Intro.

ali76 · May 2013

So glad to have found this board! I've been struggling over the past few months with deciding on being a OAD'er, but reading your posts has really put my mind at ease.

I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who is a handful, to say the least. She is into absolutely everything and always on the go. While I (obviously) love her to pieces, it takes everything I've got to keep up with her. I have thought about waiting a couple of years until she outgrows this stage (she will outgrow this, right?!? ) , but I am already in my late thirties and honestly, I can't imagine going through all of this again in my early forties. And as I chase her down the aisles of the grocery store and catch her as she fearlessly leaps off the monkey bars, I can't help but think how in heck would i do this if I were pregnant or with another little baby to keep my eye on?!?

I always imagined I would have 2 (I am one of two and I just always kind of assumed I would have two, too), but the more I think about it, really think about it, the more I like, and get excited, about being a family of 3.

So, that's my story. I look forward to chatting with all of you and getting to know everyone!

ferris0906 · May 2013

Welcome. There are many of us here that are in your "I always thought I'd have two until I actually had one" shoes...well, at least I'm there with you. I'm also one of two and thought that was the way everyone did it. Turns out, that's completely untrue.

Again, welcome!