New Life Ministries

Pregnancy Announcements!

Below are just some of pregnancy announcements that we recently received.

Sheri wrote: Ladies, I know I do not post very much but I read your posts daily and I have truly been uplifted and comforted by all of you throughout the lastcouple of months. My husband and I found out on June 29th 2008 that we are expecting . Needless to say we are very happy! I am working on overcoming my fears and worry of M/C. I would ask for prayers for a healthy pregnancy and for all to go perfectly the way God has always intended it! I thank you for the support and prayers !My blood work has come back wonderful. I am due on 03/04/2009 God Bless you all, Sheri (from WIF on-line support group).

Pauline wrote 30th June 2008: Dear ladies of WIF, I want to thank you all and especially Nerida, for this wonderful and blessed ministry and for the encouragement, scripture and prayers that we share. I have confirmed pregnancy and I'm 8 weeks! Praise God! My journey has been 3 and half years but it's only when I came across this group that i really learned about what scripture says about fertility and learned to claim the word. Being an East African, I live-in a society where 'barren' women are ostracized and life can be made very difficult. I really hope my testimony of this pregnancy encourages you in one way or other. When the doctors first gave me their report following laparoscopy, I was devastated, but a friend asked me "whose report will you believe? and what does God's report say?" Keep reading the Word and the promises God has for you women!! claim them day by day even when the situation already seems dead and buried. Praise God even in your tribulations and shame the devil. our Father IS Jehovah Shalom, cry to Him when you need peace in your heart and mind, when you feel like screaming or going insane! He IS Jehovah Jireh, cry to Him when you need provision and He will provide for you in your hour of need even in the most miraculous ways. He IS Jehovah Tsebaioth - the Lord of Hosts, call to Him when you have fought with every human weaponpossible and failed, when you have cried, travailed, prayed and fastedand the devil is still on your case and fighting you. The outcome maynot even what we expect judging by our human perceptions, but do trust that God sees the greater picture and knows His purposes for yourlife. And lastly, in ALL things give thanks! WIF, let us continue to uphold each other in prayer. We must keep praying for one another.

On 24th June 2008 Heather wrote: Hello all, I just wanted to share with you all an update on my pregnancy. Everything is going great with baby and me. We had a recent ultrasound and found out that we're having a boy - which surprised us both. But back in 2003, I had a miscarriage and during that time, I could feel the baby's spirit. A very small little voice said to me, "momma, I'll be back." I prayed and tested the Spirit and the Holy Spirit confirmed that it was indeed my child's spirit. It was a little boy's voice so this pregnancy and finding out we're having a boy is confirmation of that. God is good! I have only shared that with a few people, including my family, who believe the same way. I know that I can share it with this group and that is WONDERFUL! Right now, I'm 20 weeks along and my doctor is so relaxed in each of my appointments. I prayed for all of the medical staff and others to have the mind of Christ. I also prayed for this blessed child to be perfect and whole and he is! I have another ultrasound tomorrow to finish up his scan. He's sitting low (I'm 5'8") and was pretty relaxed during the ultrasound so the technician didn't get all of his measurements. Just another excuse to see him! :)
Thank you to all of you for your continued prayers! I have a feeling the next four months are going to fly by. God bless! Heather

On 30th May 2008 Jeff and Cath wrote: We've been trying to have a baby for 18 months and about 5 months ago we picked up your book "God's Plan for Pregnancy" which taught us how to pray and increase our faith. Praise God! We are now 6 weeks pregnant. Kind Regards Jeff & Cath

On 24th May 2008 Mama Vee wrote: We had our 1st ultrasound today and we are praising God that our baby is doing fine. We found out a month ago about our confirmed pregnancy and continued to get great progress results thereafter. I had a small scare at 4½ weeks but found out our baby was fine and the bleeding I experienced was normal in early pregnancy and the cramping I felt was due to a possible hernia (which I will need surgery after the baby is born). During that time I asked Nerida to stand in agreement with me that all would be well and it has, continues to be and I know it shall be. Thank you again Ned. I am almost 7 weeks and we will be released from my RE to a wonderful OB/Gyn in 2 weeks when we have our 2nd sonogram. We were able to see and hear our baby’s heartbeat. We have been praising God all day. My husband continues to state how good God has been to us and that doesn’t even begin to describe in FULL detail how good God has been. As most of you know we have been in thisfertility journey for almost 13 years, had 2 laps to repair my fallopiantubes, have had numerous pelvic infections-then ultimately had to have both fallopian tubes removed, 1 failed IUI, 1 failed IVF, suffered hyperstimulation and hospitalized for 5 days due to the OHSS, just disappointment after disappointment. But through it all still trusting and believing in God. John and I will continue to trust in Him until the day we die. God has never failed us. So before becoming pregnant, I prayed all the time and now? Oh my goodness I pray even more. The fight is not finished once you become pregnant. If anything I am praying and fighting more now with my baby in my womb. I thank God for I know with Jesus I have the victory. And what a sweet victory it is. We solicit your continued prayers at this time for a successful pregnancy. God has not given us a spirit of fear and now that we are almost over the finish line we will not and shall not faint. Oh I forgot to mention Sunday is my 36th b-day and seeing my baby this weekend has been an awesome birthday gift from the Lord. Thank you ladies inadvance. Much love. God bless. Vee aka Mama Vee

On 8th May 2008 Anne-Marie wrote: Hi Nerida and Ladies,I have been a part of this group for the past 3 so years. I do not post often, but I read and pray for you daily. Brian (dh) and I have moved to Australia 11 months ago. We have been TTC for app 4.5 years. I happenned to find GOD's Plan for Pregnancy at our Church bookstore and I love to give to to anyone I know who is stuggling to conceive. I have had 2IUIs, 2 IVF, and a few Clomid treatments. But I have come to know that GOD is faithful and He does not go back on His Word. With my background, I continued to blame myself for stuff that I had done that is preventing me from getting pregnant. But God says that he has separated our sins from us as far as the East is from the West. He also says that there are benefits to believing in and worshiping him, Psalm 103 "He forgives all our sins, heals all our diseases, redeems our lives from destruction, He crowns us with loving-kindness and tender mercies, and He satisfies our desires with good things so that our youth is renewed as the eagles."I don't know why 4.5 years, but all I know is that I am a different person today. I want to testify to you today that God is Good and everything He does is Good. I just found out the I am PREGNANT !!! I know that I will have a successful and healthy pregnancy. Thank you Nerida for really informing me a lot of other women about God's promises. Satan really tries to put awful thoughts in our minds, but we have THE WEAPON, a two edged sword, THE WORD OF GOD that does not lie and does not go back ti HIM void. When He says that none shall be barren or miscarry, that's what he means... I will continue to stand on God's Word and promises forever... Thank you for giving me a chance to write what's on my heart. May God bless you and your ministry greatly (maybe one day we will be able to attend one of your meetings). Thank you for your obedience to God. Please pray for a healthy pregnancy and for my mind, will and emotions to be in line with the Holy Spirit, so that all that flows out of me will be Peace, Love Joy, Patience, Kindness, gentleness, Faithfulness and Self-Control/ IN CHRIST Anne-Marie K, Townsville Australia

On 17th March 2008 Sharon wrote: Hi there I'm writing to introduce myself as I'm a new member to this group. My name is Sharon & married to John - I'm 36 & John's 39. I was given a copy of God's Plan for Pregnancy by a friend & devoured it. So faith building! I also passed a copy onto a friend of mine who is 39 and has been trying for about 8 years. We are now getting together once a week to pray for our pregnancies/babies. God is faithful! Found out last week I am 5 weeks pregnant! We are so excited. I'm just so grateful that my Lord has led me to read GPFP & to this ministry. I am so encouraged and inspired and appreciate the valuable advice and prayer support. Blessings in Christ, Sharon


On 18th December 2007 Barbara wrote: Hello ladies, I pray and trust that you are all doing fine and holding on to the promises of God. He is faithful and true to his word and he faileth not! I wanted to share with you that i recently found out i'm pregnant. I had a miscarriage in May this year and I joined the group in mid June and i've truly been blessed by this group. The prayers and encouraging messages and testimonies have kept my faith strong. Thank you Nerida and thank you all for the prayers and support. It is my prayer and belief that everyone believing God for a child will recieve their blessing in the very near future. May God bless you all and I will keep you in my prayers. Love Barbara (from WIF on-line support group)