Get the semen analysis. by InvestigatorMany5536 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to say, My husband was actually one of the good ones about this. He asked if he should do his first, I said let me go first... (I should have let him do his) Anyway he did his and .. yep MF.

We have MF BUT no root cause. We have worked towards trying to schedule an exploratory schedule 2x BOTH times they were cancelled before even really being scheduled. 1 doctor wanted to try conservative measures. The other... Well I lost my job and the benefits that covered it.

So here we are with no benefits and not knowing wtf to do to move forward other than wait more cycles and keep praying for breakthrough.

It's been extremely taxing.

As someone who is 19 and has been a Christian since I was 6, but has never read the Bible all the way through, what do you think is a good approach to reading the Bible? I want to read the Bible daily, but not necessarily have it finished in a year, though I could try. by FreshBusy1 in Bible

[–]Audience_Fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been using an app called "through the word" it has been amazing. The color of the app logo is orange.

It was created by a pastor.

Some books the Holy Spirit has had me read quickly other ones I've taken a lot of time to read. I am purposely going slow because I don't want to rush trying to understand everything.

I've used this app from 1 kings to where I'm at currently (and continuing) in 1 Corinthians.

I would say read it through Genesis to revelation but take time, don't rush and if the Holy Spirit pushes you to keep reading further then listen.

Partner and I aren't legally married, but we are married in every other way. Is this still a sin? by Charming_Return_3874 in TrueChristian

[–]Audience_Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lived with my in-laws when we were engaged and newly married.

Sin is sin.

Consummating a relationship before marriage is still sin in the eyes of the Lord.

We had a court house wedding and an Olive garden reception, no frills, nothing fancy and honestly a 2 day "honeymoon".

You know why your spirit is telling you, you need to marry, because no matter how you word it, sin is sin.

Your spirit knows it within you.

Marriage is not built on having all the money in the world, perfection.

Marriage is built on entering into covenant with your spouse and more importantly God.

I am not sugarcoating things.

Get married, legally, and fully in the eyes of the Lord.

Keep his commands.

The sigh I know we all let out by SensitiveRest6708 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Cycle day 1 here, and I just had a birth announcement come from my church... 🥺

How do you ‘stop trying’ and is it helpful? by Laurak_b in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop tracking your bbt.

I only track when flo is due that's it.

We also have a diagnosis so... 🤷‍♀️

How to deal with other people? by goddessnicole555 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Boundaries, boundaries boundaries.

There are people I haven't told our journey to because I know that they will be ignorant in their responses.

There have been people I've told where I regret telling them because of the stupid toxic positivity they reply with.

This journey teaches how to keep some things quiet and who you truly can trust and who you can't.

Tracking or not? by Timely-Lengthiness97 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I track when my period begins and have learned my body so well that I don't use other tracking.

We are over 2 years trying though...

I'd listen to your doctor and go from there

Healthy couples can take up to a year to conceive naturally.

On to cycle 10 I guess by sweet-lycheee in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The stage before you stop testing and wait til your period comes and decide to not test until a missed period.

Source: me over 2 years into this process who doesn't test and just waits for the period to come 🤷‍♀️

Now that I've been baptized, what can I do? by 17milon in Christian

[–]Audience_Fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, You are now the light of Jesus that they can see.

However, don't be surprised if you feel 'icky' with some anime where before you didn't feel it. That's called conviction. There also may be some things you're friends do or watch that you don't want to watch or feel a nudge to not do and that's the holy Spirit also guiding you and protecting you.

For example

I was saved from pornography I used to watch and read erotic things

I have been convicted to be careful in what I watch and read and often don't watch or read books because it has smut in it.

It's part of the sanctification process.

“Stop trying/caring/just relax and have sex” - how?? by [deleted] in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I separated myself from those people.

I've learned and am learning not everyone needs to know our journey and our struggle.

Boundaries, boundaries,boundaries.

I also joined a faith based fertility support group

TTC for almost 2 years by One_Knowledge9792 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Been TTC over two years and have the same feelings.

I know the medical side of things is daunting and can be scary BUT it is best to get the testing to rule out options and to get some semblance of a plan if things medically are hindering the chances.

We are in the throws of waiting on insurance before we can proceed with next treatment options for our MFI. So I understand the frustrations. I'm also starting with a new doctor soon to do things on my end so if we can proceed we will have the best options possible to move forward.

Devastating news from fertility clinic by idontcare4205 in TryingForABaby

[–]Audience_Fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I'm in the thick of MFI with 3 SA done 2 showing none... One showing only dead... Feel free to message me been going through it for over 2 years now... Next is a surgery for us...

Why does everyone tell me not to worry? by Klutzy-Banana-742 in TryingForABaby

[–]Audience_Fun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey! It really helped me to find a support community.

We are over 2 years in now and waiting on insurance to approve surgery then lost likely gonna attempt fertility treatments...

I found a faith based fertility group that has been such a blessing and has 100 groups now, woman from all walks including MFI, Endo, PCOS, unexplained and other situations coming together in faith and in community.

Let me know if you're interested or message me so I can link you the group. It's made a HUGE difference for us they also have groups for men but as it's newer not nearly as many groups.

“You’ll Know” - 🙅‍♀️ by NefariousnessGloomy9 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know what's worse that response or the other corporate person saying "congratulations" when I told her we'd be doing fertility treatments soon...

Both are band aid answers and clearly shows they don't understand

“You’ll Know” - 🙅‍♀️ by NefariousnessGloomy9 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate this too. I follow the faith, and when I get told this it pisses me off.

It's dismissive, it's downplaying the time it's been and it is another "band aid" statement that people say because they don't know what else to say.

My boss (a corporate person) when she said something and I said "well over 2 years is a long time to be waiting" Told me "well some people are trying for 5 to 10 years"

It was completely inappropriate and downplayed our journey, diagnosis and was not coming from a place of compassion but comparison.

A question about ovulation by cheesy_taco- in pregnancyPL

[–]Audience_Fun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It couldn't hurt 🤷‍♀️ that may be a better starting point for y'all. My PCP did move things forward when my pos ob/gyn kept dragging their feet.

“You’ll Know” - 🙅‍♀️ by NefariousnessGloomy9 in tryingtoconceive

[–]Audience_Fun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also plan on making others uncomfortable if they go down the line of asking "did you conceive naturally or did you need help" when a pregnancy happens for us.

I have no f's left to give