Well, we're done having kids.
We always said we wanted 2 or 3, but since my body doesn't like being pregnant (ha), I think that pretty much seals the deal that we're done having 2. We're so happy Elliott was born so close to term, but we're not willing to take that risk again. We want to be thanfkul for the 2 kids we have, and quite truthfully Andrew is really keeping our hands full and continues to challenge us. I feel like we need the energy to give him the attention and help he needs. And I don't think I can physically or emotionally handle another pregnancy.
Dh is getting snipped soon so that we can move on and enjoy our little family without the worry of an "oops" high risk pregnancy. I am glad I got to experience having a healthy little baby for our 2nd, and am thankful for my 2 boys.
It's bittersweet, I guess. Just thinking outloud here!
Re: done having kids
Brad had a vasectomy in May. His first sample came back negative for swimmers. I totally understand how you feel.
If I had better pregnancies we would have liked to have a few. I'm still supposed to be as close to bed rest as I can get and I found out Thursday I have GD. I'm winning! LOL
Sorry you are in the same boat as I am. Glad you have 2 wonderful children though.
I understand how this is hard because even though you are making the decision to be done it's not the way you wanted to make this decision.
DD was my 6th pregnancy but only baby we got to bring home, all the drs and specialists felt very strongly that during my c-sec that my one remaining tube be tied so there would be no other pregnancies because I had gone from high-risk to life threatening (and it's a good thing because I'm psycho enough that I would have already started ttc 6 months ago!) and I still have days where I have difficulties with it because though I'm blessed with a beautiful, healthy baby girl it was not how I wanted to be done though I knew it was for the best.
It's wonderful you recognize that this is what's best for your body but also know there's nothing wrong with being sad about it too.
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All in all, we are doing well. We are still doing a lot of things to get Andrew's kidney stone issue checked out - and I think he's getting sick - but nothing I guess I should complain about. His bloodwork came back normal now we have to wait for the analysis of the stone and urine.
We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)