tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878654183183100997.post1235188169333259676..comments2021-08-17T05:15:32.842-05:00Comments on Life Is Beautiful: CrossroadsAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08731873775176532770noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878654183183100997.post-91359133375033137502010-12-24T23:34:19.450-06:002010-12-24T23:34:19.450-06:00If it makes you feel any better; even us "old...If it makes you feel any better; even us "older" moms (of those 20-somethings) get babyitis. It's a woman-thing.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878654183183100997.post-38421007647637723712010-12-20T21:56:28.779-06:002010-12-20T21:56:28.779-06:00Oh Andrea (((HUGS))) I went thru the same 'hea...Oh Andrea (((HUGS))) I went thru the same 'heart' struggle the last 2 years! After every baby I was immediately ready for the next one, but when #5 was about 3 mo old, I started to have feelings of 'maybe i'm done...?' I had NEVER felt that before so I prayed alot about it and really felt it was God telling us our family was complete. I was good with that for about 8 months. A little after Josh was a year, I started to question that and struggled pretty seriously for a good 6 months. I think I needed to go thru the struggle to get to where I am now. If the Lord blesses us with another baby, I will TOTALLY see it as a blessing. But for now, I am saying that we're done, and I have peace in my heart about it. As much as I MIIIIIS baby-hood (but not the sleepless nights, engorgement, poopy blow outs and that whole labor and delivery bit) I feel at peace and excited about this next stage in our life =)Anna Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690260231019336738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878654183183100997.post-24569456875892561212010-12-20T07:50:10.777-06:002010-12-20T07:50:10.777-06:00No worries, ladies. No more babies. Just needed ...No worries, ladies. No more babies. Just needed to work it out in my head. I love children and am going to concentrate on raising the ones we have!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731873775176532770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878654183183100997.post-76177563472795818992010-12-20T06:43:51.171-06:002010-12-20T06:43:51.171-06:00I can understand this feeling. When I realized th...I can understand this feeling. When I realized that Rick was my last, I, got a little sad. I know I was much older than you, but the feeling was the same. I loved being a mom so much that I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I know you love having a baby around and can't imagine your life any other way. You are a wonderful mother to your large age spread of children. You are a wonderful teacher. In you journey to resolve this, I know you will make the right decision for you and your family. Don't feel selfish if you decide to grow along with your four children instead of adding another baby.<br /><br />Love you always,<br />MomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689457171032549136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6878654183183100997.post-61373498796569738842010-12-19T23:41:11.974-06:002010-12-19T23:41:11.974-06:00Hmmmm...not quite sure what to say. You are right ...Hmmmm...not quite sure what to say. You are right about all the things that wouldnt happen if you did have more kids right now. And you are right that you cant afford it and probably dont have room for another kid, lol. But you have to do what is right for you. That said, I would really think long and hard about this. You have really been thru the wringer with mastitis, nursing, sleep deprivation, and on and on. Is it fair to put yourself thru that again? Is it fair to your other kids to put yourself thru that again, plus adding another baby? I dunno, its of course something you have to answer for yourself. But I would examine whether this is a passing phase or not before getting pregnant again. ;) I love ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com