Catholic Cysters Corner - Page 3

08-15-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemonade Ladybug

Today's prayer: God, I know I've never ovulated before but if you just let me TRY it once, I know I can do it good! ha ha...

LL

Very cute!

Lemonade Ladybug · 08-15-2006, 10:02 PM

Thanks Julieh....feeling sassy today.

I really would LOVE to be pregnant w/o any fertility drugs but I have to ovulate first. I think you're on the ttc w/o fertility drugs thread...oh my heavens...you're the boss of that one, aren't you... lol

The day I got dxed with PCOS...through ALL the tears, both hubby and I agree that if God doesn't have in our plan to have biological babies, we will try to be foster parents...and maybe adopt that way. I have far tooooo much love to spew on 'little people' to be stuck with keeping it all bottled up inside.

jennynd · 08-16-2006, 01:04 AM

LL - Thanks for posting the info on St. Philomena. Sorry I didn't give more info sooner but I"m glad you are all finding a connection with her!

Just wanted to let you ladies know that I got my ultrasound results in the mail today & I have " 'prominent follicles' consistent with polycystic ovaries". I posted a more in-depth thread on my results in the Newbie section if you want to know more. I still have to call my doc to talk about this - I dont know if this really means I have PCOS or what & didn't really understand his suggested treatment options.

I was in church today for the Assumption of Our Lady & I just wanted to cry the whole time! I've been feeling pretty bad for myself lately but at church I realized if anyone had that right it was Mary. I think that made it a lot easier when I came home & opened the letter with my u/s results.

Thanks to all you cysters for your support in my health & my faith! You are truly God's wonderful gifts... I'll be praying for you!

08-16-2006, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemonade Ladybug

The day I got dxed with PCOS...through ALL the tears, both hubby and I agree that if God doesn't have in our plan to have biological babies, we will try to be foster parents...and maybe adopt that way. I have far tooooo much love to spew on 'little people' to be stuck with keeping it all bottled up inside.

Good for you guys!!! You are a wonderful person!

Jenny~ I replied about your results on the other thread. It really sounds to me like they are just wingin it on how to treat this. I hope you get into someone more knowledgable soon, hugs.

CelticSpirit · 08-16-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemonade Ladybug

The day I got dxed with PCOS...through ALL the tears, both hubby and I agree that if God doesn't have in our plan to have biological babies, we will try to be foster parents...and maybe adopt that way. I have far tooooo much love to spew on 'little people' to be stuck with keeping it all bottled up inside.

What a wonderful plan! My prayers are with LL. I'm sure that God has special plans for you seeing you are such faithful servants.

Swingin' Cyster · 08-16-2006, 08:03 PM

Hi ladies!! Oh my goodness, what a thread!! I too am a cradle Catholic and perhaps sometime in the future I will post my "story" but it's already on here somewhere so chances are I won't..... This is a terrific idea! So many times I feel I need support and this site is great but having a thread where I can get spiritual and dare-I-say-it Sacramental support is even better!! Hats off to you Jenny!
love, Kara
P.S. Lebanese priests are most likely Maronite or some other rite besides Roman which probably allows married priests. One interesting fact, in the Byzantine rite, married men can enter the seminary and become priests but once you become a priest, you are not allowed to marry.
P.P.S. Popular thought has it that Peter was married b/c Jesus raised/healed his "mother-in-law" but it doesn't say if he was a widower or if that's just the best translation. Remember there is no word in Aramaic for cousin and they use brother for cousin in the Gospels.

jennynd · 08-17-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemonade Ladybug

The day I got dxed with PCOS...through ALL the tears, both hubby and I agree that if God doesn't have in our plan to have biological babies, we will try to be foster parents...and maybe adopt that way. I have far tooooo much love to spew on 'little people' to be stuck with keeping it all bottled up inside.

Oh, I feel the same way!! God bless you! At first I was totally open to adopting & actually expecting to have to, then when I was faced with the reality of possible infertility I got selfish & thought it would never be good enough if it wasn't my own, but after holding my friend's 5 month old little darling I thought "Hey, if I could take her home with me forever that would be just fine with me!" Sooo many emotions we go through... good thing God is here to help us along!

kerr · 08-17-2006, 01:40 AM

Hi everyone....I was a little nervous about posting on this thread because of the church's stand on infertility. (you can see by my siggy.) I was not sure how everyone would react to that.

DH and I are cradle catholics. We met in college at Mass of all places. We are pre-cana leaders and are involved in many ministries. I look forward to posting with everyone!

tigir · 08-18-2006, 05:43 AM

LL ~ Thank you so much!

I cried a little when I read your post. It feels wonderful to help out someone else who may be looking for answers. I am always talking about PCOS - I probably drive people nuts! But I do think that it is better to have the word out, better to annoy a few people than stay silent. I am working on putting out a Catholic women's magazine and each issue will have a health section - PCOS will be one of the first articles for sure.

Jenny ~ I sure hope you get more answers on the u/s. I will sneak over to the newbie section and read your post.

Kerr ~ Hey! Judge not lest ye be judged right? I am glad you are joining us! I feel the same way about posting on certain threads, it can be intimidating at times. I just wish I could apply the "not judging" part to my DH, hmmm.

I am sorry if I missed anyone else, I will try to post again soon!

Swingin' Cyster · 08-18-2006, 04:25 PM

Hi ladies,
Just wanted to pop on and encourage everyone to all the sacraments. I am not judging anyone here, b/c I wouldn't want my past brought out before my eyes.... but honestly we're all afraid of being judged b/c we've all done things that are wrong and know it. So please cysters, frequent confession!! It's a mighty gift! Go to Mass, if possible more than on Sunday. I know it's hard, I'm next door to a chapel that offers Mass 4 times a day and I don't get to it. But the more we have the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, the more we are open to His Grace the less we will sin and be afraid of judgment. So get thee to church!

And pray for me, because I sin too, a lot....
blessings, Kara

Lemonade Ladybug · 08-18-2006, 07:00 PM

HAPPY FRIDAY CYSTERS! YIPPEE FOR THE WEEKEND!

ahhhh Tam - it's true! You matter!!

Big kisses! I feel the same way...I talk and talk about PCOS too because you never know WHO will file that info. in their mind for a later date. I know some must get sick of it. I did the same thing when I got dxed with depression years ago even though there was such stigma attached to it..and I was SHOCKED by the people in my close circle who were also suffering...there is a place in life for all of us. Those who do not talk...lol...will get TALKED to by US... ha ha... hence opening that line of communication and helping each other. God has a very special role for each of us. He made us exactly the way HE wanted. I know sometimes it's hard to remember that...and it gave me chills to read about your Catholic Women's magazine...what a gift!!! How did you decide to do that?

Celtic - Thank you for the prayers. I have learned soooo very much from your posts...and you know LITERALLY this diagnosis was a big eye opener to my faith. Who am I to sit here and plan out...I will have 2.5 kids by such and such age.... driving home from the diagnosis it clicked...THIS is what it means to 'let go and let God'... this is what it means to 'trust Him'...so when my sisters asked if I wanted them to pray for me to have a baby, I said.. NO!!!! (EKK! has LL lost her mind...lol..) Pray for God's will and for us to accept it. Because what IF God has the most beautiful plan and gifts around the corner! And I shouldn't have said 'what if'...because we KNOW He does. Big kisses to ya cyster...thanks for being my Celtic four leaf clover!

Kerr - We are glad to have you here! My hubby and I do pre cana too! I love it! And nope...no judging here..I think it's been posted before...we're all human and make different choices that we must live with the consequences...no one really has the place to point fingers because as my Dad used to say... when you point a finger at someone else, you always have at least three pointing back at yourself. Maybe someday when you can, you will share your story with us. We'd love to hear it. I am curious why you chose IVF though...don't you have to ride home in the back seat of the car with your legs sticking straight up in the air... ha ha...

Swingin - I LOVE JERRY RICE TOO!!!!! He's got such a sweet persona....and ahem...I loved watching him on Dancing with the Stars. Glad you're here...your knowledge can help us all.

You're so right about the Sacraments. I like confession. And you're right..I am going to try and go this weekend.

Thanks for the nudge. I needed it.

Jenny Sweetheart - lol...that's cute... take the friend's baby home... lol.....It's just a bizarre place to be, huh....I mean...my mom, sisters, and cousins can pop healthy babies out like they are breathing...why can't I? I have seen MANY coworkers struggle with IVF etc... and I could never handle the anguish they suffer with on top of it being with it being wrong for me...I REALLY believe strongly that 'how' I deal with this can make things harder or easier on my journey. And each of us have a different journey. Please don't take this gross...but at work, one of my nicknames is baby licker... ha ha.. because if there is a sweet miracle around...they find their way in my arms...and I 'joke' that they are so yummy they are lickable...after the diagnosis I stopped doing it and I realized the change. If I allowed myself to continue that baby licking probation of mine...I wouldn't get to spew some of that love I talked about or smell those yummy angelpies, or dote on a friends baby and congratulate that mother on such a beautiful miracle! That was one way I was being 'selfish'... and you are soooo right..good thing God is here to help us. He can give us what we lack...

I even had a coworker ask if she could be a surrogant mother for me...'touched' me deeply that she would do that for me...and I thanked her..but no...there is only one way I will do this and it's keeping that process in the bedroom. lol....boom chicka mow wow.... ha ha

Whew...sorry all....rambled a lot today!
May He bless you all greatly,
LL

tigir · 08-19-2006, 04:27 PM

I don't have a lot of time to post this time, but..........

LL ~ I LOVE YOUR POSTS!!!

I smiled the whole time I was reading your last one - if someone was ever a blessing I think you are, I needed that smile today, I might just get something done! On the magazine...I decided to do this because I am just sick of looking at half naked women with perfect bodies flaunting the covers of all the women's magazines out there! UGH!!! lol. I suscribe to Shape mag and I pick up Self every once in awhile and I am just tired of looking at them - also, the fashions that are around these days are not in keeping with modesty at all (at least some). So last month I decided someone needed to make a different kind of magazine, and then I decided maybe I should pull a Nike and "just DO it"! It may take me a year to get my first issue out, but it will have all of the same stuff the major ones do (health, beauty, fashion, etc.) but with a twist - The fashions will be modest but modern, beauty will also mean inner beauty, I am devoting articles to spiritual health as well as body, and you will never see a bikini clad supermodel gracing the cover! There will be more in there also. I thought I might even devote a section for the DHs.

I am really excited about it, now it is just getting it put together. I have a sister who does photography, so she is taking pics for me and I am writing most of the articles - I do have another sister who is good at coming up with those too, so she may help. I will keep you posted on how that goes - I just don't see anything like it on store shelves and I think it would be wonderful to have it out there. Baby Licker?! ha ha! That is too funny!

Kara ~ I just can't get enough of the sacraments! I am trying for confession tomorrow. I think we all forget how important they are, how much we need them until we go. What a great post! I will be praying for ya!

jennynd · 08-19-2006, 05:00 PM

Tam - Great idea with the Catholic magazine! It sounds wonderful... I would definitely read it! Good luck & let us know if you need any help

08-19-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyinfargo

Tam - Great idea with the Catholic magazine! It sounds wonderful... I would definitely read it! Good luck & let us know if you need any help

Dittp that!

kerr · 08-20-2006, 01:46 AM

hi everyone thanks for the welcome,

Ladybug- that was cute. Actually I got to drive home sitting! Actually precana is getting harder to do. I feel we have so much expectations before we get married that you just get married and get pregnant. That does not happen for everyone and we always bring that part up. We have never actually brought up any of the fertility treatments we have done. First because we are paired with another couple that has been married forever and I think there would be issues. Second because we just did IVF in May after the rrecana session ended so we have not figured out how we would incorporate the topic into the session. So for now DH and I are discussing this for next season of precana. The IUI's never came up, but we never brough them up either. We just mentioned that sometimes couples need to pray for their answers and find it in their hearts which path they are lead down. (I hope that makes sense.) Let me know if you have any ideas.

tigr-thanks for the welcome