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Fragile

February 5, 2007

When the boys were about four years old, we started talking about having another baby. It was the first time I felt like I could handle another child because honestly, these two boys are a lot of work. As they neared school age, we decided to wait until they were in school to get serious about trying to conceive again. When they were in half-day Kindergarten, we decided to wait until they were in first grade. When they were in first grade, we decided to wait for one more year while I completed my BFA. Shortly after they started second grade and just before I received my degree, we were ready to get down to business. But then I got strep throat, and it lasted 10 weeks, and it brought on other problems, and it took nearly a year to get healthy again.

Whew.

Basically, we’ve been talking about having another baby for four years. To an outsider, it probably seems like we’re not having much luck. But in reality, it’s just been timing. Now I’m 36, and feeling a little old. I’ve decided to give it one good effort before making the call that the old grey mare just ain’t what she used to be, if you know what I mean. So let’s-get-serious attempt #1? A success.

Anyone who knows me knows I can’t keep a secret, but I feel a little weird announcing a 2 week old pregnancy. I have a lot of fear this time that I didn’t experience with my first pregnancy, maybe because of my age. This time feels fragile.

So my celebration is hesitant. I dug out my old baby books and I called my mom, but I’m trying to be level-headed about the rest. And that’s not easy for an impatient person like me.

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6 Responses to “Fragile”

  1. Lilie Says:
    February 5th, 2007 at 7:01 pm

    Congrats!!

  2. Lara Says:
    February 5th, 2007 at 8:40 pm

    What wonderful news! Congratulations!

    I couldn’t keep a secret with my last pregnancy either. I told everyone when I was about two and half weeks pregnant. We waited six years to try for a third, so when it happened I was fit to burst.

    I am so happy for you.

    ((hugs))

    Lara

  3. Oz Says:
    February 6th, 2007 at 2:09 pm

    Congratulations! I remember you mentioning wanting to have another child a few different times, but I wasn’t sure how serious you were about that. Wow. I look forward to reading about how it all goes! Especially with home schooling the boys at the same time! But maybe they’re old enough to be of help, and wouldn’t THAT be nice?

  4. Kerrie Says:
    February 8th, 2007 at 9:01 am

    Thanks, everyone! The boys will be NINE by the time Baby’s born, so they’d better be helpful, or else.

  5. Carmi Says:
    February 15th, 2007 at 7:36 pm

    We always had difficulty keeping the news under wraps. So we would just unwrap it early. In the end, it worked out fine: our three kids don’t seem to have suffered from it.

    Congratulations on your impending arrival. I think 36 is the new young.

  6. Ker_thwap Says:
    February 21st, 2007 at 5:52 pm

    Woo Hoo! Kids are fun. You’ll probably have triplets. :)

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