Hello ladies,
I hope you don't mind me posting again, some of you may remember me as I have posted here before - have been a bit of a lurker recently though
Rdy - I'm really sorry your IUI didn't work out, AF is horrible anyway - I expect even more so after IUI

I was really interested to read what you said about God giving you a timeframe when you prayed. I think I have experienced a similar thing:
DH and I just have a really good feeling about this month, not sure I wanna write it down cos don't wanna jinx it!!! But back when I was really struggling with TTC I think I actually got quite depressed, I just cried out and really prayed for my child, and I just heard 'February' in my head - and have done for months now (I've not even told DH about this!!!!) so feels like God has been reassuring me. But now that February is nearly here I'm scared that it has just been my mind playing tricks with me. Everything seems to have fallen into place this cycle - first ever + OPK, scans that show I am in good working order, and I just seem to be in a really good place in life - very positive and upbeat. DH said he also feels good about this month and has been very excitable, and we have worked out that if we have caught the eggy, I will be due on our 3 year wedding anniversary.
I don't know, just really praying that we're not setting ourselves up for a fall :-S
I didn't think that God really ever worked in timeframes, which is why I have been confused as to whether or not this is from Him. I am in a much better place now, and really feel that God has upheld me and strengthened me exactly when I needed it.
The passage that spoke to me the most is James 1:
"Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.
If you need wisdom - if you want to know what God wants you to do - ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.......
God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward theay will recieve the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."
Wow - as I was typing that out, I had a real sense of God's presence with me - completely overwhelming me with His peace and mercy. What an awesome God we serve

Sending this message with lots of love and blessings across the web to you special ladies
Xxx