tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post4109680365638096784..comments2024-03-28T15:26:50.512-05:00Comments on Renaissance: UndecidedRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-18458115941322727372008-11-26T10:53:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:53:00.000-05:00CONGRATS on the van! I know how excited I was when...CONGRATS on the van! I know how excited I was when we got our van. It made everything seem that much more real. Enjoy all your new space. The Lord willing it will be filled up quickly. ;)<BR/><BR/>I second the advice to talk with Matt. It wouldn't surprise me, though, if you already have. :) I also think trying to see your midwife for a quick visit is a good idea. I had contractions and other pre-labor signs for 2 weeks before finally going into labor. I was hoping that it meant my labor would be shorter but it wasn't. It was less intense but my longest labor yet (by a few minutes). Remember "For God is not the author of confusion but of peace..." 1 Cor 14:33a (NKJV) and "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) <BR/><BR/>There were several special events I didn't want miss near the end of my pregnancy. I was sure our baby would be born before these events were to take place so I'd have baby in my arms. The Lord had other plans for me. I was able to attend all the events but with baby still snugly held within my womb. God's timing was perfect. It was hard to wait but <I>so worth it</I>! I trust the Lord will give you clear direction as you seek His will concerning this situation. (((HUGS)))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-58757408989861741682008-11-26T09:37:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:37:00.000-05:00I will be praying for you, too. It is a difficult...I will be praying for you, too. It is a difficult decision, indeed. <BR/><BR/>I think I would chance it, but, then again, all my babies have been later than the "due date"...<BR/><BR/>Oh, just an interesting tidbit. I had Stephen on Easter Sunday in 2004. I was in labor while eating my Easter dinner, but, by golly, I wanted to have a NICE Easter meal! :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505369694023564141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-35728557380447427332008-11-25T22:39:00.000-05:002008-11-25T22:39:00.000-05:00I am facing my first Thanksgiving without my dear ...I am facing my first Thanksgiving without my dear grandmother, who passed away in September. My family gathered in February to celebrate her birthday, and I wasn't there. I couldn't make it, and I know that she understood. But still.<BR/><BR/>I know that every moment is precious, so maybe you and your newly-born Bunkin could have an after-Thanksgiving celebration with her? <BR/><BR/>What a difficult decision! I will be praying for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-34154785108462428342008-11-25T22:00:00.000-05:002008-11-25T22:00:00.000-05:00Oh, Rebecca! How my heart aches for you and this ...Oh, Rebecca! How my heart aches for you and this decision! Thanksgiving was never a tempting option for me to have a baby - for the same reasons you mentioned. But, if that were the case, your Oma would probably be so excited, pleased, and thankful to know that you were bringing in a new life to this world - a life to carry on her light.<BR/><BR/>Talk to Matt. He sounds a lot like my man - he'll give you the practical side with your heart in mind. Practicality doesn't necessarily mean not going. Take some things into consideration. Can you see your midwife for a minute tomorrow to see if you've dilated? Get your records. Map out your route and see what hospitals are along the way, if you're willing to "take that risk". Matt will help you through this decision.<BR/><BR/>Praying.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654318951012339791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-44978356969718389042008-11-25T21:47:00.000-05:002008-11-25T21:47:00.000-05:00Rebecca, I, too, am praying for you and the deci...Rebecca,<BR/> I, too, am praying for you and the decision you must make. Trust God to give you clear leading in this -- ask Him for that leading.<BR/> I talked with Ruth on the phone today. She asked if we had heard whether the baby had arrived yet and made me promise to let her know as soon as I knew anything.<BR/> <BR/>Love and prayers,<BR/>Phil. 1:3,4<BR/><BR/>NanciNancihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-34937893123593982452008-11-25T21:00:00.000-05:002008-11-25T21:00:00.000-05:00Hi Rebecca :) I am praying with you as you decide ...Hi Rebecca :) I am praying with you as you decide what to do...<BR/><BR/>And I am so sorry to hear about your precious Oma. I have had your Oma and Opa on my heart since you wrote about the challenges that Opa has been facing. I will continue to keep them in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>Love & hugs, QQuinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446233534591572279noreply@blogger.com