That first little bit of doubt about more kids

I’m pretty much freaking out. On many levels. I may need some people to talk me off the edge.
My husband Jon and I wanted two kids. We still only want two kids. We have twin boys so that is perfect. One pregnancy, two healthy kids, and we’re done. I don’t want more kids for so [...]

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My New Year

For well over two decades, my new year was the first Monday in September, not the first of January.  New pencils and backpacks and visions of organization dancing in my head. My world revolved around the academic calendar.  I was in school with no breaks other than summer vacation from preschool up through my master’s [...]

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The Neglected One

Lately I have been feeling pretty guilty. I was always a little worried about how my attention would be divided between the boys. Thoughts would swirl in my head as the boys floated in utero. Would I have a preference? Would I treat one differently than the other? Sure, there have been moments along the [...]

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Keeping the romance alive…

I have to admit that one of my biggest fears (among many) when I first found out we were expecting multiples was the suffering that my relationship with my husband would endure.  I know how much stress a new baby can place on any relationship, especially a marriage, so I was concerned that 3 new [...]

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Conflict In Purge-atory

PURGE [purj] ~ verb.
To rid, clear, or free
HOARD [hawrd, hohrd] ~ verb.
To accumulate for preservation, future use, etc., in a hidden or carefully guarded place
I used to donate two items to charity for every one article of clothing I purchased. My rule was, if it hasn’t been worn in a year, it’s out the door. [...]

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