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Across the Fence:  Goodness,expecting another baby  |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
 Posted - May 21 2013 : 11:48:33 AM
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I just found out this morning and I think my knees are still shaking a little,my little baby J.W is only seven months old and I am pregnant again,goodness gracious.
We lost our house in a fire in October,just before I gave birth (I was 38 weeks pregnant) and I guess we've just been so caught up in the clean-up and other things that it's just not something I really worried about too much and now here I am,expecting another baby.
J.W will be just a little over a year old when I have this one.
I'm not quite sure yet how I feel,goodness,that's all I know to say.
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut"
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9776 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9776 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 11:54:07 AM
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Congratulations Kathryn! You will have your hands full to be sure, but babies are such a blessing. My husband and his younger brother are Irish twins. Born in the same year, 11 months apart. 
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 12:25:28 PM
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Congratulations!!! That is so darn exciting- I wish we lived closer together so I could help with the little ones!! Take good care of yourself!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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AnnieinIdaho
True Blue Farmgirl
437 Posts
Annie
ID
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 12:33:17 PM
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Dear Kathryn,
I am sure it is a surprise. Just "take what is good" and live each day with joy, diligence, and peaceful anticipation (which is having faith and moving along even though we cannot see around the corner). Plan for the future, but stay present in the moment with the events that are unfolding now around you. Keep a steady stride and do not break into a run. Take time to rest, set up your nest to meet your needs, not exceed them. Each chapter in life is to be enjoyed, creating learning experiences and memories. Just breath, laugh, work, play, and be "mom". Do not become overwhelmed with wonderings of how this or that will turn out. Remember the P's: Planning, Priorities, Prayer, Pacing, Patience, Perseverance and Play!
Best to you and your family.
Annie
"The turnings of life seldom show a sign-post; or rather, though the sign is always there, it is usually placed some distance back, like the notices that give warning of a bad hill or a level railway-crossing." Edith Wharton, 1913 from 'The Custom of the Country'. |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 12:51:00 PM
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Oh Kathryn,
Congratulations! I can understand how you are feeling= a bit (or shall I say ALOT) of overwhelming feelings right now. But know, that God is good and he will provide. It will be wonderful raising 2 children so close in age. My two are 21 months apart, which is a bit more than yours will be but it will all work out!
Hugs to you!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
~Robert Louis Stevenson |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3561 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3561 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 1:12:27 PM
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Oh what a blessing. God will help you through it all no doubt. Congratulations really exciting.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 3:37:13 PM
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WOW CONGRATS!
I got preggers earlier then I wanted with my last baby, and I really didn' tknow how to feel the WHOLE pregnancy. But, once I had him in my arms, all those feelings went away and I was in LOVE!
But, wow only 7 weeks old, girl it's not gonna be easy! Lean on God, and just do your best.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
1311 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 4:37:39 PM
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Wowie Kathryne!!! I hope all goes well for you and I bet you were really surprised. I am sure this baby will be a wonderful blessing and be good to yourself. Hugs.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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Edited by - wooliespinner on May 22 2013 3:05:04 PM |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 5:35:53 PM
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Well, I think that's great news! And you will too soon, I'm sure. Just hasn't sunk in yet. My brother and I are the same age for 6 days. He was always mad that my birthday came before his and he is older. My poor mother had back problems from carrying us both. And I was HUGE! You can do this! You're a farmgirl, right? Congrats!
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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HemetGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
573 Posts
Terri
Hemet
CA
USA
573 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2013 : 6:34:51 PM
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Kathryn,
BIG hugs and congratulations. Maybe someone can make you a maternity apron that has a sling for JW?
Terri |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 05:09:15 AM
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Oh, Kathryn! What a wonderful way to celebrate your new beginning! I know it's going to be a lot, but I also know you can do this - and you will - beautifully! Just take it one breath at a time and don't sweat the small stuff, okay? How exciting for all of you! Congratulations! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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TexasJo
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Jody
Berthoud
CO
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 07:18:23 AM
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Congratulations Kathryn! I had my boys pretty close and worried at first too, but it was a blessing that they always had each other throughout their childhood days. My granddaughter is an only child (age 5) and not likely to get any siblings and I am so sad for her. She is so lonely most of the time. Love will pull you through the rough spots, so try not to worry too much and enjoy the ride! You're gonna love it!
Denise ~ I have never heard of "Irish Twins", but I guess I am one. LOL>>> my brother is 11 months older than me and we have lots of birthdays together since our birthdays actually fell two weeks apart. He was born premature, so he was pretty little -- we looked the same age as toddlers. Mom even tried to dress us like twins, but that never worked for me. She would put us both in jeans and tennies and she would turn around 5 minutes later and find me in a dress and patent leather shoes asking for a spoon to go dig in the dirt. But my brother and I were super close throughout school and I was always glad he was there. We even graduated high school the same year (I graduated a year early). I wish I had known the term "Irish Twins" all along. We are part Irish, too. He will like that. :)
Hugs to all,
Jo
We can do it! |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 09:02:53 AM
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Thank you ladies for all the support and encouragement,I guess I'm working on my very own set of "Irish Twins",that's just too funny Denise,I had never heard that term either but it gave me a laugh and perfectly describes all this!
I think I am through my initial shock but I feel very tense,already things are happening so fast,I've had a recurring staph infection in my breast for a long time now and now my doctor is really worried about getting it treated while I'm still in early pregnancy and so I'm facing a bunch of imaging tests right away and then possible surgery and specialized wound care treatment and it's just alot all at once.
They told me I was pregnant as a result of the blood test I was taking related to the staph infection,I went in to the doctors with one thing on my mind and left with ALOT on my mind,that's for sure.
It's all got us scratching our heads because for the longest time I wanted to have a sibling for my Daughter Raven,who is now thirteen years old and after several years it seemed like I would never get pregnant and we quit even thinking about it then all of a sudden,we have J.W and now we've got another one coming shortly after,I don't know what changed,there must be something in this prairie water!
Thank you ladies,I do feel alot better reading your words of encouragement,first I felt really stunned and a little sad,expecting that I would have had more solo time with J.W but Jody I appreciate your input and realize that having a sibling for J.W close in age is a really good thing for them both,thanks for that point,it all helps alot!
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut"
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 5:43:21 PM
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Kathryn,
I will keep you in prayer for the staph infection issue that you are dealing with. I hope they can clear it up without too much difficulty. Be sure and take one day at a time and take care of you!!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
~Robert Louis Stevenson |
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2013 : 7:28:36 PM
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Congratulations! What a blessing, another little baby!
Farmgirl Sister #3759
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world"
"The things that matter most are not really things after all" |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2013 : 09:35:14 AM
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Congrats! You sound like a great mom.
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington
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sissarge
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Linda
Montgomery
Texas
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2013 : 3:51:20 PM
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| Congratulations Kathyrn, My brother and I were 13 months apart, but wanted to tell you, we had some friends who had a baby Feb. 2 and then on Dec 2 another in the same year. No doubt it was tuff, but she said, they are the closet girls. almost like twins. She said she was very unsure when she found out she was pregnant with the dec one, cause she already had a 3 year old. Later in life, she also, had 2 more, which gave her 5 total, now today, they are all married and she has 19 grand babies, said she would not have it any other way. Good Luck and God Bless! Linda Farmgirl #964 |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2013 : 07:48:04 AM
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Kathryn, I am so sorry to hear about your fire. That would take the wind out of your sales for sure. No wonder you are in shock. Another little one is precious and will help you focus on sweet things. God bless you mom.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2013 : 07:59:00 AM
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Congratulations Kathryn! What a blessing :)
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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mommahartley
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Laurie
Perdido Key Florida and Lewisburg
Tennessee
USA
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Posted - May 31 2013 : 10:14:56 PM
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Kathryn,
In October of 1992 I went to the dr for the flu, felt just awful. Came home and my husband walked into the kitchen, we had company at the time and put his arms around me and said"when is the baby due?" I broke out in tears and I'm sorry over and over. Our daughter was almost 4 and our son was 3 months. I had to stop nursing at 7 months and again cried for days due to the Dr saying I couldn't get enough nutrients for me and both babies. My husband got out of the Army that Jan and couldn't find work In Tx so we moved home to Tn near family not having told them about the new pregnancy quite yet. My dr was wonderful and was very watchful of this pregnancy due to my previous one being a difficult birth of a 10 1/2 lb boy! He wanted to induce on my son's 1st bd but I chose to wait at least one more week. I had another serious crying breakdown when on my son's first birthday celebration I realized I had both sides of the family at my house for the 1st time ever and was a week away from having yet another baby to care for! Needless to say I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! My boys are so close and each others best friends and confidantes. They haven't been separated in school until one graduated and went to college and the other was a senior, just a few short years ago. I was so overwhelmed at all of it at the time but as time went by and our life stabilized it got better and easier. Now my oldest son will leave for the Navy on July 16th and I am worried about his brother after he is gone, they both still live at home and are close to us as well.
Take it one step at a time and be sure to take time to rest as well as take lots of pictures of the 2 of you and daddy of special moments too. My granddaughter has a little brother on the way in Oct. and her 1st birthday is on Monday too so we seem to do things close together and quickly in our family. :)
Blessings to you and your family,
Laurie
Momma Hartley
This is my commandment, Love one another , as I have loved you
greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:12-13
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2013 : 2:26:48 PM
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Thank you ladies for all the encouragement ,it really helps a lot as we have had a lot of stress and changes this past year on account of our fire,new baby and now another baby coming in what has been a very financially unstable time for us.
Laurie I'm so glad you took the time to write your story and about your boys,it really helps a lot to know that others have gone through this and all have ultimately regarded it positively.
I know having a baby is always a positive thing but after the fire while we're working on clean-up and trying to come up with the money to rebuild it has just seemed like such a big thing but I am happy about it and my Husband is too though he is a bit stressed out ;)
It's working out,we're just trying to get rebuilt and back out on our place a lot quicker,I really want to get back home on our little farm before this baby comes,it was so hard to be displaced just before J.W was born,I cried through most of my labor,not for the pain but just because I knew I couldn't take him to our real home,it was really hard.
Thank you all for the support and encouragement,it means a lot to me.
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut"
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2013 : 7:55:10 PM
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Congrats to you, Kathryn.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Goodness,expecting another baby
