tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post2128386339651355661..comments2023-05-30T05:21:42.653-04:00Comments on Karen's Adventures in Mommyland: Obviously We Made the Right ChoiceKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353696433987975754noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-52594179053037316832011-05-28T01:04:09.480-04:002011-05-28T01:04:09.480-04:00I know I haven't commented on your blog in age...I know I haven't commented on your blog in ages, but I have been reading it and I am THRILLED for your new addition and how exciting another little girl! Truly a wonderful gift from God. It is sad when people make statements like you have been subjected to; worse that they came from family members. It is no one's business how many kids a couple decide to have, whether it is zero or 20. It is between them and God, if they have a faith. You and your husband are the best type of couple to have children, as many as you want, stable relationship, financially able to take care of them, have a faith you will share with them, etc. No one should "rain on your parade" and spoil your happiness. Don't let it get to you too much; I still haven't forgived my MIL for a statement she made about my mom 13 years, which has caused lots of bitterness on my part. Rejoice in your blessings. I do feel bad for your husband because you know this has to affect him, his family acting like this. I'm sure he would like their support, happiness, etc. <br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-53100913706641124952011-05-26T19:25:35.449-04:002011-05-26T19:25:35.449-04:00(Oh, I meant to say while my family would say they...(Oh, I meant to say while my family would say they were influenced by the culture of death...I would say YES they are.)ViolinMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292780088878827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-20476172978383067892011-05-25T23:38:01.526-04:002011-05-25T23:38:01.526-04:00Oh sweetie...I agree with you. While my family wou...Oh sweetie...I agree with you. While my family would not say it is a culture of death influencing their thoughts...whether it be the economy, life today, values today etc, they just don't support a big family. They were lukewarm when we announced Valiant, and they were downright cruel when we announced we were expecting Gift. We also had horrible comments (Valiant was slow to want to walk, leading some family members to assume a developmental problem - one a doctor never said existed!) so when we announced our excitement, a close relative said point blank "You needed to have found out what was wrong with that one before you had another one.".<br /><br />:(<br /><br />It is spirit crushing. <br /><br />Hugs, and I'm so sorry...we've been there! Love ya!ViolinMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292780088878827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-86678088700243645682011-05-25T22:49:08.886-04:002011-05-25T22:49:08.886-04:00Oh my GOSH!!!!! I sooooooooo understand how you f...Oh my GOSH!!!!! I sooooooooo understand how you feel! We also chose to wait almost 5 1/2 months about our last pregnancy. We didn't even tell some of our closest friends! And then when we did, people were mixed emotionally....my family included.<br /><br />It is YOUR RIGHT to tell who you want, when you want. <br />It is YOUR RIGHT to have however many children you want, in however many years you want to.<br />It is YOUR RIGHT to pick whoever will do the best job as Godparents. <br /><br />This is ridiculous, and I am so sorry for you. Children are a gift, and an amazing miracle of life. How could anyone react this way after learning of a new life in the family. <br /><br />Isn't it sad that people have to be this way, especially family? <br /><br />:(Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114615136982254324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-32507361632880635572011-05-25T20:29:48.861-04:002011-05-25T20:29:48.861-04:00Karen, I'm so sorry to hear of your situation ...Karen, I'm so sorry to hear of your situation with your husband's side of the family. it truly is a joy to know that God desires another child for you and Bryan, and why wouldn't everyone rejoice in this message from above !! even you if had had three children in three years, that is for no one to make judgment on. That is between you and Bryan and your Lord! God bless you for embracing the culture of Life and for sending the message through your pregnancy that you value and welcome new life. And i for one am overjoyed for you, though we have never met, Because i think babies are the most beautiful message Our Lord can send to this ailing world.Gardeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425036479074701700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-64403204663533657762011-05-25T19:24:11.923-04:002011-05-25T19:24:11.923-04:00Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry!
I'd be r...Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry! <br /><br />I'd be really upset too. I don't think my family will be thrilled next time around (I don't think they get the whole Catholic's not using birth control thing) but I think they'll hide it a bit better (and eventually be excited). I wish I could hug you after reading this. <br /><br />It's so crazy. Paul says: "My treasure are my children." I wish the whole world felt that way.<br /><br />Anyways, hopefully I said this before but: Congratulations! <br /><br />And we're keeping it a secret for as long as we can if God blesses us with another little one.Cammie Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.com