A few weeks ago, James and I did a lot of talking and I even did some praying about when our second child would join our family. For those of you who don't know, I am back in school going for my bachelors in Elementary Education. Usually, the last 2 years (when you are in the program) requires a lot of field study. I am almost positive that I can get my degree in 3 1/2 years if I keep going at the pace I'm going. Someone even told me they did it in 3. So James and I went back and forth on when it would be a good time to have baby number 2 join our family. Before I went to school, we originally said that we would try again when Janen was 18 months old. But now that I am in school, that throws a wrench in the mix. I was afraid to suggest to James that we wait until I am done to have another child, but when he brought it up first I was so relieved.
Most likely baby number 2 will be here when Janen is about 4 years old. I share this with my readers because I don't understand how a little craving or a declaration of hunger can turn into assumptions that I am pregnant. I AM NOT PREGNANT! And I won't be for a few years. I mean, I may not have completely lost my baby fat in the belly region, but that doesn't mean that I'm carrying a baby. It just means that I"m fat there. Unless, by some crazy miracle I can get pregnant with the type of birth control I am on and will be on very soon. If so, then that was God's will, but I feel peace that waiting for a few years is what is right for us.
What ever is right for you and James and Janen and the Lord is the way it should be. Good luck in school and with your family. We love you and wish you the best.
ReplyDeleteI agree with DeeAnn. Although I have to warn you...hehehe...Brian and I were up one night talking about when we should have our 2nd, and agreed that 2-3 years later would be best (like you). Brian fell right asleep, but that night I was filled with the Spirit, and I knew it was time right then. I told Brian to pray about it in the morning,and he felt good about it too. What we didn't know, was that I was already pregnant. :) Benjamin was only 11 months old, when I got pregnant. While it made me nervous, I don't regret it one bit, and I KNOW Rose was supposed to come to our family at that time. She helped Benjamin overcome many obstacles that arose early in his life. :) The Lord will bless you as you continue to choose the right...and I know you do :)
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