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Nina Murphy Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 03 2007 at 11:39am | IP Logged
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Dear Friends,
Could you please send a small prayer up for my health, the baby's, and mostly for my other children, as I have been feeling so sick, it has taken a toll on everyone.
It makes me very sad to feel like I am neglecting my children's needs, esp. the emotional ones for a "present" mother. Please pray for me to have peace and for the children especially to grow in virtue through this time of sacrifice.
I of course am so happy to have made it to this point! Thank you for your prayers for us these past weeks. Hopefully Little One is fine. But my mornings have actually appeared to get *worse*, so I don't quite understand what's up...perhaps the stress of daily life and having had so many and being an older mother? My body has been through a lot.
I so wanted to provide a simple but consistent schedule for these little ones this year....a mom and meals and learning and activity they could rely on. I actually called a friend to take my four youngest for a few hours today. I am in bed, they are not getting schooled, and my dear friend's homeschooling is probably not going to get done. I feel guilt, but I really need the help.
Anyway, thank you for listening and for your care and any words of sisterly "been there".
__________________ God bless,
~~Nina
mother of 9 on earth,
and 2 yet-to-be-met
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Cindy Mac Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 03 2007 at 11:58am | IP Logged
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Haven't been there in the same way you are right now with all your little ones, but know that I am praying for you and all of your children. Hang in there.
__________________ Cindy - wife to Chris, mommy to my 4 sons!
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Nina Murphy Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 03 2007 at 12:00pm | IP Logged
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Thank you, Cindy. It is nice just to be lying in bed and on my computer and feel just for these hours, no pressure. Thank you for praying.
__________________ God bless,
~~Nina
mother of 9 on earth,
and 2 yet-to-be-met
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joann10 Forum All-Star
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I'll am sending prayers. I have been there many times, and not only when I have been pregnant. I will be praying for your and your children and that things will get easier.
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DominaCaeli Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 03 2007 at 12:53pm | IP Logged
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Nina, I'm definitely not in your situation, but you are very much in my prayers. I know you feel guilty for not being able to provide right now for your children in the way you want to, but just think--you are growing for them a most blessed gift: another sibling to love! I'll be praying to the angels for your children and your little one on the way.
__________________ Blessings,
Celeste
Joyous Lessons
Mommy to six: three boys (8, 4, newborn) and four girls (7, 5, 2, and 1)
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msclavel Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 03 2007 at 12:56pm | IP Logged
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Praying dear, for some relief and NO guilt. Please take care of yourself and your sweet baby. This is just a passing moment, your other children will no doubt benefit from God's grace during this time.
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mary theresa Forum All-Star
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PRAYING FOR YOU NINA
__________________ Mary Theresa
mother to 3 little girls --March '06, Dec '07 and Jan '10
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Nina Murphy Forum All-Star
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Thank you Joann, Celeste, Maria, and Mary Theresa. Thank you so much.
__________________ God bless,
~~Nina
mother of 9 on earth,
and 2 yet-to-be-met
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JennGM Forum Moderator
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Nina, I'm so happy the pregnancy has progressed this far! Deo Gratias.
I don't have the morning sickness now, but I'm still on the couch a lot of the time, and don't do as many things with my son. I don't have the multiples you have, but I still feel badly that I'm not present fully with him.
Big hugs and lots of prayers your way!
__________________ Jennifer G. Miller
Wife to & ds1 '03 & ds2 '07
Family in Feast and Feria
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JenniferS Forum All-Star
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Praying for you, Nina. I do understand. My sickness is finally over, but I am so exhausted, and I do feel guilty that I am not more present for my kids right now. God bless you.
Jen
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fishem001 Forum Newbie
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Posted: Oct 03 2007 at 4:16pm | IP Logged
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Nina,
I've been there. Only with my 1st. It was so bad I was hospitalized.
Anyway, know this is only a temporary situation. In the grand scheme, they may miss out a whole 2 months from what the norm is. However, that's not bad if you think about it in the continuum of 18 years. And, consider this their fall break!!!! Also, you are there!!! That's what they need more than anything else.
They will continue to learn, I'm sure of that, whether it's "real" life learning like helping you around the house or learning that Mom just needs their prayers. This will be a time of growth, and I bet that your children will just grow that much closer to each other as they try to help you.
Take care of yourself.
Please St. Gerard pray for this special Mom. Please pray that she and her children will feel Our Lord's graces and peace during this most difficult time.
Peace of Christ,
Emily
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momwats8 Forum All-Star
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Praying for you Nina and your precious little baby!!
__________________ Mary- Wife to Mike and Mother to Austin(92), Mikey(95), R.J.(97), Benedict(98), Kolbe(00), Ignatius(02), Christian(03), Margaret(05),&4 angels in heaven
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LisaR Forum All-Star
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Nina, praying for you. I've watched "life" pass me by from the bed with many of my pregnancies. We all survived, and that is what is important. May God give you Peace and Comfort,
__________________ Lisa
dh Tim '92
Joseph 17
Paul 14
Thomas 11
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Maria Gianna 5
Isaac Vincent 9/21/10! and...
many little saints in heaven!
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Nina Murphy Forum All-Star
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Jenn, Jen, Emily, Mary, Lisa...you are angels. Thank you so much for praying. And for your comforting words. I need that reminding right now!
Praying back for all of you......
__________________ God bless,
~~Nina
mother of 9 on earth,
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Ruth Forum All-Star
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Dear Nina,
You are in my prayers. I will offer up my rosaries for you and the baby this week.
Love, Ruth
__________________ Ruth
mom to 7 miracles
My family blog
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kingvozzo Forum All-Star
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Praying for you and your little one (and your bigger ones, too!) Rest is important for you, and don't feel guilty that you're taking it!
__________________ Noreen
Wife to Ed
Mom to 4 great kids and 10 sweet ones in Our Lady's arms
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aussieannie Forum All-Star
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Dear Nina, praying for you throughout this day - sending memorares with love!
__________________ Under Her Starry Mantle
Spiritual Motherhood for Priests
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teachingmyown Forum All-Star
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Praying for you Nina! I know the guilt of being torn between your children around you and your unborn little one and your own physical limitations.
Hang in there!
__________________ In Christ,
Molly
wife to Court & mom to ds '91, dd '96, ds '97, dds '99, '01, '03, '06, and dss '07 and 01/20/11
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Chari Forum Moderator
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Posted: Oct 04 2007 at 12:14am | IP Logged
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Nina, I am sending hugs and prayers down I-5 to you!
__________________ Chari...Take Up & Read
Dh Marty 27yrs...3 lovely maidens: Anne 24, Sarah 20 & Maddelyn 17 and 3 chivalrous sons: Matthew 22, Garrett 16 & Malachy 11
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Nina Murphy Forum All-Star
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Posted: Oct 04 2007 at 12:23am | IP Logged
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Ruth, Noreen, Anne, Molly, Chari....you are faithful friends.
__________________ God bless,
~~Nina
mother of 9 on earth,
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