31 days in Anticipation of Expecting - Welcome and Prayer - Day 1

Welcome

For the next 31 days I want be focused. I am motivated, like I've never been before.  I want to get my heart, body, and mind prepared to conceive life if God blesses us.  I'm going to use this challenge from The Nesting Place to document this journey.

My lord has been so faithful in so many other areas of my life. However, I find myself plagued with wondering if I have done my part in preparing for the conception of a child. Have I failed on my end of the bargain?  

Infertility is heart breaking; it’s overwhelming and it is an uphill battle. There are so many unanswered questions in the Medical Community, so many unknowns.  We do our best to surround ourselves with people who support and love us, however there are those who don’t understand, and use our inability to conceive as a weapon. All of this carves away at my faith and self-confidence.  Outside of continued prayer and faith in my Jesus, there are other areas that I can impact change in:

·         Healthy Choices

o   I need to lose weight. The doctors say if I lose as little as 10% it may impact my PCOS diagnosis and help regulate my hormones

o   My Ideal Body Weight is 150lbs for my height and frame. Being closer to this weight will not only help in my chances to conceive but also in my ability to parent a little one.

o   I need to change the way I eat as well as exercise on a regular basis.

o   Educate myself more on PCOS, Medications, Supplements, and Acupuncture

·         Soul and Heart Choices

o   Research Biblical stories and wisdom of barren women and their journeys.

o   Prayer – Unceasingly about this hope and what God has in store for our lives in this area.

o   Find healthy ways to deal with how “Others” feel about our struggle, and share openly with my husband who loves me so much.

o   Find ways to rest in the Faith of my Jesus, realizing that this journey will also supports our hope to adopt.

This is a list of my posts planned for the next 31 days.  I will add the links to them as the days progress.

Date	Post Title
Tuesday, October 01, 2013	Welcome and Praying for the Journey
Wednesday, October 2, 2013	Week 1 Exercise Plan
Thursday, October 03, 2013	Week 1 Meal Plan
Friday, October 04, 2013	How did I get here
Saturday, October 05, 2013	Wanting of a Baby - Hannah
Sunday, October 06, 2013	PCOS 411
Monday, October 07, 2013	Progress Update Week 1
Tuesday, October 08, 2013	Week 2 Exercise Plan
Wednesday, October 09, 2013	Week 2 Food Plan
Thursday, October 10, 2013	Hurt in the Waiting
Friday, October 11, 2013	Medicines,Vitamins, Supplements
Saturday, October 12, 2013	Wanting of a Baby - Elizabeth
Sunday, October 13, 2013	Being Enough for Him - Finding Contentment
Monday, October 14, 2013	Progress Update 2
Tuesday, October 15, 2013	Week 3 Exercise Plan
Wednesday, October 16, 2013	Week 3 Food Plan
Thursday, October 17, 2013	Questions that need answers
Friday, October 18, 2013	Infertility that Awful word
Saturday, October 19, 2013	Wanting of a Baby – Rebekah
Sunday, October 20, 2013	Juicing
Monday, October 21, 2013	Progress Update 3
Tuesday, October 22, 2013	Week 4 Exercise Plan
Wednesday, October 23, 2013	Week 4 Food Plan
Thursday, October 24, 2013	Deep Breath
Friday, October 25, 2013	Acupuncture
Saturday, October 26, 2013	Wanting of a Baby – Sarah
Sunday, October 27, 2013	Ovulation Tracking/Pregnancy Tests
Monday, October 28, 2013	Progress Update 4
Tuesday, October 29, 2013	Connecting to those who walked before us
Wednesday, October 30, 2013	What does the next 30 days hold?
Thursday, October 31, 2013	Prayer for continued Journey

Lord,

I pray for your blessing as I work to align my body in healthy ways to support the conception of a life. I pray for strength and endurance of mind and body, and everlasting hope in you.  

With Love Your Daughter