Comments on: How Do You Share Your Big News?

By: Tara @ Go Green St.

Tara @ Go Green St. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:43:36 +0000

Congrats on being prego. It always exciting!

When I got pregnant for the 1st and 2nd time I was very excited to tell my family. After baby #2 everyone drove me crazy about getting my tubes tied, which I did not want to do. 2 years later when I found out I was pregnant again, I did not want to say anything because I did not want anyone to ruin my joy.

My son felt the need to let the family know. LOL My mother was the worst of them all, with comments like have you never heard of birth control? or I sure hope you do not have any more after this one.

That really crushed me becuase I was very excited about being pregnant and the new additions to our family.

When I got pregnant last Jan. with baby #5, I told no one but my husband for the fear of the comments. I felt like it was no ones business but mine and my husband and I wanted to enjoy being pregnant and could care less what anyone said.

When I was 4 months pregnant I told my cousin over the phone. Even though the phone got silent and I thought she passed out from the news, she was quick to say congrats and offered a shoulder to cry on, you could say.

At 5 months when I got sick, sleepy and very cranky everyone wanted to know what was wrong with me. Not to mention my tummy was getting very round. I finally broke down and told my family.

They all gave me heck about it. BAD, even drove me nuts with each OB appointment asking if I signed paperwork to get my tubes tied.

I found it very rude and honestly figured if they did not want to share in my joy, they could just stay away.

So, to you my new found friend, I would not worry about what anyone has to say. It is your body, your life and your decision. If you are happy, then everyone should be happy for you!

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:44:17 +0000

Hi Debbie I hope you are over the initial shock! It is only a blessing! Enjoy! As a mom over 40 with a baby of 10 months I can’t imagine how my life would have been now without the little one!

By: April

April — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:04:46 +0000

Hi I’m new to the blog world and kind of stumbled upon your blog. I’m glad I did…
I was in a similar circumstance with my third child. He was an unexpected blessing and the Dr’s didn’t know if my body would be able to carry another child. It is easy to get in fear of the unknown. However, 2 Tim 1:7 says, ” For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Don’t let people rob you of the joy of being pregnant and carrying this little life on the inside of you. Stand firm on Gods word. The LORD rebukes the devourer for your sake and your vine will NOT cast its fruit (your baby) before its time in the field and because you are His and He is yours with all of His benefits.(Malachi 3:11) He gave you this precious little one with plans for a mighty, hopeful future and, for those plans to come to pass, this little one has to be born healthy and in HIS perfect time and that is simply what will be.
Be encouraged….The best is YET to come!!!
God Bless!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:39:43 +0000

I understand the negative feed back. When I became pregnant with my forth child I did not want to tell anyone. I got comments like, don’t you know how that happens? I had to make myself not take everything so personal and just enjoy the fact that God gave me a bundle of joy! My husband and I could not picture life without our two year old boy.
I encourage you to ask God to embrace you when someone gives you a negative response, so that it may not hurt as bad. You are right that Gods timing is everything. He wants this child here for a reason and he has chosen you and your husband to parent this little person. What an honor! You can do this! I pray that God gives you the strength and health you need to carry this baby to full term. God bless and good luck!

By: Aunt Vicki

Aunt Vicki — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:06:05 +0000

Can’t question God! huh~ [Most of hollywood just starts having kids at your age]. I imagine you must be in shock though! It is a blessing & a gift. In the midst of this chaotic world God decided to give you a sweet new bundle of lovin’. He must like the way you mama. =) Congrats!~ you are in my prayers kiddo.