Well...it's begun. Today marked the beginning of the injections. Eric prayed over me and then stuck me. :) I did make a noise because it pinched some and he said I'm not allowed to make any noises. Which made me laugh a little, but I know it's hard for him to hurt me.
The injection site hasn't hurt exactly, but I can still feel where the meds went in. It said, may cause dizziness on the bottle, so I'm praying I don't get that side affect. If you think of it, pray for me too!
I don't know how to feel right now. I'm excited, nervous, freaked out to actually have a baby, freaked out I won't get a baby, etc. I am a jumble of emotions.
There is a song we sang at our fall retreat that God has had in my head this morning. The chorus goes...
And I'm restless, I'm restless
'Til I rest in You, 'til I rest in You
I'm restless, I'm restless
'Til I rest in You, 'til I rest in You
Oh God, I wanna rest in You
So, that is my prayer and what I want to do today, and every day, to rest in Him. He has this all under control. I think I'm just freaking out because the illusion of my control is coming to light.
Thankfully that's all the injections for today. Soon though I'll be getting 3 a day. But I am going to wait for the grace God will give me when that happens. :)
Thanks for sending this out! We can pray right along with you as you "hop down the IVF trail". As I tell myself this multiple times as day, God has a plan for this and we do what we can do and then rest in Him. The song you shared is perfect for that thought. Who sings that song? I would like to have it to listen to it over and over. . .
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I am responsible for the needle phobia. Think of Mamma when you're getting an injection; that will help. She was one tough bird; she would be so proud of you!
I will certainly pray for you! This is an exciting time - but scary, too. The Lord IS with you! Isaiah 41:13 "For I am the LORD, your God, Who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."
ReplyDeleteI'm praying, too! And I totally echo Carrie's statement.
ReplyDeleteAw Jamie, I am loving you and praying for you and Eric.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and protect you and wrap His loving arms around you and give you Peace in Him!
I just got an email from your mom about your blog. I am thankful for that because I have been thinking of you two and praying for you especially about a baby. My prayer is that God answers your request and blesses you with a baby. I know He can make it happen, and I know you two will be amazing parents!
ReplyDeleteFather God - Your are the Almighty. We praise you in everything. We do not know what the future holds for Eric and Jamie but we do know You hold their future. We ask that you bless this wonderful couple with a baby. A baby for them to love and raise to love you and serve you.
ReplyDeleteJamie and Eric - we will continue to pray daily for you along this journey. Whatever the outcome He will be in control. i love the song by John Waller - While i'm waiitng on you Lord i am peaceful - while i'm waiting i am hopeful - though it is painful i will wait - i will move ahead bold and confident taking every step in confidence while i'm waiting i will serve you while i'm waiting i will worship..that may not be exactly in order : )... anyway it is a great song. I so remeber our wait! It was all in God's time! And so worth the wait - for all 5 of them! Keeping you in our prayers!