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Courtney
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My "baby" ds turned 6 yesterday. Due to being a little hormonal right now, I cried off and on all day. Both my dc are growing right before my eyes. Dh really embraces the growth b/c he feels like he connects with them easier than when they were babies. I am mourning babyhood. My dh isn't really open to more dc. He loves ours dearly, but feels overwhelmed at the thought of any more. I struggle greatly with this. I guess I should've posted on the prayer forum b/c I need prayers to accept my dh's feelings without anger or self righteousness.
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I'm sorry that you are feeling so sad. I know of many mothers who long to have a baby in their arms. I will pray for you and your dh, Courtney.
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Well, happy birthday, Christopher! It's hard to believe he's 6--he was just a tot when I saw him last!
I know it can be difficult to come to peace with these issues--be assured of prayers for you here in CT!
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My '00 baby just turned 6; unbelievable!! I'm going to pray for you and your dh. I hope you'll pray to St. Joseph for a miracle. I can personally testify to more miracles than I can keep track of for my dh thanks to St. Joseph.
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Coutrney, I am with you. My "baby" turned 10 and my last few pregnancies have all ended in miscarriage so I weep a little at the thought that babies are behind me.
It also helps me to be thankful for the dc I have - I meet many people who cannot have one or more than one child...
I will say a prayer for you.
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Hi Courtney,
I'm not sure if this post is helpful to your situation or not. The end of the article does speak about what to do with the emptiness a woman experiences who can't have children.
Only trying to be helpful.
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Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I did stop and think today how truly grateful and blessed I am with my children and my dh. Sometimes it's so easy for me to focus on what I don't have instead of appreciating what I do have. I read the article, Helen, and it really helped! I do think of this issue as my cross that I bear. Things don't always look how I think they "should" but I know it's those times that I can grow closer to God. Thank you all for you support.
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Courtney, I've been in just the same place as you and know how hard it is. Yes, it is a cross that can bring you closer to God if you can accept it without resentment and put the whole issue into His hands. And miracles do happen. Here I am, 45 years old and seven months pregnant  . I'll pray for you and your dh.
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