July 12, 2008
Poll
I've added a poll to the side of my blog. I did this because I am genuinely interested in other people's opinions on this subject. I've actually had this happen to me a few times in recent weeks, and I am never sure if the way I responded was a good idea. Anyone who is confused can refer to "here" and "here". So, let me know what you think. Thanks.
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Kim,
I checked out both previous blogs to refresh my memory, I didn't see anything saying you couldn't try again or were planning on not trying again. If you want more kids say yes, if you feel you're done, then say that you feel your family is complete. If you're done, I would say so and then say that you have a sweet baby waiting for you in the next life. Unless the person asking is a really good friend, they don't need details. In fact, most people don't need details. Just be sure to make it obvious whether or not you want to talk about it. Some people don't realize asking someone how many kids they plan on having is a personal question and think nothing of asking it. And for most people, it isn't a big deal when they get asked it, but there are those (like myself and yourself) who would prefer not to be asked.
Hi Kim! I tracked you down, hope thats ok!
interesting poll... I haven't been in your same situation, but people ask me when the next one is coming all the time too... I have used every response from straight faced "I don't believe in having more children" to pretending I was already pregnant... (thats a little mean, but it was only to people I hardly knew). Usually I just go with the smile and "I don't know yet"
thanks for coming to play group yesterday! I hope you guys were able to salvage the rest of the day...!
Tell them to mind their own business and that you'll have more kids when you feel like it! (that's what I did) :0)
My favorite is when people ask, "so you've just got the two boys?" I smile and say yes- thinking, no i have 3. Then if Blake is around, he manages to mention his brother Bryce. Then there's the awkwardness. And when they ask when we're having more, I babble something about how I have to lose a bunch of weight before I can do that again. And the next time I get pregnant, I'll probably be 8 months along before I tell the world that I'm pregnant. So if anything goes wrong, I don't have to tell the sad story a million times. I don't know if that's screwed up or I'm just a very private person.
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