I am just writing to say that we will officially be making another attempt to bring new life into our family. As soon as I finished my last post, I told my husband, I feel my period coming. Well, about 20 min. later, it's evidence was clear. It was amazing that I was so relieved and sad at the same time. The sad emotion is understandable, but I was relieved because I was very afraid that my body was going to be going back to its old ways and I would have much more out of whack cycles. I don't know why I said my last cycle was 30 days, i was only on cd 29 when the new cycle began. Maybe I was just being very hopeful. My husband handled it way better than I did, which is no suprise to me at this point. He said "I am not worried, if we were 18 mo. into this (which is when Dr. Hilgers says we should have conceived by then) then I would be worried." He is so good for my wacky and emotional heart. So today I rewarded myself with a fully loaded coke. My favorite. I was like I can have caffine for today! Here we go again, but life could be much worse, I suspect. No knitting in the womb just yet, but I am counting on it!
On a side note, I think that my luteal phase actually did last 14 days this time. Miracles abound!
I have never seen a 14 day luteal phase ever! An outsider looking in, that sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThe anticipation of a pregnancy for you is exciting and hopeful! In just a few days you will be ready to try again.
Praying Dr. Hilgers responds quickly!
I spoke with an instructor that is giving a class to become a Creighton instructor. It is going to be sometime June, July, Aug. It is in Wierton WV. Was wondering if you were interested to join me? I think it is long-9days long. Hope that is before or after ovulation time! Or during a pregnancy for us! :) Anyway if you are interested let me know! We can tackle the South together! :)
I also wanted to add that it is at the Pope Paul 6th (?) retreat center. Its on a hill. Anyway, it seems awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe class is expensive, but I know that you can ask for help through your church and diocese etc...
I admire and am inspired by your innocent faith. Your words (I know I tell you this a lot) are so encouraging.
So cheers to anticipating life with hope!
I'm so sorry to hear about AF... but your DH has an excellent point :) No worries... YET!
ReplyDeleteSew Infertile may be on to something. Maybe God is steering you through IF so that you can help other couples to appreciate the fertility they often take for granted. Maybe he wants you to be a Creighton Practitioner :) Consider it! You'd be wonderful!
Actually, that sounds like something to check into. My husband and I have been discussing this for the last seven months, but never mentioned in on my blogs. I just figured that I would go to the one in Omaha in Oct. of next year. J and I decided that I needed to get healthy first before tackling any new endeavors. Maybe this is just the opportunity I need. I even talked to Dr. Hilgers about this at my last appt with him in Sept. He was fired up about me joining in and when I told him that I used to be a case manager and worked with families and children with delayed development and had a degree in Psychology, he was ready for me to jump on the opportunity right away!! Having his faith in me, just really jump started my heart and that he felt that I could contribute to this tremendous ministry. I took medical biologies in college and struggled to understand it all and barely passed and so this made me wonder if I could handle his intensive training. But his faith in me really wanted me to pursue it even more and also the fact that everyone I keep sharing it with is just fascinated by ministry. Can you email me some of the info if you have anymore. Sorry for the long response. I should have just started another blog! By the way, I truly believe that this could be one of the great purposes for my infertility. So that I could help spread the Gospel of Life! I may not have new life spinging up in my womb at this exact moment, but there is definitely new life being born in my heart at this VERY moment!
ReplyDeleteA 14 day LP is Wonderful! Now isnt' the time to give up, you are making progress which is ALWAYS good!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
That is great! TCIE might be able to give you more information about the one in Omaha. Or you can contact PPVI and they put you in contact with someone who can give you more information. I understand about you getting healthy but if it stirs in your heart, don't delay! ;)
ReplyDeleteI was going to attend the one in Omaha, but I am too impatient. The lady that teaches the group in WV, had PCOS and Endo. Wasn't diagnosed until she was 40. She TTC for 20 years. The fascinating thing is that she remained faithful to the teachings of the church throughout her IF struggle. Amazing! :)
Just by reading your comments and your blog, I feel like you would add such a compassionate caring touch to Creighton and couples you meet dealing with this struggle. I think you have the ability to meet people where they are and understand truly what they are feeling, not what you think they are feeling. Does that make sense? You sense things on a different level, and you are very compassionate.
http://www.creightonmodel.com/education.htm
Other than that website, and calling the PPVI, I'm not sure where else you may be able to find local Education courses... sorry! But one other resource might be calling your local NaPro center closest to you to see if they know of the next course being offered. There will be one starting in March in Mt. Kisco, NY, if that interests you... kind of a hike, though.
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