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The Difference A Year Makes

Now this entry was written not quite a year ago. It was October 20 to be exact. The difference? Well read it yourself.

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Anonymous said…
Been there. And just like you, had another! It's worth it. I am grateful that she "happened". You'll never regret having another baby, but you may have regretted NOT having one.

Hope you're feeling well!
Judy said…
Oh, Abby, that is TOO funny!

Well, I've been all over the place on how many kids I wanted, when, etc. The funny thing is when I was a little girl, I said I wanted 6, and had them names (but don't like those names anymore), 3 of each. So far, between us, Eric and I have 4 (2 of "ours," and 1 each prior), and 2 of each sex. We think we want two more, someday, so I may end up with my 6 kids after all.

And you're still young, and there will be lots of weekends away. Heck, before long your daughter can babysit for the younger ones, right? LOL
Abby said…
I am doing fine, thanks! And this one was planned, it only happened way sooner than I expected due to my past struggles.

Judy, if we have more, it will be ONE more. I would wait another 3 years before trying again, putting all the kids almost 4 years apart. I would be having the last one around 35. And that would be the end. So we would have a 12 yo, 8 yo, 4 yo and newborn. SCARY.

I do however have a niece that is already almost 15. So she can be hit up for sitting duty. And my sister is not old either, though older than me obviously with a 14 yo child. She is really good about taking on more kids (she has 3).

But yea, 35 would be the end. I am closing shop after that.
Anonymous said…
Aww; that was so nice of you to say that Kiki wasn't old...36 probably sounds old to some but I do not feel old. Thanks for saying that we are pretty good at rolling with extra kids - we do what we can. And as long as you are not opposed to this little sweet pea being in Huggies when she is at Kiki's you and Mark just head out when you can schedule it. ; ) Love you guys, Kiki
tripleZmom said…
Oh gosh, I guess I'd better not write any posts about how we think we're "done".

How are you feeling?
D said…
Hey Momma!
I've been checkin in every day looking for updates. How are you feeling?? You're in the homes stretch - don't leave us hanging!
Wishing you well,
D

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