Prayer Group?

[jazzbird]

I was wondering if any of you ladies (or gentlemen) would be interested in a prayer thread where we can support each other in our ttc journeys. I know that many of us face struggles, frustrations, and pain, and want nothing more than the joy of a new baby in our lives. I will dedicate myself to praying for any of you who would like to share requests and praises, and I would feel very blessed if there are those who would do the same for me. Interested?

 

[CarrieAg93]

Good idea! Count me in. I'm leaving tomorrow to go on a 9-day cruise, but I'll check-in when I get back to see what's up.

 

[ilovespring]

For sure!!!

 

[jazzbird]

Carrie - I hope you had a wonderful time on your cruise. Where did you go?

Shall we just post our requests on this thread?

Well, here's what's going on with me right now:

Had my second miscarriage last month. I'm dealing with it very well, and I ovulated last weekend. I feel hopeful about this cycle. I started using progesterone cream on Monday. I don't know if I have a progesterone problem, but am hoping that if I do, this will support my pregnancy and keep the baby where he/she should be. I was going to go to the doctor to get some tests done, but I have been so busy lately and I have been feeling fairly at peace, so I decided to wait it out one more time. If I have another m/c I will start searching out answers. Right now, I am just trying to be as healthy as possible, eating lots of fruits and veggies, drinking raspberry leaf tea every day, etc. Please pray for my continued peace of mind. I worry that once I become pregnant again, I will make myself ill with worry. I know there is nothing more I can do to avoid m/c, and I know I have to leave it in God's hands. I think these trials really are helping me to rely more on God and teaching me that I don't have control over many things in my life. I really feel like I am being shaped into a more conscientious mom-to-be. I just don't want to become obsessive, over-protective and worrisome. Anyway, I'd appreciate your prayers for continued healing and peace, increased faith, and a positive pregnancy test next weekend.

How can I pray for you guys?

 

[ilovespring]

Sounds really rough what you are going through. Good to hear you are dealing with it okay though. Praying for you through this and especially for your next test!!

My current situation is -
I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS which suprised me a bit because I don't really have many symptoms. I have my first appointment with the specialist on 15th April (originally had an appointment for June, but after praying that there would be a cancellation for the April sessions, I had a phone call for an appointment!). I guess my prayer needs at this time are now that I have a diagnosis that treatment would be affective and speed the process up a bit. I am currently not ovulating so prayer for this would be most helpful.

Thank you!

 

[jazzbird]

ilovespring - How awesome that God answered your prayer regarding an April appointment. Isn't it great when he reassures us that way? I will be praying that your dr. appointment and treatments go well, and I pray that the doctors will get you ovulating again!

There are a lot of women on my fertility forum who have PCOS and are pregnant, so keep your chin up.

 

[jazzbird]

ilovespring - I thought maybe you would be interested in a PCOS buddy group. As I said, I post on a fertility forum, and there are tons of different groups for women with different ttc struggles. Here is the link for the PCO Cysters A couple of the women in that group are also in a group that I am in, and they are wonderful and encouraging ladies. I'm sure you would get a lot of support from them, and it is always nice to have people to talk to who are going through the same things you are. That whole site is great, and there is also a whole forum there devoted to PCOS where you can ask questions and stuff.

 

[ilovespring]

Jazzbird, thank you so much! It is so nice to be able to have even the support I am getting here. I am also praying for you that your body will hold on to the next baby with dear life and hopefully that will happen very soon!!!

 

[CarrieAg93]

Hey girls. I'm back from my cruise and had a great time. We left out of LA and went to Alcapulco, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo san Lucas.

I will keep you both in my prayers. I'm not sure what I should ask y'all to pray for. We are currently not using any form of bc, but we're not doing anything to improve our chances of conceiving (i.e. taking temp.). We have 2 boys already and while we do want another child I think we are both ok if it doesn't happen. I guess right now you could say we have a very laissez fare attitude about it. If anything I would ask that you pray that our outlook remains relaxed.

jazzbird - I had a miscarriage before my first son so I know how heart wrentching that is. Try not to let getting pregnant consume you. I know that's easier said than done. I was completely obsessed when I was trying to get pregnant with my boys.

ilovespring - I don't know anything about PCOS, but I'll pray for God's healing power for you.

 

[jazzbird]

I am also praying for you that your body will hold on to the next baby with dear life and hopefully that will happen very soon!!!

Thanks! I just started a new cycle today - not what I was hoping for, but far better than another miscarriage. God is definetely teaching me patience. I know that I can't expect that I'm going to get pregnant every single month that we try, but sometimes each month seems so long. I guess I should be thankful that I have relatively short cycles. I'd drive myself mad if they were 40 days long or something.

Carrie, wow your trip sounds lovely. Isn't Ixtapa one of the cities that has Mayan ruins? If so, did you see them?

I will pray that you can continue just to enjoy the prospect and process of having another child. It sounds like you are in a good place right now.

 

[ilovespring]

Sorry to hear (not the result we were hoping for!). Its good that you are trying to think positively though. I also drive myself crazy every month!

 

[ScarletRubies]

It'd be a real privilege to pray for you, and also to receive your prayers.

I am having a difficult time after my 2nd miscarriage in December - don't think my cycle is back on track, have just started charting, and heartbroken at starting another cycle (cd2 today).

May God bless us all with a knowledge of His amazing love for us.

Blessings,
Ruby

 

[jazzbird]

It'd be a real privilege to pray for you, and also to receive your prayers.

I am having a difficult time after my 2nd miscarriage in December - don't think my cycle is back on track, have just started charting, and heartbroken at starting another cycle (cd2 today).

May God bless us all with a knowledge of His amazing love for us.

Blessings,
Ruby

Hi Scarlet. I will add you to my prayer list dear. I'm so sorry for the miscarriages you have experienced. It really sucks! I just can't find any better way to express how I feel about them.

I pray that God will give you healing and hope. Starting a new cycle is such a disappointment, but it's also a "new day" with an opportunity for God to bless you.

 

[ScarletRubies]

Hi Jazzbird,

Yeah, words don't really cover the range of emotions, but thanks for the solidarity. Most women I know IRL have had at least one miscarriage, but of course that doesn't ease the pain of losing your own child - I don't mean to be self-centred, but I guess I am a little.

Anyway, husband calling me to bed; just wanted to drop by and say hi.

Blessings,
Ruby

 

[jazzbird]

I don't think you are self-centered at all. It's okay to be grieving and to feel the impact of you losses. You can say whatever you want to me, and I will listen. I know what you are going through, and I know how helpful it is just to be able to let it out sometimes without worrying about how you are coming accross to others.

 

[ilovespring]

Hi ScarletRubies,

Will be praying for you too. I really don't know what to say except I feel for you. I don't understand what it is like but certainly will be praying for you. xx

 

[ilovespring]

Hi Jazzbird,

Just wondering how you are feeling about things at the moment? Are you still thinking positive?

I only have 3 more sleeps until my appt with specialist!!!

 

[jazzbird]

Hi Jazzbird,

Just wondering how you are feeling about things at the moment? Are you still thinking positive?

I only have 3 more sleeps until my appt with specialist!!!

That's excellent. I hope they will be able to properly diagnose what is going on and put you on the right road to success. I will pray for you on the 15th!

I'm feeling pretty good today. I sould ovulate on Friday - or maybe Saturday, so I'm feeling positive about our chances. We will have plenty of time this week, and though I hate to schedule sex - for the first time in my life I planned out when I thought we should do it and asked dh if he minded. Ugh, that sounds so unromantic, but I just want to make sure that we take advantage of the opportunity.

My sister called me this weekend. She asked how ttc is going, and I told her there's nothing new at the moment. We just talked about it for a bit, and she said to me that these struggles are just going to make our baby so much more special and loved when s/he is born. That made me feel so good. Of course every child is a blessing, but I think she is right. I will appreciate my children so much and be more conscious of what a miracle they are because I know what we had to experience to conceive and birth them. I was really grateful to her for expressing that thought.

 

[ilovespring]

I'm feeling pretty good today. I sould ovulate on Friday - or maybe Saturday, so I'm feeling positive about our chances. We will have plenty of time this week, and though I hate to schedule sex - for the first time in my life I planned out when I thought we should do it and asked dh if he minded. Ugh, that sounds so unromantic, but I just want to make sure that we take advantage of the opportunity.

My sister called me this weekend. She asked how ttc is going, and I told her there's nothing new at the moment. We just talked about it for a bit, and she said to me that these struggles are just going to make our baby so much more special and loved when s/he is born. That made me feel so good. Of course every child is a blessing, but I think she is right. I will appreciate my children so much and be more conscious of what a miracle they are because I know what we had to experience to conceive and birth them. I was really grateful to her for expressing that thought.

Wow! I had goosebumps reading that. It is true that it will feel so much more special when it does happen. I often think how saying "my little miracle (baby)" will actually have powerful meaning because of everything I've had to go through too.

It does seem terrible to "schedule" sex doesn't it? I myself have the thoughts going through my head of when we should try. It seems like we shouldn't have to "plan" our sex lives to have babies - they should just happen! But, unfortunately not for everyone. But, like your sister said "how much more special it will be!".

Praying that this month will be the one for you!

xx

 

[CarrieAg93]

Hi girls. Sorry I haven't responded. We just moved and getting internet up and running took longer than expected. Just wanted to let you know that you will all be in my prayes.