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I was so sure I had conceived this month. But I didn't. I was heartbroken yesterday...really depressed. I feel like I'm going crazy with this desire/hope for another child. I really need to not go over the edge with this. I'm not kidding, it feels like insanity. I do have my dear children that I need to be fully present for...I know many of you know how I feel, that itself is a comfort.
Thanks for letting me share.
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Posted: March 31 2008 at 6:56pm | IP Logged
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Oh, Maria, you have my heartfelt prayers, and my complete understanding. I've been there. You're at the top of my prayer list tonight!
Many cyberhugs...
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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mariB Forum All-Star
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Posted: March 31 2008 at 7:10pm | IP Logged
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Praying!
__________________ marib-Mother to 22ds,21ds,18ds,15dd,11dd and wife to an amazing man for 23 years
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jdostalik Forum All-Star
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You have my understanding and my prayers, Maria. I will pray for you tonight, especially, when we say our Family Rosary...
__________________ God Bless,
Jennifer in TX
wife to Bill, mom to six here on earth and eight in heaven.
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amethyst Forum Pro
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{{{{Maria}}}} The yearning for new life is ingrained in a woman, as it is the way the Lord made us.
I am a mother of 7 (ages 31 - 13) and for the last 12 years I have longed for another child. I have pleaded with the Lord, offered him my all, thrown myself at the Mercy of Our Lady...and still no pregnancy. Now, at age 49 I have ceased to menstruate and I know that my dream will not come to pass. But through this I have learned many lessons from the Father about myself, about my will versus His perfect will.
If I allow myself to focus on the facts that I can no longer bear children I would crumble and weep with unasuaged grief for *my* loss...the focus being me and not being given the desire of *my* heart. And if I give in to that I will lose sight of what I have now, before me, the gifts the Lord has already given, the eternal souls I have been blessed to mother.
Surrendering my own desires brought a new understanding of what the Lord deemed most important in my life *now*. I shared my thoughts here at the time - Hold Them In Your Heart
Maria, I shall pray a Rosary for you today, that you may be comforted by Our Lady and able to rest in whatever the Lord has for you.
Hugs,
Jenny
He Knows My Name
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Praying, Maria. This is something I've been going through for the past two years.
__________________ KC,
wife to Ben (10/94),
Mama to LB ('98)
Michaela ('01)
Emma ('03)
Jordan ('05)
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Praying, Maria.
Peace,
Nancy
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Maria, praying for you.
love,
__________________ Lisa
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Praying for you too.
__________________ ~ Trish ~
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Maria,
Well do I know the feeling that you just described. I am so very sorry for the sadness that you are feeling and the seemingly overwhelming grief. Know that you are not alone in feeling that way ...
My prayers are being offered to the Lord for you.
((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))
__________________ Veronica Maria
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I'm praying for you, dear Maria.
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Maria--Prayers.
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Prayers here Maria.
__________________ Maryan
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Praying to Our Lady for you Maria.
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Praying, Maria.
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Praying, Maria.
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Praying Maria for an intention close to my own hear.
Janet
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