Is fertility treatment still from God?

Question

Let me explain. Somehow TTC has taken over my life and so many thoughts cross my mind on a daily basis and this one crossed my mind today. I am genuinely curious as to what other wonderful ladies TTC think.

When people TTC say things like "It will happen will God decides the time is right." or "We are placing it in God's hands." Do they seek <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">fertility treatment</a>? Or if you've said this, have you sought <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">fertility treatment</a> after a while?

I guess I am a little on the fence about what I think. I believe God did provide the brains, intelligence, and the technology for fertility treatments, but then I can understand others who don't take it further if they can't do it naturally because they don't want to "take it out of God's hands".

I am just really curious as to what you other ladies TTC think about leaving fertility in God's hands and still seeking fertility treatments like <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IUI</a> and hormones. :) Either way, every baby is a blessing. 💕💕

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I'm late to the party, but here's my story.

In November 2015, we were referred to a reproductive endocrinologist (fertility doctor) by my regular OB because we hadn't conceived within a certain time frame.

Our first appointment was November 9th, nothing special, just blood work and history. I was due to start my period about 6 days later, but it was late. More blood work on November 17th. I was pregnant. No meds, no assistance. We were over the moon, but cautious. My numbers weren't doubling, and my progesterone was really low. We monitored the pregnancy, and I was doing OK, and then I started bleeding. Three days later, I was in the worst pain of my life. The pregnancy was ectopic, and surgery was required.

After surgery, I became bitter and angry towards God. I couldn't see the wisdom in what He was doing. My grief was so deep, I couldn't imagine forgiving God.

Fast forward to June of this year. My husband and I had started fertility treatment in February with no luck. We had been attending a new church since December, and I was working it out with God. I was still angry, and sometimes days were so bad that I refused to speak to Him.

Earlier this month, our pastor called an invitation to the pulpit for anyone that wanted specific prayers, with the laying on of hands or anointing with oil. In the seven months that we had been attending this church, he had never done this. Four of us stepped forward and prayed with the church elders and each other. I asked them to pray for my child, my husband, and my womb. I sobbed, and gave it to God. And He answered our prayers immediately. Exactly 14 days later, I found out I'm pregnant.

We changed nothing. Same doctor, same medication, same dose, same regimen. The only thing that changed happened 14 days prior. I gave it to God, and He gave it back in the form of the biggest blessing I could imagine.

So yes, I think fertility treatment is of God, but I think He uses it to suit His plan. He is so good!

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I have PCOS, and am starting my first round of Clomid next week. :) I am still struggling a bit with that question. My husband assures me that God blesses the hands of those who create what can help His people, which I would love to believe as firmly as he does. However, I DO firmly believe that the only way I will conceive, even with the Clomid, is if it is within God's will. Fertility assistance or not, my Heavenly Father is in control of this!

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Ladies this book was a huge blessing! It speaks about IVF and all of what y'all are questioning! It's an easy read & full of faith through scriptures! Be encouraged

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I believe it is because even if you go and get IVF, it still could not happen. You aren't 100% guaranteed a baby just because you do IVF. God still creates the miracle. 🙂

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I agree- God gave the doctors the ability and intelligence etc.  I had my daughter naturally and then for the 2nd we ended up having to do IVF. Through this experience I heard a lot of thoughts and went through my own emotions and questions. 
I think it just comes down to what God has put on your heart. Some people don't want to pursue treatments and some do- it's not about treatments being from God but what's put in your heart to do.

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I've been thinking a lot about this. In different and unrelated circumstances, I've tried forcing my agenda, thinking I knew what was best for me. But the Lord knows my heart and knows most what I need. When I started to believe that and let go of "trying" things always worked out in my favor. Why should this be any different is a question I've been asking myself considering my DH and I have been trying for nearly a year. I'm pushing mid thirties and don't want to miss my chance of having another child (blessed with a 9yo), but at what point do I begin seeking intervention without stepping on the toes of my Father? This is something I'm going to take to prayer. All the best to you ladies.

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