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Baby Jones
Maybe it's because several of my (younger) friends are turning up pregnant. Or maybe it's because I know I am finished, done, kaput, in the birthing department. Whatever the case, I have been having major baby longings lately. I suppose it's inevitable. My almost 4 year old is growing out of babyhood. In fact, she reminds me daily that she's a 'big girl' and seems to have given up naps completely. So when I see the rolly polly legs of babies and the tiny clothes in stores that no longer fit anyone at my house, I start itching for another one. Then I remind myself, that both of my girls are fully trained; they feed themselves, use the toilet, even brush their own teeth. Why oh why would I go back to the days of sleep deprivation and having someone whose every need depends on me. Well, it's the toothless grin and the soft skin and the sweet smell, and well, even that dependence. My girls are self-sufficient, and it's GREAT, but part of me misses that little person who needed me so much. I know it will pass and that ultimately I am in a good place, to continue my education, start looking toward a career, but I guess even at nearly 40, that baby yearning can still rear it's head. Luckily my friends will soon have lots of babies for me to cuddle,...and I can return them when they start to fuss! 3 comments from 3 users
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Mom2CandC
on Jul 17, 2008 at 07:27 AM
I hear ya! I think the same thing....and then I start to think about diapers. toilet training, sleep deprivation, buying all of the baby stuff again - since we gave it all up when we moved to our newer home...I think that's only natural for us as mom's to want another as our youngest hits that "I can do it all by myself!!" stage...my youngest son turned 4 in April, and he is very adamant about being self-sufficient and HE IS A BIG BOY! Don't call him a baby....not even joking! I imagine that when he starts kindergarten, I'll be crying for the first week....and then have to get myself together and do something constructive and keep busy! I have thought about returning to work, maybe substituting at the elementary school so that I will be there with the kids...we'll see. I guess my point is, focus on where you are right now... and make a plan to get where you want to go! Take one step at a time, and never rule out ANY possibilities! posted by
bushelandapeck
on Jul 17, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I know what you mean. I can't believe how fast my baby has grown up. We still need to get together. posted by
We4do4H
on Jul 17, 2008 at 10:25 AM
I'm am so there with you right now. Even having a hysterectomy and knowing that there is nothing left to make a baby with, I'm still yearning for a 3rd baby, especially if it would be a girl. I love my boys and both are angels, but I don't think I was fully ready to stop even though my body and hubby said yes we are done. Financially I don't think we could squeeze a 3rd child, but then again we couldn't with our first one either. Too many miscarriages and then complications after having Tyler led to the hysterectomy. Now Cole starts school in just over 2 weeks and hopefully I will start a new job, so I'll be busy and maybe get my mind off it, but sometimes I wish we could have had a 3rd baby. Oh well, life goes on - now my chance for girls is with the 2 puppies the boys have, but for some reason they won't let me put pink bows in the puppies hair. We'll cry a silent tear, then be glad we aren't buying diapers anymore - oh wait, yes I am, Tyler isn't fully potty trained yet.
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