within a 24 hour period
three different women
all my same religion
all moms
of two children each
with husbands in school
and kids similar ages
have told me
how glad
relieved
happy
they are
not
to be pregnant right now
with no provocation from me
i wasn't asking
"is this a good idea?"
as i'm six months along
expecting my third child
that i'm excited about
and we planned to concieve
they each said they feel so overwhelmed
and while i have days like that
i'm really not overwhelmed as a mother
should i be concerned?
do they know something i don't?
18 comments:
The difference is that you know something that they don't know. You love children and are the best mom I know. Who do you know that plays with and makes PLANS to have fun with their kids? Do not change a thing!!!!
You are so cute:) I think it's a totally personal decision and you have to decide what works for you. I think your children are spaced perfectly!
No way! 3 is awesome! Busy, but awesome.
You're doing great, and have nothing to be concerned about. I've got three kids four and under and a husband in school and I wouldn't change a thing. It always amazes me how different people are in their opinions about kids and timing, but it seems the Lord know us best, and knows what will work for us. And what works for us may not be best for everyone!
Really to each his own. Some people are overwhelmed by 1 child. Obviously you are a woman who can handle much more! Proud to be pregnant with #3!
be concerned.
since I'm such an expert on having kids.... haha .... I say more power to you!
You know, I don't think three will be as hard for you as two is for me. You'll be fine! I somewhat lack a maternal instinct and feel like a fish out of water when dealing with babies. That's what kills me.
Being a mom is the most wonderful thing in life and you are doing a fantastic job. Have no doubts, just enjoy like you have been!
I think it comes down to people trying to have their own life, and adding kids to it. It just doesn't work that way. And I think if you center your life around your family, you can have as many babies as you can be blessed with.
i'm not a mom (yet) but i definitely believe that everyone varies with how many children they can best mother. you are simply more equipped to mother more children than the other women whom you've talked to. what a blessing and gift! : )
I have three, all 2 years apart and I wouldn't change a thing. There are days that are hard, but I can't imagine life without any of them. When they're older and you have a housefull on the holidays, you'll be so happy you did things the way you did.
I'm having #3 in 10 days and I'll be so glad "to not be pregnant" anymore, but I'm so excited for 3 kids and we didn't plan our spacing at all.
I ditto the comment above from Monica! Totally agree. You seem to have so much fun with your kids - and enjoy your time with them. So keep doing what you're doing!!
No, it seems that YOU know something THEY don't. =] I can't wait to be a mother and I hope that I am half as good as you!
Obviously you've learned to love it better than others. I think it's a great gift. I think it's great how much joy you get in your children, it shows in your blogs!! Go Super MOM!!!
Today Sienna got a new Polly Pocket and the first thing she said when she opened it was "My polly looks like Auntie Rachael." I thought you might like that. The polly pocket really did look a lot like you!
So today at playgroup I mentioned your blog post and everyone wondered if they were the ones you were talking about:)
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