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Lindsay C
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Lindsay
Rogersville
AL
USA
117 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 23 2011 : 09:14:54 AM
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WIC is a great program to help you out. I am a neonatal nurse and at our hospital we have a "Best Start" program that helps make sure you have all the prenatal care you need and gives you information on getting any assistance that you might require. We also have a car seat program through the Head Injury Foundation that gives out free car seats to moms. I'm sure that every state has some programs like these. You could call around and check. I know some hospitals also offer support groups for pregnant women and new moms. You may find some other moms in the same position who could also benefit from some mutual encouragement.
I had terrible morning sickness with my pregnancy! I definitely remember days when I lay on my couch eating cheerios and that was all I accomplished for the day. :) It gets better. I'll be thinking about you.
Lindsay
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RueAnn
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Tracy
Brook Park
OH
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 10:19:18 AM
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Hi everyone! The morning sickness is subsiding- hooray! It's such a joy to be able to eat some food again. I'm back in physical therapy, so with some work and luck I'm hoping I won't end up in a wheelchair with this pregnancy like I did the last. I heard the baby's heartbeat at the last midwife visit, and was told he/she is very active! It's a miracle to hear the heartbeat for the first time!
To all of you who have offered friendship and phone calls, thank you. I'm really shy and have Seasonal Affective Disorder on top of everything else, so I've not been up to chatting in person. I appreciate knowing you're out there, but am having a hard time breaking out of my shell. |
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vmfein
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Valerie
Dale City
VA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 11:37:27 AM
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| I am glad that things are looking up for you. I know how you feel about missing your family. Except for my husband the rest of mine is all in Iowa. I see them once or twice a year. Over the years it has gotten better. I do a lot of crafts for my family. I especially write to them as well since it is cheaper and makes their day in getting something in the mail. The quilt guild I belong to sometimes gives out free fabric. Another way to meet people besides what others have said is the local library, sometimes they have classes there. When days that I know will be very busy or I am feeling unwell I cook a homemade meal in a slow cooker. It is a easy way to get a homemade meal. |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
808 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 3:20:10 PM
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| Tracy, so glad you are starting to feel better ! |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2011 : 1:53:10 PM
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We just started renting a farm house after living in a one bedroom trailer for 2 years... We had the 2 kids together in the bedroom because I couldn't sleep if baby #2 woke up and our bed was in the "living room". It was really tough, I couldn't take care of our animals because I had such bad morning sickness with #2 so I know where you are coming from! It was hard for me because my friends were all getting married and moving away too so I was left with only my inlaws and hubby! Now that we moved we are having a difficult month, but tough times come and go, its all part of the ride of life. Even if you can't see the end of the tunnel its coming :) I was really negative when I was pregnant because of how sick I was so I like to say I looked at the sides of the tunnel instead of looking ahead for the end :) I'm not saying that is what you were doing I'm just saying that is what I did! I know you can make it through! Cling to your growing family and enjoy the good days because it will make the bad days not seem so bad :) Praying for you!
~We can make the world a better place for our kids and future generations by what we do today!~ |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 3:05:50 PM
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Tracy,
I was a single mom, raised my 4 kids from the youngest being 2 to the oldest being 7. There were some REALLY tough and lean times. Life does have a way of eventually geting better. Look into food programs where you live, the surplus govt food program at the beginning of the month. Perhaps food stamps, food pantries, etc. There is also a program in most states where you pay I think 20 to 30 dollars for a box of food that feeds a family of 4 for a week. I think it has been mentioned in the MJF forums. I will try to find the name and website for you.
These are rough times for so many. We have family members, friends, and many farmgirl friends that are in tougher than usual times as well.
Take care and thoughts and prayers coming your way. You will find encouragemetn and a support system with these ladies! They are wonderful here!
Blessings, Linda
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