Just thought I'd share. We just found out yesterday. I'm really having mixed feelings about it though. With the first 2 I was overjoyed, but I'm having a hard time now. I did not think I would react like this and I feel terrible about it.
First of all I'm struggling because we have no health insurance and I feel like a total looser because of it. We started a business a few months ago and it hasn't quite gotten off the ground yet so money is tight right now. Plus, I just started loosing weight and was getting encouraged. I know it sounds selfish about the weight thing, but I've been struggling to get back down to a comfortable size since dd #1 was born which was 7 years ago. I blew up like a house with my first 2 pregnancies and I just can't let that happen with this one.
I think Satan is really attacking me right now. This should be a joyful occasion and all I can seem to think about are the negatives. I don't feel very supported by family because of our finances. The response I've gotten is "how did this happen? and what are you doing?" Gee thanks, I'm already freaking out and this is the support I get.
There are a lot of other things going on in my head that I won't bore you with, but I just really need prayers that things are going to work out and that I can have a better attitude. I feel so horrible for even being negative, I feel like the worst person. Maybe it's just hormones and I will feel different tomorrow hopefully.

lots of prayers....don't feel to upset with yourself about the torn by the fear of gaining that weight back! My second son was a surprise too....right in the middle of a perfect diet track record and 35 pounds down....I was elated, but part of me was sick that I was going to have to gain and lose those pounds again! ...Once you hold that new one though or feel them kick for the first time....those regrets melt away in a split second! :D

I just wanted to say Congratulations and I pray you have a healthy pregnancy. I am also thinking you may qualify for medical or share of cost medical? We were living in Cali. when I was pregnant with my boys and we qualified at that time!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

First of all Congratulations!! I know where you are. I had two children and was perfectly content with my life (so I thought), I got pregnant not long after my husband and I got back together after a separation and a terrible two year roller coaster of ups and downs. I was very shocked that I felt negative towards the pregnancy. I cried, I felt guilty, I was extremely not sure how I was going to do this. THANK THE GOOD LORD ABOVE THAT HE KNOWS WHAT WE NEED AND WE DON'T. It wasn't until I heard her cry and seen her beautiful face when she was born that I felt okay about everything. I couldn't have imagined that I would have had enough love for three children, or time, or energy, or money. BUT GOD KNOWS, HE IS MOST AWESOME, I CANNOT IMAGINE MY LIFE WITHOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL NOW. SHE COMPLETED ME, I HAVE BECOME A BETTER MOTHER BECAUSE OF HER. I know what you are going through, and I can tell you from experience, just trust in GOD. If you need to talk I am here, and I know it is hard to imagine right now, and it will be hard the first few months after he/she gets here, adjusting to life with three, but I tell you IT HAS BLESSED MY LIFE SO. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT THE LORD I LOVE AND SERVE KNOWS ME BETTER THAN I KNOW MYSELF. There is nothing more precious than a child. Money comes and goes but the love of a child is forever. The LORD WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU. May God Bless you and your family and I will be praying for you. All my love!!


Cheri :)

PS Look into your states medical insurance program...I also qualified for Medicaid, I left my job to stay at home because daycare was going to be too expensive and the job my husband has is a good paying job, but doesn't have benefits, don't feel guilty about it, I did, but we pay taxes just like everyone else. As long as you don't abuse the system, you deserve medical care for you and your unborn. God always provides for his children. He will make a way for you. [amen]

First of all, congratulations! I know what you are going through too. We had health insurance for our middle daughter but not for our ds or other dd. My dh is a self-employed remodeler so it isn't a high paying job, but the Lord provided every penny that we needed. He has PROMISED that He will provide and He always lives up to His promises. Sometimes He waits until the last possible minute so we learn to trust Him more, but He never, ever fails us. I also had started losing weight before getting pregnant with dd #1. I was very careful and only gained 25 pounds. I was able to get back to my pre-preg. weight within a few months. I also looked puffy because I retain a lot of water, but that will go away by itself. Don't get discouraged, the Lord knows what He is doing and the child you are carrying is a very specific child given to you for a very special reason. If you got preg. another time it wouldn't be the same baby. Give yourself time to get used to the idea. Also check with your local hospital, many have prepay options that are a lot cheaper than paying after the baby is born. It usually includes everything. Love, Jen

Congratulations on your pregnancy! :D Will be praying that the enemy will not be able to steal your joy away.

Just thought I'd share. We just found out yesterday. I'm really having mixed feelings about it though. With the first 2 I was overjoyed, but I'm having a hard time now. I did not think I would react like this and I feel terrible about it.
First of all I'm struggling because we have no health insurance and I feel like a total looser because of it. We started a business a few months ago and it hasn't quite gotten off the ground yet so money is tight right now. Plus, I just started loosing weight and was getting encouraged. I know it sounds selfish about the weight thing, but I've been struggling to get back down to a comfortable size since dd #1 was born which was 7 years ago. I blew up like a house with my first 2 pregnancies and I just can't let that happen with this one.
I think Satan is really attacking me right now. This should be a joyful occasion and all I can seem to think about are the negatives. I don't feel very supported by family because of our finances. The response I've gotten is "how did this happen? and what are you doing?" Gee thanks, I'm already freaking out and this is the support I get.
There are a lot of other things going on in my head that I won't bore you with, but I just really need prayers that things are going to work out and that I can have a better attitude. I feel so horrible for even being negative, I feel like the worst person. Maybe it's just hormones and I will feel different tomorrow hopefully.

"How did this happen?" God gave you this baby! Don't let "the voices" steal your joy. Maybe He's wanting you to look to Him to provide. It all looks so "responsible" when we have all of our financial ducks in a row i.e. we have health insurance, we have had our babies appropriately spaced apart, we have budgeted for this, etc. However, God wants to be our Need Meeter. His ways aren't our ways. He has blessed you with a baby and He will provide for you. You're in a good place and you can rejoice! :D We're rejoicing with you.

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

God Will Take Care of You

Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.

Refrain

God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.

Refrain

All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.

Refrain

No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you.

Refrain

Congratulations! :D

Ditto to Madre! :D God will take care of it all. I can only imagine your fears. And hearing others criticize you only makes it harder. :( But big hug dear sister. [hug] This life was planned of God. It didn't take Him by suprise. This life has a specific purpose. And God has a special plan for your family. And it is good and acceptable and perfect. [OK] Keep your eyes on Jesus and not on the waves crashing around you and you will walk on water! [claphigh] I will be praying. [prayer] Congratulations! [dancing]

Congratulations!

Our precious addition, Ashton James, is due in August, and he too was a little bit of a surprise for us. We had hoped to be a little bit more financially sound before we got pregnant, but God knew what was best, and each day gets better as I love him more.

I'll be praying for you. I understand all of those issues, no health insurance, not the "right" time, as I dealt with all that in December when we first found out. But, as all the ladies have already said, he/she was planned and approved by God and will be a blessing you will always be thankful for.

Lean on us for support all that you need. I hope you don't have morning sickness and that it is an easy and comfortable pregnancy for you.

Blessings and Congratulations!

Congratulations and hugs! I understand your feelings. Many of us- myself included -have found ourselves "shocked" at this same news. I've felt the same way at different times during my current pregnancy too for various reasons. I try hard to remember that the only perfect time is God's time. It is much harder when you feel the need to explain or justify this to people around you. Please don't beat yourself up about your feelings, that's what Satan would want. I hope that sharing your thoughts with others helps.
Blessings,
Beth

I know how you feel. When I got pregnant with Timmy I was struggling with the same things, plus my hubby "blaming me" for it! :shock: But God blessed you with this third child, and He will take care of you! Praying for you sweetie, and none of those things sound selfish to me at all. I completely understand. (((hugs)))

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I am feeling a little better today. I am going to the clinic in a little while to have the "official" test done and then looking into Medicare (I'm in CA). I am also in contact with an insurance agent to see if we can get coverage through the business, although I'm afraid it's going to be expensive.

I really wasn't expecting to get pregnant. I have a history of infertility so my 2 were total miracles. DH and I have been talking about having another, but not totally trying. I just figured that since it's hard for me to even get pg that this would be it for us. Guess I was wrong. So anyway, I was open to having another, just didn't expect it to be such a shock.

My main concern right now is getting some sort of health coverage and praying that the business takes off. I know God will provide all our needs, he hasn't dropped us on our butts yet!
I need to stop looking at the worlds standard of living and stay focused on Jesus. I admit that I haven't been in the Word a lot lately and that has a lot to do with my outlook.
Thanks for letting my unload!

Congratulations Karin!!!! :)

Congrats!

Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS. May your 3rd one be a huge HUGE blessing to your ENTIRE family :)

Someone once told me that with every child, comes their blessing - meaning financially, and you know, when my first child was born, we were not doing very well, but the blessings poured in month after month of my pregnancy. was totally amazing!
and even my last pregnancy. I resigned a few years ago - so we went from 2 income, to 1 income, and if i have to look back at all that we have done... WOW, just praise the Lord for He is good, and He supplies ALL our needs.

He will supply ALL your needs too.
the finance,
the figure,
any need you could ever imagine having. Just had it over to Him.
He WILL take care of it. even when it looks like it won't work. :)

Will be praying for you.

:P CONGRATULATION'S!!!