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

[Terangela]

Merry Christmas everyone!

Deb- I can't even imagine how that must feel. It would be tough having her in the house and knowing her views and influence on your DH. I'll be praying for you.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Merry Christmas to my FAITH sisters. I hope you received everything that you needed and something that you wanted!

 

[cheerios]

Merry Christmas to you all too dear ladies!

Christmas was a bit short this yr, since it fell on a weekend and we don't get holiday-in-lieu in Germany. Was back at work today and was super tired even though I slept quite a bit.

Enjoy the holiday season!!!

 

[ready4onemore]

Merry Christmas to you all too dear ladies!

Christmas was a bit short this yr, since it fell on a weekend and we don't get holiday-in-lieu in Germany. Was back at work today and was super tired even though I slept quite a bit.

Enjoy the holiday season!!!

I know what you mean Cheerios. I am back at work and no one is hardly here.

 

[Rdy2BaMom]

Looks like we will be doing IUI in a couple weeks, AF showed up today. TTC has got to be the most discouraging time in my life. . . . EVER.

 

[Deb111]

So sorry you're feeling discouraged at the moment Rdy, but glad that you have the IUI to focus on. I will be keeping you in my prayers xx

 

[cheerios]

Oh Rdy - Hugs. I really understand what you mean. Will keep u in my prayers too. A step at a time dear. A day at a time. Could you plan little "milestone" rewards for yourself? For me, it was always travelling and food. Like I went to Salzburg, Austria in Nov and had even planned to go skiing in Switzerland in Jan 2011 if Dec cycle didn't work out. It gave me something to be happy about and in my terms "to kick TTC in its ass". Oh, I would eat sushi too - or plan to eat expensive sushi whenever I had a BFN.

Your time will come dear. You've been so faithful in all your ways. God sees your heart. And He's at work, even though it might not feel like it now.

 

[NDH]

Well I can't believe it took me so long to find this thread!

DH and I both desperately want a big family, but my prayer is that I can give up this desire and just enjoy my wonderful DH while we wait on theLord's timing for little ones. Not an easy task all the time, but a necessary one for ne.

 

[Deb111]

Welcome to the group NDH. You will get lots of support here xx

 

[ready4onemore]

Welcome NDH, these ladies are very supportive.

Rdy, I will be praying for you.

 

[mrskcbrown]

RDY2bamom: I am so sorry that you are feeling this way. I definitely know those emotions! I am praying that the IUI works out for you and yes God has not forgotten you. Stay faithful to him.

Welcome NDH!

 

[Dahlia]

Hi ndh! Hope it happens quickly and painlessly for u two...that has been our focus as of late that we would just enjoy each other. After 21 months ttc I feel like it might never happen...which has honestly made it so much better! Bc I can finally " relax" as so many order me to do. Lol

Rdy (my girl)! Every single girl that I have prayed for on here has gotten her bfp...with the exception of about four...each of those women is quickly headed toward it too. Plus you are at the top of my list...and remember: although it doesn't always feel it: God is listening and has PERFECT plans for us. You are so faithful, strong, and encouraging. I really pray that your day comes soon. Sorry for the downers ttc brings...it really does rot in an unimaginable sort of way. God is surely training us up for something BiG!!! Don't you feel it?! I do.

 

[andella95]

Hello! You guys don't know me, but I think this thread is fabulous!

I'm 33 and have been a Christian since I was 13. I was led to Christ through Christian radio. There were very few Christians in my school and no one in my immediate family are, either. Even 20 years later, I still struggle with forming good Christian relationships, although in college I did form three good friendships, but we're only able to keep in touch on Facebook as we live hundreds (or thousands) of miles apart. (I have Social Anxiety Disorder, or so I've been told by three different mental health professionals.)

My husband and I have a 2.5 year old son and I've been TTC since December 2008. I ended up having a missed miscarriage at nearly 13 weeks in March of 2009, and have been trying since then. I am also, to put it mildly, a bigger woman, and in order to get my BMI under 30 for any kind of treatments it's going to take a least a year. I have regular periods and I'm pretty sure that I'm ovulating regularly (positive opks, ewcm etc), but have been told that I have multiple small uterine fibroids (which don't seem to be causing many, if any, symptoms) as well as cysts on my right ovary. I've never actually talked to my doctor about my problems TTC, because I'm so certain I'll get the "weight lecture." Which, I AM working on, but I'm struggling with that, too.

Sometimes I feel like this is happening because I'm not a good enough mother to my son...I feel like God doesn't want me to have more children because I am a defective person and just "not good enough" even though I know that's not how He works. I really need prayer, and I really would like to start praying for others, as well.

The desire for more children is so very strong, and my prayer is that if it is not in God's plan, that I'll be able to have peace about it and be able to accept it. I don't even have the words to say what I need.

I feel very lonely and really need some prayers and support!

(Sorry to make this all about *me*, I'll try to respond to some of your posts soon!)

 

[Deb111]

Hi Andella

Welcome

I'm also trying to get my BMI below 30 - it's currently about 33 and I'm finding it really tough

You will find lots of support here for these lovely ladies xx

 

[NDH]

This is our 19th month trying for a baby, but I've been not so secretly hoping for one since we got married. After hearing a sermon about Hannah 2 weeks ago I decided to give my desire to the Lord and devote myself as a wife in the mean time.

 

[groovygrl]

Special hello and welcome to Andella and NDH! This is a wonderful supportive place to come to on your TTC journey. I know all too well how tough it can be sometimes.

SPECIAL CONGRATS AND JOY TO YOU CHEERIOS. HOW COOL BABE! WHAT A GREAT GIFT! YAHOO

Happy New Year to you all! Bring on the blessings, joy and laughter that 2011 will bring us all.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. In the Southern Hemisphere, I see different stars in the heavens than most of you. I shall continue to locate the marvelous ' Southern Cross' constellation and squeeze my eyes shut and make sublime wishes for all of you.

God Bless the babies already here, the babies on the way and the babies yet to come! xoxo

 

[andella95]

This is our 19th month trying for a baby, but I've been not so secretly hoping for one since we got married. After hearing a sermon about Hannah 2 weeks ago I decided to give my desire to the Lord and devote myself as a wife in the mean time.

Actually, I spent a long time in prayer last night...I've been so frustrated with my husband and his moodiness (he has a brain injury and tends to get grumpy easy), and I decided that no matter what I was going to treat him with love, patience, kindness and respect (instead of getting grumpy back or resenting his attitude).

And you know what he said to me this morning?

That I was smiling at him pretty last night, even when he was being negative and miserable. Just that one little thing (me putting on a smile for him when he needed it) affected him greatly.

 

[ready4onemore]

Andella, Welcome to the group. I am sure you will find support here.

My name is Karen I had a Tubal Revesal (TR) this past October. So TTC for comes with an extra challenge.

Just know that God loves us and will give us the desires of our heart. A delay is not NO. Just keep the faith and God will be faithful to give you and your husband the gift of child birth.

Be blessed.

 

[somedaymama]

Welcome Andella and NDH! :wave:

Rdy2, I'm sorry you're feeling discouraged. I hope you can find some encouragement from your coming IUI. Praying for you.

 

[Terangela]

Hello! You guys don't know me, but I think this thread is fabulous!

I'm 33 and have been a Christian since I was 13. I was led to Christ through Christian radio. There were very few Christians in my school and no one in my immediate family are, either. Even 20 years later, I still struggle with forming good Christian relationships, although in college I did form three good friendships, but we're only able to keep in touch on Facebook as we live hundreds (or thousands) of miles apart. (I have Social Anxiety Disorder, or so I've been told by three different mental health professionals.)

My husband and I have a 2.5 year old son and I've been TTC since December 2008. I ended up having a missed miscarriage at nearly 13 weeks in March of 2009, and have been trying since then. I am also, to put it mildly, a bigger woman, and in order to get my BMI under 30 for any kind of treatments it's going to take a least a year. I have regular periods and I'm pretty sure that I'm ovulating regularly (positive opks, ewcm etc), but have been told that I have multiple small uterine fibroids (which don't seem to be causing many, if any, symptoms) as well as cysts on my right ovary. I've never actually talked to my doctor about my problems TTC, because I'm so certain I'll get the "weight lecture." Which, I AM working on, but I'm struggling with that, too.

Sometimes I feel like this is happening because I'm not a good enough mother to my son...I feel like God doesn't want me to have more children because I am a defective person and just "not good enough" even though I know that's not how He works. I really need prayer, and I really would like to start praying for others, as well.

The desire for more children is so very strong, and my prayer is that if it is not in God's plan, that I'll be able to have peace about it and be able to accept it. I don't even have the words to say what I need.

I feel very lonely and really need some prayers and support!

(Sorry to make this all about *me*, I'll try to respond to some of your posts soon!)

I think the sneaky devil often puts things in our heads about our motherhood. He makes us question how we raise our children and casts doubts into our mind for us to feed on. You are right, God doesn't work that way. I often start thinking that way. Am I a good enough mom, do I ignore the kids too much... Then I get about 5 people telling me what a great job I do at being a mom and then the kids come up and tell me random "I love you mommy" or something similar. I see them demonstrate compassion and love towards others and I know I am doing my job. You have found a great thread! These ladies here are awesome.