As most of you know, we have been trying to conceive for nearly 2 years now. it sucks. as any of you who have struggled with this sort of thing know, it feels like everyone else is pregnant, even when they aren't trying/want to be. which makes it feel even more unfair.
The boys and i recently spent nearly a week visiting some family and i am having a bit of a different outlook now. As much as i want another child, there are certainly advantages/positive things about where we are right now.
-i have no bums to change
-also no diapers to buy
-no nursing/bottles
-my kids can talk clearly
-they can feed themselves
-my kids can do most things for themselves
-they can clean up after themselves
-my kids are old enough to get around on their own
-they can entertain themselves
-my kids sleep through the night
i guess the list could go on, but there it is.
the biggest problem with this list is that many of the items on it are also the things i miss most about having a baby around. I love how completely the depend on you, how every gurgle and coo is the best noise ever, how proud you feel every time the reach a new milestone.
*sigh*
for now, i will try and remind myself of the things that are great about having "older" children, since right now that seems to be the only option.
March ‘26
2 days ago
2 comments:
I am in the same situation myself. Sometimes I don't know if I really mind it & other times I feel very sad. But no matter what, I know if I get another child I will love that child dearly. If I don't, I am so happy with the two I already have. And probably get more sleep.
I know how you feel even though I am now on the other side now (only 4 more months to go) You do forget the bad and I am not sure I am ready to be doing all those things again, my kids and get in the car and buckle themselves in and they can actually entertain themselves my biggest fear is that there will be 5 years between abbi and the new sister and I hope they are still friends!
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