Comments on: Next chapter

By: Kym

Kym — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:32:47 +0000

I totally feel like you. I had my 3rd son in Oct but at the time of my c-section I did have a tubal ligation. I was sad honestly at first esp the thought of never being pregnant again and feeling that life growing inside. But I have since had this overwhelming feeling that we are a complete family now. Infact I had our first family Christmas card picture taken, and recently bought their Easter basket’s w/the liner personalized all the same (b/c I didn’t want them to ask why is his different) So I know how you feel.

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:37:01 +0000

We have two, a boy and a girl, and after a very rocky pregnancy/early delivery with the baby (now 1) we’ve been told NOT to do it again. Which is heartbreaking to me, but also in a very small way, nice to know that we are the family we will be. I don’t think it is ever easy, under any circumstances, to know you’ve had your last.

By: Trenches of Mommyhood

Trenches of Mommyhood — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:40:19 +0000

Eloquently stated. When you know, you just KNOW.

You know?

By: NJ

NJ — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:55:39 +0000

I loved your post. It was really beautiful

By: moo

moo — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:45:02 +0000

I am done. SO. DONE.

but I’m afraid of making that permenant …because, you just never know. right?

so this post really resonated with me. A lot.

By: Sonja

Sonja — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:24:17 +0000

Due in June with #2, I hope I know! Above all, I love this post for reminding Mom’s to appreciate every little moment because it goes by so fast!

By: Party of Four « It’s Pretty Okay

Party of Four « It’s Pretty Okay — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:37:47 +0000

[...] I also got all emotional reading Sundry’s post because well, here I am, doing the same thing. Having those same thoughts. I’ve never wanted a whole gaggle of children. For most of my life I saw myself with two. Two keeps things even. Two keeps a 1:1 ratio with parents. Two means there is no odd-man out. Two means we don’t have to own a van. Two means we can all fit in one hotel room. I think two is a good number and I think my temperment is adequately challenged by two….three might be pushing it. [...]

By: Kiki

Kiki — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:22:04 +0000

Beautifully, beautifully written, Linda. I can’t wait to read your first book. :)

By: metalia

metalia — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:09:23 +0000

I’m crying, a little bit, because–MAN. I know. I KNOW. This was beautiful.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:57:16 +0000

Great post. I’m having my second daughter tomorrow at 12:30pm, scheduled C-section. And I’m having a tubal. I’ll be 36 in May, and although I know I could have more, the thought terrifies me. Scares me to have 2. But I know once I meet Miss Olivia tomorrow, this pregnancy will have been worth it. All 9 months of shots in the belly with blood thinners since I got a blood clot after I had my first daughter. I don’t want to mess with a good thing.