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oh honey. i hope you know i still read and that i'm here for you. and i relate on so many levels. hang in there.
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I miss you, and still love you always... none of us are perfect, and that's why we needed Christ so much. It may help to see a priest anyway, just to get things off of your chest. You don't have to ask for absolution when you aren't ready to express contrition. If you need to talk to someone far away who cares, email me at Lerin (dot) Wheeless (at) gmail (dot) com.
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sweetness - i have no idea if this is relevant, and you should only share the details of what you're going through if and when you're ready to. but your post made me think of an article i read a while back. did you know mother theresa lived the last 20 years of her life with soul-wracking doubt about her faith? (at least, that's how i remember the article going). i dunno, in a weird way, it inspired me and had the odd effect of actually giving me faith (ME! who has none to start with!). but i mean, if this amazing, compassionate, selfless woman can keep on doing her thing, even when she's not sure there's a real reason...it just made me really contemplate things. anyhow, i have no idea if that even has anything to do with what you're dealing with. so please feel free to ignore my ramblings. :) also, please know that i still read, and i still care and i hope that you're hanging in there. sending hugs from across the miles...xoxo
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Share your crisis... I am listening, and I care.
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Lucy is THIRTY-TWO MONTHS OLD?!?!?! How in the wide wiggly world?! :) I loved reading your thoughts about letting God decide your family size. We have recently switched to this plan also! ;) My fertility returns 6 or so months postpartum though, even with all the breastfeeding (nursing all 3 right now!), so we'll see what happens! I can really appreciate all your reservations and anxieties, especially with it being a good while since you did the baby stage. A baby would certainly shake things up a bit for you, which is understandably scary! Maybe God has closed your womb for now? Maybe he plans to bless you with three children and that is all? You never know. Maybe Hazel (sooo pretty!) or Simon/Benedict will come when you think it would be reeeally difficult, only to bless you more than you ever thought it could? I'm so glad to see posts lately. I have missed you! xx
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Middle of the month is always scariest for us... such a long time before the next check! I'm sorry you're feeling the stress of money too.
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It's surprise compliments like that which stick with you and replay over and over in your head... the danger is in seeking it out. XOX
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These are the stories you will treasure when they are all grown up. :)
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Okay, visited your other blog and can't believe the girls are all grown up already... and WOW, I wish I could make dresses for my babies too! I agree... you never fall totally out of love with someone you truly loved once, but I think it can be dangerous letting your thoughts go that way. And... I am still wishing I had my daily fix from you. I wish I could MAKE you write more often!!
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Where have you been, JudyBean?!? I need an update! I got so excited when I saw your name light up in red!
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Look at those ceations! Wow. :) I can't believe those gorgeous little girls are all grown up... and I've never even seen a pic of Lucy! I'm so glad you are writing here again.
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I'm still here, I'm still here! And sooooo excited to see photos of the girls!!!! Oh my GOSH I can not believe that tall, beautiful, long-haired girl is Madeleine!!! I swear the last time I saw a photo of her, she was about Lucy's age! On the subject of which, I just can't get over your two littlest girls, how fast they are growing up and how much less like babies they are than I ever expected them to be! I love the photos with you and your three girls - they make me feel so proud of you! Your children are your BEST achievement. Look at them standing there, joyous and beautiful and confident, all because of your parenting. Well done! I know you will do great at homeschooling. I am hoping I can do it too, when the time comes, but I am not dealing too great with a 2yr old, a 1 yr old, and another on the way at the moment, so I have my doubts. One other thing is that 3 girls (well, 3 of the same gender) looks SO appealing to me when I see your lovely photos! I may be in the same position next year, and I'm so much more excited just seeing your photos! Thanks so much for sharing. I hope things get easier with Mike and the money thing. *hugs* Keep updating! I always love your updates, I am just rubbish at commenting. And way to go on your sewing projects! The clothes look FAB on the girls! What a pro! :)
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And you know that diaryland-boyfriend will always be waiting with open arms... because he's loved you all alon. So happy to see you writing, but my heart is breaking for you.
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Dearst judybean: UPDATE your diary! I have decided that I *will* be homeschooling the kids. I also want to know how you learned to sew... I'm dying to learn. AND, I haven't seen a single picture of Lucy. That's just not right. I miss you...
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I've lost your email address! Send it over to me and I'll give you the keys. :)
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Please tell your husband about your money worries. Yes, it may be uncomfortable to admit that things aren't necessarily the way he thinks, but two heads are always better than one, and there is no reason you should have to hang on to all this stress yourself. Let him help. Then both of you can work together to resolve the situation. If you keep hiding the situation, it will only get worse, and then make it that much harder to fix it down the line. I will say a prayer that your car sells quickly to help relieve the stress! Hang in there.
You are a saint for teaching CCD. When I was in highschool and in CCD, we were so cruel to the teachers. I look back now, and I feel so awful about it. I pray my kids are never like that. Morgan is still at the age that she doesn't mind going to CCD - but she's 10, that won't last long!
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Wow, it has been so long since I've read an update from you, and now I get TWO. :) I know exactly how you feel about the bills/money issues... I am also the bill-payer and I also fail to clue Adam in on how dire our situation is each month. I am just trying to keep him happy and at peace, but we BOTH need to be comletely upfront with our husbands. Yes, it'll hurt and yes, it'll be VERY uncomfortable... but they have the right to know about thier own financial situation. Esepcially when you need help... it'll only get worse if you try to hold it all together on your own. This month is showing me just how impossible private school will ever be for Sophie... I need to make up my mind on homeschooling quick! I miss you SO much! You need to start writing here again.
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Oh, you are just so right, where has the time gone?? How is it that your Lucy is 9 months old??? I remember when our firsts were on their way. Sigh. It just seems like yesterday. So so good to hear from you though.
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your babys are getting so big it sounds-glad you updated!! are you talking about the Miami Ink tv show? if so I lovvvve that show!!
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I'm so glad that you updated! I still can't believe you have 3 little princesses. Seems like yesterday that you were having your first! Pictures someday please!!!!!!
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After about three months, I'm ready for another update... and pictures!!!
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I'm with you! Oh my goodness... how timely... I am getting my first cleaning in years as well when we return to Houston in a week! I'm shaking with fear! Good luck... and please, be sure to write a really long entry about how great the whole experience turned out to be.
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Speaking as a former dentist-hater......I know exactly how you feel. I hadn't been in more like 10 years, and was dreading "the talk" I'd get from them, or the miserable sounds. But I honestly think dentists are finally figuring out, that if you make people feel bad for not going, they won't come back. No one wants a lecture. I know it won't be as bad as you are anticipating.........and you'll feel so much better once it's all done!
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Good to hear from you as always! Happy Happy 27th! I agree with you - so long as it's still starting with a 2, we're ok! hehe
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Lucy is adorable :)
your right about the double stroller-it was a pain and i always wished i could sew and make pretty things..being in the red with young children is a very normal thing-hang in there!!
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Forgot about diaryland? Only a mother of three under five could do such a thing. ;) I am so happy that you are now a fellow Lactvist. Good for you, sticking with breastfeeding through difficult times! :) I am so happy to read about all of the girls. Please, don't be a diarystranger. You are missed.
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I am just sosososo pleased to read an update! I am thrilled that things are going so well for you and the girls! Would love to see some updated pics!!
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I can't wait anymore... I need an update, girl! ;)
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I am so excited that breastfeeding is succesful for you this time... the third time is a charm, or something like that. ;) I also loved hearing the descriptions of Madeline and Katherine... isn't it amazing how different they are? I can't wait to see how Isabella's little personality emerges. I can't wait to see pics of your three little girlies!!!
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yay! glad BF is giogn so well noW!
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Hey old friend, saw your massage on my new blog, and I wanted to say hi! I hope all is going well for you
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You are definitely making progress here. As least the problem is identified, now you can work on solving it. I am so proud of you for sticking this out. You are an amazing mother. :)
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I'm from Maine. Yay! =)
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im glad you had a better day BF-i hope it works out for you and lil lucy and you get much needed sleep-just remember it does get better in time!!
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You are definitely not a failure. I remember feeling like I was going to faint once when I was nursing Sophie in those first painful weeks and she actually had a bit of blood run down her chin from my nipple! EWWW! Unfortunately, this pain and bleeding just happens to some of us, and it's not necessarily a latching problem. I remember how every lactataion consultant I talked to would say, "If it hurts, you are doing it wrong. This shouldn't be painful." But almost every mom I know who breastfed DID say it was excruciatingly painful... but only at first, and then it gets SO MUCH EASIER and never hurts anymore! But love, remember... No matter how you end up feeding Lucy, you are a wonderful and loving mother. Madeline and Katherine are beautiful and healthy and if you end up bottle-feeding Lucy, you have two gorgeous examples that everything will be fine. As moms, we have enough inordinate guilt and worries... don't give in to that over this issue!!! Give yourself a break and keep this in perspective. I love you to pieces, and I still am waiting to see a picture of Lucy! Good luck and I am so sorry to hear you are sick at the worst time possible.
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My sympathies on the nursing, that happened to me each time too. I well remember taking a deep breath and curling my toes before they latched on, I knew how bad it was going to hurt. It does get better, really soon, though. Like days, not weeks. Make sure she's latching on correctly, and hang in there. It's worth it in the end.
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dont be so hard on yourself,i had the same problem with my son-he gave me blood blisters and i know what kind of pain your talking about-i just couldnt heal and couldnt BF-i felt bad too but just remember you can only do so much and many babys are feed with a bottle and are ok...hope you feel better soon..
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Maybe this will make ya feel better, give ya some hope :) A woman I know from a board pumped for 9 weeks or so due to problems and then boom it all worked and she's still nursing at 18 months. You know I don't BF but I'm all for supporting others :) Maybe you can read her blog sometime- http://nineminutes.blogsome.com/category/nah-nahs/
I hope your break helps your body do a little healing!
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I'm crying with joy for you! COngratulations on the arrival of precious Lucy - I LOVE her name!
I hope you are all well and happy with your new addition to the family. Happy New Year!
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I totally sympathize with the pain and scabbing of breastfeeding. :( I had it REALLY bad with Madeleine Sophie, and then bad on one side but not so much the other with Isabella. I hope that means it gets easier with each child. I know the feeling of wanting to cry everytime the baby needs to eat. Remember, this is temporary, it really is!!! In a week or two, it will feel fine and your nipples will have 'toughened up.' Also, be careful abou too many bottles this early. Lucy needs to nurse a LOT (I know, it hurts!!!) to bring your milk in to full supply. Hang in there, Judy!
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HOORAY FOR BABY LUCY! That is just the most wonderfulnews!!! I am so happy for you, Mike, and the girls. Lucy, Lucy, Lucy... I just love it. Can't wait to see pictures!
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Oh wow........what an amazing Christmas gift for you and your family. Another happy healthy girl. Happy bday to Lucy! I love that name!
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Happy Birthday Day to your lil Lucy!!
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Ohhh congratulations!!! Your diary was the first place I wanted to go online when I got back from family after Christmas, and I was overjoyed to read about Lucy's arrival - another little girl, how wonderful!! Though I was wrong with my prediction, but who cares! :) Anyway, I was even more ecstatic to read about your labour!!! Congratulations to you. I am so proud. I am thinking you weren't induced or anything? See!! Your body totally CAN do it! I am just so happy for you over your birth experience. You are so awesome :) xxx
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Congratulations!! WHat a wonderful Christmas gift for your family! Welcome to the world little Lucy!
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Congratulations! And home already, wow. What a woman! I'm proud of you too. Merry Christmas to all of you, especially Miss Lucy!
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Merry Merry Christmas to you & your family!
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good luck when it does happen and i hope your labor isnt too bad-you could have a Christmas baby-there is a name idea "Chris" for a boy or girl!! Best of Luck to you and your family..
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oohhh I'm thinking of you! Go contractions, go!
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I'm rooting for a boy this time, my oldest is Michael Joseph, so I'm partial to a Joseph Michael. Good luck, I'm sending good strong contracting vibes your way!
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I just.can't.wait to hear all about this new baby. I'm thinking girl, but that's what I am always thinking for everyone! :) I adore the name Lucy. You really do have the best names picked out for your children. We totally should have been neighbors or sisters. I could help you with breastfeeding and you could get me on to cloth diapers. ;) I love your entries of the wee hours.
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It's too bad we are different parts of the world, and therefore, Time Zones - It's almost midnight here, a time I am seeing more and more reguarly...We could've been insomniac pals hehe
Sending warm thoughts and labour vibes your way!
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I don't leave messages NEARLY often enough, but I just had to say how much I am loving your middle-of-the-night entries lately! :) And I'm so excited that you're nearly there!! 39 weeks in a couple of days, right? I think it's a boy, but then I am not necessarily any good at predicting these things! I love hearing about Madeline and Katherine, and just being amazed at how much they've grown and changed since I started reading you! Also I LOVE your organic velour breastpads idea! I want me some!
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the long middle names don't seem to flow as nicely with the short Lucy, but are still very pretty :) (I'm fond of Lucy Jane, not that you care lol)
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LUCY! Oh, how I love the name Lucy! And what a neat saint, too. Lucy Margaret is my Favorite Name Ever that you've mentioned for this baby! Your poor little foot... I hope it's better this morning.
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I had three babies and never did get that nesting instinct. The Sometimes Adorable Husband waited hopefully, but it never happened. Good luck to you, I hope you post pictures!
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Call me crazy, but I'm a little jealous of your cold December. Here in Houston, it feels like spring. Hard to get into the Christmas spirit when you are in short sleeves! I can't wait for you to have that new little baby. I'm dying to know the sex and the name and how the girls react. I've got baby fever again and Isabella is just 7 weeks old!
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I emailed you just now. Thanks for the note Judy!
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Oh Judy... I needed your entry today. Here I am with tears on my face at the computer. I know how HUGE all of the little decisions we make day to day can seem, how overwhelming it is to have all of that responsibility for your children's waking hours thrust upon you. I wouldn't trade this job for any other in the world. It's just that the enormity of actually being someone's MOTHER strikes me sometimes... it's the most beautiful thing in all the world. Thank you for writing that entry!
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Funny how much you can get accomplished in the wee hours while the kids and your husband are sleeping! :) I know the feeling. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten up and cleaned the house at 2 AM when I couldn't sleep! ;)
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Hey Judy~ It's ontheoutside/jodirenee/www.livejournal.com/users/jodirenee. Yay! I'm so happy you're going to breastfeed!!! If you need someone to encourage you, lemme know! Make sure to check out www.kellymom.com for all kinds of bf-ing info and things to expect the first weeks, etc. We got Tyler circumsized, but that was b/c we couldn't agree - Dave wanted it done, I didn't, in the end he won out. I really wish Tyler wasn't though, :(. Poor kid. It really interferred with bf-ing too, he was so sleepy and hurting that day, it sucked! Anywho...glad to hear things are going swimmingly for you. I'll keep checking back to see how things are! Email me if you want a breastfeeding buddy, it does help, trust me! (daytripper146AThotmailDOTcom). ~Jodi
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My solution for the home-school lack of socialization problem (my MAIN concern)... you just move to Houston with me, and we'll be neighbors. Our kiddos would all have playmates very close in age outside of the family. It's perfect! ;)
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What a timely entry... We are all over the place as to what to do for school for Madeleine Sophie next year and beyond. It's such a difficult choice. I am dead-set against public school. It's either Catholic school (which is UBER-expensive here and they don't offer income-based tuition like they did back home!) or homeschool. I just started considering homeschool this week, researching Catholic curriculum, etc. I know I could do it... I spent five years in school to learn how to educate children. But seriously, for the same reasons you listed, I don't know what to do! We are trying to pray on it and trust God that the right choice will become clear. I don't want to limit my family-size because Catholic tuition is too high, ya know? I never thought I'd consider homeschooling in a million years, and yet here I am. :)
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Hey, no eye-rolling here... I was just thinking a few days ago that it's a shame no one uses the name Agnes anymore. :) I however, LOVE Juliana above all your choices. SO pretty. And I've been pushing for Catherine for baby #3 already. I'm a huge fan of Henry too. It's so weird how our name-tastes seem to run the same. Wow, I can't believe you have less than 6 weeks to go. I can't wait to find out the sex of the baby.
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Oh yes, please DO post photos of your diapers!!!!! I am so eager to see them! I wish I had time at the moment to sew. I will make time before the new baby arrives, for sure! :) Lovely to see an update as always!
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His poor parents... at 34 weeks, I thought every baby wasviable outside the womb. Jericho is with God, but his parents must be completely broken right now. I can't wait to hear more from you. Your due date is just around the corner.
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You've got to update us at least once a month and let us know that you are still doing well! And I have to know how you are enjoying your full-time mom gig. :) I miss you like crazy. You always were my favorite person to read.
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I've missed you too! I'm so incredibly happy for you. I envy that you are staying home with your girls. I have to tell you, I love all the names you have picked out, but Josephine is one of my favorites. If Mason would have been a girl, that would have been his middle name!
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I'VE MISSED YOU!
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I am just thrilled that you can stay at home with your children! Isn't it the best? Those difficult day get out-weighed so easily by the beauty of watching them grow. Glad to have you back!
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Im so glad your a SAHM now-I know thats what you really wanted to do and congrats on the new bundle of joy,I would want the gender to be a suprise too!!!
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Glad to see an update! I'm so happy you are able to be a SAHM now! :)
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Dear, dear Judy... I've moved my diary to this username, and the hertinyhands spot is just for the girls. I have to know how you are doing these days! Are you and baby well? How are your girls? Did you find out the sex of number 3? What names are you kicking around? Are you a stay-at-home mom officially now? I miss you and your updates! I hope all is well and I'm dying to hear from you soon.
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I was just thinking of you and wondering how you were doing. I hope you and your precious girls are well. xx
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So happy to hear from you! You know how we share taste in names. Madeleine, Catherine, and Clare are all at the top of my list!! I think Isabella goes so well with Clare, and I'd been pushing for it for awhile before Adam surprised me by telling his sister that it's what we'd decided. He's SUCH a booger... he kept saying exasperating things like, "We'll see" while he was set n the name the whole time too. Ugh, boys. ;) Juliana is FANTASTIC! "Julia" was the only name we'd come close to agreeing on besides Isabella, and we'd never even thought of Juliana. So classy, and goes so well with your other daughters names. How far along are you now? Do you think you'll be able to/want to find out the sex of the baby? You are in my thoughts often, I was a little worried that maybe something had gone wrong by your silence with all of our friends and loved ones suffering miscarriages lately. My sister lost her baby last month, and you probably remember that the same thing happened with my sis-in-law in May. Just a rough time for babies in my family. I'm glad to know that your little one is still thriving, and I can't wait to hear what all you've been up to!
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Judy, I am dying to know about baby #3. How are you holding up? I found out this week that we're expecting a girl. It seems my life mirrors yours again. Please write soon, I miss you!!!
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Hi, I found you through a "buddy of a buddy" connection and I've added you to my favourites. I hope you don't mind! I live in Maine, that is what caught my eye. :)
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Wishing you a Happy Mothers Day!
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I <LOVE> cloth diapers! :) :)
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when i first started reading you, you were in college and kinda secretly dating this guy who was training to be in the clergy....man things change. 3 years old?? really? there really is no excuse for the fact that i haven't hugged you in person yet. it's been way too long. :) xoxo, b. p.s. SO glad you're back.
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The fear goes hand in hand with every pregnancy. Truly. In our house, Maya was 3 when I had B & it was awesome. She has always babied Bridget & been a great big sister to her. She was just old enough to really grasp the situation & welcome it. People will always be judgemental & at times just plain stupid & rude.You know what you need to do & it'll happen. Everyone will adjust, things will be fine. It always ends up that way. Hugs.
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Congratulations, Welcome back, I missed you!!
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Congrats! What exciting news! Hope to see more updates, I miss reading you! And good for you for taking that plunge to being a SAHM. I'm jealous!
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oohhhh #3!! YAY!! How exciting! Congratulations to you and your family! I'm so ha[[y for you that you will be living your dream of being a SAHM mom soon too! Your life sounds like it's going wonderful right, I hope you have time to update more often *hugs*
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Congrats on the new baby and becoming a stay at home mom~good luck with everything...
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OMGOSH! *HUGS HUGS HUGS* I hope you will update us!!!!!! Congratulations! *loves*
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YAY! You are back!!! And another beautiful baby on the way... me too! I actually thought of you this morning, wondering when I'd ever see another update on your life. You are missed. Congratulations on the baby and living the dream of full-time mom.
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Judy, how on earth will I stay sane waiting for your next update?!!! I am so excited about your news - quitting your job, and pregnant again!! Congratulations (on both!) and I am longing to hear more about your usual trains of thought and your beautiful girls. I can NOT believe they are 3 and 1. No way. Or that Katherine will be a big sister!! Ohhh please update more! I miss you :)
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(It's Tania-formerly pashiesplace) Congrats on #3! I'm so happy for you & your decision to stay at home with the kids. I know you've vacillated over that forever. I hope it goes smoothly for you. Email me if you want the PW (I'm locked now too) untamedwings@gmail.com. Hugs.
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My gosh, 3 & 1 already? And CONGRATS on #3 on the way & quitting your job! How exciting! I really miss your updates, and your girls pics!
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saturday february 26 - did ya get my email with the password?
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can you email me at laughinplace@diaryland.com? i will send you the password/username. :) Jody
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it's february 22 - this is jody (flyinby). i just wanted to send you great big hugs. **(((((HUGS))))))**
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good entry. It's good to know where you stand, some people think that is an evil thing... standing for something...
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When we finally buy a house this year I want a coffee colored kitchen. Dark yes but also warm, rich, comforting if you accent it just right. Take a pic of the soft shoes! They sound so sweet! Hugs.
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You know when I joined WW I started cooking at home a lot and using some reduced fat item (not a lot because they make the hubby ill, he says he can taste the difference) and it helped a lot, DH actually lost about 10-15 pounds himself just with me cooking!
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Damn, now I'm crying again :) Thank you so much for reading my story. And you're a fellow newsie! God help us...
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Thanks for the note..I have some of that Ridiculasly enormous 25lb ham left, want some? LOL So glad to see you updating..I definately missed you! I hope you get a chance to post a pic or two of your beautiful girls!
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How are you all doing? I so miss your updates. Hugs.
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I hope you are doing ok. I miss you. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
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I don't remember your email address. I've run away from my "jane" diary to start again one more time. If you didn't get my email with username and password, please leave me a note with your email address. You are one of my oldest d-land friends. ;)
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I'm sick of defending my choice. I don't need to defend it. That's why they call it a choice! And besides, the majority agreed with us. Our guy will be President again, and they just have to deal.
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You are YOU. You have taken the time to think thru your beliefs hether religious or political and they belong to you. Her dismissal of your thoughts based on inaccuracies is so hurtful, but don't question yourself over it. You know who you are, don't let her shake that.I know how lousy it feels to have your mom not get it- or you in this instance- and I'm so sorry that you're hurting. Hugs.
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I think more people understand than you think. You have nothing to be "embarrassed or ashamed" about. You are human. I love that you are so good at putting into words what is on your mind. I applaud you for that. Your entry really got me thinking. I can relate to an awful lot that you wrote about.
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I'm sorry you are feeling so down lately. I can relate in many ways. I, too, am struggling mightily with wanting to be home with my 2-year-old daughter. I work full time, and I'm currently 26 weeks pregnant with my second and wondering how in the world I'll leave this baby, too, if I end up having to come back to work. It is excruciating to even think about. So I truly know where you are coming from in that area. I am a Christian, and I've also been struggling with some spiritual dryness. So hang in there, and I'll definitely pray for things to get better for you! God bless!
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You're right ofcourse, no one really can understand. But, I can indeed still love and care for you. The..sadness doesn't seem right somehow..in your words enters into me and I yearn to be able to find a few words that might just make it a little better, a little easier to take on. And yet I fail at this for you. Continue to write it out of you. It may not feel like it right away, but it will help to take the intensity out of the emotions.
And He who knows you by name is always there, always loving. Fall into His arms and let His grace carry you. My prayers are with you.
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I may not understand entirely what your going through, but I wanted to stop by and give you a (((HUG)))
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Just letting you know I stopped by to say hi!!!!
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I'm thinking that "they" may never fully leave. Maybe they remain for a reason- a good one other than to torment us. As for Madeline, I think we all declare ourselves the worst mother in the world. Truly I do. It shows she matters enough to want to give her the very best & face it, the very best you can do (as a mom) will never feel like it's enough. Hugs my dear.
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Thinking of you, praying for you. I wish things werent so hard sometimes. To say 'it's gonna be ok' seems so cliched sometimes...But it is you know.
Love you.
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I wish I could give you a bullet-point list of all the answers you need :( I feel your pain though, and I just wanted to tell you that, and to send you lots of hugs. I'm gonna pray that somehow these issues just lift up off you and everything gets/seems easier very soon. Lots of love and hugs to you Judy xxx
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Huge Hugs.
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Oh they are just beauties!!! And i spotted the clothe diapers. You go girl!
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Ohmygosh! They are so beautiful! Madeline is so big! Katherine is just precious. I'm so glad you posted a link to new pics. Hugs.
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Oh they're beautiful! Katherine has such beautiful eyes! Madeline has grown so much!
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Oh hon, what BEAUTIFUL children you have!!!
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I was so excited to see you had updated. I'm so glad your girls are doing so great! I tried the link, but also couldn't see any pictures. Hope we can see some soon!
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Yay, a Judy entry!!! I'm so glad to see an update! I would LOVE to see those pics of the girls, but the link took me to a page at shutterfly that said it was an incorrect link and I should check that I'd been given the right url :(
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Hoping you and your girls are well. Thinking of you, missing you.
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pashiesplace : |
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Where are you???? I'm missing you!
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Glad you are here! I've been out of action for a few weeks, and I'm finally catching up. I've missed you!
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Gah, my brain, sometimes I think I'd be better off without it! Sorry about that locking up business!!
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I'm glad to see you back Judy. I can't say I was bothered by the so-called "whiney" entries (!!) because everyone has ups and downs and what you write in a diary expresses that. It makes the ups more fun to read if you have followed someone through the downs too :) I like your diary because I like you - whining and all! ;) Hehe! Please stay and write whatever you're feeling. xxx
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I was wondering where you were. On a side note, you might check out "Freecycle" at http://www.freecycle.org - share the wealth! :) Get rid of clutter or stuff you have too much of or no longer use, and help others at the same time! :)
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Whereeeeeee areee youuuuuuuuuu?? Hope all is well. Big hugs.
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I'm so glad that Mike is okay, at least for now. Funny the difference one day can make when it comes to mood & outlook, isn't it? Big hugs.
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Oh I so wish I had the words to tell you that everything will be okay in the end. But I know best as anyone that sometimes, they can be the most frustrating of words to hear when you just don't see it right now. I hope for the best for you, I really do. You deserve that atleast. You have such a good heart, Judy.
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sounds like he herniated. i hope he gets that looked at right away!
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Ooh, I'd love a CD, I'm so old I've never even heard of most of those songs. I'll make you a deal, you send me a CD, I'll tell you the name of a wonderful book with quick easy recipes and weekly shopping lists, 'kay?
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What a great playlist! Because you know, you can't have a coffeeshop playlist withough Coldplay. Or Jack Johnson. And definitely not without Nora. You did good!
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love itunes, we have it too. :) i get great music from it, but we are careful not to go gonzo, cuz it's easy! lol anyways, send me an email with your addy and I'll mail you my FB. I have 3 (found another) Large sized WHITE FB. I have a yellow one somewhere, too, but can't recall where I put it! lol
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Oh I want your playlist. I love coffeeshops & bookstores equally. I swear nothing makes me happier than both in combination!
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i feel your stress too!! my husband had a bad accident in march and the bills are out of this world-not to mention that he had to be airlifted to the hospital and that was $5000.00 just for that~thank god for it but my goodness get real...ummm lets see buy food and pay the lights etc...or pay for the hospital bills?? like the policeman that was first on the scene after my husbands accident said he is in the same postion-you have to do whats best for your family first and pay the misc. stuff when/if you can!!
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I hoep I am not over stepping my boundries, but I wanted to let you know...Most hospitals do offer financial aide for people who qualify for it. Its something you should look into. Two major hospital bills back to back has to be hard. Hang in there hunny, and dont give up! (((HUGS)))
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Huge hugs coming your way. Life sure has a way of staying bumpy doesn't it?
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Yeah, I'm sure. But I don't have any inserts, I used CPF - though I'll gladly include two of those to go with the two FB. :) Just lemme know, send me an email hopeanew@diaryland.com or something with your mailing addy, and I'll send them out to ya. I figure you can probably use the large sized FB sooner than I will, yes? ;) Since they are white they are pretty neutral. :) Anyways, just let me know! I can include a couple of CPF with them, I didn't buy inserts when I bought the diapers. :P Got them at babiesinthesun.com - back when she sold FB instead of just Happy Heiny.
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Just thought I would share, incase you didnt know already. You can post pictures without a gold membership. You can get a free account at photobucket and then use the link they provide. You just put the code into your entry box and post your entry. I wasnt sure if you knew that or not, so I wanted to share. Glad recovery is going well.
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just had a thought, i have two large sized FB is you wanna exchange them for two small sized FB . . . :) They are white FB the ones I have. No stains, great shape. Lemme know!
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i would LOVE small FB diaps! :) :) :) How much you want for them? FB are my fav to use outside of those adorable Little Lambs. (I subscribed to her bargain boutique mailing list and am waiting for some small sized diapers to be for sale, for cheaper that is lol) Lemme know what you are asking for those FB! :) Thanks!
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Was just checking to see if you had your surgery. Glad to hear its over. I hope your recovery is speedy and painfree. ((HUGS))
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I'm so sorry you were/are in pain. I'm very glad that the surgery went well though, and that you are starting to feel much better. I missed you!
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OMG you are so right. No one warns you about just how shockingly painful an ab incision is. I remember being astonished after my first section, thinking, "OMG this WAS sur-ger-y" I'm sure you already know the wonders of holding a pillow on your incision area. Otherwise, go slow & be gentle with yourself. Huge hugs. BTW, coughing & sneezing terrified me.
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Thanks for the lovely guestbook message! :) I'm so glad your surgery is over and you're back. And that you are feeling better each day - it sounds so painful! Poor you! But very glad you are minus your gallbladder after all that! And I can't see your photos because Diaryland asks me for your judybean password which I don't have :( But I like your new home :)
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Hmm, I'm glad you're back, I've been hoping you were okay. I'm not encouraged by how painful it was, though. And not lifting more than 15 lbs for six weeks? SO not going to happen. I need to think about this some more, I guess.
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found you through another diary I read...I can sympathize with your body problems, right now I feel like I'm going being put through the wringer...don't know what the problem is. Ugh, it sucks to be a woman some days.
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if you lock your other diary your images which are hosted there will not show up on your diary here. just letting you know! *hugs*
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got those diapers today! thanks so much! those little lambs are soooo adorable! i wonder if they'll fit her . . . :) i like the kushies aios too, those look really good. what is the big one with ducks on it? there isn't a label, so i wasn't sure. it's cute! :) thanks for the other little things in there as well! :) i can't wait to try them out! :)
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I love the pictures of the girls...they are just so gorgeous...I will be thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers this week. When your living room is all finished, I hope you'll share pictures..I would love a yellow room. (((Judy)))
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What adorable babies you have! Oh, and thanks for adding me to your favorites. :)
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your girls are so cute!! hope all goes well with your surgery~think of "maine" to make you relax before surgery,my dad has to have the same surgery and he is scared to death too and is going to put it off as long as he can stand the pain...
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Oh your girls are so adorable!
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Your girls are getting so big! And cute as ever! Your S-day is Morgan's birthday, so just think of how sad I am that my daughter is turning 8, instead of worrying about your surgery!
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Just letting you know I came to your new home. :o)
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Never really wanted to go to Maine, but I will visit you since you moved there ;)
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I'm not letting you go that easily dear... you've been on my fav list longer than anyone!
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I'm coming along for the ride, and moving to Maine!
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I'm so glad you are still around!
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I'm so glad that you wrote in here, and got it all out. You are such an amazing person.
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PPD can creep up anywhere from 8 weeks to 6 months after birth and last up until a year. If you suspect you have it, please see your care provider. It can be terribly serious. xoxoxo
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