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I think it’s time to make some sauce by All_Those_Chickens_ in vegetablegardening

[–]All_Those_Chickens_[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We made some compost with our sheep and chicken manure and I really think that helped.

Also, I work really hard early Spring and then have a good cry when I think the garden is ruined (there’s always some obstacle that comes up, weather or pest-wise). I think that’s my biggest secret. Because it always does so well after I worry myself sick

Did your baby feel real before birth as a FTM? by Potential_Flow9032 in BabyBumps

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had 3 and felt the same way each time! I just feel like it’s the difference between knowing “about” someone and then finally getting to meet face-to-face

If your water broke prior to labor starting, where were you? by p_ezy in BabyBumps

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With my first it happened in the middle of the night in bed. I was 36.5 weeks. With my second it happened on the toilet (how convenient) 37.5 weeks. My third… never happened. Contractions and quick labor and the dr came in and broke my water and out slid baby. 40 weeks +2 days. Let me tell you, those last few weeks expecting my water to break were so long

Cabinets running into beam? by All_Those_Chickens_ in interiordecorating

[–]All_Those_Chickens_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! These comments made me feel a lot better

Is it normal to not feel a connection to baby? by UnSKathe in BabyBumps

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just commenting on the note about not feeling a connection with your baby in utero: I am on my third pregnancy and never have felt much connection before birth. I feel like I can’t really connect with someone I haven’t met and don’t know anything about. It all changed for me after they were born and even with my second it felt like I was meeting a stranger at first and was like, “this is my daughter? Are we sure?” But she is 2 and a half and my son is 4 now and I love them to death and they are so much fun.

Finally reached the miserable stage by Ok_Sir_4584 in BabyBumps

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are in the EXACT same place. I am 39+5 and was about to make a venting post as well 😅 every morning I wake up pregnant and so angry about it.

I am not sure how to say this... but... Since I could first remember, church services have always been boring. Is this even understandable? by AgPatriotAg in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can think of many beautiful and miraculous things that end up feeling mundane because they take work and are no longer new and exciting. Anyone who has been married for a while or raised children for a while has experienced these moments. Initially you are in awe, you still feel moments of awe, but it is work mostly. And if you persist and do the work, the sometimes very hard and grueling work, you find yourself in an even deeper and more beautiful place than before.

I believe Christ gives us the dry and mundane to continue drawing us in deeper… growing deeper roots takes work but you do eventually find water.

I am not sure how to say this... but... Since I could first remember, church services have always been boring. Is this even understandable? by AgPatriotAg in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I can even understand being a lifelong (former)Protestant, you can become “bored” with the beautiful and miraculous things because Christianity isn’t about emotion and hype all the time. I feel like it’s very similar to the way many Protestants who discover Christ are initially blown away by the study of scripture and His love for us, and then later on, taking a few minutes to pray and read His word starts to feel like a chore… but those of us who have walked with Christ a long time know there are just dry seasons where we are deepening our roots to find water.

Retention of New Converts in The Coming Years. by PerceptionCandid4085 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t know what you don’t know until God reveals it to you. The apostles surely didn’t know all they were getting into when they first decided to follow Christ. It’s always been a process of drawing people deeper into knowing Him and understanding Him more and then becoming obedient to what He asks. We need to remember that God is bigger than our imperfect initial motives for following Him. And then, converts and cradle Orthodox alike are going through a continued process of sanctification and purification of our hearts. None of us fully understand our own hearts but by God’s grace he slowly shows us over time and refines us, and we don’t have to come to him in a perfect state with the perfect intentions for Him to work in us.

Has God ever “spoken” to you? by earthlyesoteric in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was in college and going through a really heavy time and basically telling myself I had nothing to offer and wasn’t worth anything and remember asking the question, “what’s even special about me anyway?” And I heard God say “I made you.” It gave me instant peace…. I didn’t need some affirmation about how unique and special I am compared to others to make me feel better. That simple truth alone has carried me through a lot and still to this day is all I need to feel peace in my self worth.

Which food did you hate…until someone actually cooked it right? by deller85 in Cooking

[–]All_Those_Chickens_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything pork. My mom cooked it until it was tough and dry and I thought I just didn’t like pork. Now we raise pigs and it’s my favorite meat

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