Rennie - People are simply astounding. I can't believe some of the things you've been asked! I have a feeling some of it is coming my way since my oldest is 2 1/2 and my youngest is 9 months. But, I think if I take your guys' suggestion and just be excited when I talk to people about it either they won't say dumb things or they will feel appropriately bad for saying it. Or, they're just heels and need to learn some proper manners. :)

I have to admit, if we were friends I would probably razz you about it! My parents both came from families of 8 but it's so rare these days. As someone who can't imagine having ONE, let alone a BUNCH, it's our way of saying, "Why more?"

I think it's a reaction when people don't know what to say. This is my first and planned but I was very "no, we probably won't have kids" for most of my life so it was a BIG shock to my friends and family. The first question was either, "OMG, was it planned?" or (jokingly), "Don't you know what causes that?"

I didn't take offense because (even though it was planned) it was still a shock to me. I ended up writing a lengthy blog article on the why because I wanted to address the question seriously (for my own brain and for the curiosity of others). Obviously, I'm not suggesting that. But I actually had a friend of mine say that she was so interested in my why because she never expected children from me. :)

Jessica - I don't mind a little friendly razzing for sure. :) What bothers me is when people are genuinely... disgusted is the only word I can come up with to describe the look. They are appalled that I had my first two so close together... adding another will likely add to that. :shrug:

Good luck Gale!

I think people that razz you are just trying to be cute. Frankly, I am reproductively challenged (pcos) so having children closer together might be my only shot at having more than one! I don't want to go through infertility again so I may have to take advantage of the increased fertility women with this condition sometimes have after birth. We'll see though.

I know people can be brash about larger families, but there are some great advantages to having kids close together! As long as your doctor has given you the ok (childbirth back to back can be rough) I say plan your family as best you see fit. Good luck!

Congrats on TTC!
We are working on number 2 now...and we also want 3-4 kiddos in our family!

My period is late and the pregnancy tests are negative. :rolleyes: I'll retest again tomorrow... and the next day, and the next... until it's positive or TOM shows up.

i had that happen last month, i was late, which i never am, and was convinced is was preggos, but the test said negative, and then the along TOM came...hopefully this month

....i hope your test is positive tomorrow! ;)

TOM showed up today. Not a huge surprise, I knew it was a long shot that we would get pregnant this month. Although, it was a bit mean, being 2 days late. ;) Maybe next month!

Oh, that's too bad..... but there's always next month :D

I was ill for nearly the whole pregnancy, puking at times...it SUCKED! I remember bawling my eyes out at the dinner table cause I'd try to eat cause I was hungry - then run to the bathroom to hurl. Repeat. lol

I didn't enjoy being pregnant terribly much but it was a means to an end and only 9 months+ out of my entire life so...I'm ok with it.

We're going to TTC next year and I'm sure I'll be sick again. I know how to manage it and I'll just tough it out!

Gale!

It's been another month! Any updates! This is SO exciting! Do keep us posted! :)

I started my period on the 18th, so no luck this month. We'll see what next month brings! I'm not worried, it'll happen when the time is right. :)

I've been TTC for 10 months now :(