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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-07-2006, 05:35 PM (1 of 26)
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DD & SO were just here. They just found out that she is having a baby. She thinks August. She hasn't been feeling well for a while & finally went to the Dr. today. I am so happy for them but hope this won't affect her job. She is a 2nd grade teacher in a Catholic school. I don't know how they will feel about a single pregnant teacher. I don't think she really cares though she is thrilled. I can't wait to start sewing baby things. Barb
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-07-2006, 09:58 PM (2 of 26)
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Congratulations !!! (some Catholic schools are more strict than others...I would think they'd be happy to keep her, she's a TEACHER and those are hard to come by these days..) [[[ ]]] Kath Chrys
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From: lendube
Date: 11-07-2006, 10:17 PM (3 of 26)
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Shame on them if they don't want her teaching there!! How archaic! I remember years ago when our local elementary school insisted a teacher get married before they'd hire her since she was "living in sin" at the time. She did. This is a small town and was very, very judgemental at the time. I get so angry when the values of one person/group are forced upon another. It's nobody's business how one lives their life as long as it's honest and good. If your daughter loses her job because of this then she's better off without them! I'll get off my high horse now and just congratulate you and wish all the very best to all of you! Lennie |
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 11-07-2006, 10:21 PM (4 of 26)
Congratulations Barb!!!! Is this the first Grandchild? Wow I bet you are on cloud nine. Hearing she was pregnant for the 8th Grandchild was just as happy time as it was for the first.  Let me know if you need ideas I'm sure with six children you have plenty of your own. LOL Hugs and best wishes
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 11-08-2006, 02:10 AM (5 of 26)
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Congrats Barb, a grandbaby, how wonderful!!!
Summer
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-08-2006, 03:17 AM (6 of 26)
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This will be my 3rd. I am just as happy as the first 2. Maybe this will be a girl!! When you go to work for a Catholic school you sign a contract saying you will uphold the beliefs of the faith. If she loses her job it will be because they don't think it is a good example for the older children (school is K - 8) but I think that enough parents will come to her defense that it could help. They love her there & I have heard that people have enrolled their kids in KDG. just so they will be there to have her in 2nd grade. Barb
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 11-08-2006, 04:29 AM (7 of 26)
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Congrats Barb on the great news!!!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-08-2006, 06:40 AM (8 of 26)
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The baby would have to be very overdue to make my birthday in Sept. But it is possible that is what my DD did she was a 44 week baby ( & has done things in her own time ever since).
Barb
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 11-08-2006, 09:44 AM (9 of 26)
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Okay, I was posting at 4AM and saw the birthdays for today at the bottom of the first page. I NOW see that it is for MomXsix!!!! Anyways Happy belated to you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMXSIX!!!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the NEW ADDITION!!!!!! |
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From: Patty22
Date: 11-08-2006, 09:54 AM (10 of 26)
Belated congratulations Barb.......... It is always fun looking forward to the new year with wonderful things happening for your family!
Patty
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From: esrun3
Date: 11-08-2006, 09:33 PM (11 of 26)
Belated  to you! What exciting news about the baby!! I'm very happy for you and your son and his s.o.!!
Lyn
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-08-2006, 10:04 PM (12 of 26)
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Lyn it is my Daughter & her significant other.
Barb
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 11-08-2006, 11:05 PM (13 of 26)
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Happy Birthday I'm sorry I missed it.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-12-2006, 09:21 PM (14 of 26)
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This is a long message my DD sent out so everyone knows what is going on with her. I think she explains it better than I could so I am pasting it here for you all to read. [quote] For those of you who do not yet know, Mike and I are pregnant. (Well, I am pregnant, but he is taking care of me  . We are very excited and this was on purposeSo, back to the beginning... Mike and I have been together for over 5 and a half years now. We have officially lived together for at least 3 and a half of them. In the past couple of years we have discussed marriage. We believe that marriage is a celebration of love and commitment. We also feel very strongly that we would like to be able to invite ALL of our family and friends to this celebration when it happens. In order to have all of the people we would like to have with us as well as have the things we wish at our wedding, we would need a certain amount of money. We have been saving here and there, but are not to the place where we are ready for this important celebration yet. Which bring us to recently... Recently, we decided that we were ready to begin our family. Our priorities have shifted from wedding to baby. We are still committed to each other and very much in love. So, we got pregnant. YIPPEE!!!! And then... I told the staff at my school thinking that I would then be able to tell my school parents and then the children. We are very excited about this news and ready to share with those close to us (including my school families). The staff was overjoyed. At lunch, there was talk that I may lose my job over this because of an "upholding the Catholic doctrine" clause in my contract. Directly after school, I spoke with my principal about where I stand professionally. He said that he thinks I should stay the year and we would tell the children together. He explained that we would have to tell them that this is not condoned by the Catholic church, but it was Miss Ely's choice and we are still very happy fro her. He told me a was a great teacher and they couldn't lose me...yada...yada... About 10 minutes after this conversation, he came down to my room and said that the diocese says he has no choice. I have to leave. Then to the priest... I spoke to the priest the next day (thinking that I was telling him for the first time, but the principal actually went behind my back the night before), and we were both respectful, yet supported very differing viewpoints. He would like me to leave before I begin to show or before anyone finds out. (I have a huge problem with this, because I am NOT ashamed or sorry about this choice we made). He would also like me to leave without telling anyone because if the parents have to talk with their children about this, (and I quote) "it might confuse the children." (I also have a HUGE problem with this because I feel that thinking that their teacher has simply abandoned them will confuse them and mess them up much more than news of a child will.) I am very disappointed with the church because I believed that they would always put people and children's best interests before these "Rules" that must be followed to a T, regardless of the consequences. I have been away from the church for a while now because I was getting frustrated with the fact that there were so many rules you must follow. To me, these kept getting in the way of my basic faith: Love your neighbor and make Jesus proud. I don't feel as if I have gone against either of these beliefs... I was told, however, I may have my job back next year (no thank you...this is not an environment in which I would like to work or support the beliefs of), IF Mike and I were married in Catholic church before Aug. OR if I was no longer living with him next year (because it is against the church to live together and not be married...even though we have lived together since I worked there and that was never a problem before...). We will not be married before next year and certainly not in a Catholic church. We do not believe that a piece of paper will make us better parents nor do we believe that we have done anything "wrong" and need to "fix" it by getting married. As for the second offer...I don't think I need to explain why we will not be choosing that option. Based on the accepting atmosphere of our school (we have MANY unmarried parents as well as a family with 2 mothers), the belief that the school (and church) would ALWAYS put the children's best interest first, as well as the principal's initial support and excitement, we had no idea that this would play out this way. So...I am not sure when my last day will be yet...I will probably know tomorrow. I am VERY worried about what will happen to my children and even more concerned that the church doesn't seem to be worried at all how they are going to handle a new teacher in the middle of the year. I am also very torn about how long I can avoid my school parents for the sake of staying with my children. Parents are already asking me what is going on because I am quite sick (and stress seems to be a major factor of morning- in my case ALL DAY- sickness) and I am not prepared nor willing to lie to them. I am also quite disappointed that I am being asked to hide this exciting news. So...that's what is going on in our life. We absolutely believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinions and I am sure that some of your opinions will differ from ours. We respect that and hope that you can respect our beliefs and decisions as well. Above all else, we are very excited that we are bringing a little life into our loving home and we hope that you are to!!!! Love you all, Becky and Mike {end quote} I don't agree with everything she has done but I do respect her choices & know she will always do things her way. She was even born 4 weeks late. Barb
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From: lizzybugsmommy
Date: 11-12-2006, 09:36 PM (15 of 26)
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I love her letter very much. It is her life and she has a right to live it as she chooses. I hate that she has lost her job it is just not fair to her or the children. A good techer is hard to find. Especially one that will work so little to teach at a private school. I think you should be very proud of your daughter for having the guts to tell everyone the reason they have decided to start the family. As a Christian That baby is here for a reason. God makes no mistakes.I think she will make a good parent judging by her courage. I hope for the best for her and Mike and baby.
Catherine
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-12-2006, 10:19 PM (16 of 26)
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I think once the parents find out what is going on they will be in protesting. Everytime I see any parents from the school they rave about what a great addition she has made to the school. Some of these parents have older children in the JR. high & their kids talk about what an awesome teacher she is. I am sure word will slip out. I live only 2 blocks from the school & my DD & grandsons bowl with kids from the school. It won't be a secret for long. On the other side my nephew & his 2nd grade Dd were out today & she ask how Becky can be having a baby not married. So the parents will have some explaining to do to their children no matter what. Barb
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 11-30-2006, 09:44 PM (17 of 26)
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New good news!!! Today Dd went to the Dr. They couldn't find the heartbeat (she is only at 12 weeks)so they sent her for an ultrasound. She is having TWINS!!!! They won't find out the sex(es) for another 8 weeks or so but this is so exciting.
Barb
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 12-01-2006, 02:44 AM (18 of 26)
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Oh my that is wonderful news. Congratulations Grandma.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: PaulineG
Date: 12-01-2006, 05:34 AM (19 of 26)
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Congratulation to you, Becky and Mike. I hope she is feeling better soon (no wonder she's feeling ill - she has morning sickness for three). You'll definitely need to get your machine humming away to get ready for two little grandbabies. Best of luck to you all. Pauline
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 12-01-2006, 06:08 AM (20 of 26)
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Thank You!! I am really anxious for June to get here now. Her official due date is June 15. They have warned her she may go early because of twins. I wish they wouldn't have done that so early. I was told I would probably go early with her also She was a 44 week baby!! We are just hoping that she doesn't have kids that acted like her (she agrees) she was our most difficult child starting at 3 when her sister was born & lasted through high school. she always had to do things her way or not at all! So Grandma got her whenever I needed a break. I am excited & will tell my boss to plan on me being gone a few days in June if she goes early.
Barb
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From: MaryW
Date: 12-01-2006, 08:03 AM (21 of 26)
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Super news, congratulations to the new parents.
MaryW
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-01-2006, 08:44 AM (22 of 26)
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Two!! Wow, that's great Barb. Dorothy |
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 12-01-2006, 10:54 AM (23 of 26)
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Two of my brothers had sets of fraternal twins and they were special additions to the family. Congrats & good wishes to everyone!
TTFN from
Judy |
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From: Patty22
Date: 12-01-2006, 11:01 AM (24 of 26)
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DOUBLE the blessings! How exciting and wonderful.
Patty
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 12-01-2006, 11:48 PM (25 of 26)
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You and Bren are going to be grandma's of twins. Her Step Daughter had twin earlier this year and they are beautiful. Not one blessing but two that is special.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 12-01-2006, 11:51 PM (26 of 26)
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I just hope she can wait until school is out to deliver! I know I am not going to want to go to work once they are born. I wish I could quit my job & stay home to babysit like I did with the first 2 but DH's work is slow so I will have to keep working.
Barb
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