I just wanted to thank everyone who responded, you have no idea how nice it was to get opions advice ect. I just thought I would update everyone on how things were going and explain a few things. First off we were using birth control and we got pregnant anyway. My husband is a great help with things although I feel he could do alittle more. I have had long and sometimes hard talks with my entire family including the young ones. I am the only one that is was having feelings of possibly terminating the pregnancy. As I mentioned before I have a 21yr old son and a 19 yr old son. The 21 yr old being engaged. I was told that I would never want for help, and if things got to be just to much then they would take the baby and keep it for awhile ect. I was reminded of a conversation that we had when my autistic daughter was diagnosed that she would always be taken care of and never placed anywhere if the time came that her daddy and I couldnt care for her, and told that that was also meant for all of the family. I also was raised to belive that God never gives us more than we can handle although at times it seems like it. So in finishing this post up, my family and I have decided that together we can take on this pregnancy. We have agreed that if test come back and there are severe problems we will consider alternatives at that time but as for now our family is expecting another addition. Thank you again to everyone, you have no idea how much you all helped.
Just to let everyone know, things are going so much better for me now. Im excited now about this baby. We even know the sex now, its a Boy I was so hoping for a girl but oh well as long as he is healthy and test so far show things are great. Thanks to everyone for your advice & encouragement Oh and Im further along than we thought at first, he is due Oct 29.
Glad to hear that you're going through with the pregnancy.
We were all born for a reason, you got pregnant in spite of the birth control. This baby will be a blessing as all the others are. They say they're supose to keep us young,lol.
The challenges keep our minds working and alert, no alzimers for us who have babies later than expected. You'll be helping him/her with homework 'til you're about 57.
Good luck-
C. H
Hi C.,
Thanks for the update, and I'm glad to hear about your decision to keep the baby. It sounds like you have a lot of support, which is great! Just take it one day at a time, and always remember to breathe! You will be surprised at how well you and your family will be able to enjoy this sweet, new addition and bundle of joy. Yes, there will be difficult moments, but there will also be the incredible moments to bring in the balance. In Spirit ~ K.
I'm glad to hear that you are going to "take on the pregnancy" as you said. I hope that everything works out GREAT for your family - and I hope this child is the "completion" of your family & everything you've ever wanted or needed! Good Luck - and keep us updated!!!
I am glad that you looked at all of your options fully and made the right desition for you and your familly! I am sure things will turn out for the better!
Your story is remarkable and I am saying (probably among other mom's here) that I wish you good luck and I personally will be thinking of you (I am expecting my second right now and feel a bond toward other expecting moms!). Good luck with all the trials and tribulations that this baby will bring (not to mention the incredible joy that a new baby always brings, no matter planned or not).
i'm so glad you're family is going to be there for you! that definitely relieves some of the stress. good luck!
I am so happy for you and your family. It sounds like all of you are on the right track. I am glad that they are there for you and you for them. Thank you for letting us know how things stand with you and yours. Take care of eachother and remember that we are only a click away. Congrats to all of you.
Hello C..
I am 28 weeks pregnant as of yesterday. I found out at 23 weeks that my unborn baby has a disease called MutliCystic Kidney Disease. The 3 well known specialists we have seen have all given us the same gloom verdict of our child, which is that he/she has a 0% chance of survival after delivery. This has been a tragic, and heartbreaking pregnancy. We have been pushed by specialists and doctors to terminate our pregnacy, meaning aborting our baby. We have chosen to allow nature to take is course, and to enjoy our baby for as long as we possiably can!! I would do ANYTHING to have this baby survive, and live, and be who God wants him/her to be. I believe Gods plan is PERFECT in everything. Sometimes we do things to make things happen, without it necessarily being Gods plan. But once that life is within you, that baby is known by God, and He loves him/her. He is preparing a plan for that babys life, and destroying that life, would be destroying a WONDERFUL plan God has for your child. PLEASE I beg of you, don't destroy this baby, love it while you have it! Even you choose to give him/her to someone who would cherrish your baby, let this one feel loved while you have it. It is the BEST thing you can do for yourself, and for your baby. It is the ONLY thing I can do for mine. But I would give anything to be able to adopt an infant child...but it is SO expensive! There are so many woman who can't have children, or who have had to loose one to miscarriages, or disease such as my preciouse baby. And they would die for that chance to adopt a preciouse infant to have as their own. I hope that helps a little bit. Good for you for reaching out and seeking advise. I hope that the advise you have been given is good for this baby, and for you.
Wonderful C.! I'm so happy to hear that you have so much family support. Don't forget, you have all of us here at mamasource as well pulling for you! Take care!
Good to hear, C.! I'm so hppy that you came back to update us. Best of luck to you and your family. God Bless!
I wasn't in on the original conversation, but I am glad to hear the conclusion. It sounds like you've experienced challenges before, found a way to cope, pooled your resources, and instilled independance in your children. You can definately manage.
But, there's only one other thing that I want to share... you mentioned that God -doesn't- give us more than we can handle. Not in my world. There have been several experiences that I've been through where it was completely unmanagible, way over the top, totally volnerable, and dependant upon a miracle or God's intervention. This present world we live in yeilds up circumstances beyond our control (as you've experienced with this pregnancy). It's only in God's strength, His hand on us, that we are able to accomplish a healthy, successful, journey. That being said, I'll share that I believe God to be very practical and deliberate. Some of that God given strength definately does come through the hands of our supporters.
Pray for His daily direction (setting aside religion, other's opinions, ingrained beliefs, even fears) and you will hear His lead.
God Bless,
Y.
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PS: Would you name the baby Journey? in behalf of the Journey ahead. I love that name for a special little kiddo.
Journey Lynn
Journey James
Think about it.
YM
congratulations I hope everything goes great for you ! :)
Good For You, C.. It is so great to have that much family support. M.
