I have been putting off this blog for awhile, because I am still adjusting to the shock, and believe me I was in more shock than any of you will be. So we are pregnant...yes pregnant, and it came as a complete surprise because we were definitely preventing. It took awhile for me to adjust to the idea of another baby so quickly after the last--Carson and this baby will only be 16 or 17 months apart. The baby will be due in Dec. or Jan. We will find out next week when I go in for the first appointment, which I put off as long as I could.
Anyways, even though this has been an extremely hard thing (sorry to any of you that have fertility issues...I would gladly share some of mine,) it has also been spiritual. The first night I found out, I cried and prayed for about 12 hours. Finally in the middle of the night the following thought came to me that has been a blessing (and for once I wrote it down):
I shed a few tears,
I will not deny.
The choice was not mine,
That's why I cry.
The decision was made
by One, who's hands are greater than mine.
And that's why I love,
This baby growing inside.
Whenever I start feeling overwhelmed with the thought of three kids under the age of three, I re-read this and find comfort! So that's our big announcement!!
Friday, June 13, 2008
We are the 1 Percent!!!
Posted by Jacqueline at 8:34 AM
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You can do it Jacque! I am so happy for you! You are such a strong woman and I know you are such a great mom. I worried like you described about twins...just that I wouldn't be able to do it and give them both what they need...but the Lord magnifies us as he magnifies our responsibilities as mothers. I know I'm telling you everything you already know but maybe this will be a good reminder. This baby will bring so much JOY. I know it!
Love you and wish we lived closer,
Hannah
P.S. I'll let you know when I post that pattern for the smock!
Ah, Jacque. You will be able to do it. You're smart, dedicated, spiritually in tune, loving, and a wonderful mama. Just know that you will get the help you need. Love you!
Hey Jaque,
Me again...sorry to be monopolizing the comment section here. Just wanted to give you the link to my new blog so you could get the smock pattern. It is www.lookwhatimadeforlaurelandmaisy.blogspot.com Hey maybe you'll be making it for YOUR next one!
I'm so glad you have such sweet spiritual friends to bring you comfort...but haha (think of Nelsons laugh on the Simpsons:))
J/K
I just wanted to make you laugh by being a fart!
Not having sex is preventing! Doing it like rabbits and being on birth control is NOT preventing! Merridy hit it right on the head! SUCKER!! Just kidding. I'm sorry for finding great joy in this news! And I can because we have issues and can't have kids - You are having another kid!! hahaha Maybe it's punishment for giving your parents hell. On the flip side, Grandpa can get a new bathroom (outside of course) for all of the family gatherings! Really though, I can't believe you're worried. You are super woman and can handle everything. Plus, now you'll have all the kids out of the house within 3 years of each other! Good thinking!
Hey Jacque,
I have recently heard this same news from a couple of friends. I must know a lot in the 1% category. Don't worry your feelings are normal. Your insight is wise though. I loved your thoughts and they will definitely keep you going through the ups and downs of pregnancy. I am excited for you. You are amazing will be a wonderful mother to all of your children. Love you!
wow... so this is a blog... J K. You know i am here for you guys
I there. I found your blog through Hannah's. We went to the YSA ward in Reno together years ago. Hope you don't mind me posting.
You and your family look so happy and so filled with love. I enjoyed reading your blog. :)
Hi Jacque,
I hope you are feeling okay and not to sick. I also wanted to let you know that since your announcement, two others have told me they are expecting with unplanned pregnancies. Their little ones are 6 and nine months old. I am thinking the Lord must really need children to come to good families right now. Good luck and let us know how you are doing!
Hi, Jacque! I found your blog by doing a search, wondering if you'd joined the blogging world. We've joined it as well, but I'm not always great at posting. Anyway, we were told you were expecting again, but not that it was a shock/surprise. That would be tough to balance the emotions while dealing with the hormonal emotions of pregnancy itself. I had thought we were ready to try again, but Daniel was never fully on board, and then one day I just realized that it was "right" for me to take some time to loose some weight before subjecting my body to another pregnancy. We feel good about it and will probably start trying again around March provided I shed some pounds. Have you found out yet if it's a girl/boy?
I don't think I have your email address on my group list, which means you don't get our updates. You can click on my profile and the photography blog has my contact info. If you email me, I'll add you to the list.
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