I’m a mother of two boys, a very happy mother. But somehow people think that it’s not enough. I get comments from my son’s day care teachers, relatives, and just strangers in public bathrooms that I should have more kids. Not only that they take it upon themselves to convince me of how great it will be to have a third child but they assure me that this time it will be a girl, some how assuming that a girl is what I want. It almost feels like those strangers or family relations have a mystery quota they need to fulfill in order to win a prize of a lifetime. And the only thing standing between them and this great prize is my agreement to nine horrible months of excruciating discomfort.
I’m an understanding person and most of the time patient; however I would really like to know what’s in it for me. Can I expect those “well wishers” to join me and help during the after labor recovery process? Would they come to my aid when all three kids get sick? Will they do homework with the older kids and take them to classes (not to mention help me sponsor those classes)? Will they babysit when my husband and I need a break to go out for dinner? And did they ever consider my husband in this trivial plan of theirs? Who ever said you can’t be happy with just two? I absolutely love my boys. I had two brothers and love all boy activities. And form a practical stand point; I only have two hands i.e. I have my hands full at the moment and am not looking for more adventure.
However, for those moms out there who surrendered to the abuse of those near and dear to them and decided on having a third child please read this article http://www.havingthreekids.com/ to get a prospective on things. Enjoy!
