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TTC on Valentines ?!?
I think I've lost my sanity
Today is Valentine's Day - also, day 18 of my cycle. I typically O between days 18 and 20, and based on the signs it's close but not happened yet. Prime time for ttc, which we really aren't. But - So, I'm thinking, a baby conceived today would be due the beginning of November, a Valentine's baby :-) Then I'm thinking, well, I would be off work probaby until the middle of December, so baby would start daycare just before or after Christmas (DH is a teacher, maybe I could take a couple weeks unpaid leave until he's on break for Christmas). And that would mean just 5-6 months of baby in daycare, and then summer, and then I am planning on quitting in the fall of 2005, just before school starts back up. Or maybe before then, if it is feasible financially. I can't believe I'm actually considering this, the plan is not to begin ttc until late summer or early fall at the earliest! Hmmm...maybe it's because everyone I know seems to be pg right now. Of course, there is the fact that I would like to lose 20-30 pounds before having another baby. And I didn't really want to be working full time while pg, and especially not with a newborn. And it would be $300 a month more in daycare. And we'd have to buy a bigger vehicle to accomodate three kids, because while our Impala is big, I just can't seem to get three seats in the backseat. And a baby born right before the holidays, only a couple of weeks old at Thanksgiving and less than two months old at Christmas??? Part of me is tempted to take our chances tonight, since at best we have what, a 25% chance of conceiving, and take it from there. And part of me thinks, but that would be silly ... I don't know what will happen, but I am wondering why I am even considering it. But then I think about having another little one here, another little one nursing, and watching another little one discover the world, and watching my other two play with the new one . . . and maybe we can afford for me to quit this fall after all. Amanda |
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TTC on Valentines ?!?
:: I think I've lost my sanity
:: :: Today is Valentine's Day - also, day 18 of my cycle. I typically O between :: days 18 and 20, and based on the signs it's close but not happened yet. Prime :: time for ttc, which we really aren't. But - :: :: So, I'm thinking, a baby conceived today would be due the beginning of :: November, a Valentine's baby :-) :: :: Then I'm thinking, well, I would be off work probaby until the middle of :: December, so baby would start daycare just before or after Christmas (DH is a :: teacher, maybe I could take a couple weeks unpaid leave until he's on break for :: Christmas). :: :: And that would mean just 5-6 months of baby in daycare, and then summer, and :: then I am planning on quitting in the fall of 2005, just before school starts :: back up. :: Or maybe before then, if it is feasible financially. :: :: I can't believe I'm actually considering this, the plan is not to begin ttc :: until late summer or early fall at the earliest! :: :: Hmmm...maybe it's because everyone I know seems to be pg right now. :: :: Of course, there is the fact that I would like to lose 20-30 pounds before :: having another baby. And I didn't really want to be working full time while :: pg, and especially not with a newborn. And it would be $300 a month more in :: daycare. And we'd have to buy a bigger vehicle to accomodate three kids, :: because while our Impala is big, I just can't seem to get three seats in the :: backseat. And a baby born right before the holidays, only a couple of weeks :: old at Thanksgiving and less than two months old at Christmas??? :: :: Part of me is tempted to take our chances tonight, since at best we have what, :: a 25% chance of conceiving, and take it from there. And part of me thinks, but :: that would be silly ... :: :: I don't know what will happen, but I am wondering why I am even considering it. :: But then I think about having another little one here, another little one :: nursing, and watching another little one discover the world, and watching my :: other two play with the new one . . . and maybe we can afford for me to quit :: this fall after all. :: Amanda Personally, I say, have *fun* tonite and see what happens! I'll bet no matter WHAT happens, you will at least be able to say, Valentine's in 2004 was awesome!! ~Carol Ann |
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TTC on Valentines ?!?
"AGreen1209" wrote in message ... I think I've lost my sanity Today is Valentine's Day - also, day 18 of my cycle. I typically O between days 18 and 20, and based on the signs it's close but not happened yet. Prime time for ttc, which we really aren't. But - So, I'm thinking, a baby conceived today would be due the beginning of November, a Valentine's baby :-) Patrick is an early November baby Then I'm thinking, well, I would be off work probaby until the middle of December, so baby would start daycare just before or after Christmas (DH is a teacher, maybe I could take a couple weeks unpaid leave until he's on break for Christmas). And that would mean just 5-6 months of baby in daycare, and then summer, and then I am planning on quitting in the fall of 2005, just before school starts back up. Or maybe before then, if it is feasible financially. That all sounds good. I can't believe I'm actually considering this, the plan is not to begin ttc until late summer or early fall at the earliest! Lol. Plans, what are those? Hmmm...maybe it's because everyone I know seems to be pg right now. Of course, there is the fact that I would like to lose 20-30 pounds before having another baby. And I didn't really want to be working full time while pg, and especially not with a newborn. And it would be $300 a month more in daycare. And we'd have to buy a bigger vehicle to accomodate three kids, because while our Impala is big, I just can't seem to get three seats in the backseat. I'm glad we already knew we'd be having more/a lot when we went vehicle shopping and got a van. Having to buy a bigger vehcile for another child is a big thing to consider. And a baby born right before the holidays, only a couple of weeks old at Thanksgiving and less than two months old at Christmas??? I personally don't mind P's early Nov birthday - it's before the holiday rush. L's mid-Dec one *stinks* and if someone asked, I would *never* recommend that time of year for a baby to be born. Part of me is tempted to take our chances tonight, since at best we have what, a 25% chance of conceiving, and take it from there. And part of me thinks, but that would be silly ... I say go for it, who knows. I don't know what will happen, but I am wondering why I am even considering it. But then I think about having another little one here, another little one nursing, and watching another little one discover the world, and watching my other two play with the new one . . . and maybe we can afford for me to quit this fall after all. Amanda Good luck! |
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TTC on Valentines ?!?
I'm glad we already knew we'd be having more/a lot when we went vehicle
shopping and got a van. Having to buy a bigger vehcile for another child is a big thing to consider. Well, we have a Cavalier that's paid for but has 103,000 miles on it, and the new Impala. The plan is to replace the Cavalier with a bigger vehicle, like a minivan or SUV. But we really wanted to wait a bit longer . . . I say go for it, who knows. We'll see :-) Amanda |
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TTC on Valentines ?!?
AGreen1209 wrote in message ... I think I've lost my sanity Today is Valentine's Day - also, day 18 of my cycle. I typically O between days 18 and 20, and based on the signs it's close but not happened yet. Prime time for ttc, which we really aren't. But - So, I'm thinking, a baby conceived today would be due the beginning of November, a Valentine's baby :-) Then I'm thinking, well, I would be off work probaby until the middle of December, so baby would start daycare just before or after Christmas (DH is a teacher, maybe I could take a couple weeks unpaid leave until he's on break for Christmas). And that would mean just 5-6 months of baby in daycare, and then summer, and then I am planning on quitting in the fall of 2005, just before school starts back up. Or maybe before then, if it is feasible financially. I can't believe I'm actually considering this, the plan is not to begin ttc until late summer or early fall at the earliest! Hmmm...maybe it's because everyone I know seems to be pg right now. Of course, there is the fact that I would like to lose 20-30 pounds before having another baby. And I didn't really want to be working full time while pg, and especially not with a newborn. And it would be $300 a month more in daycare. And we'd have to buy a bigger vehicle to accomodate three kids, because while our Impala is big, I just can't seem to get three seats in the backseat. And a baby born right before the holidays, only a couple of weeks old at Thanksgiving and less than two months old at Christmas??? Part of me is tempted to take our chances tonight, since at best we have what, a 25% chance of conceiving, and take it from there. And part of me thinks, but that would be silly ... I don't know what will happen, but I am wondering why I am even considering it. But then I think about having another little one here, another little one nursing, and watching another little one discover the world, and watching my other two play with the new one . . . and maybe we can afford for me to quit this fall after all. Amanda If you don't want a child in November, you probably even less want one in December. Personally I'd avoid January too as they'll end up with double presents just as much... If they're due in February, they could be a month early, and hit January anyway... That's a quarter to a third of the year you'll be avoiding. DD#1 and #2 are both the end of October birthdays, and I think it's a lovely age for Christmas. Just smiling, small enough to cuddle lots and pass arround, small enough to be able to say "sorry I can't wash up as I've got to feed her now". They're also not crawling so there's no worries about leaving the presents out, or small decorations. You'll also have recovered in time to do shopping afterwards, but it doesn't feel stupidly early to begin before hand, but should still be in the people willing to help stage. A good excuse for someone else cooking the turkey. Gives you something to write on the Christmas letter... You can't guarantee they'll be on time anyway! Debbie |
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TTC on Valentines ?!?
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 10:30:55 -0500, "Sophie"
wrote: I personally don't mind P's early Nov birthday - it's before the holiday rush. L's mid-Dec one *stinks* and if someone asked, I would *never* recommend that time of year for a baby to be born. My mother is an early Nov baby (Nov 4). She loves her birthday. It is far enough away from Xmas that she doesn't get lost in the rush. -- Daye Momma to Jayan and Leopold See Jayan and Leo: http://www.aloofhosting.com/jayleo/ |
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TTC on Valentines ?!?
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 15:44:47 -0000, "Welches"
wrote: If you don't want a child in November, you probably even less want one in December. Personally I'd avoid January too as they'll end up with double presents just as much... If they're due in February, they could be a month early, and hit January anyway... I had an early January baby on purpose; I wanted a Capricorn. My MIL and SIL have birthdays the week of Xmas. My nephew's birthday is 12 Jan. All of them at one time or another have received *one* present for both Xmas and bday. However, if you are mindful and you remind people, you can your Dec-Jan baby a lot of grief with it. -- Daye Momma to Jayan and Leopold See Jayan and Leo: http://www.aloofhosting.com/jayleo/ |
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