tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post7201038580281124300..comments2023-06-27T04:23:20.991-06:00Comments on Thoughts... and then some: SearchingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-8346468880892254902012-01-23T18:11:24.072-07:002012-01-23T18:11:24.072-07:00there is a thor in my ward. no jokes.there is a thor in my ward. no jokes.Danny, Katherine, Miles, Violet and Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158836609625485616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-25442938633076336852012-01-19T14:07:48.694-07:002012-01-19T14:07:48.694-07:00Jenny, thank you so much for the vote of confidenc...Jenny, thank you so much for the vote of confidence! I really like the "extension from heaven" part. So looking forward to that.<br /><br />Lacy, why do I not have a hard time believing that Gabe could habe been Thor! ha! and thank you so much for your words also. It will be good when the temple is open again.... oh and I may have purchased a rather large bag of peanut m&ms today. :)Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257066025713587921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-34017901111252759062012-01-19T13:23:33.851-07:002012-01-19T13:23:33.851-07:00PS Did I tell you Zeke wanted to name Gabe THOR, ...PS Did I tell you Zeke wanted to name Gabe THOR, for real?? yeah, Thor or Zeus -- I'm not kidding.Lacy@uphillandsmilinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671062696804015655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-7591792195506904592012-01-19T13:22:58.143-07:002012-01-19T13:22:58.143-07:00Okay, Lora, I'll try this again...
my four pa...Okay, Lora, I'll try this again...<br /><br />my four paragraphs disappeared before my eyes Tuesday night... sigh. :(<br /><br />Anyway, I was trying to think back to before I had Gabe and if I could go back what I would do.<br /><br />For me, I would do anything and everything I can't do as much with a new baby. Especially going to the temple. I know it's hard when you're SO pregnant, but it's SO worth it. I could never sit through an endowment session at that point, but I LOVED to go do initiatories. (sp?) The spiritual strength I felt lasted through the birth and those hard sleepless first months afterwards. I needed to be in a state of mind that I KNEW I wasn't alone and that I WOULD get help.<br /><br />I also enjoyed as much chocolate, garlic, onions, broccoli, and any other "NO NO" breast-feeding foods as my body would allow me to.<br /><br />You are ready. You are so amazing and full of love. All I can say is that it is ALL worth it. Really. So worth it all.<br /><br />I'm here for you ALWAYS :) love yaLacy@uphillandsmilinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671062696804015655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-26009307487598054212012-01-19T12:36:58.175-07:002012-01-19T12:36:58.175-07:00It's interesting how much there is to think ab...It's interesting how much there is to think about and consider, but all of it leaves your mind as you're holding that sweet little baby.<br /><br />There are a million things to worry about, but you get to hold an extension from heaven and that baby is yours. You get to watch them grow and figure things out. Nothing compares. Even with challenges, nothing compares. <br /><br />And you are going to be an AMAZING mom!!!!Jenny Axford Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02066075661263957490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-74662310548481445612012-01-17T21:43:44.903-07:002012-01-17T21:43:44.903-07:00This post made me smile. For one reason. I have sa...This post made me smile. For one reason. I have said many many times when I am talking to my kids "We are not going to play the what if game- we are just going to do what needs to be done" and I think that is exactly what you are going to do!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879550459705887515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-2410578034430993282012-01-17T19:00:45.503-07:002012-01-17T19:00:45.503-07:00Katherine I love that! The whole thing. The honest...Katherine I love that! The whole thing. The honesty of it all! What a new adventure that people keep doing all the stinkin' time! How are you doing by the way? I can't remember when you are due. I remember girl though. :)Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257066025713587921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-38336222670902328652012-01-17T18:53:46.711-07:002012-01-17T18:53:46.711-07:00i think the fact that you're asking all these ...i think the fact that you're asking all these questions just makes the searching more normal! and i've found the questions don't stop just because this is dos for me (less questions, but really- what do i do with a baby?!)... altho i've got the proof that the child actually DOES start living on the outside at some point. so, in theory i can do it again, right? way to be prepared? no way. looks? perfect. instincts? most definitely, you'll be ready to take a bullet for that squirmy bundle. depression? i'd guess yes. i think recovering after having a baby and the first few months are something that is not talked about enough. it can be discouraging and seem futile but somehow Heavenly Father blesses us with an incredible capactiy to cope. cope, not defy. and then one day, your baby's changed into this little person that you can honestly say you enjoy spending the entire day with! (of course, that feeling still comes and goes! :) ) i think miles was about 6 months old when i realized that he was fun to be with, without depleting my every resource. and of course, every minute is worth it and for some reason people are crazy enough to try it all again. :) totally my opinion, but there it is.Danny, Katherine, Miles, Violet and Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158836609625485616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-18103132126657204472012-01-17T18:05:53.444-07:002012-01-17T18:05:53.444-07:00And oh how sad I'll be to leave Starbucks Tues...And oh how sad I'll be to leave Starbucks Tuesdays behind for awhile. le sigh.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257066025713587921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-91669682943503160102012-01-17T18:05:13.804-07:002012-01-17T18:05:13.804-07:00Don't worry Brenda. We're not really namin...Don't worry Brenda. We're not really naming him Thor! We're leaning towards Benjamin. <br />And I'll have to let all ya'll know what I think the coolest thing ever is!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257066025713587921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-45829497639428925532012-01-17T17:32:11.737-07:002012-01-17T17:32:11.737-07:00Thor, huh? I LOVE it!!! Can't wait til he is h...Thor, huh? I LOVE it!!! Can't wait til he is here! And I disagree with ShazBraz, I do NOT think delivery is the coolest thing ever lol. I do think babies are miracles, which you know! And you'll feel even more so after you deliver!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586973435578774050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-87784104607031945062012-01-17T11:55:09.352-07:002012-01-17T11:55:09.352-07:00You are SO miles ahead already. I don't belie...You are SO miles ahead already. I don't believe in mother's instincts (or, well, didn't) and was so amazed when they started kicking in. A little late with me, but in never the less!<br /><br />Starbucks Tuesday may become a fight over Thor while Lora naps...tawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717298939805687866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-82400931292158905202012-01-17T11:23:44.961-07:002012-01-17T11:23:44.961-07:00I think you are so cute. I can't wait to meet...I think you are so cute. I can't wait to meet Thor and hold him in the crazy recliner while you take a nap.<br /><br />Delivery is the coolest thing I've ever done in my life. It is the part that makes me sad to think I won't be able to do it again.ShazBrazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527309456264249041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478216116615461094.post-6128802836052160392012-01-17T08:30:55.619-07:002012-01-17T08:30:55.619-07:00You think you know tired now? haha! Motherhood is ...You think you know tired now? haha! Motherhood is so fun, yet SO exhausting! Does that make you feel ready? At least you have family close by that can help you out! <br /><br />I'm not going to lie; delivery is a beast, nursing is a beast (at first), you'll be so exhausted, and the list goes on! But it's all worth it!<br /><br />My suggestions: swaddle, pacifier, loud white noise, a swing, and I could go on forever! So many things I wish people would have told me when Brody was a newborn, instead of learning things when it's too late! Capri had it much easier! Although she still exhausts me (up twice last night to eat).<br /><br />Good luck! Love ya!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586973435578774050noreply@blogger.com