SOS-"Sisters of Support" check in 8/27

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SOS-"Sisters of Support" check in 8/27
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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 9:03am
Good Morning Sisters,

I hope this morning finds every one good and well rested to begin a new day. If anyone has any special needs or prayer requests, please post them. I noticed we gained a few new members with us yesterday, and just want to take this opportunity to welcome them to our group. I hope everyone has a great day!!!!

Here's our devotional for today:

Source: 15 Minute Devotion for Couples

Title: "What is Success"

Scripture Reading: Obadiah 1:2-7

Key Verse: Obadiah 1:3

It read: " The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights, you who say to yourself, "Who can bring me down on the ground"?

My thoughts on the story that was included:

The story that was provided talked about how so much emphasis is placed on materialistic success rather than worthwhile, obtainable spiritual and personal goals for ourselves. It also talked about concentrating too much on our past failures and mistakes instead of using that knowledge to our advantage to reach and obtain our goals towards success. A lot of times, people measure their success on whats happened in the past instead of the present and future. Success these days is a lot of times measured by things that really don't matter in our spiritual and personal relationships: what kind of car we have, what kind of house, how much money, what neighborhood we live in etc. Personally, I consider myself to be very successful - I have a a very loving, gentle and trustworthy husband, a faithful and loving family, a few very dedicated friends that care about me, not what I have, and a job that helps supply my needs, and IMO, all these things make me one of the richest ladies in this land. I hope all of you will sometime today think about what makes you a success.

A small passage from the story: " Two common barriers that prevent most people from reaching their goals is: 1) we have made a habit of past failures and mistakes, and 2) we fear failure. Because of these 2 negatives, many of us never reach our potential.

Prayer: "Father God, may You put a protective hedge around our home so we won't be dragged down by the fears of the past. As Christians we can be confident that our past has been forgiven. Those mistakes need not hold us back. Since You are sovereign, You know the beginning from the end--You are in complete control of our lives. We can believe your promise found in Roman 8:28. Permit our energies to focus on the present and the future and not to be hung up over the failures of the past. Free us to think positively on worthwhile goals. Amen .

Reading on:

Romans 8:28

Romans 10:1-13

Isaiah 55:1-7

Hope you enjoyed our devotional for today.

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Morning SOS,

Lisa, that was a really good devotional today. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to share with us.

I hope everyone is doing well. As for me, I feel really great and have a light spirit. Happy to be alive, happy to be here doing what I am doing.

I'm 9dpo today and my temps are hanging in there. I'm not sure what triphasic is exactly but I caught myself wondering if my chart qualified this morning. I'll post it below. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Have an awesome day ladies!

Kathy

TTC #1

c4, 9dpo

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Kathy & Liliane Avery (Lily) Dickens

Born  9-1-04 via scheduled C Section (breech ba

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Good Morning Sisters!

Wow! What a great devotional today, Lisa! It definitely spoke to my heart and touched on some issues I've struggled with lately...Primarily about letting myself be dragged down by fears from my past and by fears of failure. Just last night, DH and I were discussing our future, and I started crying. I told him sometimes I just want to not TTC anymore because I'm worried that I will fail...and I guess I want to protect myself by saying I don't want to anymore rather than keep trying and fail...if that makes any sense to anyone. Seems like it would hurt less if I decided not to have a baby...than to try to have a baby and be unable. And then, on a deeper level, I have worried that past mistakes I've made in life will result in me being unable to conceive...that somehow God will decide not to bless me with a child because of those past mistakes. This is a big struggle for me. I have been praying that I will allow myself to let the past go and to believe and have faith that God loves me, and forgives me, and has a plan for my life.

Sorry Sisters...I'm getting a bit deep! But this has really been on my mind...and who else to share with but my Supportive Sisters?!

I've STILL not O'd! I was a bit disappointed today...really hoped to wake up to a good temp peak. Here is my chart: http://circles2.fertilityfriend.com/home/240a9

Today...why don't we each share 3 things we love about our DH...

For my DH...

1. He is incredibly loving, loyal and supportive of me and his whole family. Family definitely comes first and he never hesitates to be there for those he loves.

2. He has a great sense of humor.

3. He is VERY patient. He rarely gets mad, and when he does, he can never stay mad long (important trait for someone living with me! LOL).

Okay...off to do some work...

Take care,

Anne

Anne - Proud Mommy to Rachel Elizabeth!

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Hi Kathy!

Your chart looks GREAT!!! And yes...I'd say if your temps stay around the level that they are at right now, you definitely have a triphasic pattern! That is a great sign!

Anne

Anne - Proud Mommy to Rachel Elizabeth!

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I've fallen victim to the whole success= materialistic things. It's really hard in today's society to rise above all the "keep up with the Jones'" and come to an understanding that success really equates to happiness and how well you love and are loved by others.

Thanks for the reminder,

Heather

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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:05am
Good morning Kathy! I'm 9DPO today also. I really can't beliveve how long these two weeks PO have been. I really need to get things in check and try to stop obsessing so much. Coming to this board while such a great place for support I think sometimes adds to my obsessions. :o)

How long is your LP usually? I pretty much stay constant at about 13-14 days. I'm expecting AF on Monday and won't be testing until then. It's going to be a tough next 5 days. ANy symptoms?

Heather

TTC#4, C1, CD24, 9DPO

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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:14am
Anne, I totally could relate to what you were saying. Fear is so self-defeating, it really can pummel your spirit and mind if you let it. Your thoughts about sometimes wanting to stop TTC rather then continue and risk failure is so normal! We all do that to an extent with everything in life. I really think it can be a control issue. When we're in control of something we lose the fear. Deciding to stop doing something on your own terms makes you feel like you've taken back control. Just keep in mind that you're not in this alone....you've got so many of us that are in this with you.

Take Care,

Heather

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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:16am
Heather,

We are on the same cycle! I came off BCP in April so my system is finally adjusting (hopefully). My LP for June was 9 days. I started B6 last month and I spotted from day 10-13 then AF arrived. I was thinking of testing Saturday but just before I read your post, I looked at my calendar and thought it would be best to wait until the Monday since my system is still adjusting.

It has been a really long wait and you are right, the next 5 days will be even worse. As far as symptoms go, today I feel great! Over this last weekend, I was extremely hungry. I'm a Weight Watchers lifetime member so I know better than eating everything I did but just could not get rid of the hunger feeling. Also, my face really broke out over those two days as well but it looks alot better now. I've had a few cramp/twinges but am trying not to pay any attention to that. Other than that, nothing...

If I make it to Monday, I'll test with you :)

Kathy

Kathy & Liliane Avery (Lily) Dickens

Born  9-1-04 via scheduled C Section (breech ba

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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:37am
Hi SOS! I am so glad you are here this morning because I really need you! I was so sure that I ws preg. Last night I found tons of new veins and got sick twice. I decided not to test until tomorrow but when I woke up I did, against my better judgement. I didnt feel at all like she was coming so I took it, right after I did, and I do mean RIGHT AFTER, there she was. I was so mad at myself. Why do I keep doing this? I told DH that I was sorry for puting him through all this. I mean, he has to think I am like the little boy that cried wolf. Its humiliating. I told him that I am going to get an opk and bd every other day from when it says I am about to o for about a week. What do you all think? I told him that if it doesnt work then I am out. I cant put myself through this anymore. It causes me to be angry wuth God and I hate that. Thats the worst. So, any pointers? Did someone tell me that spit kills sperm. I know weird question, but I need to know. God help me! I need your prayers ladies!

I love so many things about DH. I love that yesterday he worked all day on laying tile in our kitchen and didnt go to bed until it was done. I love that this morning he told me he hates to see me cry and get discouraged because he knows we will have a baby soon. Sometimes that just isnt what I want to hear, but it was a nice try. I just love the way he loves me. And I love you ladies for knwong what I am going through and caring the way that you do. I never though I would say this, but God has blessed me with cyber-friends!:)

Oli

Oh, by the way, I am drinkin a coke and is it SO good. I missed it these last couple of weeks. And I am going to Silver Dollar City Monday and riding all the rides! Thats a plus to not being preg, right?

Katie


Married to highschool sweetheart since 8-12-02


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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:46am
Good Morning All!

I'm not sure about you guys, but it seems as though my days just DRAG by now! That's pretty amazing in itself, because with three kids, I didn't know the meaning of time dragging before. I really need to pray for some peace of mind.

Well, I'm 9DPO today....I feel like I'm in a timewarp since I THOUGHT I was 9DPO two days ago (mix up in counting). No obvious symptoms that stand out that are unique to pregnancy. I've been having some AF cramping and sharp twinges both in my abdomen and left breast, but all of this could be very well because AF is due in about 5 days.

I was excited to wake up this morning and start temping. This will be my first time charting with temps and while I know it's late in the cycle for it to mean anything, I do need the practice. I'm anxious to see what my temps look like next month.:o)

As for my DH, there are SO MANY neat and wonderful qualities about him to name them all of course, but there are a few that stand out in my mind. First off all, he is such a wonderful and loving father. He loves his kids so much and it shows in everything he does. Our love for each other has grown to such a new level since having children. It's truly amazing. Another quality that comes to mind is his ability to stay so positive and upbeat. He was my ROCK when Daniel was born. I was simply devasted upon finding out he had Down Syndrome. I remember just trying to hang on to ANY ounce of positivity I could find (I pretty much felt there was none at the time). Seeing how positive Rick was about the whole situation gave me hope that things were going to be alright.........and they were. It's very rare to find someone who completes you, that can finish your sentences midway and can tell your every move. Very uniqiue is that person that puts up with all your inadequacies and doesn't ask you to change them....or just grits their teeth when you know they just want to say "I told you so." I have so many things to be grateful and my Dh is one of them.

Heather

TTC#4, C1, CD23, 9DPO

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Wed, 08-27-2003 - 10:53am
Congrats on becoming a Lifetime Member! Gotta love that Weight Watchers Kathy! I joined WW back in 1998 after DS was born. I joined at 190 and got down to 125. It's an AWESOME program! I really need to get back into it and get rid of these extra 15 pounds I've put on. Actually I'd be happy with just 10 pounds because at 5'7" 125 was a tad to thin for me. I really didn't want to start this next pregnancy with the extra weight and to be honest, it's really slowed down my running time. I think it's time to dig out my journal and my points slider. :o)

Heather

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