I was asked an interesting question in an email and I thought is was worthy of becoming a post.  A reader asked me if I ever get funny looks when I say I want more children even though I already have two.  The short answer is, "Occassionally."

The longer answer is that sometimes I worry what others might think when I say I want a large family.  But, I have prayed about having more children.  God has made it clear to me that my family is not yet complete.  I have never been one to say that I want two kids and then I will be done.  I honestly believe that by saying I only want X number of kids, is like saying that God's opinion doesn't count.  I think God knows how many kids I will have.  From the start, my answer to, "How many children are you going to have?" has always been, "However many God's wants me to have."

Right now, I am thrilled with my two children.  They mean everything to me.  I just know that when I am done having children, God will give me a sense of peace.  A feeling of completion.  But right now, there is room for more love in my heart and home. 

Risking going a little off topic, I think that I grew up in the wrong era.  I wish everyone had families like our grandparents, and great grandparents did.  They got married and made babies.  Other than abstinence, they let God decide how many babies they were meant to have.  It was rare that a woman 100 years ago said, I only want to have one child.  They opened their hearts and homes to all of the children that God wanted them to have.  Now, women want to plan their family as it will best suit their timing, plans, needs, etc.  Then, when they think they are ready, they want God to chip in and do His part. I think it should be the opposite. I will always make my womb available for God to bless me with another one of His miracles.


Does that make me greedy?  No.  It makes me faithful.  Am I happy with the two kids I have?  More than words can express.  Does it make me a bad person because I want more children?  If it is God will, then it is a good thing that I am in agreement with Him!  Can I ask myself another question and answer it myself?  Yes.  Yes, I can.

I am still waiting for my next cycle to start and I know that it inevitably will.  I hate that the last week I felt every symptom I thought was going to end with a positive test only to be fooled again.  It is hard to stay positive every month but I know that one day, my time will come again.  I may get "lapped" as people get pregnant, show off cute bumps,  and have babies and I am still waiting to start the race, but I just have to keep reminding myself that my turn will come.  I also remind myself that if God gave me everything I ever asked for as soon as I asked for it, I would have a lot of things, but none would be as special as my precious husband and adorable children. 

I think Joey could tell that I was having a tough day.  I was laying on the floor watching some of the 9/11 remembrance stuff and he crawled up to me, climbed on top of me, all just so he could rest his head on my chest.  It was a perfect reminder to be thankful for what God has blessed me with.


So, with that in mind, I took a hike to admire all of the beautiful things God has blessed us with.  That, and to get some more practice with my new camera.  These are some of the things I saw today.









Even though we are not yet adding to our family, how can I not feel blessed to be surrounded with so many beautiful creations of God?  On to the next cycle for me.

(1) To get in agreement with the word of God, and built yourself up in faith. (4)  Know God is for you!!

If you haven't had an opportunity to pick up a copy of God's Fertility Clinic, I suggest you order one.  I am in no way being compensated for my sharing this book with you.  I have just really found a great sense of positivity by reading this book.  And, today as I await my period to start yet again, this is the book and words that help me to continue reminding myself that God will bless me with another child.  

Today was Gavin's very first day of preschool.  Many moms are caught up in the milestone that preschool is.  What it represents.  It is the start of their educational career.  It does mean that they are no longer babies.  They are little people venturing out into the world to make decisions on their own.  But, my biggest concern wasn't if he would adjust well to the new environment, it was if he would poop at school. 

Gavin has been potty trained since he was 2 years old so hitting the mark wasn't the issue.  Wiping, on the other hand, is not his forte.  I have tried practicing with him but he has no interest in taking care of that part of the job.  So, when morning came today, I hoped and hoped and hoped that he would poop before school.

It was about 5 minute 'til 9 and we had to be at school at 9:30.  I heard the words I was hoping to hear all morning.  "Mommy.  I have to go potty-poop."  I sent him the bathroom muffling the excitement in my voice.  I considered making up a clever facebook status about how excited I was that Gavin was pooping before his first day at school but thought better of it.  I waited patiently for him to declare that he was finished.  I waited.  And I waited.  I went into the bathroom and noted his ample progress and asked him if he was almost finished since we had to get going soon.  His response:

"I have just one more poop to make.  It is shaped like an ice cream cone."

I had no response.  What is there to say in regards to an ice cream cone shaped poop?   

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I have been talking about this for a while now and it is officially time. Doug has been helping me get my new herb site off the ground and today, I am proud to announce that it is ready to go. I am still learning about the new page and technical stuff but I know enough to post! You can go and see my newest herb post about Plaintain and all of its uses! I made an oil infusion with it and it will be ready to go on the shelves right next to the Red Clover tincture soon!  The Red Clover is already for sale on the site while supplies last!


I encourage any of you that are interested in the herbs for fertility and that have other medicinal uses to join the site by signing in (click here or it is in the upper right hand corner of the page). After signing in, you can then subscribe to blog updates, or specific post updates if one is of particular interest.I am very excited about this new journey and look forward to seeing you all there!

I will continue to post here about all things TTC, fertility, and maybe one day, pregnancy.  Life, Loss, and Other Things is where my heart is and I am thrilled that it gave birth to this new dream and website. Thank you to all of you who inspire me, support me, and pray for me. You are all wonderful!