Reasons You Know You Need Another Baby

I’ve been pretty honest and vocal on my blog about wanting to have another baby.

I shared with everything our miscarriage news in August, which was devastating… but it made me realize more and more that I absolutely do want another little bambino(a) in this house.

Even after I had Henry, I remember thinking to myself at the hospital, “I’m not done yet… there’s still one more.” And honestly, that feeling has never gone away.

This morning I had breakfast with one of my girlfriend’s who is due to have a baby in a few weeks. She looked gorgeous and happy and just radiant! I sat there smiling and thinking to myself, this is such a beautiful thing… and I can’t wait for this to be, hopefully soon! And I get to see my best friend in the whole wide world pregnant right now, which is the coolest thing on earth because I’ve never known her pregnant!

So how does one know if they really want another baby?

And I’m taking… especially after having multiple (pretty grown) children and knowing that with each passing day it literally does gets easier and easier?

1. When you see a pregnant mama, something inside of you glows. Something inside of you instinctly says, “I can’t wait for that to be me.” And this is after feeling the best physically that you’ve ever felt in your life. No joke, my body is exactly where I want it to be right now… and even with that, it doesn’t phase me to gain lots of beautiful pregnancy weight!

2. The fact that you will be waking up again at throughout the night doesn’t bother you.

3. That fact that there aren’t any diapers in the house anymore is NOT good. 🙂

4. You see little baby clothes in stores and stop and think, “Should I but this for later?” LOL… Matt, don’t laugh!

5. When you hear someone mention a name you like, you write it down.

6. You don’t want to book a family photo… just in case there’s another one in a year or two…

7. Thinking that this time around with 1 crib, 1 stroller and 1 highchair (unlike last time in 2008 with 4 of everything) it will be easy.

8. When people say, “Aren’t you done yet?” you actually get defensive.

9. When someone announces they’re pregnant, and tells you how many weeks, you instinctly know when they’re due.

10. Your husband wants one, too… just as much as you.

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.

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5 Comments

  1. 9.25.12
    DJ said:

    sometimes I think something is wrong with me, as I have never felt this way… ever.
    The thought of having a baby makes me terrified and walking through baby isles makes me cringe. Do you think that every woman is supposed to have these feelings?
    Since I was young I never wanted to be a mom, and I partly feel guilty. I’m 31 and my mom wants to me to have kids so bad.
    I’ve been married 5 years… yet I do not feel ready nor any kind of “wanting”
    I am reading your words and I feel worse (not your fault) but seriously, I heard once I turned 30 I would want kids, but the older I get, the less and less it appeals to me.. mind you, I LOVE kids, and I love my nieces and nephews.. Hmmm… just a rant I guess.

  2. 9.25.12
    Kameron said:

    Good for you! I am always in awe of moms with a large brood! I know I am absolutely done, and I only have 2! I think it has a lot to do with your personality. I am anxious by nature, so any more than 2 and I feel like I would be overwhelmed. I love my kiddos and I want them to have a non-crazy for a mom…which is what I would be if I had another. lol

  3. 9.25.12
    admin said:

    I think it’s totally normal. You either or you don’t. I love that you know that. So many people don’t listen to their hearts.

  4. 9.25.12
    Poppy said:

    #10 made me tear up a bit. Yay. 🙂

  5. 9.26.12
    Miche said:

    I love that news! 🙂

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