I've been anxious and terrified of being abandoned for most of my life, and it was truly comforting to read your post. I'm expecting baby #7 soon and the fear of labor and delivery has been crushing this time around. Thank you do much for writing and sharing this.
Maria, thank you so much for reading and responding. I am so glad that these words are a comfort to you. Learning to stop myself from thinking about labor before it was upon me was really a turning point for me. I just decided that I didn’t want to live nine months in fear of one day. In the end, I told myself it was probably going to be one really hard hour, and the rest would be managable. That it wouldn’t last long, and God would be with me. And I decided that any time I started thinking about labor, I would just stop immediately. It sounds so simple and obvious, but it was a life-changing mindshift for me. It helped me to enjoy my life during the pregnancy. I pray peace over you and baby, and that God will give you the grace you need. That you will deliver this baby with great joy and deep peace.
Karla, you are such an inspiration! I have always admired your courage and the way you walk out motherhood with so much joy and peace. You are so beautiful! I can't believe you are actually about to have a full dozen. Miracles. Love you, dear friend.
Thank you for posting this. It touched me today thinking of the year ahead. Your words are always the sweetest gift! Thank you for being obedient to your gifts from the Lord!
I've been anxious and terrified of being abandoned for most of my life, and it was truly comforting to read your post. I'm expecting baby #7 soon and the fear of labor and delivery has been crushing this time around. Thank you do much for writing and sharing this.
Maria, thank you so much for reading and responding. I am so glad that these words are a comfort to you. Learning to stop myself from thinking about labor before it was upon me was really a turning point for me. I just decided that I didn’t want to live nine months in fear of one day. In the end, I told myself it was probably going to be one really hard hour, and the rest would be managable. That it wouldn’t last long, and God would be with me. And I decided that any time I started thinking about labor, I would just stop immediately. It sounds so simple and obvious, but it was a life-changing mindshift for me. It helped me to enjoy my life during the pregnancy. I pray peace over you and baby, and that God will give you the grace you need. That you will deliver this baby with great joy and deep peace.
Oh this is sooooooo helpful to me with baby 12 due in June
I never thought of this!!🤦♀️
Karla, you are such an inspiration! I have always admired your courage and the way you walk out motherhood with so much joy and peace. You are so beautiful! I can't believe you are actually about to have a full dozen. Miracles. Love you, dear friend.
Thank you for posting this. It touched me today thinking of the year ahead. Your words are always the sweetest gift! Thank you for being obedient to your gifts from the Lord!
Thank you so much, Crystal. It means so much to me to know this touched you. I love you, dear friend.❤️