tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post3645384356377356935..comments2023-10-25T04:47:21.891-07:00Comments on Life is Good: Rejoice with usPegsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-26624665446527843282013-11-04T06:06:38.200-08:002013-11-04T06:06:38.200-08:00Putting aside the almost obvious and apparent ment...Putting aside the almost obvious and apparent mental health struggles this lady is dealing with... I am totally rejoicing with you. What's up with people thinking they know what works for you? Why would she assume that you feel incomplete without a girl?! this is nuts.<br /><br />Either way, I'm rejoicing with you and I am so happy about your new addition! Your family seems extremely happy and well connected and thats what matters.<br /><br />BTW, you are rocking this pregnancy. You are literally GLOWING, and your hair looks amazing!josie reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539248866918902322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-42585705996618554542013-11-03T19:53:13.312-08:002013-11-03T19:53:13.312-08:00That conversation is so sad for so many reasons. I...That conversation is so sad for so many reasons. It sounds like that lady has some serious issues she needs to work out. I feel bad for her foster kids, I hope her weird hang-ups don't affect them. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said many people would give anything to have just one healthy baby regardless of sex. man, that woman... seriously!<br /><br />your family clearly has lots of love in their hearts and would welcome a baby of any gender. your boys will light up your life and and i'm sure down the road if you guys have more children they will make you smile too - regardless of gender!!<br /><br />what a rude woman. gah!Emmett Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433981956961537502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-69824103266873810462013-10-28T18:24:33.577-07:002013-10-28T18:24:33.577-07:00Amy - ludicrous is the right word. I was so shocke...Amy - ludicrous is the right word. I was so shocked I didn't even know what to do with that information. It is so nice to hear from someone in the medical field because when you hear stories out there you just count your blessings.<br /><br />YAY for more handsome boys for Abby, I am down with that :)Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-69036633273725469332013-10-28T18:22:53.832-07:002013-10-28T18:22:53.832-07:00Right Cece, I swear my jaw dropped to the floor. I...Right Cece, I swear my jaw dropped to the floor. I completely understand having a preference but man, that woman was nuts. Plus how does she know that I didn't want to have a house full of boys. <br /><br />She is thinking her view of a perfect family is everyone's view you know.Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-36924366458922317582013-10-28T18:21:08.071-07:002013-10-28T18:21:08.071-07:00Girl, the words that were about to leave my mouth ...Girl, the words that were about to leave my mouth were so similar to that first paragraph and because I know it's not easy to go through adoption, I just ran. I didn't even want to entertain her nonsense.<br /><br /> I am happy, my kids are healthy, my family is happy, why should I care what some random stranger thinks. I am happy for her for getting her choice and I even happier for us for getting God's choice. BEST EVERPegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-15342152774810149012013-10-28T18:19:16.085-07:002013-10-28T18:19:16.085-07:00Mrs. K, that's exactly how I feel. No matter w...Mrs. K, that's exactly how I feel. No matter what dreams I had, I am loving the life and path God has created for me and my family today and I am forever grateful. My boys are so amazing, ok every mom says that, but really :)Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-51203746678612880612013-10-28T18:18:09.574-07:002013-10-28T18:18:09.574-07:00Thank you so much Glamour, we feel blessed everyda...Thank you so much Glamour, we feel blessed everyday and lucky to be able to have healthy babies. I dont' know what her problem was but it was crazy to me. <br /><br />I did think maybe she didn't carry a child so she might not know that love you feel for a little bean that you don't even know. Either way, I am glad I didnt' say anything, I am happy for her for getting her happy ending but I am happier for us for getting our happy ending :)Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-22673363811202018152013-10-28T18:16:12.426-07:002013-10-28T18:16:12.426-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I totally agree, ...Thanks for stopping by my blog.<br /><br />I totally agree, a healthy child is what a wish for every day, I am not even affected by the gender at all.Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-3380109854179575412013-10-28T18:15:14.919-07:002013-10-28T18:15:14.919-07:00Kathy - that's why I didn't open my mouth ...Kathy - that's why I didn't open my mouth and just ran, the words were ready to come out and it was not going to be pretty, I was going to be a real African woman in a minute. I had to get out of that situation before keeping it real went wrong :)Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-84089089587954264062013-10-28T18:14:12.772-07:002013-10-28T18:14:12.772-07:00J - I was shocked, you can think it all you want b...J - I was shocked, you can think it all you want but utter those words. Shaking my head. Luckily I don't give a crap what stranger think of me or my family but it was just baffling girl.Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-45098506934004198062013-10-28T18:13:16.740-07:002013-10-28T18:13:16.740-07:00Awww, thanks you guys, I feel pretty good too and ...Awww, thanks you guys, I feel pretty good too and that's awesome for sure :)Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-2435155080108430482013-10-28T18:12:51.958-07:002013-10-28T18:12:51.958-07:00Awww, thanks lady. I feel awesome these days. Than...Awww, thanks lady. I feel awesome these days. Thank goodness for that.<br /><br />I read your story and what you had to go through and I can't believe people still asked you about gender and stuff. That's crazy.Pegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-68327170659916004862013-10-28T18:11:53.841-07:002013-10-28T18:11:53.841-07:00Thanks Faith, I couldn't believe the words com...Thanks Faith, I couldn't believe the words coming out of her mouth. If you feel that way good for you, why are you sharing that with me. People I tell youPegsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09853701953706800873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-30402325856049792392013-10-28T17:25:52.285-07:002013-10-28T17:25:52.285-07:00I think it's awesome that you are having anoth...I think it's awesome that you are having another boy. I think boys are awesome, especially with their mommies. When I was younger I wanted only boys but now that I'm older I've realized that what makes me happy is a happy healthy family.Mrs. Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379949037095569199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-15239028307337217452013-10-28T15:47:10.111-07:002013-10-28T15:47:10.111-07:00YES! SHE LOOKS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES! SHE LOOKS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GLAMOURhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427339435545304374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-10075160448964405872013-10-28T15:43:55.119-07:002013-10-28T15:43:55.119-07:00The woman is clearly negative, bitter and very unh...The woman is clearly negative, bitter and very unhappy with her life. She said all of that to you in order to justify her decision not to carry her children to herself. I would bet serious money that she regrets her choice and wishes she carried at least one of her children. A logical, sane person would not have spewed the nonsense she did!<br /><br />I love your attitude! Healthy children are a blessing, no matter the gender!! I pray I God blesses me with children one day! You are blessed and highly favored! God will continue to reward your faithfulness. God bless you & your family!GLAMOURhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427339435545304374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-36528501241122047202013-10-28T14:25:33.386-07:002013-10-28T14:25:33.386-07:00I am shocked. The audacity of people to say ludicr...I am shocked. The audacity of people to say ludicrous things to complete strangers is beyond me. I love your heartfelt answer. It is 100% true. Being in the medical field I see very very sick children every day and have a constant reminder that not every child is healthy. It gives me a sobering outlook on how blessed I am to have a healthy child. Having a special interest in obstetric anesthesia makes things even more crazy because I see women with unfortunate obstetric tragedies all the time and I realize that having a happy healthy pregnancy that produces a healthy baby is really what we should all desire. So to Baby Boy #3 the Mauritz's are excited about your impending arrival!! It means more handsome boys for Abby to choose from!!!Abby the Tiny Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593548023278893882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-62855830085246931482013-10-28T13:47:05.312-07:002013-10-28T13:47:05.312-07:00What? That women is probably missing a screw. She...What? That women is probably missing a screw. She couldn't take the chance of having too many of one sex so she adopted? I have a co worker who is on her 5th (i think) girl. It happens. It's not a big deal. Children or children and while I think it's okay to have preferences I think it's just odd to say how sad if you don't get the "right" numbers. Cece @Mahogany Drivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851435478630045969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-49684698084943036032013-10-28T10:59:58.743-07:002013-10-28T10:59:58.743-07:00I concur! The glow is REAL, and it's bouncing ...I concur! The glow is REAL, and it's bouncing all up and through my monitor. I love it!Mrs. Glamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612992031340589106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-13066984786016377852013-10-28T10:58:52.517-07:002013-10-28T10:58:52.517-07:00Ooh, chile! I would have thrown the worst shade at...Ooh, chile! I would have thrown the worst shade at her. When she said how you couldn't possibly know the specialness of having a mother-daughter bond, I would have responded with, "You're right. But then again, you couldn't know the specialness of carrying your OWN child, with you and your husband's DNA, in your womb for 9 months, nourishing that child from the very beginning, and loving that child because he or she reflects the love you have for your spouse." She would have called me all kinds of B!@#$%s while I walked away with my children. <br /><br />That, by the way, is not meant to be mean to any adoptive mothers because, in general, adoptive mothers ROCK! But I would have had to cut her down to size. Mrs. Glamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612992031340589106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-55403301122757975032013-10-28T09:24:06.626-07:002013-10-28T09:24:06.626-07:00No one knows why God is giving you 3 boys but more...No one knows why God is giving you 3 boys but more importantly a Healthy Baby is what really counts not the gender. I commend you for your reaction. Some people are just bitter and sad, don't let her get you down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-24294013704187543992013-10-28T07:26:07.127-07:002013-10-28T07:26:07.127-07:00Wow.. of wow. I don't even know what to say b...Wow.. of wow. I don't even know what to say because this just floors me. Especially now with our gender revealed... <br />But seriously. You hit on the nose. What matters is a healthy child. And in the end they are the blessing...gift really...that God gave us to take care of. If that means a house full or boys or a house full of girls...it shouldn't matter. Glad you removed yourself from the situation and didn't put in your two cents...like I would have done regretfully. lolKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13229939958440549799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-32388606138223387062013-10-28T03:20:17.894-07:002013-10-28T03:20:17.894-07:00Love this post. You are so right. A happy healthy ...Love this post. You are so right. A happy healthy baby is what counts! Not the gender! I always told John if we had all girls, I would be just as happy. I am fine with that. <br />I honestly can't believe that lady thought it let alone said it out loud! That's horrible! Printed Bonnet by AyoBEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105898198352987778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-20533956707102652932013-10-27T22:56:39.136-07:002013-10-27T22:56:39.136-07:00Oh my word, she needs to know that children are no...Oh my word, she needs to know that children are not accessories. That's just sad! And look at you! You look stunning!Mrs JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452948855027032731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-580536010964482072.post-70479180059380693212013-10-27T21:14:45.516-07:002013-10-27T21:14:45.516-07:00People say this to me.. They ask if I was disappoi...People say this to me.. They ask if I was disappointed that our surrogate didn't end up having twins OR if I was sad when we found out we were having a boy since I had two older boys.. NOPE I LOVE being a boy Mom!! You are a better person than me.. I would have cussed her out DIRECTLY! You are absolutely glowing by the way, LOVE LOVE LOVE!!Babydreams2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/05773401619234656260noreply@blogger.com