tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post8894276103660122833..comments2024-01-27T06:41:34.292-06:00Comments on Lord, Make Me a Saint: How the 20 Week Ultrasound WentJamie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-72369970261981651532012-05-26T18:29:07.501-05:002012-05-26T18:29:07.501-05:00*september...oopsie!!*september...oopsie!!reganhttp://andeverythinginitsplace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-25389333360438412412012-05-26T18:27:52.543-05:002012-05-26T18:27:52.543-05:00so has it really been over 6 months that i haven&#...so has it really been over 6 months that i haven't read your blog? today i came over here to check because i knew you were expecting a baby and i am so behind on everything...i was trying to play quick "catch up"...now here i am way back in november and i am bawling my eyes out, not because of that dear baby, he is a sweet little saint...but because of YOUR faithfulness and devotion to Our Lord and HIS will in your life. what a beautiful testament of faith you are, jaimie...motherhood is never easy, even when our children are born seemingly normal (outward appearances do matter so much in this world) but that is not what Our Lord sees (we have talked about this before you and i...the other side of the tapestry) and i am just in awe of you...i am so unfaithful, overly anxious and worriesome over things that usually do not come to pass and do not even matter for the long haul...but enough of that i just mostly wanted to say hi and wish you baby blessings. you have my prayers for this new chapter of your journey...all of life is a journey, isn't it? and i hope that you continue to be on the receiving end of God's choicest blessings...dear, sweet, jamie. xo.reganhttp://andeverythinginitsplace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-7465881051843396372011-09-23T08:22:50.209-05:002011-09-23T08:22:50.209-05:00Yes!! Tina Marie, please add me to your rosary li...Yes!! Tina Marie, please add me to your rosary list!!<br /><br />Thank you so very much for your prayers!!!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-66724386535782743742011-09-23T07:22:19.912-05:002011-09-23T07:22:19.912-05:00Happy belated, Jamie! You are in my prayers. I hav...Happy belated, Jamie! You are in my prayers. I have been following your blog for some time and I am always amazed at how real your blog is. Your love of our Lord is so apparent. I too, will pray for a miracle. <br /><br />Do you mind if I give your name and describe your situation to our rosary making group leader? She sends out prayer requests to everyone in the group and to every place she has ever sent rosaries (that's like a lot and lots more prayers). This group has prayed for so many personal intentions and miracles have truly happened.<br /><br />Your baby is so blessed to have you as a mom. Love and prayers.Tina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091162271468740853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-61849637715474258992011-09-22T15:55:57.781-05:002011-09-22T15:55:57.781-05:00Oh, Jennifer, I pray your baby is alive and the ul...Oh, Jennifer, I pray your baby is alive and the ultrasound was wrong. I'll be praying for you. I miscarried at 9 weeks once and it is so hard, AND YES, I know what I'm faced with is so much better than losing the baby. <br /><br />I hope you check back....please know I'll be praying for you.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-54511483411146404762011-09-22T15:51:25.680-05:002011-09-22T15:51:25.680-05:00Jamie~ This is the very first time I have ever bee...Jamie~ This is the very first time I have ever been to your blog. Today. Of course, it's no accident. I had a nine-week ultrasound today (this is our ninth baby). They are not sure if the Baby has died, or if the dates are off and it's just too early to see the heartbeat. I had some bloodwork and will find out for sure tomorrow. (By the way, I am also 42!)<br /><br />Oh how I pray that the "worst" thing wrong with this baby was a cleft lip. At least you'll have a Baby to hold. I may not. Though I am in prayer and absolutely believe God's will is perfect. So please don't despair about some cosmetic flaw that surgery can fix. Please stay focused on being thankful that God has given you this baby. <br /><br />I will pray for your miracle; the complete healing, but also that you accept whatever God blesses you with. That is my prayer for me, too. :-)<br /><br />I'll check back on your blog so I can keep up to date. God Bless You and yours.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />JENNIFER<br />White Oak, PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-47600164074674886702011-09-22T08:50:29.228-05:002011-09-22T08:50:29.228-05:00And happy belated birthday!And happy belated birthday!Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144780265730192629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-84245493474799742252011-09-22T08:50:16.765-05:002011-09-22T08:50:16.765-05:00You are so strong! You are so brave! This is not...You are so strong! You are so brave! This is not the news that any woman wants to hear about her precious child. It must be even harder to have to wait (and wait and wait and wait) to find out whether Baby will need surgery only for its lip or whether it will need more extensive surgeries. My heart is with you. <br /><br />My heart is also with you as you look toward the possibility of not being able to nurse, even if Baby does get breastmilk by bottle. I also love to snuggle, cuddle, and let my babies nurse themselves to sleep in my arms. I think that it would take a lot of grace for me to be able to surrender that luxury. <br /><br />I'll pray for you! I'll pray for confidence, grace, strength, whatever you need to get through the rest of this pregnancy and bring yet another beautiful baby into the world. I'm very relieved to know that Baby's defect is only cosmetic and that s/he will be healthy overall. (I already know you are too, but that doesn't make dealing with cleft lip and possibly cleft palate any easier.)<br /><br />Prayers and hugs from another C-Mama. ;)Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144780265730192629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-39313662508972329802011-09-19T20:31:22.138-05:002011-09-19T20:31:22.138-05:00I had a very scary ultrasound with my number 6 too...I had a very scary ultrasound with my number 6 too. If this baby DOES have a CL or CP, I have a VERY close friend whose fourth little one had both and she would love to talk about the feeding challenges/surgeries and such. Just email me laura7550atyahooyouknow the rest and I'll pass along her info to you. :) I haven't been on any blogs in a while. Life is so so so busy these days but I was called tonight to check yours out. Gosh, your kids are growing like weeds! Miss you!Laura The Crazy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904542599983127845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-77609611426029554732011-09-16T21:12:52.715-05:002011-09-16T21:12:52.715-05:00Jamie,
I have been out of the loop regarding readi...Jamie,<br />I have been out of the loop regarding reading blogs so I'm just now seeing this. You have my prayers and lots of cyber hugs!Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-37144173374789037052011-09-13T11:01:37.369-05:002011-09-13T11:01:37.369-05:00Happy Birthday and big hugs! I am so sorry about y...Happy Birthday and big hugs! I am so sorry about your news. You and I and we all know that this baby is made special by God and will be loved and cared for regardless. It will be a trial, certainly, and we will be praying for you and tuning in to see how and why God is orchestrating this for you and your family.queen of the castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380202178477553248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-34372647341491143432011-09-11T22:02:28.564-05:002011-09-11T22:02:28.564-05:00Happy belated birthday, Jamie! I am so sorry to h...Happy belated birthday, Jamie! I am so sorry to hear about all the worry and anxiety you're experiencing right now. I will keep you in my prayers! <br /><br />I also wanted to share a link with you that you may find encouraging. I don't know if you read her blog but Beth is a faithful Catholic mother of three beautiful children, the youngest of whom was born with an unexpected cleft palate. She recently posted a very moving talk that she gave for World Breastfeeding Week and I thought you might find some comfort in her words:<br />http://babypack.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-talk.htmlMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567375902563099066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-251270417805133662011-09-11T21:13:00.629-05:002011-09-11T21:13:00.629-05:00Happy Birthday Jamie! Thank you for my sweet mess...Happy Birthday Jamie! Thank you for my sweet message. I will be praying for your courage and spirit. For a peaceful mind through all the worries you may be feeling. Remember God has chosen you to love this precious child! He chose YOU!Celeste Createshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027463910400962094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-88918025495391499792011-09-10T17:25:06.176-05:002011-09-10T17:25:06.176-05:00My dear sweet Jamie-we will be praying for you and...My dear sweet Jamie-we will be praying for you and that sweet babe. All will be well no matter what plan God has in store. I am unable to nurse for physical reasons, yet, I was able to bond with my babes. Praying for peace for you, and healing for your baby.<br /><br />Happy Birthday, dear friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-61033213206010295572011-09-10T17:14:19.592-05:002011-09-10T17:14:19.592-05:00Jamie,
This baby will be so blessed! I am praying ...Jamie,<br />This baby will be so blessed! I am praying for you and baby, that if it be God's will, baby will be completely healed before birth, and asking Sanjay's intercession. No matter what, this baby is LOVED, and that is the most important thing. May God bless you and keep you, may He shine His face upon you and give you grace and peace...HUGS!Karla in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549865420783308819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-85470067918014352362011-09-10T15:17:43.335-05:002011-09-10T15:17:43.335-05:00Prayers for you, dear Jamie. And birthday blessing...Prayers for you, dear Jamie. And birthday blessings.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230149152827999152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-56880055218458265442011-09-10T14:30:07.423-05:002011-09-10T14:30:07.423-05:00Tears in my eyes from your post. So glad Paula se...Tears in my eyes from your post. So glad Paula sent you my way. And trying to send a glimmer of hope your way, making sure you keep in mind that every case is different, but I nursed Catherine (she did not have palate issues), took lots a patience, it was not an easy task but we did it! So I would not rule it out until you know if your baby has palate issues as well. Your baby will be absolutely beautiful! Praying for you all! I will be contacting you privately because I am more than willing to share my experience with you and help you in any way needed. Too much to leave in the comment section though! ;o) Happy Belated Birthday! Blessing to you all!!!!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03651760989432980041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-87797493493941839062011-09-10T09:31:42.855-05:002011-09-10T09:31:42.855-05:00Jamie, I'm so glad you posted. Talked to Sara...Jamie, I'm so glad you posted. Talked to Sarah yesterday, but this is the first I've had time to read your comments. You'll still have my prayers... asking for a miracle and accepting God's will. <br /><br />Happy Birthday!!Suzie L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14187842891099447088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-78474046069984797442011-09-10T08:00:45.486-05:002011-09-10T08:00:45.486-05:00I am so overwhelmed with your kindness and prayers...I am so overwhelmed with your kindness and prayers, you are all wonderful!!<br /><br />I am feeling much better today, (I'm not crying or feeling sad) I know it is because of your prayers and the hope you've all given me, the hope of possibly nursing if it's only a cleft lip!! The hope of seeing the beautiful little girl Paula linked me to, wow, that gave me so much hope. <br /><br />I wish I could answer you each individually, I have soccer for 2 kiddos this morning and then out lunch with grandpa and grandpa for all of our b-days, then Tom and I are going on a movie,dinner date this afternoon....<br /><br />Please know, I feel so blessed to "know" you all and for all your prayers, I feel as if I am walking on a prayer today.<br /><br />My prayers are for all of you too.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-25700281348452851742011-09-10T07:39:56.861-05:002011-09-10T07:39:56.861-05:00Oh Jamie Jo. I an so sorry to read this. Will be ...Oh Jamie Jo. I an so sorry to read this. Will be praying right along side you for a miracle.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-42522006921910905102011-09-09T23:23:31.703-05:002011-09-09T23:23:31.703-05:00Happy Birthday, dear Jamie!!! You and your preci...Happy Birthday, dear Jamie!!! You and your precious little one will be in my prayers! My sweet and adorable little niece was born with a cleft palate last year, and just had her operation. Like my niece, your little one has also been SO VERY BLESSED already to have such a wonderful and loving family! The power of prayer is amazing (I am reminded of that every time I think of how our little "Rose" didn't need heart surgery after all, even though there was only like a 5% chance that her heart would heal). We will be praying that, if it is God's will, your little one won't end up needing surgery either. {{{HUGS}}}Jessica Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-80256825670768789112011-09-09T20:29:46.844-05:002011-09-09T20:29:46.844-05:00So much I want to say, but where to start?
HAPPY,...So much I want to say, but where to start?<br /><br />HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A WONDERFUL LADY!!! <br /><br />You are such an amazing woman, Jamie. <br /><br />I'm going to call you (or email) about all the remaining thoughts on my heart concerning you, the baby, your wonderful husband and family, etc. Too much for me to write right now, I don't have the time.<br /><br />You are surrounded by so many loving thoughts and prayers - you are truly blessed!<br /><br />Love, blessing and {{hugs}}~Lori N from MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613550121245331000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-67241312083148565472011-09-09T19:36:50.788-05:002011-09-09T19:36:50.788-05:00Happy Birthday to you, Jamie!
Everything will be ...Happy Birthday to you, Jamie!<br /><br />Everything will be OK. That is what my husband always tells me! And it will. Your sweet baby is truly blessed to have you as a mommy! <br /><br />I'm adding you and your family in my nightly prayer intentions.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537767678040466695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-8700155254586859432011-09-09T18:52:02.489-05:002011-09-09T18:52:02.489-05:00Jamie- I went through something similar when expe...Jamie- I went through something similar when expecting my fifth baby. At our ultrasound, we were told they had been unable to view our baby's spine accurately and that they would have to do a repeat u/s. My Dr. later informed us the fear was spina bifida. We had to wait a month for the 2nd u/s and I spent that month worrying and picturing my newborn being whisked away from me right after birth to undergo multiple surgeries and being hooked up to wires in a hospital as I went home without her. <br /><br />I prayed and prayed but also worried and worried. We called a wonderful priest from our parish and he and my entire family prayed over me and blessed me after Easter Sunday Mass. Thankfully, at the 2nd u/s they found out she was fine. I don't know if it was a miraculous healing or if she was okay all along but if you are able maybe you too can be blessed by a priest. If nothing else it will give you peace. I will pray for you and your baby but know God is already watching over you both and blessing you. <br />Happy Birthday and hang in there, KariKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189228866239286310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056332983367489033.post-78407601508496910402011-09-09T16:11:09.993-05:002011-09-09T16:11:09.993-05:00So many others have said it so nicely already that...So many others have said it so nicely already that I will just say that I will pray for you, your sweet baby, and your family.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120865033676075065noreply@blogger.com