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ilovespring · May 25, 2005

Well, I'll continue praying for you Jazzbird. I feel for you. Your emotions must be confused?

Yeah, as for me.....I am due for AF tomorrow (usually late but medication may bring it forward) and I just wanted to know how early symptoms start because I have been so hopeful about this medication. But, today I feel a small amount of cramping/discomfort in lower back and front which I usually get a day of two before AF. So now I'm feeling discouraged. Waiting is the worst...very mentally stressful. I can't decide whether I should be thinking positive or thinking negative to avoid getting disappointed. I guess it's not going to make a difference how I'm feeling cause God's already made the decision. Every now and then I find myself getting frustrated with God "What are you doing???" but ultimately I know he's there.

I guess we all feel like this at times?

Sorry, yesterday I was thinking positive and now today I'm having a negative day. AAAARRRGGHH! Sorry guys!

ScarletRubies · May 26, 2005

Just dropping by to let you guys know you're in my prayers.

I didn't end up having an ultrasound; had an absolutely terrible night at the local hospital and ended up leaving without treatment after 7 hours. We decided we would trust God, and knew that if there was any further symptom of ectopic, we'd go back...

And so we are keeping on. I am feeling really confident, but I guess it is still early days. My mum arrived in town last night, so we have told her (she's thrilled) and my dad & grandparents too. They only know about 1 miscarriage; we are stepping out in faith believing we won't have to tell them that news again.

You prayers are so valued. I'm feeling really tired and semi-ill (quite pathetic; not full blown nausea, but enough to make me whinge!).

Jazzbird, I barely know how to write to you. Hope is a wonderful thing, and God gives us a hope which surpasses all logic. Yet our logic can really keep us from hoping, and I honestly don't know what the better of the two is. My heart tells me that placing your hope in God can never be a bad thing.

I love spring, I'm guessing you've referred to a different thread (I haven't been reading any others in a few weeks!). Still, I'm thinking you thought you might have been blessed this month. I do hope so. Struggling with our fertility is the most heartbreaking experience of my life, and has changed my perspectives on everything else, from relationships to working and to the church. It is a sad truth that God does use all things for the good of those who love & serve Him (Romans 8:28).

I am praying for all of us that God uses these times in our lives to mould us into the women He wants us to be, drawing out the character of Christ in us.

Much love,
Ruby

jazzbird · May 31, 2005

Said a prayer for you girls today. Hope everyone is well.

Ruby, I'm sorry to hear about your bad hospital experience. How frustrating. I must say, it makes me thankful that we don't have national healthcare here. How are you feeling?

Spring - I pray that God will encourage you and give you hope for this cycle.

M-Princess - How are things looking for you medically? Are you going to be able to get on some drugs this month?

New Creation - How is the wonderful world of TTC treating you?

The miscarriage started today about an hour after we were at the doctor for another ulstrasound. I am actually relieved that it has started, and right now, I feel pretty stable, emotionally. My dh took the day off, so it has been nice to have him around today.

to all of you!

ilovespring · May 31, 2005

I'm so sorry Jazzbird, it seems really unfair that you have to go through this again. But praise God that you have DH around and that your are feeling emotionally stable considering.

I am in limbo land. My test last week showed neg. I then started sore breasts and cramping yesterday morning so was expecting AF. Then I needed to do another HPT this morning for other reasons and there was a faint line. DH and I both had smiles on our faces but not getting excited yet. Waiting on results from today's blood test before we can get excited.

Will continue praying for you guys too.

jazzbird · May 31, 2005

ilovespring said:
I'm so sorry Jazzbird, it seems really unfair that you have to go through this again. But praise God that you have DH around and that your are feeling emotionally stable considering.

I am in limbo land. My test last week showed neg. I then started sore breasts and cramping yesterday morning so was expecting AF. Then I needed to do another HPT this morning for other reasons and there was a faint line. DH and I both had smiles on our faces but not getting excited yet. Waiting on results from today's blood test before we can get excited.

Will continue praying for you guys too.

Oh my goodness!! I will pray and pray for you. That is wonderful. It sounds very promising - good signs.

ilovespring · Jun 8, 2005

Jazz, how are you doing? Have you had any more appointments for tests yet?

How are you feeling now about it all?

jazzbird · Jun 8, 2005

ilovespring said:
Jazz, how are you doing? Have you had any more appointments for tests yet?

How are you feeling now about it all?

I am doing okay. The bleeding is really tapering off right now. Right now, I feel like I am accepting everything that is happening, but I know that somedays will be hard and deppressing. Once the miscarriage is completed, I will call the dr. to get some tests done. I'm praying that they will be able to identify a problem that has a solution. No guarantees though.

How are you doing? Feeling okay? Did the blood test go well? What are you, between about 5 and 6 weeks now?

Ruby - How are you? Have you been back to the hospital at all?

ilovespring · Jun 8, 2005

Jazzbird, I will certainly be praying for a solution for you.

I am well - yep between 5 and 6 weeks. Am having a bit of cramping today. This makes me nervous. It could just be my back playing up though. Apart from that I'm fine. Thank you.

Hope you get answers soon.

ilovespring · Jul 7, 2005

Things are quiet here. Where is everyone? I know I don't really belong here anymore but I care about you guys and want to know how things are going? Anyone there?

InTheFlame · Jul 8, 2005

Hi gals... I just discovered this thread.

*hugs* to all.

We have been TTC for 9 months now, after a miscarriage in September. Prayer for healing would be wonderful.

Praying for you all right now.

ScarletRubies · Jul 9, 2005

Hi, Spring & Flame; nice to see people still coming to the thread! I rarely come to CF anymore, but check this thread every few days.

Spring, do you "not belong" because you're pregnant? Well, I guess I don't either, but I still really value your prayers!!! You have mine. How are things going? I am sure if I check out the pregnancy threads, I would find out!

I'm coming up to 13 weeks (on Monday), due mid-late January. Feeling very well, and at the "in-between" stage; not sick, and no movement yet! Or shoulld I say, I can't feel the baby move. We had an early ultrasound (my mental health was at stake!), at 11 weeks, and we saw our beautiful bub (just the one) with two lovely arms and two fine legs moving about like he/she was doing the electric boogaloo. Heart beat just perfect - about 170bpm, and just what we needed to see.

I'm coming up to Joey's due date. Joey is the bub we lost in December, and I am finding myself feeling really ambivalent. So very glad to have this new child growing healthy and strong, but still so disappointed that Joey couldn't stay. Your prayers for my grieving would be appreciated.

Jazzbird, how are you? I saw a while back you'd become a mod, so I guess you still spend time on the boards. How are you & your husband doing? I hope well. You are in my prayers quite often.

Bless you gals, may God's hand always comfort and guide.
Ruby

angelwings67 · Jul 11, 2005

I'm all for ttc prayer group. It's an excellent idea. I didn't even know that CF had an infertiliy forum, until another member, who had seen my post in the women who are struggling forum, and told me that Jazzbird was starting an infertility prayer group.

I understand the heartbreak behind an m/c. My DH and I had a miscarriage the week before Christman in 2001...only 24 hours after I learned that I was pregnant. I haven't been able to conceive since. It's frustrating, has me to the point of TRUE depression, and has really been a big test on my faith.

Although there is nothing nice or pleasent about infertility, it's kind of nice to know that I'm not alone, and that there are other women who truly understand what I'm going through. I'll keep all of you in my prayers.

ilovespring · Jul 13, 2005

Hey Ruby,

Yes, I am pregnant. almost 11 weeks now. I feel kind of uncomfortable even visiting here, almost guilty. But, I am interested to know how every one is here. It seems like a few people may be having a break.

jazzbird · Jul 14, 2005

Hi girls. I just got back from vacation. I'm glad to see some life in this thread, and so glad to hear that both Ruby and Spring are doing well so far. You can belong here as long as you want to!

So, for the last month or so, I have just felt rather apathetic about it all, and have been putting things off. I don't like feeling like I don't care, but in a way, it is also nice to get a little relief from all the worrying and stuff. You know? I finally went in for some blood work on July 5th, and since I've been away for the last week, the doctor's office is supposed to call on Monday with the results. Right now they are looking for autoimmune problems and blood clotting problems. I am not sure whether I want them to tell me that they have found a problem, or that I am healthy.

Angelwings, I am sorry about your miscarriage. It is so disheartening, isn't it? I can't imagine the frustration you must feel over losing that one and now having trouble conceiving. I will be praying that God opens your womb.

Hi In the Flame. You will be in my prayers too. How are you doing? Are you still having a hard time from your loss in September? Healing sure does take time, and I hope that you are able to work through your grief.

Pregnant ladies, I have been thinking about you, and I am glad to hear that everything is moving along as it should. Continued prayers for healthy pregnancies.

ilovespring · Jul 14, 2005

So glad to hear from you Jazzbird! I think its good that you can kinda "not worry about it" for awhile - its probably good for you. Hope your vacation was nice and relaxing.

Thanks for making us feel welcome.

All the best for your results. I know what you mean "not wanting them to say there is a problem" but.....I kinda felt relief when I found I had a problem because at least there was an angle to go from. Know what I mean? Once you know where the issue is.....there are surely solutions for this? I guess if they said there was no problem then you haven't got any closer to an answer?

Anyway, praying for you in this. All the best.

Munchkinprincess · Jul 27, 2005

Sorry girls- I just started a new job in May, so I've been busy with that. I'm gonna try to pop in here now and then, though.

Jazz-I am soo sad to here about your miscarriage. I had tears in my eyes. You could tell you really wanted this baby. I'm so sorry for you and your husband. I hope the docs can get to the bottom of this problem.

Huge congrats to ilovespring and ScarletRubies! Please continue to come. We could still use your prayers here.

Welcome to those just finding us here in the TTC forum. Baby dust to us all!!

If anyone wants an update on me, check out the "Medical Problems" topic. I typed it all out there and just don't feel like doing it again...

Well, I'm off to take my pup on a walk-unless I get side-tracked.

InTheFlame · Jul 27, 2005

jazzbird said:
Hi In the Flame. You will be in my prayers too. How are you doing? Are you still having a hard time from your loss in September? Healing sure does take time, and I hope that you are able to work through your grief.

I'm... coping, and mostly over the loss... as much as is possible I think. You know how there's always something that reminds us of losses and brings back the grief. But those occasions are getting further apart. The 'due' date came and went (my birthday). In some weird way, that finished the grieving period, I think.

I am rather 'over' trying to conceive right now. Too much effort, too much heartache, too much wondering. I have given it to God (I think), and now just have to avoid taking it back. I think he told me months ago that it would be a fair while before we conceived again... but lately I've been feeling a reassurance that it WILL happen... in his time. I wonder how Sarai felt - sheesh, 60? years of this!

jazzbird · Jul 28, 2005

ITF, it sounds like you are in a pretty good place right now as far as trusting God goes. It is a comfort to know that he has a plan for us - a good plan. Sometimes it's just hard to understand it all. I pray that he will give you continued peace about this situation and a beautiful, healthy child in his time. Yes, when I think about how long Sara had to wait, it makes my year of conception and loss seem rather small. I also find great comfort in the story of Hannah.

MP, I'll have to go over to the other thread to check up on how you are doing. I hope your new job is going well for you.

My test results from a couple weeks ago came back normal. The doctor suggests moving on to genetic testing if our insurance will cover it. I want to have my thyroid checked first though, and I forgot to ask for that the last time I went in for tests. I need to do some research on genetic testing. I am not even sure what kinds of things they can do for us if it is a genetic problem.

Spring, Ruby and Carrie, I hope your pregnancies are going well. You are in my prayers.

Leanna · Aug 3, 2005

I just want you to know I think and pray for you guys. Sometimes cry too.

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