I have been struggling with the fact that my kids are growing up and I don't have a "baby" anymore. I have actually been feeling that way for a LONG time, but I couldn't decide whether or not to have more kids. Anyways, I just woke up the other morning (I shouldn't say I just "woke up", I've actually been praying about this for some time) with the realization that it's okay if I don't have any more babies. I was a person before kids!! Remember that? There is more to me than just having babies!! I can do or be whatever I want to!! Who knows, I may one day decide we need to have more kids, but for right now I am 100% content with enjoying the family I have! It feels good to just be at peace about the whole thing.
Here's my big kids pretending to be babies--don't ask me why the boy is the one in pink
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AMEN sister!! So well put and thank you. As someone who has just recently decided at 31 years old(pondered with hubby) to have more babies....it's so great to know that we can make choices for our families even if people may not agree!! I totally support you in going with your feelings surrounding your family and your life!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Yay, you're in my club now! I struggled a bit with it too. Miss you!
I have been struggling witht the EXACT same thing. I hope to get that same peace soon.... having the stomach flu helped me be happy to never be pregnant and sick again:)
And yes we WERE people before babies and didn't we have so much fun??
It's so hard to remember to enjoy what I have and not be looking forward or backward to other life phases. I'm glad you're feeling better about it, though.
I've been feeling the same way Anita! Thanks for that. It made me feel lots better. I need to appreciate what I have now and not worry so much about what will or will not be :o)
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