Coming to terms with this pregnancy...

[wwisdomskr]

We had 5 years alone with dd1, and for many of those we couldn't imagine having another child.

Today, I was nursing and snuggling with my adorable, squirmy dd2 and thinking how I can't imagine not having her in our family.

Right now, I can't imagine what it's going to be like to have a third child. : : :

But...

Today, I realized that, in a few years, I also won't be able to imagine my life without dc3.

Thank goodness for the gestation period!

Just wanted to share my little epiphany...

[HoneyNBenNKids]

Owh!...that just made me tear up! Ok...stuff like THIS needs a warning...like...

"TG" or "NFWP"

...for tear gerker...or Not For Weepy Preggers!

Honey

[HoneyNBenNKids]

Sorry...my TG should have been TJ....apparently in Ohio a Gerk is also the guy you yell at for cutting you off in traffic...shesh...pregnancy brain. I'm amazed I even noticed after hitting send! Tear JERKER!!!

[mothragirl]

i keep telling myself that too, i'm having a hard time wrapping my head around having a baby who isn't my dd.

[GinaRae]

Before I was pregnant and I was lost in the throes of baby fever I could totally see how baby #4 fit in seamlessly.

Now? Not so well. I've realized just how much older my kids will be from babe (6, 9 and 12 years!!!) and how a babe doesn't fit our lifestyle and all kinds of other selfish things. I have totally turned against myself on this and have been kicking myself for giving in to baby fever. I feel like I need to apologize to my kids and my husband!

I hope the tide turns soon. Sorry to bum down this beautiful thread. I hoped it would be uplifting!

[wwisdomskr]

Well, gee, Gina...I can't imagine why you could be having mixed feelings! I mean...your pregnancy has been so easy!



Ya Killjoy...

I have no idea how it's all going to work out...I just feel a tad more confident in my faith that it will (somehow) work out...

One day at a time, right? We've got to stay in the moment. Unless we're and then we've got to get out of that moment as fast as we can.

[Isaac'sMa]

Originally Posted by HoneyNBenNKids

Owh!...that just made me tear up! Ok...stuff like THIS needs a warning...like...

"TG" or "NFWP"

...for tear gerker...or Not For Weepy Preggers!

Honey

I agree, we need some warning for things like this! I just read another thread that made me cry!

[*Lindsey*]

I think it's very true that you're not prepared for the changes each child will make to your family until they are HERE! I believe we're given the graces to handle things as they're given to us.

Each and every one of us will be able to adjust to the changes these new babes will bring when they get here.

[sorteep]

OHHHH cool, I had a somewhat similar feeling when I woke up Sunday... and if I recall we were pretty much in teh same boat with teh ummm suprise factor?? I was so happy to have a glimmer of hope of positive feelings!! yay for us!

[mittendrin]

I still have mixed emotions about this pregnancy, too. I know once I hold my baby it'll be fine and I know I'd be heartbroken if anything would go wrong at this point but still - it turned my life upside down already. This pregnancy was very unplanned, it's a disaster financially and our plans for the future are very unstable and fragile with our big move to Germany next year. I am 100% stressed out with my two boys who are nicely said VERY energetic. But somehow the pieces will fall together and everything will become clear and starightened out, I am sure of that. Plus, don't forget all the crazy-preggers-hormones that make yoru brain all mushy for a while. Just like someone said: Be thankful for the 10 mos you have to prepare

[gamitzer]

I am in a whole different boat since this is our first child, but I feel like I can relate. As gay parents to be, we are really happy to have this gestation period for everyone to get used to the idea that we are having a kid. I can't imagine what life will be like with a kid, but I love that I have the next 6 months to ponder and plan.
Meredith