Comments on 4 little men and girly twins: random thoughts of moving on...

I know what it's like to have negative comment...

2012-01-14T20:59:59.654-06:00

I know what it's like to have negative comments about having a large family & wanting to add to it. Just this morning at nippers as I was buying some 'on sale' swimmers ready for next season...... someone asked me why I was buying so much. I said because I have four young boys that need swimmers, rash shirts and racing singlets...... they said "FOUR! you have four boys?"... so of course I smiled and said "no, I actually have five boys and one girl plus three step children...... two boys and a girl." The response was "you are insane"......

so long as your heart is smiling who cares what others think. I'm still so sorry about the loss of your baby. XX

My heart feels sad for you. I can't imagine ha...

2012-01-13T22:35:04.228-06:00

My heart feels sad for you. I can't imagine having that kind of experience. I'ts amazing how fast we fall in love with our babies. I'm excited for you to take another big trip. I have dreamed of the very same thing for so long. I hope you have an amazing time. If you find your selves in Texas I would be excited to know.

Love,
Courtney

How wonderful that people think they can plan your...

2012-01-13T08:00:38.392-06:00

How wonderful that people think they can plan your life for you! WTH is wrong with them? If your family thinks that this is a good time for a child, everyone else should zip their lips.
I have three kids, and most of my friends that are in the same stage of life (have kids of similar ages as mine) have four and some are expecting a fifth. I likely would have also liked another baby by now, but having a child with special needs threw a wrench into my ideas.
It's your life! Thumb your nose at all those rude people.

I'm so glad that you are back, I love reading ...

2012-01-12T22:44:11.331-06:00

I'm so glad that you are back, I love reading your blog! I'm so sorry for your loss... I can not imagine what it is like and on top of it, please feeling the need to say inappropriate things to you about your family size! While a large family is not for everyone but who are they to say it's not for you! It's a good day around here if I'm showered and we all have on clean clothes :)

If the Lord is leading you and your hubby to keep having babes, do it! Don't let those lies that people tell you get into your heart... they are not from our Maker! So keep serving that good looking family of yours and loving on your husband and remember to sit down and take care of yourself!

Ugggg that's so hard. I have had so many peopl...

2012-01-12T21:01:21.792-06:00

Ugggg that's so hard. I have had so many people be so rude to me about wanting a third:/ I'm so sorry about the loss of your sweet baby.

I am so sorry about your loss :(. As a mom of 4 (t...

2012-01-12T18:22:49.211-06:00

I am so sorry about your loss :(. As a mom of 4 (two biological, 2 by custody/adoption) we are planning our 5th baby and people are so mean and rude. It's a baby not a evil monster! I don't understand people! Big hugs to you!

Sending you and your family healing thoughts and h...

2012-01-12T16:44:31.499-06:00

Sending you and your family healing thoughts and hugs. I enjoy and appreciate your posts. Your blog is beautiful. Thank you.

I have never commented before, but I love reading ...

2012-01-12T16:40:23.525-06:00

I have never commented before, but I love reading your blog! I am so sorry for the loss of your child...you have a wonderful family...-angie in NC

Ugh! I am so sorry people are hurtful when you sha...

2012-01-12T16:24:57.424-06:00

Ugh! I am so sorry people are hurtful when you share the news. I can imagine: "Be happy about the kids you have." "It was meant to be." "Aren't you busy enough?" Awful. I heard those things and more. People don't think.

8,000 miles!? Love it and can't wait to follow your adventures.

People can be so hurtful when they don't think...

2012-01-12T13:57:15.288-06:00

People can be so hurtful when they don't think before they speak! I'm going through a similar situation-just the opposite. We have one perfectly healthy child but don't know if we'll have any more because I have an auto-immune disease and the pregnancy wreaked havoc on my body :(

I'll be praying for you and know that there are so many people that support you and whatever decision you decide to make :)

Oh Brittany I know when other people have forgotte...

2012-01-12T13:14:53.108-06:00

Oh Brittany I know when other people have forgotten about your loss, you still think about it all of the time, I'm sure. We need to plan a fun day soon!

You've really been missed. So sorry for your l...

2012-01-12T12:49:05.031-06:00

You've really been missed. So sorry for your loss… I don't think people mean to be cruel. In trying to encourage, I know I've stuck my foot in my mouth on more than one occasion! How fun to be road tripping. I know you'll have a blast.
Hugs to you while you continue to mend. So thankful you're back, Brittany!

I've been thinking about you so much. I really...

2012-01-12T10:21:08.209-06:00

I've been thinking about you so much. I really do hope you pass through here to say hi when you're on your trip!

Steph

you've been in my thoughts and prayers! living...

2012-01-12T10:14:36.620-06:00

you've been in my thoughts and prayers! living in God's will is the highest calling, He loves families and I have no doubt yours pleases Him. Have fun on your trip and I hope we meet some day, I'm only about 3 1/2 hrs from you. Candice

I'm glad you're "back". I was wo...

2012-01-12T08:19:27.706-06:00

I'm glad you're "back". I was worried about you -- it's not like you to go so long without blogging and I kept coming back multiple times a day hoping you'd pop something out there! I continue to pray for you and your family to heal, grow from this experience and pray yourselves for the people with hurtful thoughts directed towards you. You're a good person! Take care of yourself.

just know that i am thinking of all of you... and ...

2012-01-12T05:42:55.061-06:00

just know that i am thinking of all of you... and you are in my prayers

I'm sorry for your loss. No matter how a loss...

2012-01-11T19:50:35.032-06:00

I'm sorry for your loss. No matter how a loss happens, it always hurts. I pray you find miraculous healing in God's time :)

wait what!? ur pregnant?! ive been keeping up with...

2012-01-11T18:53:44.735-06:00

wait what!? ur pregnant?! ive been keeping up with ur blog britt, but havent had a chance to comment, praying for u!

Glad you are back and healing. So sorry to hear o...

2012-01-11T18:50:30.472-06:00

Glad you are back and healing. So sorry to hear of negative comments. You are such a wonderful mom, loving her family and raising blessings according to Him. Keep on His path. If you make it in your rv to western Washington we would love to meet you. You can drink goats milk here, eat pastured eggs and all kinds of yummy food. Stay strong.

Good to hear from you again! I'm glad life is ...

2012-01-11T18:38:23.540-06:00

Good to hear from you again! I'm glad life is finding its way back to normal. I missed your updates but know the need to heal and put yourself first. I have no idea what anyone could ever say but, "I'm sorry." Hateful morons, ignore them. Sometimes it seems if there is some angry mob of blog stalkers whose job it is to write nasty notes. Welcome back!!

Wonderful to see you back. I am sorry that you hav...

2012-01-11T18:33:52.042-06:00

Wonderful to see you back. I am sorry that you have received less than comforting comments. I remember 20 yrs ago, when an older lady told me that she didn't know what to say to a mutual friend who had miscarried. I told her that she should tell the friend that she was sorry for her loss. Many times, folks don't know what to say because they came from a time or family where miscarriages were never discussed. A loss of a child is devastating, no matter when it happens. Gentle Hugs, Beckie

We had 7 children at the time of my miscarriage a ...

2012-01-11T18:10:38.930-06:00

We had 7 children at the time of my miscarriage a little over a year ago. It was painful telling the kids and explaining to the younger ones over and over again... Then came the comments, "Well, you ALREADY have 7..." And that was one of the nicer ones that I got... I know how hurtful they can be. I will be praying for you and your family. Oh, and we just had baby number 8, six weeks ago. :) Blessings, Jac

If YOU want to have babies and GOD blesses you wit...

2012-01-11T16:28:48.032-06:00

If YOU want to have babies and GOD blesses you with babies... nobody has the right to say anything. I think you are fabulous, your kids are truly a beautiful delight... with such adorable genes... how could you say no to more beauties?? ;)

That's terrible that people are saying hurtful...

2012-01-11T15:23:53.786-06:00

That's terrible that people are saying hurtful things about your growing family. It's no one's right to tell someone what to do with their bodies. God gave us the ability to reproduce. I am so sorry about your loss. I have followed your blog on and off for the past three years. I found it when I was pregnant with my twin girls. They are two and a half now, but had a very traumatic birth from being born early at 28 weeks gestation. Although the circumstances are different, almost losing my children gave me such a new perspective on life and death and the pain of losing a child. My heart goes out to you and I hope you and your family find comfort with each other and on your trip.

I am glad you are back. Why are people so mean abo...

2012-01-11T14:03:10.841-06:00

I am glad you are back. Why are people so mean about large families? Sheesh, we wanted a large one, too but God stopped it all at three boys. His Will, not my will and we've accepted it. I am glad things are getting back in the 'swing' for you and that you are healing.