Baby Musings
I want another baby so much. I’m trying to plan it out, to see when would be the best time. My mind is forecasting and if I were to wait for the “best” time, it gets foggier and foggier. I want to get pregnant by next year, but we’re no longer sure if Woody will be stationed in San Diego after his 1 year in Iraq. Do I really want to go through a pregnancy by myself, give birth without Woody, and then spend the baby’s 1st year or so alone? Mina will be there to contend with. Is it fair to both kids to have so little of their Mom’s time? To not have their Dad around much?
Another part tells me there won’t be a best time. Not for years and years until Woody’s pursuit of happiness (career-wise) is stable. By then I’ll be in my mid 30s maybe. Mina will be grown up. I was hoping she and her sibling would be close and close in age. I was hoping to be young and able to get back in shape quickly. And frankly, I was hoping to get the second baby over with sooner rather than later just as a preference.
I have a headache from all this thinking.
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Comments
I think that’s always in our minds during our childbearing years. It’s ideal to have Woody with you during pregnancy/delivery and the first year but it’s really up to you guys. What does Woody think about it?
well it’s not like you are alone since you have your mom, dad, bro, family, friends there to help you out. you have an amazing support system. for me personally, i’d only wait 4 years max in-between. my siblings and i are far apart in age and only now that we are all older do we actually get to hang out and get closer to each other. i say start trying! =)
Thanks Toe.
Lissa: If it was up to Woody we would’t have another baby unless we became millionaires. Hmmp!
Kat: You’re right I do have a great support system. But I don’t think I’m gonna start trying just yet. 
Pray for guidance. I’m sure you’ll come to the right decision.