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28-7-2009 - No more TTC....for now...

My mood while writing this blog: a little sad

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For everyone whose kept up with me from the beginning, DH and I have decided off and on whether or not to really TTC. We've been without protection and have not avoided ovulation since the beginning of the year, but haven't really been trying. I was hoping...and planning...that we'd start this next month. I had a talk with my wonderful husband this afternoon and he said with the economy the way it is, he is trying not to stress about it. He said that if Obama passes the bill for taxes to be put on insurance that there is no way we can afford to have another baby for at least several more years. I know he definitely wants another baby and it's hard for him to say no--in fact, he didn't tell me no at all. (He never would.) But he did tell me that it would mean he'd have to get an extra job (he's already working one full time and one part time job) and wouldn't get hardly any time with the children and I...and I know that means a lot to him! So because I love him so deeply, I've decided on my own to wait until we can possibly go for it. This might mean several years, but I know God will bless us with one when He sees we can best take care of one. For now, I obviously won't be checking this site very often, but will definitely sign in if the Lord decides that earlier is better. :) I have high hopes for each one of you friends, too! Baby blessings to you all!!

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4 Comments on No more TTC....for now...


slh1980 - Thursday, 30 Jul
Thanks to each of you! I was feeling a little disappointed when writing my blog, but I have a much more positive outlook. I really depend on God for support and wisdom and I feel like we made the best decision! We're still not using any protection so it's not like it's going to be that hard for God to say, "Okay--here you go!!" lol :)
B3thy--I did look into working from home at one point. As of right now, about my only option would be an eBay-based business where I can buy nicer things at resale shops or yard sales and sell them for a better price. I have a friend who does well at that. My huge problems are finding the time for it and also the initial money to get it off the ground!

B3thy - Wednesday, 29 Jul
I am so sorry! my husband and I have wrestled with the decision to start trying for a baby for the past two years. I have always wanted a baby before I turned 30 and I just turned 28 in June. we have been very concerned about money and how we will get by if I need to stay home and can no longer work full-time. my husband’s work has already reduced hours and we have been concerned about the future of his company. I am actually trying to start my own business that can be run out of my home so that I can have more options. is there anything you could maybe do from home to help make a little extra cash? in this day and age anything helps…good luck and I hope to chat with you soon!

mamagarces - Tuesday, 28 Jul
i'm sure God will bless you with another baby when you feel ready....
take care of yourself... and enjoy your husband and the beautiful babies you do have...
take care

happyforest - Tuesday, 28 Jul
if the insurance is taken out of taxes, then you might actually SAVE some money bc you would no longer be paying or having money taken out of check for insurance. i dont know what percent might get taken for obamas health plan, but it will probly be less than what is getting taken out now....hopefully anyway!! so maybe u still can have a baby soon...we dont have much money either, and im not done with school, and i could think of a million other reasons not to ttc right now, but then i had to ask myself 'will i ever have a perfect timein my life where we are completely ready?' and i figured no, so might as well go for it!! lol i dont want my kids too far apart. i am doing the same as you, not activly ttc, but not preventing either! last time i did this it took a year... :(