tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post4261974473217082349..comments2023-12-21T05:02:17.686-08:00Comments on Joy's Hope: All the baby mama deets and drama.Julie {Joy's Hope}http://www.blogger.com/profile/08931142546640046509noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-33154366570477961622011-05-04T12:16:56.078-07:002011-05-04T12:16:56.078-07:00I wrote this whole comment and it got deleted some...I wrote this whole comment and it got deleted somehow. <br />Anyway I can't write it again- too long. I am praying for you.<br />I know the hell of HG and Loss to well. I Blog about it (TRIGGER Warning). There are a lot more women out there with HG then we are led to initially believe. <br />I came here thorugh another craft blog and I see info about HG! its a good thing, the more of the word we get out there about it the better so we can reach lots of mama's suffering through and offer our support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-13616745761036609692011-04-16T20:25:01.501-07:002011-04-16T20:25:01.501-07:00i wrote to oprah 4 years ago asking her to do a sh...i wrote to oprah 4 years ago asking her to do a show on the topic of leaving pregnant girls alone. i carried my son, jack, to full term and lost him to a tear in his umbillical cord a week before he was due. shortly after, we got pregnant with our daughter. so many people stopped me and told me how "amazing" giving birth is and how i am going to cherish every second of it. some would even go into detail of all the delights. delivering a stillborn is nothing short of devastating. <br />i'm sorry for your losses...for the fear and anxiety that comes with each pregnancy. i will pray a peace that only our God can sustain. <br />and, when you are in public, and random strangers start talking about your pregnancy...you might need one of our tees.<br />i'm starting a t-shirt club! front of the tee- "please"<br />and the back- "stick to the weather-yo." :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836034613902480298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-60072239996241976842011-03-30T21:33:39.161-07:002011-03-30T21:33:39.161-07:00I stumbled upon your blog and read your story. I h...I stumbled upon your blog and read your story. I have lost two little ones and know the feelings you are going through. My prayers are with you!!Janellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02612329266165702586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-25686088444782034682011-03-23T14:57:58.645-07:002011-03-23T14:57:58.645-07:00I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Best ...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Best of luck, and I am so sorry for the heartbreak you have had to endure. You are obviously extremely strong and brave, so I would be foolish to say such things as, 'hang in there', or 'best of luck' (which I just realized I already wrote), but I truly hope everything works out well and that you will deliver another beautiful healthy baby at the end of your 40 weeks. I love your blog, and your honesty. Im sure you don't feel brave, but clearly you are.<br /> :)The Falco'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776249973314621762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-17708805738347523652011-03-23T14:50:20.002-07:002011-03-23T14:50:20.002-07:00I came across your blog from another blog...
I scr...I came across your blog from another blog...<br />I scrolled down and read this post. What a courageous woman you are. I said a prayer for you and for your precious baby just now that God would keep you both safe and that your pregnancy would be easier than you think.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448319544315676753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-74855013059318217492011-03-22T20:08:04.726-07:002011-03-22T20:08:04.726-07:00I have been reading your blog for a few months now...I have been reading your blog for a few months now and this is my first comment. I LOVE your pictures of your family celebrating Joy's birthday. I cried when I read your story. Congratulations on your pregnancy. You and your family will be in my prayers!Mrs. Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637633432916830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-88136481479722890342011-03-20T20:25:48.894-07:002011-03-20T20:25:48.894-07:00I do not pray but for you, for this you bet and yo...I do not pray but for you, for this you bet and you got it!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14317094160196464308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-38842663435335477752011-03-20T15:39:15.811-07:002011-03-20T15:39:15.811-07:00I can't even begin to imagine how you must fee...I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. Your family is so beautiful and I wish you the best of luck in bringing another life into what must be a wonderful home.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05463324273808944815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-54230403093771392972011-03-20T08:15:23.572-07:002011-03-20T08:15:23.572-07:00something tells me we are due the same time...augu...something tells me we are due the same time...august 1st for me. i feel the same nervousness and not because it's happened to me but because, why not me? my thoughts and prayers are with you. i am fearful but dare to be strong. and i know that if something happens, God is with me and there are a world of mamas who have gone before me. thank you for sharing your heart. hugs.kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304496391038188023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-78071912615344493542011-03-19T09:00:29.127-07:002011-03-19T09:00:29.127-07:00Julie, I've kept this post open on my computer...Julie, I've kept this post open on my computer for the last week. It has caused me to pray intentionally for you and your family.<br />Your vulnerability is refreshing and I KNOW encouraged so many. It is easy to look at blogs and see happy moms and happy families (in adorable bright clothes :-)) and not at all know what is behind all those smiles. That's not to belitte your beautiful family at all. It just gives perspective. <br />God knows. There's nothing He doesn't.<br />Again, thank you for sharing and being honest. I'll continue to pray for you and this little precious one the Lord has allowed to be a part of your family already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-1496757294095696202011-03-18T15:21:00.500-07:002011-03-18T15:21:00.500-07:00The depth of what you share never ceases to amaze ...The depth of what you share never ceases to amaze me. I'll be thinking of you. And wishing happy bright thoughts and feelings and outcomes your way.Katie Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726633446710833979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-59532063176364200482011-03-18T05:58:10.666-07:002011-03-18T05:58:10.666-07:00Dear sis... I only hit #7, 2 behind you, and I can...Dear sis... I only hit #7, 2 behind you, and I can tell you that soon, you will never have to feel this way again! I had a friend tell me that this is the last hour of forever that you will feel like this. This is the last day that your legs will hurt like this. And those "last" feelings started to get me through the pregnancy. And I felt stronger because I CAN get through this one last time. It was my roughest delivery and my toughest recovery. And then surgery and then not being able to walk for a month. Having to stop feeding. Having the privilege of relying of friends. But I thank God everyday that I made it and that I persevered! My little Avery is so very precious and I love her so very much. I went through so much to get our family of 4 and I am a STRONG woman now!!! I know you can do it. I know you can see the rainbow in the sky and fly high on the unicorn! Love you!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864957056983715357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-65616967766600650622011-03-17T18:32:51.698-07:002011-03-17T18:32:51.698-07:00I completely understand where you are coming from ...I completely understand where you are coming from (hx of infertilty, high risk preg, loss).I will pray that everything will go as smoothly as possible and I will pray for safe passage for you and your babe.Mainly a midwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774653177391560892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-89858839761040555982011-03-17T08:49:27.936-07:002011-03-17T08:49:27.936-07:00I've had 11 miscarriages that I know of (more ...I've had 11 miscarriages that I know of (more when I just couldn't bear to get a test to know for sure), and 9 living healthy children. I am almost 50yo and my baby is 5yo. I am through menopause now with a 22yo, 20yo, 18yo, 16yo, 14yo, 11yo, 9yo, 7yo and the 5yo. SUCH blessings. SOOO worth it a zillion times over. <br />I've gone through IMMENSE pain in other things, but the worst pain in the world is losing a child.<br /><br />I'll be praying you have JOY through this pregnancy and a sweet baby. I miss the good things. Feeling kicks and hiccups, smelling a newborn. God bless you for sharing your post's feelings...praying it blesses others in your shoes.<br /><br />Love and prayers, Lucy (in IN)qltmom9https://www.blogger.com/profile/00891119764581754368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-31779394665861562272011-03-16T19:52:55.263-07:002011-03-16T19:52:55.263-07:00Hugs to you, Julie. Your writing is beautiful and...Hugs to you, Julie. Your writing is beautiful and raw and as a mom of 4, I am inspired and humbled with why it appears "easy" for some and so challenging and UNFAIR for others like you. <br />Blessings from the east coast to you! hang in there. Your girls and family are so so cute.Keri Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565540400630324281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-18488884002092193822011-03-16T19:34:19.494-07:002011-03-16T19:34:19.494-07:00I will sure pray for you! I have chills right now....I will sure pray for you! I have chills right now. I hope you can find time to relax. We love you and your blog, so we'll be waiting fingers crossed for the good news;)carriebellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047122981934231142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-40652435712869165312011-03-16T13:44:42.108-07:002011-03-16T13:44:42.108-07:00Last week, I went to a baby shower - something sim...Last week, I went to a baby shower - something simple and enjoyable for most people. I sat in my car outside the home where it took place and sobbed for five minutes before I was even strong enough to leave my car - then I stood next to my car for another five minutes crying and trying to pull myself together enough to go in. This baby shower would have been mine - should have been mine, but instead the beautiful little girl that I was due to have two weeks from now went home to Jesus back in december - home to be with her big brother and sister who were already there. Home and safe in the arms of a Lord I know must love all the babies we haven't been able to meet yet, but will one day, finally, get our chance to hold and cuddle and love on in a more beautiful and perfect way than we ever could have had here on earth. December I lost my third baby, out of four pregnancies. The one blog post I had been brave enough to make on the topic was to show off a couple of precious burp cloths that I had been brave enough to make in preparation. It turns out that when I was lovingly and longingly sewing those burp cloths, the baby I carried was more than likely already home with our Father. Two of the five burp cloths became part of the gift I gave at the shower I went to last week - the shower that would have been mine.<br />I so completely understand the pain and crazy you are in right now. I totally understand not wanting to make any preparations because of how much it hurts when your arms end up empty. I understand the fear, frustration, and overwhelming anxiety that mixes in with the hope, and happiness of pregnancy. I understand the sad looks that doctors and nurses try to give empathetically as you give your history. Mostly I know what it's like to covet prayers of peace, health and safety - you will have mine in this time, know they cover you always and I hope that you can feel the peace that being wrapped in His arms brings.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503135781875935546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-44954154021959003982011-03-15T23:07:12.982-07:002011-03-15T23:07:12.982-07:00Julie, I just stopped by your blog and read this p...Julie, I just stopped by your blog and read this post. I am relating to you as I had a stillborn little boy at 35 weeks. That was 15 years ago, but I feel like it was yesterday. I have three children here with me that I love very much and one blessing waiting on the other side. Take care and I will definitely be keeping you in my prayers.Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476769857682946484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-60932875542738182402011-03-15T19:48:16.984-07:002011-03-15T19:48:16.984-07:00222.
God moves.
He uses it all.
All of it.
Lo...222. <br /><br />God moves. <br />He uses it all. <br />All of it. <br />Love you friend. <br />Thanks for not sucking.andy gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137770860906001693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-75403475982627394142011-03-15T13:17:58.921-07:002011-03-15T13:17:58.921-07:00you are definately in prayer, and your family tooyou are definately in prayer, and your family tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-89245568083197035352011-03-15T12:24:13.428-07:002011-03-15T12:24:13.428-07:00one big hug to you. and another. and ANOTHER!! ...one big hug to you. and another. and ANOTHER!! feel them yet?! my thoughts, prayers & belief in YOU are with you today!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114518084564243120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-13413624109783932682011-03-15T11:01:44.175-07:002011-03-15T11:01:44.175-07:00julie,
your transparency is beautiful.
i pray ...julie, <br /><br />your transparency is beautiful. <br /><br />i pray (and know) many (including myself) are comforted, understood, known because of your transparency. <br /><br />may God continue to lead you in peace, in truth, expand your faith, and cause you to trust in Him, Sovereign LORD.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240575765252692365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-50884164848127549772011-03-15T09:39:54.567-07:002011-03-15T09:39:54.567-07:00I nearly missed this post, as my computer had been...I nearly missed this post, as my computer had been down for a week. I was just preparing to "mark all as read" in my reader when something (the holy spirit, maybe) made me click on your post. I'm so glad I did click on your post, because now I can pray for you. I will be praying with each of your posts, pregnancy related or not, because I know that pain and that fear. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to share in this part of your life and to offer up our prayers.Fatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441655211819602032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-50812507166437296882011-03-15T07:43:53.066-07:002011-03-15T07:43:53.066-07:00Holy comments, Batman! You've struck a nerve ...Holy comments, Batman! You've struck a nerve here. I miscarried a few months ago and your blog was a bright spot for me. Thank you for sharing so openly. You're in my prayers!! {Hugs!}Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267638517817280040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008426604560109471.post-29184561891077691362011-03-15T06:47:27.628-07:002011-03-15T06:47:27.628-07:00Xoxo!!
Praying the peace of God that transcends a...Xoxo!!<br /><br />Praying the peace of God that transcends all understanding over you!!!Kristin Sellarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921794406348367124noreply@blogger.com