Comments on: Each Month You Hope…

By: Tackle It Tuesday - Week 35 | 5 Minutes For Mom

Tackle It Tuesday - Week 35 | 5 Minutes For Mom — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:43:50 +0000

[...] Now – I know that every single one of you is saying, “Girl, you are pregnant!” But trust me – I am not. (I have given up hope.) Besides my period is due in a few days, so it would be unlikely that I felt this bad this soon. Plus, I just know I am not. When I am pregnant, I know it by now – sore, swollen breasts, etc. Trust me – if I were pregnant – which I refuse to even let a glimmer of hope sneak through it is just too painful every month when I get the bad news – I would be freaking out excited. And yes – if that wonderful thing every happens again, I will let you all know immediately. But this time – I know I am not. I think I am just run down and my body is reminding me that I am still a sick person. (For those of you who might not know, I have long term health problems. You can also read about my health struggles in my guest column this week at Christian Women Online [...]

By: MichelleD

MichelleD — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:03:09 +0000

I’m there with you in the same weariness of the cycle of hope and disappointment. It helps me know that I’m not alone.
(((hugs)))
Twinkling for Jesus,
Michelle

By: Interactive Faith Builders — Weary | 5 Minutes For Mom

Interactive Faith Builders — Weary | 5 Minutes For Mom — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:58:07 +0000

[...] Yesterday I had to face the monthly disappointment of not being pregnant again. (Last month I wrote about this pain.) [...]

By: Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:15:33 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing. And I just remember it seeming like everyone around me could just say the word “pregnant” and be so, while I cried at the stupid single line each month. Hoping for you…

By: Play Library » Carnival of Family Life #17 at Mommy the Maid

Play Library » Carnival of Family Life #17 at Mommy the Maid — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:54:51 +0000

[...] A few that I appreciated: Each Month you Hope at 5 Minutes for Mom. Ugh. It takes me right back to those moments myself. Well written. And I’m hoping for you! Eating Out Cheap with Kids by Stephanie at Stop the Ride! Good tips our family can definitely use. A Day at the Races by Granny J. Fun, fun story. [...]

By: Janice

Janice — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:22:51 +0000

Wow – I feel so loved and cared for!! Thanks you so much for all your love and prayers!

I am cautious about talking about my fertility issues considering I am so blessed to have one child and so many women never even get to have one! But I also wanted to be honest about what I am going through. To know that you are all sending prayers helps so much. MY sincerest thanks!!!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:56:00 +0000

Many hugs and lots of pregnancy vibes!!!

By: Susanne

Susanne — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 22:54:42 +0000

Janice,

Lifting you up before the Lord today! My heart hurts for you! I can’t say I know exactly what you’re feeling in this area ’cause I haven’t walked this road, but I do know what it’s like to keep hoping and then be disappointed over and over. I do know, though, that God has a perfect plan for You and perfect timing and I will be praying that that is revealed to you as He sees fit. And may you be strengthened to know others are uplifting you!

{{{{Hugs}}}}
Susanne

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 19:48:21 +0000

Awww Janice. It hurts. I know it does. I went through nine years of infertility so I know it feels like a little death every month. I remember the things well-meaning people said to me and how it didn’t help so I won’t do that here. Just know that a lot of us out here really appreciate your honestly and transparency.

By: Val

Val — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 15:35:58 +0000

I understand your feelings. I used to have the same. It’s so painful…. but we have to believe it will work !!!

By: eph2810

eph2810 — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 15:33:47 +0000

Lifting you in my prayers, sweet sister.
No, I will not give you any advice, because I know how it hurts to not be ‘pregnant again!’ ~ I just pray for you.
You are right, you have Jackson, and what a precious child he is.
(((hugs)))

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 09:00:41 +0000

On behalf of Janice, I thank you all so much for your kind words. She has gone away for the weekend, but she’ll love to read your comments and visit all your blogs when she gets back.

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 02:44:26 +0000

I know what it’s like to go through what you’re going through right now, and as I’ve been with other friends as , they’ve gone through treatment, it’s such a roller coaster of hopes and dreams.
Thank you for sharing your heart with us all.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 02:37:53 +0000

your post touched my heart deeply.

my mom had my brother and i and then she had alot of trouble getting pregnant. she lost twins and then she lost another baby. and then she didnt get pregnant. and then when i was 12 years old she got pregnant. and again when i was 14 years old.

my baby sisters were like my own babies. except no labor. and no stretch marks.

i’m thinking about you. love you. xo

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:37:16 +0000

{{{Janice}}}