I decided it’s time for a good closet purge. I started with mine of course, and found a lot of oldies that will become someone else’s goodies. I also found a lot of maternity clothes which forced me to think… Am I going to need them again? I mean maternity clothes aren’t cheap; should I be storing them away for future use or should they go in a bag to good will with the rest of my stuff?
I get the question all the time, ‘Do you think you’ll have another one?’ and I never know what to say. Before Evan came along, when I thought about having a family, that family always consisted of at least two children. Now I’m not so sure. My first 6 months as a mother has been amazing and inspiring, but it's also been very challenging and difficult at times. I think since becoming a mother I have experienced a whole new realm of emotions I didn’t even know I could feel. Maybe when Evan’s two the tough stuff will be a distant memory and all I’ll think about is how wonderful it felt to have a newborn in my arms. Or maybe not. My motto is never say never so I won’t, but right now I’m quite happy with my one beautiful little baby... Then again as I look at the pile of maternity clothes sitting on my bed I still can't seem to make a decision on what to do with them. Perhaps this is one of those examples where actions speak louder than words.
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Hang on to them. The fact that you have to think about it should say it all. I'm hanging on to mine because even though I adore my little guy I know I want him to have a little brother or sister one day.
ReplyDeleteThings are going to get easier and you will forget all about the challenges...I found things got better after 6 months, then after 12 months, time just started flying. Lila is now 18 months old and I cannot wait to have another little baby in my arms!
ReplyDeleteGive them away or sell them at a baby consignment shop that also takes maternity clothes... if you do get pregnant again you'll want the latest trend ;)
ReplyDeleteAsk yourself this (I know I did) - what will you regret most in 5, 10, 20 years from now - not having another child or deciding to have another? I am currently pregnant with my second, my first will be 4 in January and I must admit she's a drama queen! And if, god forbid, I have another like her, I can see my husband divorcing me in 5 years (kidding of course). But despite all this, it's the wonderful times you remember most, not the hard or bad!
ReplyDeleteI have been going back and forth with my decision to have another one or not. I would love another baby and my little guy could have a brother or sister but at the same time, my son is turning 3 in a few weeks and things are getting so much easier as time goes. No more paying for daycare, no diapers ect..... But I have been told MANY times - it's never to late to change my mind.
ReplyDeleteHold on to them. I thought the same thing. I ended keeping mine and now i have 2.
ReplyDeleteIf you're anything like me you'll want the latest fashion when you do decide to get pregnant again. My boys are a little over 5 years apart and when I got pregnant with my second son let me tell you I was glad to have all new clothes because between the first and second pregnancies the styles changed so much and I didn't end up looking ridiculous in my old maternity clothes.
ReplyDeleteKeep the classic (ageless) pieces and give (or sell) the others. It will be a nice treat for yourselve to go on a nice shopping spree.
ReplyDeleteAs for baby number 2, think of what it would be like for Evan to grow up as an only child - christmas, holidays, summer times etc... plus, it's only the first 2 years that are harder, it get expenantially easier as they get older - plus - they become each other's buddy and keep each other company! My two boys are always playing together! It's comforting to know that no matter what - they'll always have each other! Plus, my eldest Sam - was totally meant to be an older brother and he's so great with his brother!