tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post3388452593875116564..comments2024-02-14T12:27:42.613-08:00Comments on SevEn cLoWn CirCuS: Are We Done?Claremont First Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-91628507592136175872008-09-19T10:45:00.000-07:002008-09-19T10:45:00.000-07:00great post.. love your blog!!!great post.. love your blog!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-86029293763030450382008-09-15T05:47:00.000-07:002008-09-15T05:47:00.000-07:00You've done good! Knowing how stressed out I was ...You've done good! Knowing how stressed out I was during pregnancy over every little thing, even though I had a classic textbook pregnancy and delivery with no complications, I can understand your feelings.Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-58931367453222689162008-09-12T08:06:00.000-07:002008-09-12T08:06:00.000-07:00You are brave to have 5 kids. I am debating after...You are brave to have 5 kids. I am debating after 3 to be done. Good luck octamom.Gunnisac Sandersonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14488931656616274380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-58460883280703266122008-09-11T09:46:00.000-07:002008-09-11T09:46:00.000-07:00I get the question about having #3 all the time......I get the question about having #3 all the time... <BR/><BR/>It gets annoying - and intrusive. I can't imagine how I'd feel if people were asking for a #6.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-5222015743487645972008-09-10T22:33:00.000-07:002008-09-10T22:33:00.000-07:00Our Mikele wanted to be born at 4 months gestation...Our Mikele wanted to be born at 4 months gestation. She was a month early, but weighed 8lb 3 oz. So I thank her!! But the bedrest for so long was hard on my family. I was afraid that we would loose her for months. I said no more. I don't feel like anyone is missing.Tulsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621713199341363416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-15953824056641990312008-09-10T20:41:00.000-07:002008-09-10T20:41:00.000-07:00First of all, you are pretty, smart, generous and ...First of all, you are pretty, smart, generous and funny.<BR/><BR/>I so admire people with large families! I can barely handle my ONE! We're trying for two and I have no idea how I'm going to handle it!Just Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684193490710708195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-37874985234959431502008-09-10T19:49:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:49:00.000-07:00I think it's hard to make that decision of whether...I think it's hard to make that decision of whether to have more or not. For us, it's a "do we trust God" or "are we going to be financially responsible." It's hard. I really want 3 or more children...really more, but who knows. But I also want to stay home so we'd have to have enough income to have that be possible. It's a decision and frankly, you could always add more pets to make it a real circus...I'm thinking 2 St. Bernards and a few cats?? Right?S Club Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061586966925524808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-47372556505132261792008-09-10T15:35:00.000-07:002008-09-10T15:35:00.000-07:00I don't think it matters how big (or small) your f...I don't think it matters how big (or small) your family is. There are people out there that just have to ask. I get it all the time but it goes more like "You ONLY have TWO kids?" like it is a bad thing! Psshh! Don't get me started girl! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-73451461821338082932008-09-10T15:20:00.000-07:002008-09-10T15:20:00.000-07:00Wow, another large family! I don't know where I'v...Wow, another large family! I don't know where I've been in the blog world. All of a sudden I've found all these wonderful blogs about large families. I'm expecting baby #8 (my 5th pregnancy). So I'm totally there with you on the being done or not stuff! I'm sure you get the looks and stares?!McAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10042161089750776626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-26911309663134034582008-09-10T14:15:00.000-07:002008-09-10T14:15:00.000-07:00I too think it's funny you still get the question ...I too think it's funny you still get the question with 5...It sounds like you are happy, and your heart and home are full! The main thing is feeling at peace with your decision. I always try to let peace be my guide. I wish I felt that peace...not yet!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090553136283895127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-76250499584301555982008-09-10T13:26:00.000-07:002008-09-10T13:26:00.000-07:00I have this debate with myself pretty regularly. ...I have this debate with myself pretty regularly. I <I>know</I> I don't want to be pregnant again (my last pregnancy was also twins and complicated). But I haven't ruled out adoption. It's so hard because we feel so completely. But then we don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-65197912044210468512008-09-10T07:55:00.000-07:002008-09-10T07:55:00.000-07:00It really is okay to say it is time to be done. Yo...It really is okay to say it is time to be done. Your mental health is important too. Great post.Bonnie the Bosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370681673591214131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-44750758730554596992008-09-09T22:50:00.000-07:002008-09-09T22:50:00.000-07:00I hear ya! My last little girlie was a really clos...I hear ya! My last little girlie was a really close call and the thought of losing a baby is just more than I can bear. Plus, I'm just really old ;DSupercool Hotmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966917467815917909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-30901854911068276372008-09-09T22:12:00.000-07:002008-09-09T22:12:00.000-07:00Wow, Angie, I checked out the link to your story a...Wow, Angie, I checked out the link to your story and I could completely understand why you'd be so scared to do it all over again. I could not imagine finding out at 17 wks that I was having twins, and mono-mono twins at that!! I learned very early each time that we were having twins. <BR/><BR/>Your boys really are true miracles, aren't they? And such precious little smiles on their faces!! <BR/><BR/>I get the same question all the time too, even from complete strangers, as if I've overpopulated the world with my 4 kids. I sometimes tell them "haven't you heard? Big families are all the rave now".Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743718606624231459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-83790725098025795762008-09-09T21:42:00.000-07:002008-09-09T21:42:00.000-07:00I only have one blessing. I'm happy with that. I...I only have one blessing. I'm happy with that. I had a hard time getting preggo. Then I had complications during pregnancy, which I didn't notice....I was too happy. Labor was long and hard. I was already 30. Doctor told me if I wanted more, it had better be soon because as I got older, my complications would get worse. Hubby is in the Army and he had to leave for a year in Korea. By the time he got back, he'd already missed a year of our blessings life and I'd had (gall bladder) surgery. We talked to the doc and he said it was up to us. We made the choice not to have more and I haven't looked back. I think God wants me here for the blessing he gave me than to keep trying and possibly not be here.<BR/><BR/>WOW!! I probably revealed too much. Anyway, I can so understand your choice and you are blessed with a beautiful family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-8387627047867250002008-09-09T20:20:00.000-07:002008-09-09T20:20:00.000-07:00We get "the" question all the time too. I'm done b...We get "the" question all the time too. I'm done but Steve would like to try for a boy. Not happening. I think it is funny that you still get the question with 5!<BR/><BR/>And congrats to Tiffany. I will go wipe my tears.Casey's triohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642538674985608613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-48501863299401884282008-09-09T19:53:00.000-07:002008-09-09T19:53:00.000-07:00What a great post. Thanks for sharing. I think it ...What a great post. Thanks for sharing. I think it is rather liberating to know exactly WHO your family is and to be excited about all of the things you can plan and all of the things you are finished with. When will I sleep through the night? :o) I'm thinking about my WordFUL Wednesday tomorrow...hmmmm....Kaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292412205639042989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-36060858665742226722008-09-09T19:11:00.000-07:002008-09-09T19:11:00.000-07:00I've been waffling with having more children and a...I've been waffling with having more children and after writing today's post on my blog I know it's the fear of being pregnant again or even the question of do I want to go through the stress of worrying about getting pregnant again? Somehow I feel like our family isn't complete yet..who knows? Maybe we just need to get a dog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-61269382010754391462008-09-09T18:37:00.000-07:002008-09-09T18:37:00.000-07:00wow - that was really heartfelt!! You poor thing -...wow - that was really heartfelt!! You poor thing - I can't believe you had a #4 pregnancy! Your poor heart!! You are awesome though.<BR/>I SO WANT another baby - My heart is not yet full. But hubbie is so not with it AND my age and I had complications with last baby and . . . who knows. Lord will let us know!tiarastantrumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036618235332598079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-47180758921395672172008-09-09T18:05:00.000-07:002008-09-09T18:05:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed your post, and it's the first tim...I really enjoyed your post, and it's the first time I read your monoamniotic story (still just getting to know you!). My goodness, what you went through! I had what I'd call a perfect pregnancy and I still worried that something might go wrong, but to have that level of stress and to have to leave your family for months! I can only imagine what you went through.<BR/><BR/>I am one of 5 (no twins) and I loved growing up in a big family. Of course it would have been nice not to be outnumbered by 4 boys, but all in all, I wish I had more kids. Maybe some day, after all, I just had my first this March.Kathleen W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01565702382912247892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-25797934815399680692008-09-09T17:46:00.000-07:002008-09-09T17:46:00.000-07:00Just to be clear...So, you'll never have to say "E...Just to be clear...So, you'll never have to say "Eight is enough"? Congrats to Tiffany--I really coveted that necklace!Aunt Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925702578948250425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-21081086337049209362008-09-09T17:09:00.000-07:002008-09-09T17:09:00.000-07:00♥ I like the same part as Genny! :)♥ I like the same part as Genny! :)Are You Serious!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13862434783436568020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-61687790988731843532008-09-09T16:45:00.000-07:002008-09-09T16:45:00.000-07:00"My hands are full, but my heart is fuller"...love..."My hands are full, but my heart is fuller"...loved it!Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-9585724252063547232008-09-09T16:42:00.000-07:002008-09-09T16:42:00.000-07:00How wonderful that you feel and know in your heart...How wonderful that you feel and know in your heart that your family is complete! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37035647.post-61571792637162518262008-09-09T16:14:00.000-07:002008-09-09T16:14:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh, your husband wants another one and you...Oh my gosh, your husband wants another one and you have 5 already?! Seriously, that would be crazy. I only have Ned and sometimes I barely cope!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com