I also know that it is early, and I shouldn't dwell on the lack of symptoms. It is true... I have no idea what is from the medicine and what could be symptoms of a BFP. (Thanks Nicole!) I am feeling heavy in my abdomen. But that's about it. No worries! I am about to go see my family, so that will be a good distraction!
So, I have really been focused on this scripture lately:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
I have mentioned before that I do feel a peace about me with this situation. But I still struggle with the fine line of obsessing and just being conscious of the meds, and what my body is doing/going through. I also have trouble with praying. Do I pray for a child? Do I just pray for God's will? Do I pray and beg for a healthy baby? Do I just pray that I will be content?
I am trying so hard to pray that it is God's will for me to have a healthy baby. And if it is not His will, that I will have peace about it. I like the scripture, because it reminds me not to be anxious. (which we all know is way to easy to do!) And the scripture says "by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving" pray to God. Thanksgiving is coming up, and what better day to remind us of how much we have to be thankful for!! God has not forgot about us! I know I need to be reminded to be thankful for what I DO have, and after that pray for the child I desperately desire.
I will try to get on and blog while I am home. Hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I find it difficult most days of how/what I should be praying for too. Hope you have a wonderful time with your family and a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteIt is so interesting to me to note how my IF prayers have changed over the years. With this most recent IVF, I think I finally found the balance: it's just what you said. "Please God help me to get pregnant, BUT IF NOT then please protect my heart and give me peace."
ReplyDeleteGOOD LUCK with this one. I'm thinking and rooting for you!
Well said! I really love that verse too. Just remember, God knows the desires of your heart. The most comforting thing for me lately has been to pray for him to guard our hearts during our time of waiting for our miracle. Hope you get to see your BFP soon!
ReplyDeleteHope you find my peace and relaxation over this holiday weekend!
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Wonderful post. My faith was one of the only reasons I made it through IF in one piece. Hope you get your BFP soon.
ReplyDeleteI don't think there's anything wrong with asking to get pregnant. I too gave thanks for what I do have before I asked for a baby. And there was always a lot to be thankful for. Since I felt I would be a mother one way or the other, whether our genetic child or through adoption, I also thought about asking for God to make me a mother and to help me know what was the right next step.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! I think we all feel that desire to expand our families. I found peace this morning being thankful for all of God's many blessings, seen and unseen, big and little, expected and unexpected.
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Great post! I too struggle with what I should and shouldn't pray for. I try to remind myself (all year round) that I have a lot to be thankful for and that God knows my heart, my dreams. Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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The scripture you mentioned is one that I have also been focusing on lately. It such a wonderful promise of peace and it reminds us that it's okay to pray for exactly what our desires are. I hope that your healthy baby will find you very, very soon.
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