Negative but still positive

Philippines
March 8, 2013 11:40am CST
I got my pregnancy test result -- negative. I also got my period (after 2 months) few hours ago! :( Honestly, I felt a bit upset because we've been trying to conceive for 8 years but I still choose to look at the brighter side of the situation because I believe God has better plan for me and my hubby. We believe we will be blessed by a child in His perfect time. Right now, I am thinking positive and looking for a way not to be stressed with this pregnancy thing. I will just enjoy being "not pregnant" for now. Will go to salon for hair treatment, gym to work out,biking with friends and a good full body massage :) I know I can't do those things when I am pregnant and so I am just enjoying being not :) How about you? Have you been in a bad situation but you choose to be positive?
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24 responses
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
9 Mar 13
a good working relationship with your hubby is one of the factors why you had this attitude. should he so considerate of you, you could be blamed for not doing and doing things. Anyway, that's good way to treat yourself..yes, think + , +, + and all the things will get back to you ... and in huge amount of happiness.
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
10 Mar 13
you are very much welcome paperdolls
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Right, hubby has been very supportive, understanding and considerate. Thanks for your time Mavic.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Yes, I can say that I had my bad times too in the fast but life must go on. Don't lose hope my friend and don't dwell on things that you can not change but hope for the best. Maybe it's not the time yet but it will come.
• Philippines
10 Mar 13
Since you've said that your period was delayed two months ago, I guess that is a good sign.God had plans for you both and it will come in His time. Wish you both all the best.
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thanks Stanley. I stopped dwelling on things beyond my control and just focus on what I have and what I can do :)
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
9 Mar 13
yes for sure at that moment the negative instinct will hurt us but after the test,everything will be normal
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
that's very true Nat :)
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
8 Mar 13
Maybe next time. I hope so for you. Have you seen a dr. lately about not being able to become pregnant?
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Right, my friend, there's always a next time. My hubby and I has been doing some fertility work ups with our doctor. Yesterday, I had my ultrasound just to make sure there is nothing in my ovary and it's really none hahaha
• Mexico
9 Mar 13
Good luck to you. it took me a year to get pregnant with my son. I was so frustrated.
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
stress is a big factor indeed so we should do something to eliminate it so we have a positive outlook in our life.. i admire your positivity their.. soon God will bless you with a child.. patience is the key.. i have a friend who is married and waiting for a child and luckily after 10 years God bless them already.. and now she is 7 months on the way.. i don't know but after how many months of resigning from her work she conceived.. i think it has something to do with it because her work is so stressful.. so stress is really a big factor..
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
I have already removed all the stress in my life especially being stressed with pregnancy thing :) Will just enjoy life and be surprised soon. thanks Neelia
@gkutti (111)
9 Mar 13
Better luck next time paperdools28....!! do not worry things will be fine soon. Speaking of bad situations here is something I need to tell you, sometime ago I fell of the stairs and broke my leg, my collage semester registration could not be done due to a technical difficulty and I lost my seat, broke up with my boy friend and lost my debit card in a train. god alone has to know how i got through all this. seriously, I never knew I was strong enough to face all this in life. One day I was surfing the net and found a quote "when you have a problem never say why me, stand up face it and say 'try me' " quite inspiring right? just wait with patience and perseverance, this waiting is what makes success more sweet. trust me, it is not an advice but my personal feeling, go on. have fun today. there is always a tomorrow you can spend worrying.... :) good luck with your trying... have a good day...!!
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
That's a lovely quote gkutti. Thanks for sharing.
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
9 Mar 13
Absolutely! I think that is the best way to be, and the only way actually. Not that we humans don't have a negative thought now and then, but we should turn from them.. I think of faith as the grounding needed to receive the promise (of something). I think it's good you are not strictly limited in how you are looking at it, that you are leaving it in God's hands.. He knows best! - what's that verse?.. "I know the things I have planned for you.. they are good things.." very badly paraphrased and too lazy to look it up :)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Oh Flowerchilde! That's my favorite verse, Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for You. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" :)
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
You have a very good disposition! That's really so nice of you. If don't get it positive, then staying positive is the answer. It will drive away all negative vibes such as disappointment, discouragement, sadness,fretting and the likes. God has a perfect plan for each of us. He may or he may not grant the desire of our hearts but we should always trust that whatever is God's will for us, it is always for our best. Yes going to a place where you could be pampered and relax will really help. That is really good for you. It is hard to be positive in the midst of a disappointing result but I believe that God will always give us the grace to carry through and be not affected negatively... if we only have a submissive heart. And yes, there are some times I also go through negative situation and though it is hard to remain positive one Bible verse that always helps me to keep going is Romans 8:28 "[i]And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thank you for the Bible verse Salonga. By God's grace, I stayed positive and will always be.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
8 Mar 13
I have been in many situations where it was a negative thing happening but I try to always look at the positive from the situation. You are doing a good job of doing that yourself. Just think if you had a baby you wouldn't be able to hang out with your friends and do all the things you can due to mommy responsiblities. I always believe when the right time comes especially with pregnancy it will happen. My daughter had a baby girl back in 2006. By 2010 she was itching for another baby so her daughter could have a brother or sister. Well she was having fun trying but nothing was happening. Then her sister ended up Pregnant and she was so excited for her but still coudn't believe nothing was happening for her and her husband. So they moved to a new home about March of 2011. I told her now you have to stop thinking about getting pregnant. Unpack, relax and enjoy your life and it will happen when it should. Well she ended up having her second baby girl on 12/31/2011. Just nine months later. So if just relax and put it out of your mind completely it will happen for you too! Good luck!
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Wow! Thanks for that very inspiring story Lelin. I am totally putting it out of my mind and just enjoying what we have. I believe the baby will come soon.
@cvodrey (225)
• United States
9 Mar 13
I have been in many situations but chose to stay positive. While children are certainly a blessing, being a mother is not what defines you as a person. You can live your life without having a child and still have a positive impact on society and live a good life. There is also the option of adopting. There are many children out there who need and would love to have a caring parent. You sound like a nice person, I'm sure you will have many blessing ahead of you, but don't take not getting pregnant as a bad thing. God has a special purpose for everyone. :)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thank you cvodrey. We have adoption plans and will be working out on some papers and few seminars. Indeed God has a special purpose for everyone. Right now, I am enjoying my life helping my nieces and nephews with their homework. I am taking it as one of the many purpose in my life :)
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
9 Mar 13
As a mother I sympathize with your circumstances. When you want som much to be pregnant it can hurt so much to hear that negative result. I have been in that position a time or two myself. Please don't let it discourage you. Try to keep a positve outlook on the thoughts of motherhood. Your time willcome if it is at all possible for you and you will be the best mother that you can be. Good luck to you.
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thank you for the encouragement and for sympathizing with me.
@jagjit273 (1754)
• India
9 Mar 13
Keep the spirits high and always be postive, your time will come, just get yourself prepared, enjoy yourself and be happy. Happy mylotting
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
yes, that's what I am doing. Thanks jagjit
@cttolledo (5460)
• Legaspi, Philippines
8 Mar 13
Take it as a challenge! try to live in a natural way and just leave it to the lord. I situation like, when I was upset or when people put me down.. I take them as a challenge.. I wanted to show to them that they are all wrong of treating me like that. So, those negative thoughts and results served as my motivator to be more good and strong.
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
thank you for your time in sharing cttolledo :)
• China
9 Mar 13
hello,first,congratulations,hope you are fine, i am in my internship,i am a foreign trade sales, a lot of work i have never learnt in school,sometimes,i feel not good,everybody was busy,and i was not,i know i need to learn more,do not regard me as a child,i am in the real world now,this is from my manager when i was in USA,yes,i think he was right ,now i am in china,i need to work more ,to learn more,to rich my self more
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thank you for sharing Janique.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 13
You are right to feel positive and know that God has other plans for you. I know a lady that tried to get pregnant for 8 years and then when giving up she got pregnant with twin boys. You know that stress can stop a lady getting pregnant. Feeling happy and relaxed is best. I was told at 36 weeks pregnancy my baby is disabled. I love my child no matter what. My little boy is now 5 years old and is at a mainstream school with a special needs assistant. Good luck.
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thank you Ms. world traveler Max! :) I was also told to free myself from stress so my mind and body will be relaxed.
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Mar 13
Your positive outlook is amazing! I don't think I have ever been that positive after waiting for something that long. I admire you, I wish I had it in me. =) When my husband and I were homeless I tried with all of my being to stay positive but I wasn't very good at it. When we lived with my parents I tried to stay positive, wasn't good at it then either. After we had a miscarriage I tried to be positive, yeah I wasn't successful then either. I am just REALLY bad at the whole being positive thing. I have tried so many times but I go right back to being my negative self again. =(
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thank you for sharing LMB! I used to think negatively but since I was surrounded by optimistic friends, it changed the way I see things. Sad to hear you are finding it difficult to think positive on what's happening around but always keep in mind that if you feel you can't do something, pray to God for help. Pray for showing you things that will make you realized how blessed are you among others.
8 Mar 13
Just accept life the way it is.OK, not this time, maybe next time I'll succeed.What you both need is a healthy diet,positive thinking and just keep trying guys.You know that sometimes Mother nature acts in mysterious ways.It's not an easy task and it takes time and patience.Just work like a team and hope for the best.
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
I totally agree with that ladysilver :)We are keeping our faith and working for a healthier life. Thanks
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
8 Mar 13
Hubby and I are also trying to conceive. We've been married for almost 2 years now. I know that a lot of people would say that it's still too early to feel sad and lose hope. But I guess I am just wanting to have a baby and start a family of our own that for me it seems like forever. Like you, I still hold on to my faith and I trust that our Lord have his plans far better than what we have for ourselves. Until then, I will still be thankful for all the blessings that we receive.
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Right, we always have to be thankful for all the blessings from God. Let's keep our faith and He will give the desire of our heart in His time :) Will be including you in my prayers too. Thanks Raine :)
@cmania (207)
• Portugal
8 Mar 13
:3 be positive and to dont´have stress is soemthing we all hsould do even if being stressed sometimes take all of our negatve energies away. :P trying to be blessed with a baby something essencial it´s to make it happen naturally
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
I took away all my negative energy hahaha. Thanks cmania :)
• United States
8 Mar 13
Wow!good for you and im sure that god has a plan to get you pregnant. I personally have been in many bad situations and choose to remain positive like when i was a kid, i remember that some one would really make me mad and i choose to stay cool and not fight. That got me through alot back then, Especially this kid named derreck i remeber, he use to always make me mad.and then i would look like a punk infront of the whole class, but i never did anything. But i really feel you because i know this couple who just couldnt get pregnamt in time but what do you know, there having a baby now so you now just keep trying and before you know it you will have one of your own. But just always have faith in god in surely he will come through. I hopw something happens soon! Just keep moving on!:)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Thanks for sharing your story Coolie! We are keeping our faith on that :)Good to know you are practicing "positivity" since you were a kid :)