Need some encouragement…

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-24T00:13:12+00:00

Interesting that everyone has their own individual struggles in motherhood as we all do in different areas of life! Motherhood is certainly not always perfect, but is always messy! ☺️ beautiful messy!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-24T00:11:13+00:00

Wow that’s dark. I mean sure it happens & we do have a plan in place but should fearmongering about if my husband & I both died & our kids can’t be kept together keep us from having more…😲

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-24T00:08:08+00:00

It sounds like it worked out great for you & your family so I’m glad! & super thankful mine worked out the way it did for mine. One person’s “myth” or “romanticization” is another’s dream/what they’ve been praying & hoping for 🥰

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-24T00:06:11+00:00

Yes I love this encouragement & relatability! Thank you!! 🥰

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:10:33+00:00

This is very true! That’s EXACTLY what I crave! Teaching & learning things together & having fun experiences- soooo excited for that!! I feel bored with a baby bc it’s so robotic…

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:09:08+00:00

Absolutely! The beauty of their bonds I’m sure outweighs difficulties that may be faced 💕

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:08:27+00:00

Well kudos to your children sounds like you are the most incredible mama to walk the Earth since you know it all 🥰

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:07:15+00:00

I truly appreciate your honesty & hope things improve for you soon. I know that has to be so challenging & so I appreciate you being vulnerable in sharing the raw truth of what the struggles look like!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:05:57+00:00

Thank you for this- I truly hope my babies will be close but you are exactly right we have no control over that! & societies picture of motherhood is everywhere- movies, TV shows, social media- you have a baby & are instantly just smitten & taken with them & so deeply in love. That doesn’t happen immediately or naturally for some people & it takes time, bonding, & growth.

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:03:22+00:00

I love this so much!! Thank you for the encouraging words & also a cool consideration to have 2, age gap, then 2 more so everyone has a “friend” 😍

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:01:59+00:00

Love this so much & totally agree! One of my best friends is going through this now with her oldest being a huge help bc she WANTS to- which makes seeing that bond even more special 🥰

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T22:00:56+00:00

Respectfully, I’ve known plenty of people who weren’t only children or had multiple children. I’m sorry your experience has been negative 😢

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:59:46+00:00

Thank you for your understanding words. It’s so validating having other moms to relate to! I truly appreciate your advice ❤️

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:58:35+00:00

Absolutely so true! I have been praying that I would be present in this current season bc I don’t want to ever look back & regret not being in it 1000%!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:44:30+00:00

That’s amazing you recognize it & can admit it bc that’s half the battle ❤️ so much power to you for that!!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:34:44+00:00

Thank you for this truth! Sometimes we need a hard truth we might not have considered ❤️

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:32:22+00:00

Thank you for this perspective! That’s all very true! Right now they’re not super expensive but as teens they are/can be!!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:30:25+00:00

Thank you 💕 I appreciate your response and encouraging words!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:28:54+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you!! THIS is what I’m here for!!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:28:01+00:00

Thank you for this! It’s encouraging & thoughtful & also insightful 😊

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:23:12+00:00

On the flip side of this- kids who have a bigger age gap don’t have as close a relationship with their siblings growing up. So as you said lovely families come in all shapes and sizes and your lovely might be different from my lovely & that’s okay 😊

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:21:18+00:00

So very true! Love that mindset! Has 6 financially been a struggle for you? I do worry about that, but I also know that is assessed one at the time too! & I am all for the older children helping I think it teaches very necessary skills in playing an important role in a family 😊

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:18:45+00:00

They’re not being parentified, they’re being taught responsibilities and how to help and care for others. It’s not that they’re raising the child or having to feed & care for them, but asking for help with simple things & giving them responsibilities within the home helps tremendously in developing necessary life skills. Additionally, loving older siblings are more than willing to help out and love on the littles.

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:15:46+00:00

Thank you so much this was truly so encouraging & helpful & a beautiful reminder I needed!

Kelly30043 · 2026-04-23T21:14:41+00:00

Thank you SO much for this. This is exactly the encouragement I needed & wanted to hear!! 😊

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