tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post8853876280485066922..comments2024-03-28T09:17:49.821-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Baby Smith Coming Soon!Lily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-34637306868936866092018-05-21T13:26:13.793-05:002018-05-21T13:26:13.793-05:00Maybe she'll find a job in a school with infan...Maybe she'll find a job in a school with infant care. Teachers from my daughter's school have done job sharing when they had young children. Two teachers worked part time sharing 1 job. One of our principals started her new position when she was pregnant with her last child. That child is now almost in middle school and her mom has been in her position for over 10 years.<br /><br />I'm sure Tori will do what she feels is right for her family.momofchickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911441182575183546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-60904008682141365512018-05-15T10:34:13.612-05:002018-05-15T10:34:13.612-05:00Heidi, 12:24 said if people can afford it then its...Heidi, 12:24 said if people can afford it then its better for one of the parents to be home. From your comments lately you don't seem to be in the greatest mood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-12419873799542853862018-05-15T00:32:57.458-05:002018-05-15T00:32:57.458-05:00That's a huge assumption, 11:51. Perhaps she&#...That's a huge assumption, 11:51. Perhaps she'll work part time when her kids are in school or full time when she's an empty nester.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-55913142594197843042018-05-15T00:31:02.974-05:002018-05-15T00:31:02.974-05:0010:16 -- You do know that a person can be happy fo...10:16 -- You do know that a person can be happy for others, while at the same time feeling sad for herself, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-72483261610129788622018-05-14T17:01:24.925-05:002018-05-14T17:01:24.925-05:00We are praying for you Bobby and Tori enjoy your t...We are praying for you Bobby and Tori enjoy your time together before the baby.Praying for you to Michaela. Your whole family is an inspiration God blessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-44926481706496999272018-05-14T15:37:53.016-05:002018-05-14T15:37:53.016-05:0012:24....your statement is condescending towards w...12:24....your statement is condescending towards working mothers. I do put my children first. And that is why I work. Why??? Because working enables them to EAT! My husband and I both work to pay the mortgage, save money for future, eat food, pay our bills, and save for college. My children feel no less love than any other. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179295656312842288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-68280747492020210342018-05-14T14:10:11.344-05:002018-05-14T14:10:11.344-05:00That might be because Michaella tends to verbalize...That might be because Michaella tends to verbalize her pain more. Also the infertility problem seems to be on Michaellas side as infertility runs on her side of the family. (Not from her parents, but her aunt and uncle had a hard time getting pregnant, and Erin had her blood clotting disorder), so that aspect of it os even more painful for her I think. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-57208646287122837732018-05-14T14:07:06.386-05:002018-05-14T14:07:06.386-05:008:32, Jeremy said it on the show a little while af...8:32, Jeremy said it on the show a little while after they got married. He said something like they were planning on starting a family “next year” which would be this yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-68477474500900672822018-05-13T20:32:08.401-05:002018-05-13T20:32:08.401-05:00When did Jinger and Jeremy say that?When did Jinger and Jeremy say that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-88023096996982416092018-05-13T12:39:54.865-05:002018-05-13T12:39:54.865-05:0010:15 I don't think 8:52 is implying that Mi...10:15 I don't think 8:52 is implying that Michaela wishes infertility on her own siblings. I can tell you from my own experience what my feelings were when my friends or family had children- I was happy for them and enjoyed spending time with their little ones. But there's no denying that with it came the very painful reminders of my own infertility and with it an element of envy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-78399248820121023022018-05-13T11:45:31.361-05:002018-05-13T11:45:31.361-05:00Anonymous 10:12 AM I love your statement so much! ...Anonymous 10:12 AM I love your statement so much! It truly makes me smile. I struggle with trying to get pregnant, but realize that maybe it isn't God's plan for me. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-39119517755942797032018-05-13T11:45:15.220-05:002018-05-13T11:45:15.220-05:00I think that you can live a full life without chil...I think that you can live a full life without children. However, that usually happens when a couple makes the active choice not to procreate. It's heartbreaking when you cannot add to your family when every fiber of your being yearns to be a mother (or father).<br />Based on show episodes, Michaela is struggling with her infertility and using her faith to cope. Trying to figure out why she can't have children isn't challenging God's will, it's determining if she or Brandon has a medical condition that prevents it. The Keilens even seem reluctant to undergo any fertility procedures like IVF. Michaela seems open to adoption, so that may be where God is directing their lives. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-57856409567241041912018-05-12T17:06:56.131-05:002018-05-12T17:06:56.131-05:00They always say it's up to God. Maybe they ne...They always say it's up to God. Maybe they never expected to be in this situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-42759430837926899442018-05-12T10:18:53.080-05:002018-05-12T10:18:53.080-05:00Bobby could stay home with the baby - he’s equally...Bobby could stay home with the baby - he’s equally a parent, after all. Or they could lean on daycare or family or friends. Millions of women in the US work with children. And teachers have lots of time off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-9825116256613532992018-05-12T10:16:57.933-05:002018-05-12T10:16:57.933-05:00You don’t know what is in her mind and heart; you ...You don’t know what is in her mind and heart; you couldn’t know that. How rude to presume to know how she feels, and not to take her at her word. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-82721483196366595302018-05-12T10:15:53.310-05:002018-05-12T10:15:53.310-05:00It’s probably not tough for Michaela to welcome an...It’s probably not tough for Michaela to welcome another niece or nephew, which we know she loves, or to be happy for her sister. You don’t give her enough credit. Do you really think she wishes infertility on her own siblings? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-61657246094269221462018-05-12T10:12:31.204-05:002018-05-12T10:12:31.204-05:00Babies and children are of course a blessing, but ...Babies and children are of course a blessing, but they’re not the only thing in life. Michaela and Brandon can live full lives of purpose without procreating. From the crowd that often says everything is god’s will and god has a reason for everything, why be so unaccepting of what god is clearly doing (by not doing) in this couple’s life? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-86350060047931701032018-05-12T08:49:05.010-05:002018-05-12T08:49:05.010-05:00Completely agree with you,I'm struggling to ge...Completely agree with you,I'm struggling to get pregnant,but I'm always happy to hear someones happy news,I would be very upset if someone decided not to tell me they where pregnant because of my fertility problemsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-74113988194413373192018-05-12T00:24:41.534-05:002018-05-12T00:24:41.534-05:00I wouldn't judge her if she worked full time b...I wouldn't judge her if she worked full time but I do hope she only works part time at most and stays home with her children. I think it's great for the kids and wish more people would put their kids first in that way if they could afford to. I don't care if it's politically incorrect to say this. I remember how loved I felt when my mom turned down a promotion at work so she wouldn't have to work as much so she could be with me more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-15895510393196897112018-05-11T21:14:51.590-05:002018-05-11T21:14:51.590-05:00I agree!!! Tori should be able to express the same...I agree!!! Tori should be able to express the same joy as any other pregnant woman. I think that the Bates siblings have been considerate of Michaela's feelings, but shouldn't have to walk on eggshells around her. Let them live their lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-2100790188569364982018-05-11T21:00:37.678-05:002018-05-11T21:00:37.678-05:00Now that she has a degree, she'll always have ...Now that she has a degree, she'll always have it. Having a baby doesn't change that. I actually interviewed for a teaching position and got it while pregnant. We shall see what she chooses to do. I'm sure her husband and family will support her in whatever she chooses to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-39393735015731457922018-05-11T20:57:45.344-05:002018-05-11T20:57:45.344-05:00I'm proud of her that she earned a practical d...I'm proud of her that she earned a practical degree that will benefit her family. She will most likely homeschool or she can choose to work outside of the house if she wants to or work if it is economically necessary. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-38983374058573033762018-05-11T20:55:45.795-05:002018-05-11T20:55:45.795-05:0011:34, actually Jinger and Jeremy SAID they were w...11:34, actually Jinger and Jeremy SAID they were waiting, so it wasn’t just speculation Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-57721556783678197022018-05-11T20:53:29.399-05:002018-05-11T20:53:29.399-05:00She’s only three months pregnant so she wouldn’t b...She’s only three months pregnant so she wouldn’t be showing much, of at all! Posting a comment saying it looks like someone is pregnant, or looks like they’re covering something is rude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-21761004887144001112018-05-11T20:38:44.257-05:002018-05-11T20:38:44.257-05:00Tori didn't get her degree for no reason. She ...Tori didn't get her degree for no reason. She has her whole life ahead of her to be teaching.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530833948465681714noreply@blogger.com