Midwest Blessed: November 2014

I recently came upon a blog posting that really hit home to me. I am not going through the same thing this women is going through, but her message couldn't have been more of what I was thinking when I was getting judged about becoming pregnant after 3 months of marriage. I always thought that if I was in my 20's and that if I waited til I was married to have kids I could spare myself from the snickering, judgement looks, comments, and pity over me. Well, when my husband and I told the world about our beautiful blessing that we tried for I wasn't clear from those things. I couldn't believe it. They were ruining my excitement for our child. Make me feel like I should be sad or that I should have waited a certain time after being married to start having children. We wouldn't possibly be trying to have a child on purpose-that's what they portrayed in their words and made me feel. These people do not know that where I am at in my life (family, work, and school) is exactly where I always dreamed for me. I knew for a long time that when I got married I was not one to wait 5 years to start a family; that's just not what I wanted. When I read this blog post it took me back to that moment and empowered me to realize that kind of behavior from others is something I don't have to tolerate. I won't let others make me feel ashamed for my dreams that I put into action. No we aren't millionaires when we had our first child or in the best house. That doesn't mean that I don't deserve to start my family. I just want every woman to know that you don't have to feel ashamed for that wonderful gift from God that you are growing inside! It's a blessing! I know it's hard to not let others negativity get you down, but you deserve to feel happy and excited!

My son and I 💙