tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post159781144713706865..comments2024-02-05T00:16:50.221-05:00Comments on Loulou's views: I can see clearly nowLoukiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066879990007701379noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-2242395027591266982010-03-14T09:27:02.862-04:002010-03-14T09:27:02.862-04:00Breathtaking. I really admire how open and honest ...Breathtaking. I really admire how open and honest you are in all of your posts!<br /><br />To celebrating the little things at all ages and stages!<br /><br />Anna<br /><br />ParentologyAnnahttp://parentologyblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-19490942881597045512010-03-13T02:25:29.601-05:002010-03-13T02:25:29.601-05:00Ooooh girl, you are talking about MY life right no...Ooooh girl, you are talking about MY life right now! I have 2 boys, (Nikolas 4, and Yannis 18mths) and I'm totally torn about going for the 3rd. I like the idea in theory, but the 9 months of being prego, the nursing, the WEIGHT GAIN all makes me kinda think mehhh, maybe not?! My little guys start kindergarten in Sept, *sigh* but I'll be busy with Kid #2 still. Maybe two IS enough?Nikosmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128980360869456565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-80827000025254125542010-03-12T14:59:47.056-05:002010-03-12T14:59:47.056-05:00Definitely a hard decision. What a great post thou...Definitely a hard decision. What a great post though.Tiffany Lockettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829031933777808369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-29396486123301294042010-03-12T13:12:58.562-05:002010-03-12T13:12:58.562-05:00It is definitely a tough thought, isn't it?
F...It is definitely a tough thought, isn't it?<br /><br />For some reason, we've always said we wanted three...and we just sort of new that our family isn't quite complete.Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02910477558968993067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-43278092604787353542010-03-12T00:23:51.237-05:002010-03-12T00:23:51.237-05:00When I gave away my maternity clothes it felt weir...When I gave away my maternity clothes it felt weird and a little sad. Like you I KNEW I was ready and it was the right choice for me and my whole family. I did not want to do the pregnant or newborn thing again, despite the occasional little twinges about the excitement of pregnancy, I know that my three boys are the perfect number for me!Lauriehttp://mobilemommy.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-47712253360986279622010-03-11T16:44:19.162-05:002010-03-11T16:44:19.162-05:00Beautifully said, Loukia. I wonder if I'll wis...Beautifully said, Loukia. I wonder if I'll wish for three after I've had my second? Maybe, but I think this is it for us. I wanted my son to have a sibling, and he will. What I DON'T want is to have to upsize everything in our lives for the sake of 3 children -- bigger house, bigger car, bigger expenses... It may sound callous to think of another child in such a material/monetary fashion, but it's the truth! <br /><br />You're right though -- being pregnant is such a wonderful time, and I am SO thankful I get to experience it one more time. I'll worry about the sleepless nights and weight loss issues later. :-)Shannon @ AnchorMommyhttp://www.anchormommy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-53420470828283998312010-03-10T22:20:48.738-05:002010-03-10T22:20:48.738-05:00I can really relate to what you are saying--I am f...I can really relate to what you are saying--I am finally beginning to feel like ME again. <br />Although, I would really love to have a 3rd--better decide quick. I am not gettin' any younger!2 Little Irish Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815723629360455377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-49950755513437114162010-03-10T15:38:18.144-05:002010-03-10T15:38:18.144-05:00I am almost 99% sure I do not want more kids. But ...I am almost 99% sure I do not want more kids. But everyone keeps asking me, and everyone keeps having more, and I keep getting older, and there's something about knowing my baby is my LAST... even so, though, I do think I'm fine w/ 2. After all, I can always adopt more if I change my mind someone. I would be fine never being pregnant ever again!Mom2Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979325144294294245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-1588835670138628292010-03-10T13:16:20.731-05:002010-03-10T13:16:20.731-05:00I had to make that decision and like you said yep ...I had to make that decision and like you said yep thats it I am now Mother of four and I love itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-49053874627119178362010-03-10T11:11:12.832-05:002010-03-10T11:11:12.832-05:00We're in the same boat. My SIL just had a baby...We're in the same boat. My SIL just had a baby, and I'm pretty ok giving her my baby stuff. I think we're done. If we had another baby, I'd be happy, but unlikely to try for one. A friend of mine recently said, "The world is made for families of 4. After 4, you need a different car, a different table at the restaurant, and you're outnumbered." I see that. I would love a bigger family, but don't think I can handle it! Right now, when M is in school, just being home with Abs is a break. I can't imagine feeling like being with 2 is a break. I love these girls to pieces, but, like you, am looking forward to just a bit more freedom.lzhttp://mymessyparadise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-46439239302345522162010-03-10T10:24:47.687-05:002010-03-10T10:24:47.687-05:00I know what you are saying. We are in a very comf...I know what you are saying. We are in a very comfortable place with our kids and their ages and living a lifestyle that would in no way accommodate a baby. It's the trade off though. I miss the baby things, but when I get to do things I couldn't otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-8302126767516152972010-03-10T08:21:01.018-05:002010-03-10T08:21:01.018-05:00WOW.....we have the exact same thinking going on. ...WOW.....we have the exact same thinking going on. I am also a mom of two boys - one who started Kindergarten this year (which is also very bittersweet yet wonderful) and one that is almost potty trained (and starting his first year of preschool this fall) <br /><br />It's a tough decision that my hubby and I threw back and forth for a while. We have since decided that two is enough for us. <br /><br />Good luck on your decision :)Tabithahttp://www.stilettomomma.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-59448294750077284822010-03-10T00:29:45.520-05:002010-03-10T00:29:45.520-05:00I have 2 kids, and I go back and forth on whether ...I have 2 kids, and I go back and forth on whether I want another. I will say this, though - the older they get, the harder it is to imagine starting over from scratch.<br /><br />On the other hand, there is still a part of my heart that wants another. And it makes me sad not to listen. But maybe I would still feel that way after 4 kids, you know? I've spoken to some women who said that feeling never went away for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-69101693060932306062010-03-09T21:52:06.192-05:002010-03-09T21:52:06.192-05:00You know I've been struggling with this very d...You know I've been struggling with this very decision. It's not selfish to decide your family is full at 3 or 4 or 5. I think whatever we decide is what is right for us. It's a tough decision, though.CaraBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614627167922944626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-88935773355216815932010-03-09T20:09:33.326-05:002010-03-09T20:09:33.326-05:00Beautiful post and so true to YOU...you are import...Beautiful post and so true to YOU...you are important and when something feels right, it's awesome to go with it -- love how you put it Lou. As for me and us...well, we'd love to have another in the next few years -- where's that darn stork though for real - doing all that pregnancy work is hard stuff.MamaJosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880887251977004406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-21434102857981533392010-03-09T17:08:13.269-05:002010-03-09T17:08:13.269-05:00I have always known that I only wanted two childre...I have always known that I only wanted two children. I have adored almost all parts of getting them to the ages of 6 and 8, and I really feel that I am getting my freedom back. I am so happy to be at this next really fun stage with them.<br />And not to put anyone off who really wants a third, but there are three different families in my neighbourhood who had twins when they were trying to have their third!Finolahttp://www.finolablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-5649414797315819262010-03-09T14:18:56.072-05:002010-03-09T14:18:56.072-05:00Great post! Being a mother is the most incredible ...Great post! Being a mother is the most incredible job in the world. My husband and I knew we only wanted 1 child, and now he is 22 months old. We still feel VERY confident that one is it for us. It just fits our lifestyle. BUT, I can see why people have 2, 3 and more kids. They are such blessings! I will never forget the moment my bundle was placed in my arms, it made all my pregnancy miseries worthwhile. Good luck to you!Jessica (The Unemployed Mom)http://theunemployedmom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-59867154642770695922010-03-09T13:40:39.011-05:002010-03-09T13:40:39.011-05:00I know exactly what you mean, hun. Going from 1 to...I know exactly what you mean, hun. Going from 1 to 2 was a big step for us--and lately I've caught myself wondering if another baby would be a good idea {NOT now, ha! Like 5 years from now}. But I just don't know.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong--I love my girls. To pieces. So much so it hurts. And I would love another little one...but...I just don't know.<br /><br />I love this post--and you aren't selfish at all. Far from it, hun. Sometimes we just <i>know</i>.<br /><br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157079109164214233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-2726106414001400832010-03-09T13:35:53.755-05:002010-03-09T13:35:53.755-05:00Great Post! I think you have a wonderful family no...Great Post! I think you have a wonderful family now! How could it get any better?<br /><br />Shane<br />www.calgarydaddy.comCalgaryDaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786965822886191810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-84192889473534403732010-03-09T12:15:24.110-05:002010-03-09T12:15:24.110-05:00I have three kids - but technically, I was only pr...I have three kids - but technically, I was only pregnant once. And I can honestly say that I would never plan to do that part again. I really didn't love being pregnant. Of course there were some nice things - mainly feeling the baby move and the Christmas Eve times 100 feeling of excitement. But the nausea, the heartburn and the exhaustion the second time around when I really needed to keep up with my first baby...I won't miss any of that. <br /><br />My neighbor has a three month old, and while I do enjoy holding him and watching him for her, after about 20 minutes of bouncing him on my knee trying to get him to burp, or pacing around trying to get him to stop crying...I think, I really don't want to do this again - it's so much work!<br /><br />I have no desire to have another baby - a new baby. But I do wish I could go back in time and hold the babies I already had. I miss them sometimes and I'll always have incredible nostalgia for that time.Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-54760561223864038052010-03-09T12:06:14.071-05:002010-03-09T12:06:14.071-05:00I think everyone knows what is right for their own...I think everyone knows what is right for their own family, whether they want 10 kids (egads!) or 2! It certainly sounds like you feel your family is complete. I know mine is and it feels great! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-28337821555970680582010-03-09T12:03:48.987-05:002010-03-09T12:03:48.987-05:00You sound like an AMAZING mom to your little boys,...You sound like an AMAZING mom to your little boys, and I don't think you're being selfish in the least bit. I think it's only natural to want to get a little bit of YOURSELF back again after so many years of giving EVERYTHING to your kids. Great post -- thanks so much for sharing! :-)nuckingfutsmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373736432805901689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-25068594210106497082010-03-09T11:39:29.406-05:002010-03-09T11:39:29.406-05:00I always wanted several kids and God only gave me ...I always wanted several kids and God only gave me one. It took me a long time to come to terms with it and now I love that we only have one child. Today she is 12, she's in 6th grade. Enjoy the time with your boys before they hit midddle school.... it gets so very hard again. When they are babies they need you phyisically (and that is exhausting!), but when they are this age and through high school and beyond they need you emotionally.... and it is so much MORE draining. Enjoy every single minute!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928003400276630525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-4646813715938521682010-03-09T11:19:05.173-05:002010-03-09T11:19:05.173-05:00Its funny that you posted this now because I was j...Its funny that you posted this now because I was just going to post something similar! I feel like every friend is announcing their pregnanicies on Facebook & with each one I read I think "gosh, I'll never have that moment again where I say "I'm pregnant!" ! <br /><br />It is a good feeling, though, to know that your family is complete and enjoy the next stage in your life. I am right there with you, even though my uterus twitches every now and then ;)Chrissy MacCEOhttp://www.lifeasaceo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231649446485548787.post-35991117734012787472010-03-09T11:06:33.349-05:002010-03-09T11:06:33.349-05:00You are not being selfish at all. Just true to you...You are not being selfish at all. Just true to yourself and I totally understand that. With me starting the baby stage again is hard in some ways and wonderful in others. Often I wished I could have just been happy with 2 kids. My life would be easier. But now I am happy. Happy with my 3. I am glad you are happy with 2. The freedom is great. you will love it. And you have you sisters kid(s) to spoil!Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623046375096046381noreply@blogger.com