There are Babies EVERYWHERE

So we finally got to throw a baby shower for the guy that works with us. His baby isn't even supposed to be here yet (due 5/31) but she came a little early. So we had to put our baby shower on hold. It worked out fine though. It was fun, and he was so surprised.

But, the real reason I'm writing this is because I feel like everywhere I look, everyone I talk to, everywhere I go... there are babies, or pregnant women, or women trying to get pregnant. There are probably 25 women that I work with that are pregnant. No, I am not exagerating, I work in a huge company. Anyway, I have a few friends who are trying to get pregnant, and a few who just found out they're pregnant. They are really EVERYWHERE!

I don't know whether it is because it is the next step in my life and that's why I am so observant. I mean, when I was engaged I felt like everyone around me was getting married. Who knows, but I just can't believe the amount of pregnancy going around! I hope there isn't something in the water (for my sake) HAHA!

Answers to An Inappropriate Question...

So, I was asked today by a friend of my moms if I was feeling "baby fever." I immediately thought of what an innapropriate question for someone to ask me. My husband and I haven't even been married a year yet. We have made it fairly clear that children are NOT in our near future, yet this person continues to ask the question. Except this time, I gave it a bit of thought, instead of just answering my normal, well rehearsed response. My new answer... (and by new answer I mean, my answer to justify to myself that we are definitely making the right choice, if you ask me, you are still going to get the rehearsed answer!)

Here goes... First, I have always wanted to be a stay at home mom. My hubby and I live very well right now. We are both using our degrees and working 40 hours a week. While I constantly see people sacrificing a salary for time with their child(ren), we are most definately not wanting to do that quite yet. I was spoiled as a child, having a mother who was a teacher, and a father who was home at the same time EVERY single night. Since I didn't choose the field of teaching like my mom, I would love to take a hiatus from work to raise my children. So that is reason one.

Reason 2... I am not ready to give up things such as going out with friends, and alone time with my husband. We got a dog last year for Valentine's day, and that was a change for us! We now had to come home at night, and had to think of how long she had been at home in her cage. I can't even begin to fathom the things that we would have to give up if we chose to have a child right now. And frankly, I am not ready.

My final reason is we want to be in a house. My husband and I never had to move around when we were children. We both lived somewhere, and moved once. That is a huge thing for me. Moving is terrible, and hard on anyone. I can't imagine having to do it with a child. Plus, we live in a little apartment right now. There wouldn't be any room for toys and cribs and everything baby related.

I know I have opinions and people don't agree with them. I am fine with that. I also wish everyone having a child, the very best of luck, just at this point in MY life, I am not ready for a child, and I get really sick of this question and the thoughts that go with it, so I am voicing my opinion here... because I know that when someone asks me face-to-face, my answer is still going to be the nice and polite version. I needed to get it off my chest!

And for now... that puppy above is my "child"