So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen ( LONG)

Rawr08 · January 2013

I have typed this many times, and deleted it. I am not sure how much my presence will be missed and I felt this to be a little self centered. However, here it is. I know I have made many friends in the past few years and watched them disappear without knowing what happened. Again, I'm not sure if this post is necessary, but in case it is, here it goes.

DH and I have been struggling with TTC for years, last year we decided to NTNP. As I have hinted in my posts on our Wine and Cheese party thread, the longer we go without children the more we seem to want to keep it that way. We have talked about it over and over. Right now, that is where we are. I am working up the courage to get to the Dr to get BC. We decided if we change our minds later, then we will adopt. We can not bear to bring another life into this world while there are so many unwanted children out there.

We feel our society is not in the proper condition, we do not want our children to grow up in such an awful world. I struggle with this, but I feel the need/want we both had for a baby came from society. "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in the baby carriage..." that type of thing. We are taught at a young age, grow up, get married, have a family. Just because we don't have kids does not mean we aren't a family, and it has taken us awhile to realize we are just as much of a family as everyone else.

I have made some life long friends here, I really have. I apologize for being MIA, life kinda got away from me for awhile. I would still like to do the Bi-monthly updates, just so I can keep up with you guys. I just want you to know why I won't be participating in them all the time.

So I guess this isn't so long... I wish nothing but the best for all of you. I hope you end up in a place that you want to be. I wish nothing but happiness and love for everyone.

If you feel I should not continue with the Wine & Cheese party let me know. PS- Thank you Wicked for taking it over!

buckeyebaby814 · January 2013

::HUGS:: I'm glad you and YH have peace in your decision. It's definitely hard when your future changes and you're left to figure things out. ::Strength:: vibes coming your way on going to the doctor for BCPs.

mork · January 2013

Siggy

Many hugs hun. You have to do what's right for your family. I wish you the best in your new chosen path.

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KGS2003 · January 2013

Rawr, making the right decisions for your family is what matters most and I think we can all understand the struggles of coming to terms with what is right for "me" That being said I am glad that you and your DH have been able to make the tranistion and are happy with it.

I wish you all the best and will miss you fabulous ute pic! At least I will get to see it at the bimonthly wine and cheese party. It is ok with me if you want to continue hosting it.

poohbear033 · January 2013

((HUGS)) I don't really have the right words, but I will be thinking about you. Best of luck with everything.

delino · January 2013

Siggy

Your absence certainly doesn't go unnoticed. You are and always will be a part of this group and I hope that you continue to particpate. I'm glad you and your DH have had open discussions about your plan and have come to a mutual decison on how to proceed. (((HUGS)))

Junebug060609 · January 2013

Siggy

I was lurking and saw this thread and really wanted to respond. I just wanted to chime in that I wish you the best, no matter where life takes you. It sounds like you're doing what's right for your family.

((hugs))

VeilSdeGTO · January 2013

*lurking*

I'm not sure if you remember me but I wish you all the best with your decision. ((hugs))

DCWJes · February 2013

Many hugs Hun. I know it wasn't an easy decision to make. I will miss you, although I myself am not too active on this board. Take care of yourself. And do keep us up to date on you. Hugs!

sammer818 · February 2013

Rawr - I wish you all the best in future. I would love to still see you posting on here; even those this is a "TTC" board, I feel like it is so much more than that. I am glad that you and YH are able to make a decision you feel comfortable with and you are at peace with.

lavril · February 2013

siggy

(((HUGS))) and congratulations on making a difficult decision on what is right for your family. I wish you all the best in everything your future holds, and I hope to see you around here still.

minicheezburg · February 2013

Siggy

We never had the chance to get close on here but, I want to wish you luck and offer you so many hugs. I hope this decision brings you both peace and happiness.

luvmyducks · February 2013

**ETA to add siggy warning. Sorry--updated my siggy after I posted this***

((big hugs)) hon.

But you are not done with me....

because I will find you!

GIFSoup

uneek1323 · February 2013

(((hugs))) I'm so glad you feel peace with your decision.

HugginAngel · February 2013

**SIGGY**

Rawr I'm glad you are doing what makes you happy.

RedPhoenix625 · February 2013

I don't know you very well, Rawr, but I wish you nothing but peace and happiness as you pursue this new path with your DH. (((HUGS)))

hungryhippo · February 2013

I hope that coming to a decision about this is just what you need to be able to move on in life feeling content. I agree that the definition of family doesn't have to include children at all. I'm glad you will still be participating in the Wine and Cheese Party and I look forward to hearing about where life takes you and your DH going forward.

Lots of love and ((hugs)).

Sig