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Janine Claire Robinson
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Welcome to my little writing corner. I count my many blessings to be a cherished wife and an ever-learning-loving-growing mother to 3 amazing children this side of Heaven and a precious little boy in Heaven. Together as a family we pastor a precious church community called Redeeming Hope Church. I've had the privilege of loving and following Jesus Christ since my earliest memories as a child. No matter what I've gone through in life, He has always been so present. At heart, I'm an encourager ... so this is a place where I get to wear my heart on my sleeve and share my journey of learning to live a life of love in action.

9 Weeks Along Now

Today marks the start of my 9th week of pregnancy. It's been so long since I was pregnant that I've had to go back to finding out exactly where baby's growth is at. Thank goodness for Google ;0) It is so exciting to see my body beginning to change and show signs of being pregnant. I can honestly say that I am counting down the next 3 weeks so that the nausea will pass ... but thats just par for the course I guess. This time around I am loving being able to teach my girls how baby is developing. They cannot get over how small the little one still is. My 10 year old so often comes to rub my barely-there tummy and is already speaking words of love to her baby sibling. It melts my heart. My 6 years old daughter lay on my tummy singing to "the baby" as she calls him or her. It is such an exciting time for them. Handsomeness is convinced that its a boy ... but we met a new family in church this week that has 6 daughters. The look on his face was priceless ;0) Who knows ... it could be another beautiful darling girl :0) We go for the next scan in 4 weeks time and our Doc says he should be able to tell us. Either way we are over-the-moon. We are SO EXCITED!!! 
Well ... this tired pregnant fairy is off to sleep.
Sweet dreams dear friends. 
Love Jan xxx
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EJN said…
The Lord bless you and the littlest Robinson as he/she grows.
Congratulations on 9 weeks old.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Adeye said…
I absolutely cannot wait to hear what the Father has blessed you with this time, my friend. Sooooo exciting. Your girlies are going to be the BEST big sisters ever. I don't think this little one's feet are ever going to hit the ground :)

I love you heaps and share in your joy each and every step of the way. Thank you Lord for such a beautiful gift.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Renwicks said…
Huge Congrats Jan - i really hope that the nausea doesn't hang around for too long. xxx
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
melissa said…
Awwww, this post makes me so happy! I am SO glad you're enjoying this process of babykins growing. This is so exciting & I am happy to go along the ride with you for the next 7 months!!

Also, I wanted to tell you that (since you are a follower of mine; was Love & Life now champagne wishes.) I have had some issues with my new blog set up, tried to create a new one under the same account with similar issues so I have created a new account under a new e-mail address & I wanted to make sure I tell all of my followers so if you follow me at http://melissa-champagnewishes.blogspot.com that would be so greatly appreciated! I will (when I get to it) unfollow you from my old account which I won't use anymore and re-follow you with my new one(this one)! Thanks again! Have a great week! xo melissa
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sara said…
Congrats on your pregnancy. Wishing you a healthy and happy 9 months!!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Anonymous said…
At the age of 50 + :), my hubby would absolutely love it if I fell pregnant and had a daughter. No way.... say I! He has 4 sons from his previous marriage and of course, I have my two - so between us = 6 boys (can you imagine, my luck it will be another boy lol) Hope the nausea subsides and the outcome of (sex) is a good one - boy or girl !
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
lifelivedfully said…
oh my!!! how have i missed this fabulous news!! Janine, that child is so blessed to have you as he/she's mother...I am SO happy for you!!
a virtual hug from around the globe...
xoox,
lindsay
Friday, March 18, 2011
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