I've Been Thinking...
May 4, 2010 
About babies.
Is there any more dangerous thought pattern for a young, fertile mother who has two toddlers and when thinking rationally does not want to become pregnant again in the near future?
And now I'm showing you, as well as myself...
...pictures of my babies. As babies.
I'm playing with fire.
But not really. Because at this time, the rational side of my brain that knows that I absolutely do not want to have another baby right now is still firmly suppressing the irrational side of my brain that does. You know... The part of you that smells a baby's head or squeezes their little chub and immediately goes into 'I must have one' procreation mode?
So I think I'm safe to write this post.
So why am I writing this post?
I've got babies on the brain. Not because I want to have one right now (as we have already established, and as I must continue to tell myself in order to keep the rational side of my brain firmly in control) but because of the following reasons...
1) I think Marigold needs to have one. It's her turn. And the other day I had to stage a puppy/pony intervention with her over the phone. (For the record, I wasn't much help and may have actually encouraged her to get one. But for one brief second it was an intervention. What can I say? When it comes to puppies and ponies, I'm an enabler. If you want someone to talk you out of getting one, don't call me. Oh, and this applies to kittens as well.) She's looking for something to nurture, and deep in my womb I feel that it is time for Marigold to gestate a baby deep in her womb. We're very close. We know these things about one another. Our wombs, along with her sister, Sunflower, are on a rotating schedule. Hers is up to bat.
2) It's springtime and there is new life all around.
3) A friend of mine is pregnant and she has that 'pregnancy' glow. It is beautiful.
4) It was a full moon and my brother-in-law and I are convinced that my sister has been slipping LSD in our supper... The dreams have been vivid and strange. And in my case, I dreamed I was pregnant. I don't think my brother-in-law dreamed he was pregnant, though. That would be especially strange.
5) This is probably the biggest reason... I realized the other day... that we don't have a baby anymore! Miss Peaches has gone from this...
...to this...
Hi Peach!
So, I've been thinking about babies a bit. And what I've been thinking about is this: What is the best part about having a baby?
There's the baby, yes. I think that may just have to be the best part. But after that, what is the best?
Before I tell you my answer, I want some feedback. You tell me. If you've had children, aside from the actual baby, what was the best part about having a child? And if you haven't had children, what do you think will be the best part for you?
To make it even more fun, and because -- let's face it -- pregnancy isn't easy, what do you think is/would be the worst part?
I have my own thoughts on the matter, of course. And of course, I will share them with you. But I want to hear your thoughts first. Let's talk babies! Pregnancy! Birth! Lactation!
Reader Comments (8)
My babies came to me through the amazing gifts of adoption, so I got to keep my girlish figure. teehee The best part is the absolute, jaw dropping love. I never imagined I could love someone so much. I can't even explain it, but some days I wonder if that's the same feeling my mom has for me. : ) She says, yep. One and the same.
Now that I'm an empty nester I'm wishing I'd had more. I miss those days.
Pregnancy was easy for me, birth was no big deal. I felt great being pregnant.
Sorry you don't need a pregnancy intervention. Get Mr. Blue Eyes home right now and get
busy! You need another Peaches around!!!!!
The best part is the way the unconditional love and devotion I have for her and the worst part.....hmmm......the hemorrhoid I have as a result from her entering this world!!!!
Your babies are absolutely precious!! Are you trying to give me the baby bug? ;)
I enjoyed your post today (as always!). But probably more so because of the pregnant state that I am in. I've been very aware of babies lately--the cooing, the sweetness and littleness of each one. The downside: I am pretty scared about the unknown of having 3 kids under the age of 4. But there is no turning back now! :)
Wow - you have a little girl on your hands now with Miss Peaches!
The thought of babies scares me silly at my age - I'm looking down the barrel of impending empty-nest. But give me grand-babies in 10 years or so........
Ok, so I am BRAND NEW to your blog. Like, today is the first time I've seen it. But how could I not be drawn in when you post pictures of babies for my first visit. Ah, I want a baby! I have a 2 year old and have been bugging my husband for months to have a baby. Like, if we had got pregnant when I first wanted one... the baby would already be here!
Anyway, the best thing about kids is the joy that they bring with them. Of course, there are some really difficult times (those 2am feedings; the fits they throw) but when you're having a bad day... it never fails, your kid (or kids) walk up to you and make a face or give you a hug (aww!) and you end up laughing through your tears!
Worst thing about pregnancy is definitely the morning sickness. I was sick with my daughter for 6 months! And let's not even get in to the birth... ugh! Regardless of how bad all of that was... it doesn't deter me from wanting another child. I NEED a baby! Men don't understand, it's just that mothering instinct in us... having babies and caring for them comes natural to us.
Nothing sweeter than a baby to love. I had good pregnancies too...felt great! Now I have grandbabies to love. But hey, girl, you're still young and Peaches is the perfect age for you to give her a sibling. Ya know you want to....hahaha!