tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post9036089241403307435..comments2023-10-10T08:40:21.403-05:00Comments on Live a Charmed Life: Where I am Right NowEmily Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16926813451962663598noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-33876355971484137862014-04-01T23:36:37.750-05:002014-04-01T23:36:37.750-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your li...Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your link so that I could read your story, too. I love connecting with other moms going through the same thing. It seems to validate what I'm feeling, since you literally just wrote every word that I think. :) I especially HATE the line, "Well just stop trying. Once you stop trying you'll get pregnant." I even have friends that preface it with, "I know this is hard to hear, but ..." Also after my miscarriages, people have said, "well, at least you know you can get pregnant." Wow ... it's so hard. But at the same time, it's good for me to share what I'm going through with others. I'm praying that you will get your baby soon and that you'll have perfect peace amidst the waiting. Thanks so much for sharing!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962591754324815738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-18850867789249227982014-03-06T22:14:35.016-06:002014-03-06T22:14:35.016-06:00I'm a little late on reading this but I still ...I'm a little late on reading this but I still wanted to post. I'm praying for you and J. I can't imagine the struggle this is for you but I'm glad you shared. Waiting paitently and happily is hard but I know you can do and I'm always here if you need me! Megan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094017944145635389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-36244503572158106012014-03-05T21:37:11.290-06:002014-03-05T21:37:11.290-06:00Been a long while since I have commented but I hav...Been a long while since I have commented but I have kept reading... Just have to say that I am in tears right now over this. We are having a very similar situation. I got pregnant the first month with our daughter and have been trying over 9 months this time {I did have a miscarriage in November}. Our 2013 was a lot of lows all strung together: from my mom being critically ill with appendicitis, my sister having 2 miscarriages, my dad having another mini stroke and knee surgery and even more... I just want to share one passage that has literally been the only thing to get me through some days: <br /><br />Isaiah 43:2-3 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames with not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God."<br /><br />I cling to this promise everyday. I appreciate your honesty and will be checking out some of those messages! ILydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548286363443478844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-14035625292618878102014-03-03T23:47:00.102-06:002014-03-03T23:47:00.102-06:00I can't remember how I found your blog but I a...I can't remember how I found your blog but I am a random reader of your blog (because I'm a little weird like that, I guess) and I wanted to thank you for your post. We currently are struggling with secondary infertility right now too and I was really have a rough go of it until I read this post. I honestly don't know what it is about the post but all of a sudden I feel at peace and calm about not getting pregnant yet, like I can finally wait happily until it happens again for us. So thank you for posting. Katie Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00996762400149112745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-84687886629858667462014-03-03T14:24:25.527-06:002014-03-03T14:24:25.527-06:00Wow is all I can say after reading this...you guys...Wow is all I can say after reading this...you guys will be in my prayers! Waiting is HARD..no doubt about that..but your right..trials are what makes us grow in our Christian walk. Always know you have many friends online you can talk to!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929111934775887364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-9717200272450130412014-03-02T10:39:03.980-06:002014-03-02T10:39:03.980-06:00Bless your heart. My daughter turned two in Decemb...Bless your heart. My daughter turned two in December and I happily discovered three days before Valentine's Day that we were pregnant again. Literally two days later, all my symptoms went away and I KNEW in my heart something wasn't right. My first ob appt showed no heartbeat as did my appt this Wednesday. On Thursday I had a d&c and that was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I don't know the battle with infertility but I know the heartache of waiting and wanting someone so very much. God be with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-69064322331156210332014-03-02T08:52:41.108-06:002014-03-02T08:52:41.108-06:00I'm so sorry Emily. While I haven't had ex...I'm so sorry Emily. While I haven't had experience with this specifically, last year was a big waiting year for us too with a lot of highs and lows. More lows than highs which was hard. Praying this year brings lots of positive highs for your and your family! Lyndseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684400157584039955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-82236563203263107522014-03-01T12:01:59.112-06:002014-03-01T12:01:59.112-06:00I am so sorry you're going through all of this...I am so sorry you're going through all of this. I'm a believer in that God doesn't give us struggles that he doesn't think we will be able to handle. While this time is frustrating and heartbreaking and a lot of waiting/wondering, I am sure that in due time, God is going to bountifully bless your family with the sweetest bundle of joy. It's like they say, Good things come to those who wait. I am sure it is going to happen soon for you. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496216935842388499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-40733162068404138562014-03-01T11:49:14.181-06:002014-03-01T11:49:14.181-06:00I went through a similar trial with our first. We...I went through a similar trial with our first. We tried for 6 months, got pregnant and miscarried at 10 weeks, and tried for 9 months again before we got pregnant with our first. It was an excruciating time. You are right though - God uses everything for good for those that love him. He will use this trying time to teach you, grow you closer to him, and to be able to have a ministry for other women in similar situations. I never really had a "story" before this trial in my life...everything had always been pretty easy. While I still grieve that time and our loss, I am truly thankful for the perspective it has given me and for the ability to relate to others. I have gotten so many e-mails, fb messages, etc. from women because I was open about it and they knew I had been there, too. I know I don't comment much and don't know you well, but I'm proud of you for sharing. You won't regret it. Prayers for you guys as you continue to wait.Beth Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056409940204305713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-49949212126440791792014-03-01T11:22:11.522-06:002014-03-01T11:22:11.522-06:00First off I think it is amazing you are sharing th...First off I think it is amazing you are sharing this. We need to share more about our struggles so we can remember that it isn't all sunshine and roses in the land of the web.<br /> Secondly, I struggled with infertility too, it was gut wrenching and lonely and honestly it sucks all the fun out of getting pregnant. It took us 15 months with our first. And I didn't care when we ended up pregnant with our second, but that took drugs to get as well. I have a friend who has a story similar to yours and I really felt for her. People who don't live this life don't know what to say other than be grateful for what you have. You are, but you are entitled to want another and to feel what you feel. I pray that God will supply you with peace during this time of waiting. I don't say this to be cliche, but now that I am on the flip side, you can see Gods plan and timing. God is never late always on time. Hugs! You are a great mom!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402101699951182292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-87661141211908131752014-03-01T11:14:08.916-06:002014-03-01T11:14:08.916-06:00Emily, I really feel lead to say this. What you s...Emily, I really feel lead to say this. What you said about God is true. It is all in His time. If it's not happening right now, it's just not time. He has such a better plan for us than even we know. Maybe he wants y'all to be comfortable in your new home before baby #2. Who really knows what His plans are? I do feel your pain, though. We waited almost EIGHT years. It's a personal struggle, especially on the inside. Just know you have friends you've never even met praying for you & your situation. Your big YES is coming! :)Shaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11852100590149092746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-997153748401766732014-03-01T08:11:30.303-06:002014-03-01T08:11:30.303-06:00Hi Emily. My sister is having a hard time too. We ...Hi Emily. My sister is having a hard time too. We completely understand about people saying things when they don't know your story and it's a punch in the stomach every time. Here's a post she wrote about her story.http://kearney-clan.blogspot.com/2014/02/1-in-4.html?m=1 Hang in there for your YES!! Hugs. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17246206423805677968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-56016465398735373482014-03-01T07:49:49.847-06:002014-03-01T07:49:49.847-06:00Emily I am so sorry that you are having to through...Emily I am so sorry that you are having to through this. I know exactly what you are feeling and all those emotions you have are normal and ok. We struggled for over 2 years to have our little girl and will probably have just as hard of time trying for a second child. Just because you already have a child doesn't make the ache and longing for another child any less nor does it make it any less important. <br /><br />I'm praying that you will be blessed with a little one soon. I know that the waiting is hard. When the hard days come lean on God, cry it out to Him, and know that there are people out there (myself included) praying for you. <br />Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315584309339670301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-61816635233736160412014-03-01T06:51:56.837-06:002014-03-01T06:51:56.837-06:00Emily I am so sorry that you are having to go thro...Emily I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. Sadly it seems to happen a lot with several people. I know however that it does not make it any easier on you.. Hang in their sweet girl & talk to god after all he does know our plan way before we seem to know it for ourselves! In the end when he is ready he will give you exactly what you want the hard part will be the waiting which in the end is one of the hardest.Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146639299708238643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-27717254323608946982014-03-01T00:10:47.239-06:002014-03-01T00:10:47.239-06:00Hey girl, I've never been in your situation an...Hey girl, I've never been in your situation and couldn't even try and imagine how hard it is. I just want you to know that I'm praying for you. :)ShaunBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223586917213080318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-83494348511010465332014-02-28T20:58:23.075-06:002014-02-28T20:58:23.075-06:00I completely understand. The emotional roller coas...I completely understand. The emotional roller coaster of trying for a baby is incredibly hard. We tried for 10 months with Adalyn and we are going on 10 months with baby #2. Trust me, I get it. It's a pain and a heartache that you can't truly understand until you've been there. I was hoping that #2 was going to be fast like some of the others as well, I had hoped that our kids would be closer in age…but God has other plans! We believe he is faithful, we know he is good, but there are days where the emotions are real and the crying/breakdowns need to happen to get back up and keep trying. I actually have a secret Facebook group I created when trying for Adalyn (Natalie was a part of it then too!) and I restarted it when trying for #2. There are a little over 20 other women (mostly bloggers) and it's a great place to vent, get advice, encourage, be encouraged etc. It's so nice to be a part of a community that "gets it". Let me know if you'd like an invite! Praying for you <3Ms. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-63866103456709704192014-02-28T17:52:37.499-06:002014-02-28T17:52:37.499-06:00I am so sorry you are going through this Emily. S...I am so sorry you are going through this Emily. Secondary fertility issues are hard I think because it puts you right in the middle between the fertile and the infertile who don't have a baby yet. The ones who get pregnant easily can cause pain without meaning to, and often those who are still trying for their first don't have as much sympathy as they might otherwise since you have a child already (which is understandable, but it makes you feel more alone in your own struggle). I felt it when we were trying for Gwen too, and it's just hard because that desire for a baby is still there and it's just as strong. It's a strange place to be. I'm glad your doctor was willing to see you at the six month mark (mine was too!) and that she has something of a plan! I'm glad you decided to share about this, because its good for others who are going through secondary infertility to know they aren't alone, and it lets us know so we can lift you up to God in prayer! Praying that The Lord will give you Baby #2 soon!Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177545285954715021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-80751713208274671042014-02-28T16:27:12.180-06:002014-02-28T16:27:12.180-06:00Emily, I am so sorry you all are going through thi...Emily, I am so sorry you all are going through this. I remember when it was over a year of trying when we finally got pregnant with Ace. I hated the pregnancy announcements on Facebook and felt jealous. It took us 6 months the second time around, so not as long but it was a struggle but we had a reason behind it so it was easier to figure out. I think not have a legitimate reason has got to be so much more difficult. I will be praying for you all to get the answers you need. I know its tough and I hate the oh just stop trying it will happen too lol. <br />Sending positive thoughts your way. I also wanted to let you know I am part of a infertility, adoption, fostering group and if you want I can send you the link. It helps to have people who have been through it understand. <3 Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07533966145809697542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-23683724180247161882014-02-28T16:26:30.786-06:002014-02-28T16:26:30.786-06:00I read your blog, but I am a bad commenter. But th...I read your blog, but I am a bad commenter. But this post really touched me. I suffered through infertility and I went through every thought and emotion you describes. I know it's not easy. I think it is great that you are sharing, hopefully that takes some of your burden away. Your in my thoughts and prayers!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05903388069878267219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834701928758624657.post-78074357676646736162014-02-28T15:49:26.352-06:002014-02-28T15:49:26.352-06:00Emily, this post is beautiful! I am so inspired by...Emily, this post is beautiful! I am so inspired by your willingness to share your story and your burdens so that others can see His promises and His glory. Please know you are in my prayers, friend. Cast your burdens on Him...He is sure to take care of your heart. xocaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178161653629713972noreply@blogger.com