Fears of Preggo-ness
My family knows me. They know that gck-1 was an unexpected blessing and that we would be incredibly happy with just her. Adding another human child to our family is just not something that we would like to do. Ever.
I’m the kind of person who when I feel a little sick, I go out and buy a pregnancy test, just to rule that out first. A slight fear of preggo-ness? Um yeah. I’m the president of that club.
On our trip to pick up Leonidas, I texted every member in my family telling them that we were adopting a little boy obviously leaving out that he was of the four legged kind. And I was shocked that they all thought that I was really being serious. I guess they forgot all about us saying no more kids, ever. I played along with the joke for as long as I could… and then broke the real news.
I think I may have jinxed myself on that one.
You see, 2 days earlier, my older brother N and his wife K, found out that they would be adding an addition to their family, but not in puppy form. Awesome news? Yes and no. K’s sister is also pregnant. They found out about a month ago. That would also be awesome news except for the last time we were all pregnant, K’s sister got pregnant and then K got pregnant a month later. And then 8 months later, I got pregnant.
Does history really repeat itself?! If it does, it means I have 8 months to …
1) take double the amount of birth control pills daily
2) stock up on home pregnancy tests (because God knows I’ll probably go through about 2 dozen of them in no time!)
3) research how much a vasectomy will cost
and 4) stop shaving my legs, bathing and using deodorant so B won’t ever want to come near me.
I have a serious fear of preggo-ness. Anyone relate?
Tags: fear of pregnancy, no more kids please
Nope, I dont’ relate . . . but that could be due to the 6 years of infertility and five fertility procedures / thousands of dollars I spent TO get pregnant ;) I went through pregnancy tests for the opposite reason. Even though we don’t want to add to our family at the moment (maybe later), if I turned up pregnant I’d be shocked but happy . . . and then I’d go buy a lotto ticket!
Poor B it’s gonna be a long 8 months with you and your nerves. And number 3 and 4 so funny. i laughed out loud a little : )))
Ha. We want a baby for sure maybe 2 or 3 but not right now. So yes, every time I feel sick or I’m late I always think I’m pregnant even though I’m on birth control (or was until this past month but thats a long story) . Then I start to think when the last time I drank a lot and so on. I never really tell Sean because its never for real but I always think one day. .
Only a little. I have 2 (which is what I wanted), but I also had 2 pregnancies on birth control.
So, we look to more permanant methods. I have an IUD (5 years – no maintenance) and am trying to convice my husband to take the time to get a vasectomy. He says he wants to do it – just doesn’t have the time.
Oh my gosh, that sounds just like ME!! My daughter just turned one year old and my husband and I are pretty happy with us just having her and no more babies!! LOL I love my little girl with ALL of my heart and we are so blessed to have her and we are very content with our little family, me, my husband, our daughter and our horses :) I used to hate the day that I would get my “monthly gift” but I look foward to it every month now lol!! My daughter STILL DOES NOT SLEEP THRU THE NIGHT! She is FULL of energy ALL the time (just like her dad) and she does not like to go to sleep (naps or bedtime), I am a person that LOVES my sleep!! :) Oh well sleep will come one day (I hope)! :) So yes I totally understand what you are saying!
First of all I wanted to say how beautiful your blog is, wow!!! And thanks so much for leaving such a sweet and helpful comment on my blog earlier this week.
In response to your pregnancy fears, I think I am just the opposite, LOL! I am one of those weird women who LOVES being pregnant! Now that could be because I never get sick for a single minute. I’m sure if I did, I would think differently! :) But I think pregnancy is a BEAUTIFUL thing. For those 9 precious months you are different. You are slightly more special than usual. You are carrying human life inside of you! I always felt honored to have the opportunity to do that (twice now!). And yes, I gained 38 pounds with both pregnancies but I didn’t mind a bit. That is just how much my little ones needed to sustain growth while they were cooking in there.
Best wishes you to!! Whether you encounter another “happy surprise” or you plan for the next one, you’ll do great!!!
~Bri~