Would you like to have a baby in the near future too?
By sweet_jette
@sweet_jette (168)
Philippines
April 17, 2011 10:54am CST
Because I do. I love babies, kids. I believe babies are the greatest gift a person can ever receive.
My coworker is throwing a baby shower at the end of the month. I went out to buy a gift, with a friend, and got so excited looking at the baby things and ended up buying quite a few items. :P
We were joking, like as if we are moms. :D Then my friend suddenly said, this made me so excited to have a baby! So I told her I was thinking of the same thing.
How about you?
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17 responses
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
Ouch! That question just hit me! Hahaha! No, just kidding.
As of now? No, I'm not in a relationship. And while single, I am trying to be stable with my financial status, really trying hard!
Another option of mine is to adopt. Two years ago, I started asking, and all adoption centers told me that I can't adopt a kid less than 5 years old, if I am going to be a single mom. It is gonna be tough.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
9 May 11
Yeah, definitely.
Even though people are already reminding me of my age(im just 26 for pete's sake!), i just wanna make sure i am prepared when the time comes. ;)
Sorry for the late response anyway...
@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
19 Apr 11
Well, I am single too and there is totally nothing wrong with that. I am also going to strive for financial stability before planning on having kids.. if you really want something then you can find different ways to get it - if there's a will, there's a way.
@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
17 Apr 11
Absolutely not. I have zero interest whatsoever. I have never wanted kids and I will never have kids. I don't think they're cute or sweet, baby stores freak me out and I genuinely think pregnancy is the single most repulsive thing on the face of the planet.
@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
18 Apr 11
Yes indeed. Too many people just don't think about not wanting kids, or don't think they have a choice and don't realize until it's too late that they just aren't cut out for it.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
We'll it that if how you see it. :) Its better to say that than get pregnant and not take care of your kids right? Better not do it if you dont believe in it. :)
Thank you for sharing your point of view.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
Go with what makes you happy. :) Thanks for your response!
@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
18 Apr 11
Everyone loves seeing a new baby. However if you are having a baby be prepared for all the costs that involved with it. Coming from a mother of 5 I thought baby stuff was expensive, but wait til the toddler years and school age and teen.
I have already raised my 5 THANK GOD!
I don't know what I would do with this economy and gas prices and trying to keep my children in their activities.
When I raised all five I started them all out in an hour of preschool and hour of tap and ballet combined.
Only one of my children went on with it all the way through high school. Her final year of high school she was taking 9 dance classes, each class required their own dress code and shoes, such as point, ballet, tap, jazz.
My second daughter started modeling school at 15...that was fun...had to spend between 300.00 to 500.00 a week on NEW up todate clothes with the stickers still on them from the store.
Most things could be taken back after the shoot, but, prom dresses, could not be returned, and neither could swim wear.
My third and fourth were my problem children. Could never find the right nitch for them two LOL
My 5th he has done everything from fossil hunting to getting his padi diving license.
He begged me to homeschool him his last three years of high school which cost anywhere from 3,000 to 6,000 a year. My kitchen isle turned into a chemistry lab, a biology lab, we had beakers, disecting stuff, we did home ec he actually made a apron. (I silently cursed the sewing part. cost 48.00 to make a apron!!!) Cooking was fun.
took him on field trips, for history, biology, and even English.
yes as I look back, that cute cuddly little bundle of joy I would have loved to keep them in the first 3 months stages LOL
you could love them feed them, burp them and let them go back to sleep.
My daughter in law has a 15 year old she has in cheer camp
She has taken her daughter to Orlando twice for competitions, then Atlanta, then New Orleans, and this weekend they were in a competition on Panama City Beach. She has two other children and they have to go tirelessly all the time to the competitions too. One is 13 a boy and the other is 5 a boy.
Then on top of that I watched my daughter in law have responsibility of 3 other girls because their parents didnt want to go. I sure hope she got some money for help with condo and food for all those kids!
So again yep a baby is lovely Just be ready for everything else that comes with it.
My daughter just closed out of her military home in Ft Riley to come stay with me cause she has a 16 month old toddler and she is 6 months pregnant. I did not want to leave my hubby for that long to help her so she come here while her husband is in Iraq. And trust me my little toddling grandchild keeps us both running except for about 2 hours a day during her nap. By the time we clean up and sit down and look at each other, we here her waking up talking and laughing...we just look at each other and say REALLY? LOL end of break!
My daughters husband has been angry when she closed out of the house to come home, but I told him he is not here to help and she needs help being this large and having a toddler. Trust me not all BUT MOST men leave the babies and children to women. So just be advised when the shoe drops as I was an only child no brothers or sisters so I did not see my parents struggle to raise more than one child. And I spent most of my growing up years with my grandparents working and helping on a farm so I was not one of the spoiled only children.
In fact my childhood was a nightmare and whole other discussion from start to finish! I can laugh about it now, but during the childhood it was very sad how my parents treated me for being an only child.
Good Luck did not mean to scare you off from having them just be prepared.
Somehow I was in my mind so I did ok raising my 5 I never depended on food stamps or childrens aide. Iworked day and night to take care of my children that much I can be proud of.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
Haha! No, you didn't scare me. Dont worry. :)
I know its not easy. Being the eldest in the family, being the one who always loved to observe, I have always known it is not easy having and raising a child.
But hey, my parents were able to let me finish college, I have a job, my two other siblings too. Only the youngest is at school, and she's gonna start college this school year.
I saw my parents work so hard, there were nights too when I was little that I'd listen in to their conversation trying to figure out what to do next.
As I look at them right now, they look proud, and so happy.
I knew that the joy of being a family has always kept us going. And I want to extend that family. :)
Thanks for sharing you story. :)
@keshia2007r (2880)
• United States
17 Apr 11
I would love to have kids in the future. As of right now, I need to get my career and life stable before I decided to first get married then have kids. I plan on doing this the traditional way. But I love babies, I have a little cousin so cute, always playing games with him when I see him!
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
Me too. I know it would be best if I am already financially and emotionally ready to have kids.
Right now, I'm simply preparing my acting like a mom to my sisters and younger cousins and nieces and nephews. :)
Thanks for your response! :)
@Feneth (3)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
Yes, of course! I really like having babies in the near future. I am very excited to see my babies in our house, waiting for you to come home from work and kiss you all the time. Same here, I believe they are one of the great gifts in one's life. Yet, I am taking considerations that before having babies,I have already prepared myself physically, financially and spiritually. It is not that easy right? I am currently working so hard so I could start saving my salary for the future plans.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
9 May 11
Nicely put. :) i cant wait for that moment either. Well, its best to be prepared than sorry. Lets do our best!
@ann815 (54)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
i already have two very energetic boys so in terms of having another baby-- if i can be assured that if i get pregnant it will be a girl, i will definitely consider it. :)
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
I'll add it to my prayers, that you get a girl the next time. :) I'm not sure but I have been hearing from other people that there are ways to get a boy/girl. I dont know if they really work. I think it has something to do with conceiving a baby right after or right before your period, something like that. I heard it from my aunt a long time ago. She has 4 kids. The arrangement is, girl-boy-girl-boy.
Thanks for your response! :)
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
17 Apr 11
Hi. sweet_jette. Welcome to myLot! I have three kids now. Ages, 9, 5 and 3 years old. I would like to have a fourth child in the near future. If it is in God's will, my child may be another boy. I have not had a child in about four years. This June 14th will be four years that I have not had a baby yet. I am ready to have another one in a couple of years from now too. Many people tell me that I should not have another child, but it is not up to them on how many kids I have. It is my business. I know that you are excited to be having another child as time comes along. Good Luck! Buying baby clothes and looking at a newborn baby makes a woman want to have another one at times. I know that it happens with me.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
Yeah, I have been wanting one for years now. Its true, its your business, not theirs. Its also great that your kids have good gaps in years, you get to enjoy them (that's what my grandmother told me before :D).
I also like a big family. I want to have four kids too. :)
Thanks for your response!
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
well i'm pregnant right now, with my 2nd baby. i'm on my 6th month. i don't think i want any more babies in the future...if i ever change my mind, just one more will do. and i hope it will be a girl...since i already have 2 boys. i just hope everything will go well with this pregnancy. i pray nothing bad will happen.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
I'll include your healthy pregnancy in my prayers. Be careful, too. Well I guess I dont have to tell you that, its your second. :)
I wish you get a baby girl the next time, if you ever decide to have a third one. :)
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
Wow. I kind of feel envious. Haha! No, I am happy for you. Thanks, I really wish for one soon. :)
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
So true! Kids are always genuine, too. They are always true. :)
My parents are asking us, their children, for grandchildren now. :P
@craziestqueenever (1819)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
I do have a baby now and I want more baby in the near future. I want to have too many children because I do believe that they make the family happy. I want 6 girls and 6 boys. I grew up in a sad family. That's why I want too many kids.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
Wow, seriously? 6 boys and 6 girls? Wow, that's quite a lot! But hey, if you can take care of all of them, who am I to ask, right? Yeah, having babies light up the whole family.
We'll, I wish you the best of lucks. :)
@Zeitzbach (79)
•
17 Apr 11
A big NO! Sure having babies might be great. It can be refreshing to come home and be greeted by your child.
However, babies are huge responsibilities. You will need to use all those money you can have for having fun on school, food, etc. It might look easy at first but after a month or two, the baby will drive you crazy! You can say I'm pretty selfish. - -
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
I don't think you are selfish. :) Most people consider it as a choice.
Thanks for responding with you point of view. :)
@ivane07 (76)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
Of course I do! I have 2 nieces and 8 nephews and having been a part of their growing up years excites me to have children on my own. It would really be a nice experience to raise children and see them grow up and fulfill their dreams. As a mother I would definitely be their light to guide their path. However, I also know that it is a big responsibility and one must be prepared for this.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
Yeah. It a good thing to have one, and for me, its also best if I'm already ready. Financially wise, emotionally ready.
I too have a lot of nieces and nephews, and most of them I have taken care of.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
17 Apr 11
Wow! Congratulations! I always say that babies are blessings. I mean, they are God's gifts people. They are like pieces of heaven.
I am so happy for you. :) Have a healthy pregnancy!
@czaxivonen (97)
• Philippines
18 Apr 11
I LOVE BABIES! Imagine my delight when my mom gave birth to my younger sisters.. We have around 9-11 years of age gap, still i treat them like theyre my own kids :) its fun taking care of them, i would watch over them whenever mom had to go, feed them, play with them and even bathe them :) So I felt like a second mom :) They inspire me to become a good mom in the future...I want to be a mommie someday though i cant assure that I will be a wife to anybody (but that's a different story now.. ;) hehe