Tired of people telling me I'm crazy
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Tired of people telling me I'm crazy
| Sun, 10-24-2004 - 12:26am |
My name is Kim and I am a 28 yr. old SAHM of three awesome kids. My daughters are 4 and 14 months and my son is 2. My husband and I really want to complete our family with a fourth baby. It seems everywhere I go, I run into people who tell me that I am crazy for wanting another child. It's always something about how expensive they are or how much work they are or how will I have the room for all of them--not that I need anybody's approval, but I am just annoyed by all of the opinions. Even my parents are giving me a hard time about it. They only had two children, so even though they love my kids more than anything, I think they can't get past that. I absolutely love being a SAHM and would not change a thing about my life or the life we are giving our children. I just wish more people could see the bigger picture like we do- things might not ALWAYS be peachy, but the good times way outweigh the bad times and these angels bring us nothing but love. Anybody else have a similar situation?

Angelia
I am a little envious :) My Dh and I would love a large family, we will probably have to complete our family through adoption though.
What you need are some good comebacks! lol Here are some I found.
You have your hands full!
Are they all yours?
Are you going to have more?
Don't you know what causes that?
Are you going to get fixed?
I can't believe how you do it, I cannot even handle my two!
Are you planning to have any more?
I hope you aren't planning to have anymore?!?
Haven't you heard of birth control?
Don't you have a television?
How can you afford having so many?
I am glad it is you and not me!
Do you get any time for yourselves?
Did you give birth to all of them?
When people just keep staring at your family....
Haven't You Had That Baby YET?!!?
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I am a SAHMommy of 4 with another on the way. My DH is a teacher so you can imagine how creative we have to be to get by on his salary. I have absolutely no regrets getting pregnant again. Our kids are provided for, we have a nice house, nice cars, we pay our bills, we have a ton of love for them and frankly, we don't care what anyone says or thinks. When DH and I got engaged, his family found out I had 3 children from my previous marriage. I remember the funny looks and comments about having a ready made family, but it got real interesting when they found out we were planning on having more. LOL.
The way I deal with it, I just don't pay them any mind. It is our life and that's that.
Hugs,
Priscilla
Sometimes it just takes a little bit of love and support from those who REALLY understand and it is nice to know I'm not alone. Talk to you all soon.
Hugs,
Kim
*HUGS* TOTAL! give Ginnybear more *HUGS*
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Hey, more power to ya! I could only pray to be as strong a women as you are! Everyone is different in this world ~ I, myself, could barely manage one child! I really have to respect mom's out there who can not only have more than one child but do it well! You can only follow your heart's decision since you'll be the one raising your children. Try not to spend too much time or effort working on making your family/friends see your point of view ~ it's just not worth it!
Angie
Kim
--Christina
I'm not in your situation but I have 2 kids and I'm 24...I guess I just wanted to encourage you to do what is best for you and your family and try not to worry about what other people think. They are your children, your passion, your responsibility, no one else's. So if you want them, have them. You won't regret it. My children are the loves of my life and I'm looking forward to having at least 2 more.
hth,
jen