Awhile back, I received an email from a mama of 7 kids (ages 2-12). She would love to have another baby, but is concerned about how she is going to homeschool with a nursing baby and major lack of sleep. Not only is she concerned about the months following the arrival of new baby ... but she has difficult pregnancies, also, which result in a "very crabby mama".
Her question is ...
"How does a woman have her family grow and still be able to get things done?"
She says ...
"I am behind with the homeschooling now because of our adoptions. Throw a nursing baby into the mix, and a few kids with learning disabilities, and I am afraid we won't get anything done!"
Now ... instead of giving her my thoughts and ideas right now, I would like to ask YOU ... my faithful readers, for YOUR ADVICE. I would love it if you would leave a comment, or pop me an email with your advice for this sweet mama. Then, I will compile all of the answers and add my own thoughts in a follow-up post in a few days.
Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you. I know that I have many readers, with much wisdom, that follow my blog.
Oh ... you don't need to be a mama of 5 or 15, to answer. And, you don't need to be a homeschooling mom. But, those of you with some experience in either the large family arena or the homeschooling arena are highly encouraged to respond.
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ReplyDeleteOkay ... that looks really bad, "This post has been removed by a blog administrator."
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Just in case you are wondering ... I do not moderate the comments. I allow both the good and the bad.
This comment, however, was just a random answer to a question that I had asked on another blog, which had nothing to do with this blog ... so I deleted it.
Just wanted you to know ... I LOVE to hear your comments!!!
Laurel :)
I'm afraid I don't have any advice here, but I'm anxiously awaiting other people's ideas. I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant with our 6th. My oldest just turned 12 last month. I have 2 dyslexics and was just "officially" placed on restricted activities yesterday for threat of preterm labor. This isn't my first complicated pregnancy either. I'm struggling with many of the same questions.
ReplyDeleteThis might not be the answer you are looking for, but if YOU are trying to figure out how to make it work, maybe this is not the season for another addition. If it is in God's plan, he will provide the resources. (whether physical, emotional, or otherwise)
ReplyDeleteI have five wonderful children, 3 by birth, 2 by adoption, and I desperately want to adopt again. My dh is against it as is my best friend and my mother, all people who know me best. I have to admit that what I WANT isn't necessarily God's plan for me. I am having to wait and be patient on God's timing.
To truly be "quiverfull" is to accept the blessings God gives AND when God says "wait" or "no."
What God has said to ME through this (and I am NOT saying this is the case for this other mama) is that I have to be more faithful in what I have been given, ie: I have to take full care of the blessings I have without coveting another. That has been his hard, hard lesson to me.
I pray she will get the desire of her heart in God's perfect time.
Blessings,
Sandwich