Saturday, April 25, 2009
How do you know when you are done?
No I wasn't pondering the subject, although I am pretty much constantly asked (Four times yesterday alone!) I just thought it was an interesting topic. And what's weird is that if you read the comments, I've experienced the exact same thing as post number 12. It sounds strange but when I was first pregnant with Jacob (before I knew it yet) I would constantly think I heard a child crying. I would look around and all my kids were right there. Or I would feel as though one of us was missing and look around and we were all there. This faded as the pregnancy continued. I think it's an interesting to hear what convinced people that they were done.
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I know how much you love babies and kids, but I really hope there's no more. Not saying I wouldn't love another little grandchild, but with the way this economy is right now, it's hard to feed and clothe another little one. I know the Lord provides, but we all tend to worry and stress over things we can't control.
I believe that God will provide whether you and Tom are done, or not. It's not up to us.
Actually, I posted this because I was curious what if other people felt a sense of completeness, with regards to their family size. Or not? (Wasn't really looking for commentary on my family, but that's ok! I'm used to it by now). I've noticed a lot of women with larger families talk about feelikng like their family was complete at a certain point. I was wondering if that was true for women with smaller families as well.....or if it was simply a decision you made?
I"d like to emphasize once again, I'm NOT asking/posting this because this is a topic I'm pondering currently! I just came across the post and thought it was interesting. I have enough on my plate at the moment without worrying about the size of my family!!
I'm sorry if I upset you by my comment, it wasn't meant to. I knew I was only having 2 kids because I had C-sections and they only allow you to have 3 C-sections and I knew I couldn't handle 3 kids. Plus, I was allergic to birth control pills and knew I would have 3 small babies close together, rather than 2 I had close together. So, to answer your question I was done at 2 babies and no regrets. If you're not done that is fine with me, it's your life and your family. More the merrier, LOL!
Nope, not offended.
I think there are some considerations that people make regarding when they are done having kids.For me it was economics of already having 3 kids and I, being their sole support.
It depends on a person priorities too. Some like to have a lot of free time "for their life", going to clubs, parties, extracirucal (sp) activities of their own. On the other hand then there are people who are "teachers" who have a vairty of knowledge about how to progress their kids through their life,the patience to do it. (of course then there are a lot of things undone like housework etc)
I think for each person there are their own personal reasons for or against
carolee
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