Anyway, I got some natural progesterone cream at the health food store (it's expensive!) and I got pregnant the first full month I used it. You use it only after you ovulate until you start your period. I'd just encourage you all who are still TTC to look into it and see if any of it sounds familiar. I bet most libraries carry one of his books. I think his Balanced Hormones (or something like that) sounds like it might be a better choice for specifics, but the first book I mentioned gave me enough of the theory to google for info specifically on using Progesterone cream for infertility.

I skimmed a few pages before the last one and saw some talk of gluten-intolerance again. Dahlia, I am so glad going GF is going better for you! I feel really thankful that God brought that to mind when I read some of your posts. (My family has been GF for 5 1/2 years now, and it's amazing how many people I have been able to suggest gluten-intolerance as a problem! I am thankful to be used...) If anyone needs any ideas, just ask! My son was diagnosed with Celiac's Disease at 18 months and subsequently, my dd and I were diagnosed with gluten-intolerance. So, now the whole family eats GF (except for my hubby's stash of 'poisonous food' as I like to call it , like crackers and cereal). Let me tell ya, in five years things have changed a LOT in the GF market! It's SO much easier now than when we first started. The first month is tough, like Dahlia mentioned, but there is no going back once you start feeling the difference!

Anyway, sorry to ramble, but it's been so long! When I got my BFP yesterday, you girls were some of the first that I wanted to tell since you have been there along the way. So, 2 1/2 years, 30+ cycles later we finally got our BFP and #4 is on the way!

 

[willbamom1day]

Just a quick prayer request for me: my FIL who is a pastor at one of the largest churches in my area has asked me to lead worship on Sunday evenings for a new service they want to start up. I am really excited about it, but I want to be sure that my heart is in the right place to do it. I have always wanted this opportunity and I am sooo grateful that I have it now. I just need to be sure that I keep my focus on God, and not rely on myself for any of it. Thanks in advance!

Hope you all have a great weekend, mine will be spent at work Not my idea of fun, but it keeps the bills paid! Blessings on you all!

When you get up to lead worship say a quite lil prayer "God while I decrease I ask that you increase and speak for me" and you will do just fine

 

[willbamom1day]

mommahawk Congratulations on your bfp!!!!! May you have a happy and healthy pregnancy

Beanni glad to see your doing well and moving right along with your lil one.

I hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

Remember I'm always watching over you - The Lord looketh from heaven Psalms 33:13