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Family Matters:  She's here! Finally!  |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 11:51:26 AM
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So, after going overdue 11 days, I was induced on Feb 7th. Annabelle Katherine arrived 12:08 am on 2/8! I put pictures up on my blog. I am so smitten with her! I can't get enough!
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
My mom has been here helping out for a few weeks, and is leaving tomorrow to go back to California. I'm so nervous! I'm scared I'll loose it once she leaves! My husband and I are thinking about having me be a stay-at-home mom, since we were both raised by stay-at-home moms, and we know that's best, so, we'll see. We need to sit down and budget things out. I told my boss I planned to come back full-time, but, when I think of the future, I do not see myself dropping her off with someone else all day and missing out on so much special time with her!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 12:11:09 PM
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Megan! I am sooooooo happy for you!!! Congratulations Mommy! I think it would be wonderful for your family if you can afford to be a stay-at-home-mommy! I'm just so happy for you, hubby and darling Annabelle!!!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 12:22:36 PM
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Congrats! I am so happy for you! I too stayed home when my babies were little. I only went back to work when the youngest wetn to kindegarten. Then I worked at the school. It is worth every second of it cause they grow up so fast.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
http://rua2j-grammysheirlooms.blogspot.com/ |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 12:40:44 PM
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She's just beautiful, Megan...and as a mom of a wee one celebrating her February Birthday on the 27th, I say, Pisces babies are amazing gifts!!!! Beautiful way to continue your family names.
I was induced as well, but whatever way those little ones get here, that they'r HERE is all that counts! Congratulations!!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 12:46:03 PM
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She is soooo beautiful. Enjoy every minute with her as she will grow much too fast!!!!!! God Bless 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
Nana to 4 with 1 on the way.
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 1:24:36 PM
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Oh, sooooo precious! God love her! Congratulations, Megan! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 1:37:58 PM
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She is gorgeous! Congrats on having a healthy delivery! I felt the same way when my mom left after Nora was born. I think that fear is nature's way of making us be more careful with the babies when they are so new. I think you will be an excellent mom!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 2:31:10 PM
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Congrats! She's beautiful. Make sure you rest when she's napping and enjoy her - it passes oh so quickly.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363
http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/
Warren, MI
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 2:40:38 PM
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Megan,
She's a beauty! No wonder though with her parents! I wonder if she will be one of those kids who like to do everything on her own schedule after keeping you waiting.
It sounds like when I delivered our first child. DH's parent had come to stay with us for a week then had to head back home, at least a 5 hour drive and our Sara arrived the evening they left.
I believe, in spite of what others may say we all are a bit uneasy about the first, but you will do just fine. We had a sheepskin wrap to bring our little darling home from the hospital in the Minnesota cold. She cried and yelled the whole way home. I was so scared, what will I do? When we got her in the house and unwrapped her she was literaly dripping in sweat. We were just about cooking her! Got the sheepskin off, fed her and she was settled in.
I went back to work full time after our first and second, DH and I worked alternate hours so we seldom needed a baby sitter. But after the 3rd I was lucky to be able to switch to half time. That was all we could do but if you can work it out to stay at home go for it! When you are home there are ways to cut costs and you would have more time for more cooking from scratch, gardening, etc. and maybe even some kind of home business option.
Best wishes to the three of you!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 2:44:30 PM
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Thank you everyone! I'm still kinda waffling between the whole "Should I let her sleep or should I wake her up" and "Is she really hungry AGAIN or is she just using me as a pacifier" moments, and I'm realizing it's all a learning process. There's no fast rule. We're trying to work on a 2 1/2-3 hour schedule, and we're doing good, ESPECIALLY at night (Thank heavens!).
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 10:41:26 PM
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YAY!! I am so happy for you Megan! I have been praying and thinking about you and hopeing everything was ok. :) She is beautiful!!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2011 : 05:04:21 AM
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Congratulations and enjoy she is beautiful
Michele |
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ramonaj
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
rhonda
gibsons
british columbia
Canada
118 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2011 : 8:57:35 PM
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Congratulations! the birth of a baby is such a happy time
happiness to all sentient beings |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2011 : 06:01:27 AM
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Congratulations! She is an absolute angel.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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dprovence
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Debbie
Little Rock
AR
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2011 : 2:26:00 PM
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Congratulations Megan! Welcome to the farmgirl sisterhood Annabelle Katherine!
Blessings to you and your family.
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #2636 |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2011 : 7:05:18 PM
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Awww, Megan, she is absolutely adorable! She is cute as a button! Welcome to the world Annabelle! She will be loved! God bless the little cutie!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 08:18:57 AM
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congrats on the new baby enjoy her!
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 5:39:43 PM
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Aw! She's adorable and I love her name. So precious. I am sure you are doing a great job. And don't let your mother leave! Keep her as long as possible. They are such great helpers. I wish you lots of happy days ahead. Enjoy her.
Kris
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Edited by - kristin sherrill on Feb 21 2011 5:40:10 PM |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 1:27:35 PM
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What a precious baby you have, she is beautiful. I was able to stay home full time with my first two sons for a few years and then work only part-time until they were in their teens. I had my third son almost 8 years ago and I was able to take a full 6 years off for my mom break. It was wonderful and I really enjoyed every moment of it.
I am back to working part time and during the school year we don't need child care for our little guy. It took a lot of budget cutting around here for me to be off for so long, but we pulled it off and became experts at doing fun things that were free or cost very little. It took a lot of creativity and home improvements went on hold for those 6 years, but it was worth it. Best of luck deciding on what you want to do.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 3:07:43 PM
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We're so blessed to live on a farm, so we're never short on free, fun stuff to do! I'm hoping to sit down with him this weekend and really budget things out. We've invested in cloth diapers, and not many daycares are okay with those, so, we'll see what happens. I'm also working on the babywise program, and it's going really well-I'd like to stick to it.
My mom left Saturday and I was a wreck! Usually my mom and I don't get along very well, but we got along really well this time, and it made me miss home and my family quite a bit. I'm sure hormones played a part as well.
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2916 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2916 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2011 : 8:59:11 PM
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Congrats to you & your little blessing!
I love her name & the fact that another crazy Pisces (like me) is appearing in this universe! |
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miraclewelsh
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Samantha
Northern
Wisconsin
USA
138 Posts |
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
658 Posts |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 1:50:34 PM
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Congratulations Megan!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 5:23:53 PM
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Thank you, Meg! And I can't wait to hear back from you!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com |
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 5:37:53 PM
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Congrats on your beautiful baby girl! Hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
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