Dear mom who’s pregnant again and tired,
I know you feel like you are supposed to be excited.
I know you feel like you are supposed to be overjoyed.
But maybe this time, you are feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed.
Maybe this time, you are wondering how you are going to handle the newborn world with another little one (or maybe three other little ones) at home.
Maybe this time, you are wondering how you are going to navigate getting up and driving to school instead of sleeping when your newborn is sleeping.
Maybe this time, it isn’t all about wandering the stores looking for little shoes.
Maybe this time, you are cramming the crib into the corner of the master bedroom and apologizing when your sweet husband is already stubbing his toe on it.
It’s ok. I hear you.
You have friends that aren’t able to have children and you feel the weight of guilt when you are around them.
You feel self conscious when you tell them that you are battling anxiety and doubt.
Guess what. We aren’t in control.
He is.
You, sweet mama, are being shaped and stretched.
You, dear beautiful one, can rest in Him.
It is not our strength that will get us through these days, but His.
These days, we are reminded that we are in deep need of a Savior.
Realizing that we are weak is the first step to finding peace and joy.
You have been chosen and you are loved.
His strength is made perfect when we are weak!
He will hold you close and help you through this.
You are not alone.
This is a beautiful poignant piece! I saw your video on your home page and am so amazed and excited for you. Congratulations!!
I felt this way with my last. I got pregnant when #4 was 8 months.
This is really beautiful!! I hope to be able to share this with my friends who are blessed with more children on the way, as I sit here writing this–still praying and hoping for God to see fit to Bless ME with the gift of a child of my own. I know that if is meant to be…well, then so shall it be. It’s the waiting, hoping, and praying that makes things seem tiresome and overwhelming for me right now…but I won’t dare complain about any of it IF (but hopefully WHEN) I am so blessed with a pregnancy. One child will be all I need to be happy and at peace with my life! So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed! I know I have a long, and probably difficult road ahead…but I have hope! Above all else, though, I have Faith!
I was sharing your story with a new friend this last week and she told me the most amazing story. Her daughter-in-law had gone through fertility treatments for 10 years …nothing. Then nine years later as she prepared for her 20th reunion she noticed her breasts were tender. She went to the doctor and laughed her way pregnant to her reunion.
God bless you!
Beautiful! I’m pregnant with #4 and I know exactly what you are saying.
Thank you so much for this! I’m definitely sharing it on social media.