tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post4014846510719929557..comments2024-03-27T02:08:24.116-05:00Comments on The Chronicles of Ruthie Hart: When we decided to start "trying"Ruthie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15210045144412040802noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-42815838980452879582013-05-02T13:12:40.864-05:002013-05-02T13:12:40.864-05:00This is such a beautiful post! We have been trying...This is such a beautiful post! We have been trying for about 4 months now. We are just trusting in the Lord's perfect timing and perfect plan and we wouldn't want it any other way!!Diary of a Brown Eyed Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13431152027286682830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-89172700134696750672013-03-29T11:29:20.174-05:002013-03-29T11:29:20.174-05:00Ruthie! I just stumbled on your blog and I love it...Ruthie! I just stumbled on your blog and I love it. I really hope you write the post about coming off the pill, because I'm probably going to stop soon and would love to hear your experience. I'm definitely a little freaked out based on the little information I've found on the web. My hubby and I are in the same boat as you were. We are just going to stop trying to prevent getting pregnant, not try to get pregnant. XO!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636653998301400599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-75906825989691282842013-02-26T18:41:32.579-06:002013-02-26T18:41:32.579-06:00Just catching up on your blog and feel as though I...Just catching up on your blog and feel as though I can really relate to this right now! It's so true that there will always be more things to do, more places to travel more money to save, etc. sometimes you just have to leave it up to Him. I would love to read about your experience in getting off the pill, symptoms etc. as I have been on it for several years and have no idea what to anticipate. Love your blog and I'm excited to read about your pregnancy/baby journey!Lisa Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932467361524737115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-30022875119324733062013-02-19T18:16:24.859-06:002013-02-19T18:16:24.859-06:00love this post so much! Love how much you trusted ...love this post so much! Love how much you trusted and put your faith in God. :)Kelsey Eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206332626418265724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-58530217727104401122013-02-01T22:42:58.518-06:002013-02-01T22:42:58.518-06:00Everything you wrote is how my husband and I feel!...Everything you wrote is how my husband and I feel!! We know that there will never be enough money in the bank, or the right "time" to have a kid so hence our recent decision to just let things "be" and all will happen according to God's plan! :) C Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386100674885272078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-74971176176279602932013-01-31T21:22:28.535-06:002013-01-31T21:22:28.535-06:00You're an inspiration. Seriously. I think it i...You're an inspiration. Seriously. I think it is so important to remember God's hand in every aspect of our lives. You little baby will be so blessed to be with you and Jon. You are going to raise an amazing child! I wish you the best with your pregnancy! You're going to be such an adorable mommy!!Taylor D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01330549834181399264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-39567044976487873102013-01-30T22:06:34.276-06:002013-01-30T22:06:34.276-06:00This is an amazing and inspiring read! I feel tha...This is an amazing and inspiring read! I feel that my husband and I may be nearing the children crossroads talk soon and reading your experience helps put things in a good perspective. Thank you so much for sharing!Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096685870594908819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-66195642668886431142013-01-30T21:05:19.002-06:002013-01-30T21:05:19.002-06:00You and Jon are SUCH an inspiration!! You're b...You and Jon are SUCH an inspiration!! You're both such a light in so many people's lives (including all of us readers of your blog!) and I am SO happy God has blessed you with a baby! :) <br /><br />As far as the "not being ready" ya...you never are! You said it perfectly - you've never traveled enough and saved enough and had enough "just the two of us" time, because there's never enough of that! But ya know what? Babies enhance the relationship and the family dynamic. They truly are a blessing from God. <br /><br />My husband and I have gotten closer since having Camdyn. Everything we do is for her and our family. Our evenings are spent playing guitar and singing to Camdyn (well John does that) and cuddled up watching movies. It's fun. I love it and wouldn't trade it for the world!<br /><br />So excited to follow along on your journey!! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797935067074705329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-14413001297715809942013-01-30T17:37:47.293-06:002013-01-30T17:37:47.293-06:00I'm glad you feel this way. It is truly a gift...I'm glad you feel this way. It is truly a gift. My husband and I have been trying for 7 months now. I have a feeling it is not in our plans...I can only keep hoping and dreaming that we will maybe be given a chance to have a family in this life.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360067057618209341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-23464947703338772852013-01-30T16:29:49.526-06:002013-01-30T16:29:49.526-06:00love this post... and you guys!! so amazing. such ...love this post... and you guys!! so amazing. such an incredible testimony that you share! i really needed to read this today as the topic of "baby #2" came up! hehe! thanks love! xoHeather @ Finding Beauty in the Ordinary https://www.blogger.com/profile/12628343816645289457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-34948019925387880852013-01-30T15:16:47.605-06:002013-01-30T15:16:47.605-06:00I am so glad I found your blog! I do not even reme...I am so glad I found your blog! I do not even remember where I stumbled upon it... I am engaged to be married in July to my best friend of 6 years. I have loved reading over you and your husbands faithful marriage! Congratulations on the baby I can not wait to follow your story!Baileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837345266241752521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-75812927091399793522013-01-30T14:12:04.863-06:002013-01-30T14:12:04.863-06:00What a testimony to trusting the Lord completely. ...What a testimony to trusting the Lord completely. Not just saying, ok if we are meant to get pregnant we will, even on the pill. He opens and closes wombs in His timing. And we have to be willing to give all of it up to Him. I have so many friends and family with that testimony. Women who were not using BC for a long time and praying and waiting and in His perfect time it happened (and many of them already had children so we know they weren't infertile!). He will continue to bless your obedience to Him in so many ways. I am so thrilled for your family. Cannot wait to meet this baby!!jessi bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221126485411903769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-70397478238652776852013-01-30T13:56:22.962-06:002013-01-30T13:56:22.962-06:00I am the opposite I guess, I need a timeline becau...I am the opposite I guess, I need a timeline because I am not ready...however, I do agree that no one is ever really ready. I just cannot imagine stop preventing right now in our lives. I am turning 30 in 7 months and the thought of family and kids is weighing on my mind. I want to leave it up to God (and really birth control isn't 100%, so it is still up to him if he wants us to have a baby even if we use birth control)but I would rather put it off for at least a year more so we can "get" ready...example buy a house!!Kathrin@shopschoolsleephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793503791532030077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-28665710931027353512013-01-30T13:31:18.433-06:002013-01-30T13:31:18.433-06:00I'm so happy for you!
People can be really op...I'm so happy for you!<br /><br />People can be really opionated about parenting too. When I became a mom, I became more focused in my decisions and less wishy-washy. I always want to do what is best for me and baby. : )<br /><br />God bless you little mama! Kelly-Bellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010923191501113116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-28195010533229508972013-01-30T13:28:01.454-06:002013-01-30T13:28:01.454-06:00Ahhh awesome post love! I can't wait for that ...Ahhh awesome post love! I can't wait for that BC post! :) I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE HAVING A BABY!!!!! He/She is going to be such a blessing! :) God has a plan for everyone and for when it's their time. I love this story and I LOVE you woman!So shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148903162289500377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-25186409521673487702013-01-30T13:06:51.994-06:002013-01-30T13:06:51.994-06:00This is exactly what I needed to read right now. ...This is exactly what I needed to read right now. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654327380459724481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-13906541431760631222013-01-30T13:04:53.238-06:002013-01-30T13:04:53.238-06:00Ruthie, there is no better way you guys could have...Ruthie, there is no better way you guys could have gone about making this decision! The Lord reigns in your life, marriage and home and I love reading all about it! I have loved reading your baby posts this week and can't wait for them to continue. You are going to be such an amazing godly mother and I can't wait to see how your story unfolds! Prayers going up for you and that wee blessing you are growing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215999417714525952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-88020883615680226022013-01-30T13:02:03.282-06:002013-01-30T13:02:03.282-06:00Such a great post! I love the faith you two have!Such a great post! I love the faith you two have!Hall Around Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427184541042833421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-18990454516442951432013-01-30T12:41:47.096-06:002013-01-30T12:41:47.096-06:00Although my friend is about eight months pregnant,...Although my friend is about eight months pregnant, and we share basically everything about lives and our bodies with one another, we've never talked about what changed for her when she stopped taking the pill. To be honest, it didn't really occur to me that much would change. I look forward to this post Ruthie. <br /><br />And I completely agree with you about never being ready for children. Last December my husband and I decided to lift this "Three Year Plan" that we had, and actually enjoy our life now - rather than waiting/saving for that magical time to come. The other night, he actually mentioned that he's surprised how free and relaxed I've been since that talk. I told him it totally changed my world. I love my life a lot more this way, and am less stressed without a deadline being placed on our life! Julie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797250955515153266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-26917727081297603382013-01-30T11:44:19.370-06:002013-01-30T11:44:19.370-06:00Kids can make traveling more challenging in some w...Kids can make traveling more challenging in some ways but it can also be so much more fun!! We have done a fair amount of traveling since Brielle was born and look forward to a year of traveling this year with two in tow. I do think people speak out of regret unfortunately. The way way to live without those is to stop making excuses and if people want to travel they need to just do it.<br /><br />I am a planner. Completely. I am so guilty of making my own plans that I sometimes am not open enough to what God's plan is. I feel like with our first, we decided to stop preventing and just let God take the reigns thinking it might be a year or more for us... Long story. Yeah, or first try. Meant to be. The second time, we were still preventing when I felt like God spoke to us and said we would get pregnant when we did. We stopped preventing even though it was earlier than we had initially "planned" because we felt like it was supposed to me. Sure enough we got pregnant exactly then. I know I have plans for the next child but I know if we are supposed to have another sooner (or later), God will let us know and we'll just have to trust Him!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482992871321567799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-63849639849481692662013-01-30T10:54:57.756-06:002013-01-30T10:54:57.756-06:00Excellent post! So happy for you both!Excellent post! So happy for you both!Lauren {at} Life.Love.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091330974863250750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-75844543748620616822013-01-30T10:30:26.848-06:002013-01-30T10:30:26.848-06:00J and I weren't trying but we weren't bein...J and I weren't trying but we weren't being the smartest about preventing either and after our little surprise I KNOW that it was 100% God's plan. I didn't think we were ready, I was scared but I was also so relieved and grateful because I didn't know for sure whether or not I could get pregnant. You are so right, there's no way to truly be READY for having a baby, so having faith and letting God decide when you are ready is truly the best way to go. KRISTINhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834615402630037792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-8792389548928460202013-01-30T10:10:42.383-06:002013-01-30T10:10:42.383-06:00You two are such an inspirtation & a true exam...You two are such an inspirtation & a true example of what god can do in our lives if we let him. My husband and I are giong through the same thoughts, strugle (if I can call it that), and I need to let it go 100% to him. Thank you for sharing and I am looking forward to the next post because that will be me very soon!!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03432743070275753056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-14232032448819510682013-01-30T10:10:32.473-06:002013-01-30T10:10:32.473-06:00love this post, my husband and I say all the time ...love this post, my husband and I say all the time that our son Sawyer was kind of a surprise for us, as we hadn't been trying to have a baby, but we know he wasn't a "surprise" for the Lord.We're so glad he blessed us with Sawyer, whether we were planning for him or not!Lauren H Edmondsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705144038175201813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-65895022142650766942013-01-30T10:10:20.749-06:002013-01-30T10:10:20.749-06:00wow Ruthie! My husband and I had about the same st...wow Ruthie! My husband and I had about the same story! God is in control!!<br />Katie<br />godslittlegrace.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717508221329994571noreply@blogger.com