tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post5680524027657907925..comments2023-10-01T18:34:10.884-05:00Comments on Waltzing Matilda: Cupcake's StoryCharlotte (WaltzingM)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-36346674498146771992011-09-25T10:11:14.664-05:002011-09-25T10:11:14.664-05:00God bless you both and prayers for a speedy recove...God bless you both and prayers for a speedy recovery to you! What a beautiful story. God's hand so very apparent!Kim@Starry Sky Ranchhttp://www.starryskyranch.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-15031341193087102092011-09-19T10:39:04.968-05:002011-09-19T10:39:04.968-05:00I found your blog through Kate Wicker. The birth s...I found your blog through Kate Wicker. The birth story of your precious Cupcake is very much like the birth story of my son Joe. I have severe, I'm talking SEVERE pre-eclampsia and a failed 2 day induction. I ended up with a c-section and I was devastated because I wanted so badly to give birth naturally. I have come to terms that God works in HIS way, not ours. Reading your story has also helped me deal with some of my hang-ups on having a c-section. Your daughter is absolutely precious. God bless you and your family!Maggie @ From the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659200420621854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-91408692726543533972011-09-16T18:30:41.230-05:002011-09-16T18:30:41.230-05:00what a beautiful post and story of your darling...what a beautiful post and story of your darling's truly providential birth! what an absolutely beautiful little soul you have. God bless.Gardeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425036479074701700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-76999915221778637592011-09-14T23:57:23.516-05:002011-09-14T23:57:23.516-05:00Charlotte, I erased you from my St. Gerard list an...Charlotte, I erased you from my St. Gerard list and added you to my special intentions for a good recovery from your c-section. Your sweet little one is just beautiful. Hugs!Jennifer in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832785724826833392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-46179856573784529872011-09-14T01:00:40.595-05:002011-09-14T01:00:40.595-05:00This is beautiful Charlotte.... your words so clea...This is beautiful Charlotte.... your words so clearly enlightened by faith and that beautiful baby! Love to all of you!Kristen Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832263040185490691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-83028770127775658792011-09-13T22:41:43.187-05:002011-09-13T22:41:43.187-05:00My 1st pregnancy ended with a surprise C-section, ...My 1st pregnancy ended with a surprise C-section, too. The baby was in distress...and when I heard that, so was I! I loved your description of letting the Lord make the decision on the type of delivery you had. I've always known that He made the decisions for me, too. He presented me with 2 wonderful daughters who have blessed us with 3 amazing grandsons...all born vaginally. My daughters are my heroines! Thanks for sharing your most intimate thoughts with us. I am praying for the anxiety cross that you bear...I have an anxiety cross, too.<br />--LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604074624431418358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-30612813125937392802011-09-13T19:48:32.812-05:002011-09-13T19:48:32.812-05:00That's an amazing story. Many prayers for you...That's an amazing story. Many prayers for your recovery.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136577883142565148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-48398529729489135262011-09-13T18:58:33.358-05:002011-09-13T18:58:33.358-05:00Your new baby is very beautiful! Congratulations t...Your new baby is very beautiful! Congratulations to all the family. I have had two natural births and two sections- one emergency and one crash. C- sections are no cup of tea when recovering; take it easy! Either way, through God's grace I have four healthy children and I am very grateful for modern medicine for that- it's part of God's work too. By the way, just so your readers are not confused, pre-eclampsia is not Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH). They are two different conditions; I had PIH in all four pregnancies; it may make you develop pre-eclampsia or you may not. Enjoy your cherub!Rachel Kingsleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-73812742225026368622011-09-13T13:02:34.354-05:002011-09-13T13:02:34.354-05:00God is Good...all the time! I am so happy that lit...God is Good...all the time! I am so happy that little cupcake had arrived safely. She is absolutely adorable! Blessings to mama and baby. ( I actually recoverd quicker from my c section ( 1st child) than my vaginal birth!hahaKarla in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549865420783308819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-10196299381997239322011-09-13T12:56:53.780-05:002011-09-13T12:56:53.780-05:00thank you for sharing Charlotte. I hope you are fe...thank you for sharing Charlotte. I hope you are feeling better now. I ma so happy that everything worked out. Your story reminds me of that expression, "the best way to make god laugh is to tell HIM your plans." He just knew what was best for you and cupcake all along. keep the pictures coming.Robinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734870311027622483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-36604444571789702442011-09-13T11:26:07.003-05:002011-09-13T11:26:07.003-05:00What a beautiful and truly divine birth story. Tha...What a beautiful and truly divine birth story. Thank you for sharing, and congratulations to you all.<br /><br />I'm praying for a quick recovery and healing period for you.<br /><br />God bless!Kate Wickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275574075771328329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-58858630202433919352011-09-13T06:47:20.646-05:002011-09-13T06:47:20.646-05:00Oh, Charlotte! Deo Gratias Deo Gratias Deo Gratias...Oh, Charlotte! Deo Gratias Deo Gratias Deo Gratias!!! Such a beautifully written testimony of so much Grace! Hope you are feeling better soon. Cupcake remains gorgeous. :-)Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980588863109281657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-25631495832239525952011-09-13T05:42:14.980-05:002011-09-13T05:42:14.980-05:00I am so happy everything came to right in the end....I am so happy everything came to right in the end. I've not experienced a c-section but perhaps some your recovery issues could be related to the high blood pressure issues you had. I had pre-eclampsia with my first (and was put on two weeks bed rest before induction though I felt unwell long before my BP went up too high and stayed up) and it really wore me out physically. <br /><br />Praying for a quick recovery!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120865033676075065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-50999713887672586372011-09-12T20:23:43.190-05:002011-09-12T20:23:43.190-05:00What a scary/beautiful story! God is so good. And ...What a scary/beautiful story! God is so good. And I just can't get over your dainty little doll of a girl! She is such a pretty little thing. <br /><br />I've had very hard recoveries from my c-sections. This last one was the easiest by far, but it still takes me weeks before I'm really feeling at all like doing much more than sitting or sleeping all day. I'm glad you have a bunch of big kids to help around the house.Melanie Bettinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557248434888642114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-26396390196197131612011-09-12T15:36:17.721-05:002011-09-12T15:36:17.721-05:00What a story! Thank you so much for sharing it. I ...What a story! Thank you so much for sharing it. I pray that you have a speedy recovery. Take care of your self and enjoy your new little blessing in life! Hugs!<br />-SusanaSusana of Montessori Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547089108596497901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-36433691235191604582011-09-12T15:20:22.825-05:002011-09-12T15:20:22.825-05:00What a miracle she is! Truly. I have tears in my e...What a miracle she is! Truly. I have tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing her/your story. I have had both vaginal (5) and c-section (3) births. From my experience the first c-section I had was the worst as far as pain and recovery. I will continue to keep you both in my prayers. Especially for your continued recovery and well being. God bless you, Charlotte.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076870583313429655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-70457266533306221862011-09-12T14:27:31.486-05:002011-09-12T14:27:31.486-05:00My children all just said "Awwwwww!" whe...My children all just said "Awwwwww!" when they saw these pictures! She has captured all of our hearts, and we haven't even met her yet. <br /><br />You did such a beautiful job writing her birth story. We are so very thankful for her safe and healthy arrival!Jessica Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-88524101026200910562011-09-12T11:23:55.372-05:002011-09-12T11:23:55.372-05:00So much of this rings true in my own heart. God b...So much of this rings true in my own heart. God bless you!Celeste Createshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027463910400962094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-43152779521546019662011-09-12T10:44:19.680-05:002011-09-12T10:44:19.680-05:00My hospital anxiety made me opt for home births wi...My hospital anxiety made me opt for home births with a wonderful midwife. My last baby, however, my "old lady" baby, was high risk and so was born in a hospital with pictocin and epidural and NICU stay. My fear before that was that I would have to have a C-section, so even though this last birth was so very, very invasive compared to my homebirths, I was relieved I did not have to be cut. Praying that you recover quickly.Katherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-67309812945069523802011-09-12T10:01:45.409-05:002011-09-12T10:01:45.409-05:00We had a cord knot with one, and we had other reas...We had a cord knot with one, and we had other reasons to believe his existence was a grace of God. I'm so happy that all those prayers worked and you made the right choice. Isn't it amazing how that happens?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072984925282936743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-73027265293140680312011-09-12T09:33:02.532-05:002011-09-12T09:33:02.532-05:00I have been through this twice. But my children w...I have been through this twice. But my children were born two weeks after due date. And though I wanted a natural birth. They were both born by c-section. I'm sure if I was to do this again, I will have not other choice but to pick a c-section again.Rosariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528090324207491623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-8616731537443778292011-09-12T09:14:15.724-05:002011-09-12T09:14:15.724-05:00What a wonderful story! Cupcake is gorgeous--you m...What a wonderful story! Cupcake is gorgeous--you must have a tough time pulling your eyes away from her. I love stories like this in which you can see God's grace so quietly but thoroughly woven throughout.Nicole Stallworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544837830167910477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-81753202574428188662011-09-12T08:48:34.820-05:002011-09-12T08:48:34.820-05:00Oh Nicole, I only meant that compared to the ease ...Oh Nicole, I only meant that compared to the ease of the recovery from a vaginal birth that I've experiences does this recovery seem more difficult. I'm used to bounding up after delivery and feeling thoroughly energized. This one has required more rest... and pain medication.Charlotte (WaltzingM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12690056082240865041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-42569053137475192272011-09-12T08:40:05.734-05:002011-09-12T08:40:05.734-05:00That was a beautiful birth story!!
(I especially ...That was a beautiful birth story!!<br /><br />(I especially like the parts of C-sections---since I will have my 6th in a few months)<br /><br />She is soooooo beautiful, thanks for sharing, and Congratulations and God bless you all!Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268877237940592285.post-33552615606272966182011-09-12T08:38:38.940-05:002011-09-12T08:38:38.940-05:00So glad all is well in the end. I'm sorry your...So glad all is well in the end. I'm sorry your recovery has been difficult. It is not that way for all women (I've had 5 with minimal discomfort after, but that is unusual). Hope you are getting the rest you need.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06605426195521274662noreply@blogger.com