I find myself praying and talking to Him like never before, finding the great relief of putting all my fears in His hands. I want the birth of this baby to highlight my journey to know myself and G‑d's presence in me...
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Rivka, I'm so happy for you! May your joy and blessings only increase. Do you know the Rebbe said that the effects of mikvah observance are retroactive, spiritually benefitting the children you already have? And to a woman who complained of not having enough time for all of her many obligations due to the demands of a large family, the Rebbe responded that no matter what else in the world a woman could possibly be doing, it does not even compare to the sacred task she has been given of bringing into the world and raising another Jewish child. You are and will be a wonderful Jewish mother.
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beautiful article! Thank you so much for sharing! May Hashem shower you with blessings!
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I have three children and we are Shabbath keepers in the middle of a desert. But I, too, feel closest to my creator when I am pregnant. I want another child. My dear husband is not quite with me on that one, but he has not completely ruled it out either. What gives me comfort is that I know that G-d's will will be done. If it is for us to have more children, we will, because our lives are committed to HIS ways. After reading this article, I realize that it's been years since we're practiced the purity laws. I really needed to be reminded of them and the beauty and life that comes from them. Thank you for your honesty and know you are not alone in your "cravings".
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This is a really lovely story.
Congratulations on achieving a happy healthy family life - and my compliments to your supportive husband: don't forget to thank G-d for him, as well; for patience love, wisdom & faith.
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Dear Mikvah Baby, what a blessed soul you are to be born to such a mother, one who is conscious that your birth really, truly, is a G-d-given event. How I wish I had been born to a mother who had her awareness of the purpose of life, but, thank G-d, I am grateful that her darkness made me seek the Light that much more fervently. I hope you will appreciate the life that your mother was chosen to give you, and that you will be a beacon of light to others.
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I am an English woman of Jewish decent (my mother is of Hungarian birth and was a refugee during the second world war) it is only recently I have felt able to acknowledge my jewish roots and to feel more fully accepting of me as a person, I am in my fifth month of pregnancy, my husband's and mine second child, I feel amazed and delighted to be pregnant after spending many years wondering if I could be a mother again, I am constantly amazed at how spirituality is something to cling onto. I am currently in first year studing to be a counsellor/therapist, it is the most unsensible decision we have made to have a second child at this time in our lives, with so many work pressures yet I am filled with joy and happiness at the thought of this baby, I can not wait. Whilst I have come up against many saying "you must be mad this is going to be so tough for you" I just think it feels right at this moment, Good luck with the birth of your new baby, it will be a wonderful time..... Maria
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May you and your husband be blessed to live a long, happy life together as you raise your children to Torah, Mitzvah and Chuppah.
Would you please pray for married women like me who have been to the mikvah hundreds of times yet have never been blessed with a living child from our husbands?
Toda raba, thank you.
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I think I share your place in the world of religious but not shabbat shomer, not eating pork, but mixing meat and dairy, and I want to tell you, I have been going to the mikvah for the past year and a half or so, and I find it incredibly spiritually nurturing. The funny thing is, when I started going, I knew we could not have another child. My husband had had a vasectomy a year prior. After joining a local Chabad, he discovered in the torah that this was not allowed and had it reversed in December 2007. In March 2008 I was pregnant! I had a miscarriage, and was disheartened, but returned to the mikvah after a couple months, and in August found out I was pregnant again, 4 days after starting a new job!
So I sit here at 33 weeks and 4 days to share with you the joy and fear that accompanies this 4th child. I do not know how old you are, but my family and friends think I am crazy at 43 to have another child, especially since we have one who is not quite 3, but it feels right. G-d bless.
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Katherine, your story spoke to me. I also welcomed the Creator into my life, my heart, my soul. I find that the welcoming frees me from many exiles. Your words "washing off the sticky coat of doubt and fear, connecting me to my roots..." is the heart of what you said, your journey to become yourself. I too am on a spiritual journey to become more observant. Blessings on your journey, and on ALL our journeys to be reunited with our Source.
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this piece is really great! I know so many people postponing marriage\pregnancy\spirituality because it "isn't practical" and- I always feel a pinch in my heart for them,knowing that time is not endless. at one visit I had at an old age home- I sat with a woman I never met before-and she told me-that she wishes she had more children,that she envies the old-ladies who have their grandchildren come visit..and-with each child-a new opening of luck and success opens up..
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I too had a baby at 43 years of age, my eleventh, thank G-D. My youngest will be 5 in a couple of weeks. I was brought up religious, and I, too, have the same feelings as Katherine described. I loved the whole process of giving birth and holding those little miracles in my arms. When I am asked how many children I have, I reply, eleven, so far!
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Thank you Katherine for sharing your story, it is truly inspiring. My husband and I have one child and we always wanted to have a large family, meaning as many as we could be blessed with. Although we have this desire, as 23 yr old's who have just come into our own career wise, I'm wondering how to fit a larger family into our "schedule". I know its right, I loved being pregnant, I also love working, my husband and I are ready but I have a great sense of uncertainty. I constantly think, how will I do this. Your story has shown me that it is possible and to follow my heart and rely on g-d because he will not stare my family wrong. Thanks again.
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I just want to add to this touching article that the Arizal Hakadosh wrote:
'I'll reveal a great secret to you. Each child brings heavenly gifts to his/her parents. Some gifts come in pregnancy, some at birth and yet others, later on in the life of the child!' Amidst my doubts, and uncertanities, this makes me wonder who is getting the greater deal here?!
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A wonderful article that hit right at home. I am also from FSU & I am expecting my 4th child. We have not told our parents yet, but I already can imagine their reaction :-) They will say that we are crazy for having so many children! All of our friends have 1 or at most 2 children. But we are extremely excited & feel so blessed for having another baby.
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you really brought tears into my eyes, I am thrilled and would like to thank you for helping me with realizing my own personal doubts
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