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7 Years in the Making

May 19, 2022 by Autumn 20 Comments

In spite of the fact that I love writing, words often fail me. Sometimes, they seem too limiting, too impotent and incapable of conveying the realities I want to share with you. This isn’t my first attempt to write this blog post. And I’m realizing words just can’t capture everything I’d like to say.

So let me just get to it.

After nearly 8 years of married life and working HARD to reach our goals…we finally made it.

The journey certainly has been a long one!

But finally, every change we embraced, all the discipline we’ve lived under, all the labor we’ve put into creating a stable life and the effort we’ve put into improving my health has finally paid off.

It was for this that we uprooted ourselves and moved 1,000 km away from friends and family.

It was in hopes of this that we dove deep into dealing with my health and poured thousands of dollars into appointments and healing my body even more.

It was for the love of this that we saved every penny, bought land and built a mold-free, 1200 sq foot home in the countryside.

It was with this in mind that we invested LOTS of time into learning to grow, raise and preserve our own food, so we could keep nourishing meals on the table year-round and build balanced bodies.

We’ve spent so many years working toward this goal that it’s difficult to believe we’re finally here!

My man is so excited. And I’m anxiously waiting to feel the first kick in the womb.

For the past 7+ years, our lives have revolved around making this goal possible. And now that we’re finally here, we’re struggling to wrap our minds around it all.

Have we actually made it? Have we really won the race with age and time? Are we truly in a place where we don’t have to grind it out anymore? To live each day with a sense of pressure and focused direction?

If all goes according to plan, we’re going to have a wee babe in early autumn. There’s a part of me that’s still living in disbelief.

Sometimes, I still struggle to wrap my mind around the reality of the new life growing inside of me. Sometimes, I just feel like a woman who has low energy and an expanding belly. Other days, I feel like I don’t know what to focus on without the goal of starting a family looming over me!

But then there are days when I can believe it and immense relief floods over me.

We made it.

After years of working hard, stabilizing our lives and building my health, we made it.

The doctor’s report shows that our half-grown baby is healthy. And that the placenta is top and front side, which is why I haven’t felt movement in the womb yet. Regardless, we know the wee one is there, kicking its legs, waving its tiny arms and growing like crazy.

My man says this child was 7 years in the making. And I whole-heartedly agree. That’s exactly what it feels like!

Wee one, you never will know the years of self denial and the discipline we lived under, just so we could have you.

You’ll never grasp how hard we worked to get here, so we could offer you a healthier mother and an environment with a bit more stability.

Most parents just decide to up and have children. But you? We worked for you for 7 years. And now that you’re here, growing in my womb, I can hardly believe the seemingly endless efforts have paid off.

We’re here. And so are you.

And we can’t wait to actually meet you.

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  1. Ashley says

    June 12, 2022 at 11:46 am

    I’m a bit late to the news, but congratulations! I’ve been a silent follower for a couple of years now, after finding your blog during my own health struggles. Your writing gives me hope…in every way.

    Reply
    • Autumn says

      June 12, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you! Some days we feel excited and other days, it still feels a bit surreal! But we are grateful to be heading into this new phase of life. So glad you can come here and find encouragement!

      Autumn

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    May 23, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Congratulations, my dear old friend! I am am over joyed that God’s many blessings in y’all’s life! This by far the greatest one yet! For such a time of of waiting! The hard work, and preparation for this bundle of joy! God is good! Congratulations again! I am very excited for you both!

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  3. Jamie Haynes says

    May 23, 2022 at 1:03 pm

    TEARS!!! That is so beyond amazing, Autumn! I’m so excited for you both!

    Reply
  4. Ben Scholten says

    May 23, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Yay! Our baby due date is Sept 2, is that close to your early autumn arrival?

    Reply
  5. Rachel Biddlecome says

    May 23, 2022 at 8:39 am

    This is so amazing. So happy for you both. What a long task. Lots of prayers for a healthy baby!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    May 21, 2022 at 5:38 pm

    NO WAY!!!!
    So SO excited for you guys Autumn!!!🙏🏼🤗😃
    Oh man! This is so exciting lol! 😆♥️

    Reply
  7. Lori Halverson says

    May 20, 2022 at 2:52 am

    Dear Autumn, it is beyond words how happy Thor & I are for you & your man. I know the challenges you have been through.We are so happy & that the Lord blesses you with an easy pregnancy.. We feel lucky to have had the chance to watch you grow up, and now your beautiful baby. God bless.

    Reply
  8. Maggie says

    May 19, 2022 at 6:12 pm

    Congratulations! I am so excited for you and your husband!

    Reply
  9. Amy says

    May 19, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    Your smile says it all.

    Reply
  10. johnna russell says

    May 19, 2022 at 11:45 am

    Congratulations Autumn! If my parents(John & Joanne Loughrey) were still alive mom would have been so excited for you too..they were always sharing news of you kids good mostly, but the sad too. I have met your parents and youngest sister but feel a tie to all of you through mom. Congratulations again and God bless and keep your family safe

    Reply
  11. Marcella Rossi says

    May 19, 2022 at 10:44 am

    Dear mamy Autun, what a wonderfull new!!! May God bless you, your tiny one, and the new daddy. A big hug from Italy Marcella ( Marcy)

    Reply
  12. Bonnie says

    May 19, 2022 at 10:29 am

    This is probably the first email that has made me cry. I have never replied or commented on your posts, but I am truly happy for you. I will be having our 4th child this fall, and it’s still hard to wrap my mind around it. Every child is such a blessing and have filled my life so much more than I could have ever imagined. Your life will never be the same again – when a child is born, so is a mother.

    Reply
  13. Erna says

    May 19, 2022 at 10:15 am

    Congratulations! So happy for you two. Have a blessed pregnancy and preparation time.

    Reply
  14. Deb says

    May 19, 2022 at 10:08 am

    Mazeltov!!

    Reply
  15. Jean says

    May 19, 2022 at 9:57 am

    Praise God! Blessings ! What a joy! Happy for you and your man!

    Reply
  16. Elizabeth says

    May 19, 2022 at 9:52 am

    Dear Autumn, I am so happy for you and your man! I wish you many, many blessings, and much joy in your new little one!

    Reply
  17. Rebecca says

    May 19, 2022 at 9:20 am

    Congratulations and so exciting!!!

    Reply
  18. Elaine says

    May 19, 2022 at 9:14 am

    Wow Autumn! This practically brought tears to my eyes, beautifully written, CONGRADULATIONS!!! so happy for you all <3 What a blessing after YEARS of hard work!!

    Reply
  19. Beth Ould says

    May 19, 2022 at 9:10 am

    I’m so excited for you both!! It’s been a journey for you. Many blessings on you and your precious little one. ❤️❤️

    Reply

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