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++Bible Study Check In++
megrae12
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Welcome to the Bible Study Check-In. This check-in currently runs 2 times a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Mondays are our in-depth study where we spend time tackling a study (currently the Good Morning Girls “Intentionally Focused Study). Thursdays are our check-in day. If you cannot get int touch with your prayer partner please PM @megrae12 and I will assign you a new one.
This is a list of the current prayer partners. Please respond to your prayer partner's post and/or communicate via PM:
@MoreThanSparrows08 I will get you a new prayer partner as soon as possible. 
Ok, this is our last week on this Bible Study! Please make sure you add your thoughts if you want to do the next one from Good Morning Girls on Why Easter Matters.
Ok, so this week is about healthy living. It's about how our bodies are a temple for the Spirit.
1. Good Morning Girls talks about how our bodies are temple for the Spirit and we are fearfully and wonderfully made. What are some things about you that are unique? I.E. What is your favorite physical trait? Personality trait? Etc.
2. Because our bodies are a temple, how do we honor God with our bodies? How do we dishonor Him?
3. With regards to TTCAL, how can our bodies being a temple help us? Do we forget to remember He made our bodies?
4. Look at the challenge today, what you going to do this week to be healthier and give your body over to God?
5. Prayer Requests
6. Praises.
DX: stage 2 Endo 2012, PCOS 7/2/14, HSG 6/11/14, Lefty open!!
BFP#1, EDD: 4/27/14, Missed EP confirmed: 9/23/13, R tube removal: 9/25/13
Clomid/TI #1=BFN,
Clomid/TI#2=BFN, Clomid/TI #3=CP
BFP #2 CP, EDD 7/12/15
On a treatment break: 2 natural cycles. Saving money, sigh*
Goodbye my sweet babies. We miss you so much.
All Welcome
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2. Because our bodies are a temple, how do we honor God with our bodies? How do we dishonor Him? I haven't always done this in the past choosing to do things like smoke and drink in excess and depend on food rather than God. I still have tendencies to depend on food vs. God in times of stress or tense emotions, but I feel like I am doing better with this in general. I think it's a balance and realizing that how we treat our body is a symbol of how we treat God and the balance is that if we spend too much time focusing on the body, we don't focus on HIm. Does that make sense?
3. With regards to TTCAL, how can our bodies being a temple help us? Do we forget to remember He made our bodies? I have to remember this as it keeps me on track amidst the hard times (like now)... It also helps me as I realized the more I got my body where it should be health wise the more my cycles appear to be regulating... I think I definitely forget that he made our bodies and that we are perfect to him. It's hard especially in the midst of this current loss because I don't understand why my body can't seem to hold on to a baby...
4. Look at the challenge today, what you going to do this week to be healthier and give your body over to God? I was not good with my food choices over the weekend or working out... so this challenge is good for me especially this week as I need to give this over to God and depend on Him for strength this week.
5. Prayer Requests - That we would be able to get through this loss... I am mostly numb and DH is really upset... he spent most of the weekend drinking which is never helpful for anyone. Just pray that I would heal physically and that we would both heal emotionally and that my body can figure out how to sustain a pregnancy. Pray also for a friend of mine whose due date would have been today, but she lost her baby at 19 weeks. Also pray for my neighbor who is struggling with IF as well and it's taking a toll on her.
6. Praises. In an effort to find the positive, praises that CD1 came quickly... even if she came with a vengeance.
My favorite trait is probably my smile & sense of humor. I enjoy being happy...I know that sounds corny but I don't like to be sad and i usually can find the silver lining in things. I try anyway.
2. Because our bodies are a temple, how do we honor God with our bodies? How do we dishonor Him?
I think we honor God by not being overly critical of how we look...how many things we wish we could change physically...etc, etc. I was a sz 0 for most of my teenage & twenties and it wasn't from lack of eating! I ate what I wanted as much as I wanted...but now I'm in my mid 30's things are different. I've learned to be ok w/ the fact that I'm never going to get into a size 2 or 4 again - I'll be lucky if I can ever get back into a 6 comfortably. But I eat healthy and take care of my self. I think we dishonor God w/ the unhealthy thinking - dieting - and the obsessive working out. We need to be comfortable in our own bodies and thank God we are healthy and then remember to enjoy life!
3. With regards to TTCAL, how can our bodies being a temple help us? Do we forget to remember He made our bodies?
I've recently have started doing Yoga and I"m enjoying it. I use that time to really put in extra prayer time also. I think it's amazing what our bodies can do and sometimes from stress and over thinking - the power of the mind - can truly work against us.
4. Look at the challenge today, what you going to do this week to be healthier and give your body over to God?
It's gorgeous weather where I live today & this week. I plan on walking a ton this week and use that time be thankful of the all that I have in life...for the hopes I have...I'm doing my best to stay positive & strong. I don't know what my story will look like in the months/years up ahead but TODAY...I have hope in my heart...and I'm thankful for that.
5. Prayer Requests
I had my dr's appt today and we are running a couple tests. Everything looked "good" so I'm optomistic but would def appreciate your prayers. We have been cleared to TTC this month - currently on CD 13 and am in my FW - so we are def "busy" trying.
6. Praises.
Thankful for a good visit w/ my dr today...huge relief!
My Ovulation Chart
Ok, so this week is about healthy living. It's about how our bodies are a temple for the Spirit.
1. Good Morning Girls talks about how our bodies are temple for the Spirit and we are fearfully and wonderfully made. What are some things about you that are unique? I.E. What is your favorite physical trait? Personality trait? Etc. I like my eyes. They are unique in they are big, dark brown and almond shaped. They are literally my best feature. I also think my sense of humor is pretty awesome! Of course, I think I am hilarious!
2. Because our bodies are a temple, how do we honor God with our bodies? How do we dishonor Him? I think we honor God with our bodies with being honest. This means accepting what He gave us. Yes, we have the ability to augment, change, etc. but we need to be happy with how we are. This is very important b/c I fee like it translates to how we view God. We dishonor Him when we complain about how He made us. Yes, my boobs are HUGE for my tiny body, but they are a part of me. Yes, I am getting a reduction (eventually) and I think it is ok. Medically, it's necessary. I work on accepting myself on a daily basis. Every morning, I tell myself I am pretty and look at myself until I see it. Then I know I am ready for my day.
3. With regards to TTCAL, how can our bodies being a temple help us? Do we forget to remember He made our bodies? I often forget that God gave me this body in regards to TTCAL. I forget that He controls this aspect of my life as well. I work every day to remember this. I am good with all aspects of God being the creator of my body, but I feel like I need to control something, TTCAL is my something. So I am working on giving my body over to Him, completely, holding nothing back. It is hard.
4. Look at the challenge today, what you going to do this week to be healthier and give your body over to God? If my allergies allow, I am going to get back on the workout horse this week. I have been eating pretty well, not great, but well. Adding back in the working out will help me with my overall body view.
5. Prayer Requests I just want to O!! I am STILL waiting to O this cycle. I have had several sike outs with my body. It's not a good time. I am praying really hard for O so we can do our bw. Grrr....
6. Praises. I think I am finally getting better although since the weather is supposed to cool down again, it may be short lived. However, today, I can breathe and I feel a little bit better than I have in a while!
1. Good Morning Girls talks about how our bodies are temple for the Spirit and we are fearfully and wonderfully made. What are some things about you that are unique? I.E. What is your favorite physical trait? Personality trait? Etc. My favorite physical trait would probably be my abs. I work hard to keep 'em lookin good! Personality trait would definitely be my sense of humor. I love making people laugh and I just love being silly!
2. Because our bodies are a temple, how do we honor God with our bodies? How do we dishonor Him? I think we can honor God with our bodies by taking care of ourselves by eating healthy and exercising. We can also honor Him by the way we dress, think classy. We can dishonor by doing the exact opposite of what I just mentioned...not exercising, eating junk food all the time, and dressing like hootchie mommas! lol
3. With regards to TTCAL, how can our bodies being a temple help us? Do we forget to remember He made our bodies? For me, going back to scripture helps a lot. This reminds me of Psalm 139:13-14 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
4. Look at the challenge today, what you going to do this week to be healthier and give your body over to God? Personally, I do a decent job at eating healthy and exercising. This week, I am going to make sure I'm feeding myself spiritually. I began a new devotional this morning and I'm excited for some much needed spiritual nourishment!
5. Prayer Requests For my TTCAL journey. I've been POAS like crazy lately. I'm on CD40 since the m/c and I had what I thought might be IB Friday morning, so I POAS this afternoon and BFN. I just fell to my knees and cried out to God for mercy. And yesterday, my coworker (who knows I had a m/c) told me that she is almost 6 weeks pregnant. Please don't get me wrong. I am happy for her, but it still burns a bit. If that makes sense?
6. Praises I'm just thankful for my health, my family, and DH who supports me in all I do. Also thankful that I can come here and just pour my heart out to you ladies. Thank you so much for your prayers and support.
BFP #1 8.6.2011 EDD 4.7.2012 DS1 born 3.30.2012
BFP #3 4.30.2014 EDD 1.10.2015 DS2 born 12.31.2014
@mcnsher0627 I'm praying for your brother, your mom, and you! In regards to getting back on track with exercise, why don't you start by doing brisk walking or a workout DVD in the morning before heading to work? When I work out in the morning, I feel better and have more energy throughout the day (although it sucks getting out of bed so early, I feel fine once I start moving). Just an idea
@graceanne927 I can tell what a positive person you are just from reading your responses. I need to be more like that. Instead of finding the silver lining in everything, I always think "worst-case scenario" and I see the glass as half empty. I need to change that! Praying that everything goes well with your tests! Where are you from? I'm in SoCal and we are having gorgeous weather right now, too. Almost 80 degrees!
@megrae12 Thank you so much for this check-in. And for all the support you offer to all of us. I really appreciate it! Praying that you O sooner than later. The wait is so difficult, I know. And also praying for your allergies. *ACHOO!* lol
Ladies, have a blessed week. Praying that the Lord blesses our bodies and that we use them to glorify Him!
BFP #1 8.6.2011 EDD 4.7.2012 DS1 born 3.30.2012
BFP #3 4.30.2014 EDD 1.10.2015 DS2 born 12.31.2014
Re: the abs - I did college track and field so I have always kept up with the workouts I used to do. Definitely hard work and disciplined with eating, but you can do it, too! (I sound like an infomercial) haha
BFP #1 8.6.2011 EDD 4.7.2012 DS1 born 3.30.2012
BFP #3 4.30.2014 EDD 1.10.2015 DS2 born 12.31.2014
Hi Ladies,
I am sorry I've been a bad bumpie this last week. Between extra stress at work and some crazy health issues I've just not been able to check in as much as I'd like. However, you have all been in my heart, mind, and prayers - especially @MrsG80inTN (((HUGS)))!!
1. Good Morning Girls talks about how our bodies are temple for the Spirit and we are fearfully and wonderfully made. What are some things about you that are unique? I.E. What is your favorite physical trait? Personality trait? Etc. This is a great topic, but one that is a bit sensitive for me right now. I do believe that my body is a temple and when it is clean that His spirit can dwell within me. I think my favorite physical trait are my eyes. They are blue and I get compliments on them a lot. I also love my nose because I see my mom's nose (it's also little and kinda cute). Personality trait - I think is my compassion for others. I also think I'm funny - but sometimes I'm sure others don't think I am as funny as I think I am.
2. Because our bodies are a temple, how do we honor God with our bodies? How do we dishonor Him? I've mentioned this before, but I am Mormon, and as such, I choose to follow a health code that we call The Word of Wisdom. It is essentially the reason everyone knows that Mormons don't drink. But it's more than that, it's a guide to a healthy body, which warns us against things that are bad for the body and encourages to eat healthy, meat sparingly, lots of veggies, etc. Essentially, the idea behind abstaining from drugs, alcohol, coffee, etc is that because our bodies are temples we need to treat them as such. God gave us our agency - our ability to choose for ourselves. If we allow outside forces that are addictive (drugs, alcohol, etc) it takes away our ability to choose. I honor God by keeping my body free from these substances. I love what @graceann927 said about not being overly critical of our appearance.
3. With regards to TTCAL, how can our bodies being a temple help us? Do we forget to remember He made our bodies? While he did make our bodies, we do live in a fallen state, so our bodies are imperfect. Sometimes remembering that is the only thing that helps me cope with that horrible question of "WHY." I do believe that He can carry me through this and after all that I can do He will make up the difference. I just have to be patient and understand that my timing is not His timing. He has the whole perspective and I am short-sighted. I also believe that I want my body to be as healthy as possible so that as a temple, it can house his most precious little spirits. That's the reason I've made the decision to work this year to get my body healthy and fit.
4. Look at the challenge today, what you going to do this week to be healthier and give your body over to God? This is tough because I'm really struggling with my body right now. I am having some more complications from my surgery regarding scar tissue and have to have another procedure to correct it. In the meantime, it is leaving me feeling really sick, with some unpleasant side effects that I won't go into detail on. (You're welcome). I have been exercising a lot lately and finally got to the point where it feels good. With my health issues right now I am just going to turn my body over to God as they suggest and pray that he heals me so that I can carry on.
5. Prayer Requests Please pray that I will feel better physically, that the procedure will work and that the scar tissue will heal the way it needs to and that my discomfort and sickness will subside. Please pray that I will have the strength to endure.
6. Praises So the gastric bypass is supposed to correct some of the issues with my PCOS since it changes the way my body produces hormones. It seems that it is already working, since surgery I have had 3 cycles all between 28-29 days...WITHOUT medication. Prior to surgery I could go 4-6 months without a cycle if I wasn't on medication. So this is super encouraging.09/2007: Ectopic with rupture - lost right tube | 09/2012: Ectopic - saved the left tube
08/05/2013: BFP not ectopic | EDD: 4/22/2014 | 09/15/2013: Miscarried at home
Burned the bench 01/20/15 - Medicated Cycle with Clomid and HCG trigger shot on 02/08/2015
++++ BFP 2/17/18 ++++ EDD 10/26/2015
1. Good Morning Girls talks about how our bodies are temple for the Spirit and we are fearfully and wonderfully made. What are some things about you that are unique? I.E. What is your favorite physical trait? Personality trait? Etc.
I am very personable and get along well with others. Physically I think that my best trait is my smile. I have nice teeth and they are white.
2. Because our bodies are a temple, how do we honor God with our bodies? How do we dishonor Him?
I feel like we honor him when we care about ourselves. We dishonor him when we let other people take advantage of us.
3. With regards to TTCAL, how can our bodies being a temple help us? Do we forget to remember He made our bodies?
Our bodies are a gift from God and when he sees that we care about this gift he gave us, he then gives us other gifts too. I know God is my maker and I know that not smoking, drinking, or doing drugs is a great way to honor the body we have.
4. Look at the challenge today, what you going to do this week to be healthier and give your body over to God? I need to feed myself more spiritually. Having a loss has really tested me but I know my God is good.
5. Prayer Requests I am asking that everyone pray for my husband and I peace during this difficult loss of our daughter Claire. I also pray that my daughter is happy and healthy in Heaven and that she knows I love her. I also need prayers for a healthy subsequent pregnancy.
6. Praises - I am thankful for this site, my career, my friends, family, my health, and for having such a great husband.
@MrsG80inTN – Praying for you my dear…and your neighbor. It is sweet of you to still think of others when your loss and pain are so new still. Glad my thoughts on a fallen state have brought you some comfort. It did for me. Because honestly, it’s not fair, and there is no answer to the why, so I try to remember that our bodies are not perfect in this life, and neither are we. After all we can do, only our Lord and Savior can make up for the rest, even if that’s just healing the hurt caused by the imperfection. Love you girl!! You are strong and courageous with an incredible amount of faith and love.
@mcnsher0627 – Sorry about your brother – I will add him to my prayers, I know how stressful family problems can be. As you start tracking your food – have you considered using myfitnesspal? It is awesome.
@graceanne927 – I love your outlook and attitude. I have considered starting yoga as well. I feel like I need something to help relieve stress. We have snow on the ground today here in UT – wish I could go walk outside. Enjoy your weather!! GL this cycle!
@megrae12 – Thanks for the check in and not giving up on me. I too am taking your advice and reading those verses. Thanks for sharing. I love the way you say you are going to give over to Him completely with nothing holding back. That’s commitment and faith at its finest. You inspire me darlin’.
@polevaultRN – sorry I’ve been MIA and not a good prayer partner – but please know I have been praying for you. I think you hit a good point about honoring God by dressing modestly. So true! (((HUGS))) on the BFN.
@KristinDMiller – welcome to the check-in, though I am so sorry for the loss of your Claire. You and YH are both in my prayers.
09/2007: Ectopic with rupture - lost right tube | 09/2012: Ectopic - saved the left tube
08/05/2013: BFP not ectopic | EDD: 4/22/2014 | 09/15/2013: Miscarried at home
Burned the bench 01/20/15 - Medicated Cycle with Clomid and HCG trigger shot on 02/08/2015
++++ BFP 2/17/18 ++++ EDD 10/26/2015