I feel like the only one!

Julie,

I loved that one comment you wrote "Why do you want to know?" I could get away with it to bc everyone thinks I'm "so nice." I'll just say it with a cute smile on my face.

I'm at the library while my son's in a reading group and I laughed out loud!

It's been a rough week. My due date was supposed to have been this past Monday and two of my friends had their babies this week (all in the same church). BUT I got through it without crying! Maybe this is getting easier.

Gotta run. Class is almost over!

Olivia

Hi Olivia,
I'm sorry about the rough week you've had. I can really relate; I had a miscarriage before Conrad was born (a very early one). I thought I was fine all those months later, but when the due date rolled around it was like going through it all over again. And seeing other people pregnant and with babies at that time was especially hard. Take care of yourself.

Yeah, I'm the same way, everyone thinks I'm so sweet and nice (and I guess I am, usually). So if I ever get the nerve to gently remind them of their rudeness, I think their mouths will drop open! Being a nice person people maybe think they can intrude all they want and you'll never say anything. They'll see...

Julie

Hi Everyone

I just found this web site. I am a mother of a wonderful 2 year old little girl. My husband does not want anymore children. I am having a little bit of a hard time with this even more so when people make comments about how unadjusted only children are.

I miscarried a set of twins before my little princess was born. I think this is why having one is so tough, because I knew the first preg. was 2. For those who have lost you will find that certian times will always be hard. I belong to a group where people have lost children or preg. and they have helped me alot. I am hoping talking people here will help with the fact that my little princess in going to be an only child.

Penny

Hi Penny,
Nice to meet you. There are so many issues to deal with regarding this topic. For you, it must be hard that your husband does not want more, when it sounds like you would like to. I am sorry to hear about your loss. The best thing I can say is that people who I share this topic with (people who are supportive) tell me about only children they know who have turned out great. So despite all the negative stereotypes, there are examples to show it is not true. I think kids are as likely to be well adjusted (or badly adjusted) if they are only children or not. It depends on so many other factors.

I hope that hearing from members of this group helps you. It has been kind of quiet around here lately.

Julie