tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82467923053087614.post6907204613670609810..comments2023-03-21T05:13:22.577-05:00Comments on Claytonopolis: What Happens? Life?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02367907451392729802noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82467923053087614.post-42624752092168218572011-11-26T20:08:23.501-06:002011-11-26T20:08:23.501-06:00I'm sorry you have had to go through this, but...I'm sorry you have had to go through this, but I can very easily commiserate! I had my four (with two miscarriages mixed in) in five years. Most people have no ability to relate to or understand why anyone would purposefully have so many children so close together. A lot of the time, the "you have your hands full" line is more of a reaction to their shock. I've gotten much crazier reactions when we admit that we would love to be blessed with more children... now those reactions are completely different. :)<br /><br />Blessings to your beautiful, growing family!Michelle M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17971436981332903683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82467923053087614.post-71495412482839484112011-11-20T20:57:24.151-06:002011-11-20T20:57:24.151-06:00I have to say, though our pregnancies have not bee...I have to say, though our pregnancies have not been a "surprise" to my husband nor I. Even though we do not plan the precise timing of our children, we know fully what we are doing and expect to be expecting when we are together during fertile times.<br /><br />The "medical professional" that I was dealing with had no reason to think I was at risk for depression. She was just being nosey and shallow. You had to be there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367907451392729802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82467923053087614.post-31491737457324654642011-11-19T19:55:05.769-06:002011-11-19T19:55:05.769-06:00Wow. Those people should have met me when I was e...Wow. Those people should have met me when I was expecting my third. ME--the lady who planned none of her children, but who was BLESSED BY GOD with the awesome experience of motherhood. A joy that defies description, but which I was not planning. God,in his infinite wisdom, saw that I NEEDED children in my life to give it meaning and purpose when I was wandering aimlessly through life.<br /><br />You and Andrew are a loving, Christian couple who want a large family. You CHOSE to have these blessings in your life. It is truly no one else's business and I don't understand why people feel the need to comment. <br /><br />When we received the news, we rejoiced with you, for you, and for the child who will be coming into this loving, nurturing family...welcomed as a gift from the Lord. Congratulations--AGAIN!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05876111922731719598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82467923053087614.post-19488919887992276032011-11-19T11:09:56.735-06:002011-11-19T11:09:56.735-06:00Sorry about strangers being jerks... you are MARRI...Sorry about strangers being jerks... you are MARRIED and have beautiful HEALTHY kids- why wouldn't you try for another?????!!!<br /><br />But as uncomfortable as it is- a medical professional does have a reason to ask- a woman with a surprise pregnancy is slightly more likely to have depression and maybe she wasn't physically taking care of herself to prepare for a pregnancy- so there might be a tiny red check mark for people to give you extra care. Just smile and they will leave you alone<br /><br />and congratulations!!!priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.com