I am the writer/owner of ‘MA! motherhood with attitude.’ The artist/owner of our company, Tiffany, will add her two cents on this blog now and then, as well. Tiffany and I often talk about the struggle to earn a buck through our freelancing as we also try to make the ‘MA! dream’ come true. Our mission is to expose ‘perfect parenting propaganda’ for what it is: hogwash! We adore imperfect parents (and embrace the fact that we are among them.)Providing a Public Service
Apparently, Dave and I have provided a public service with our “oops!” I’ve had at least three friends tell me that, upon telling their husbands of our surprise, their guys agreed to go in for the Big Procedure.
My friends are truly grateful.
If only I had learned from my friend who went through this exact scenario just two years ago. When she told me the news, I said, “I want to throw you a shower!” Like us, it would be her third child and she scoffed at the idea, saying, “I’m not going to let you throw me a shower because we can’t figure out contraception.”
But, now that I’m into the thick of it — the remodeling, the doctor’s visits, the growing belly — I am so glad I didn’t learn my lesson from her. I haven’t even met this little child yet, but I already know that this was supposed to happen. I still struggle with so many challenges that lie ahead, wondering “what will we do about…”, but I do believe that we will meet this new member of our family and think, “Oh yeah! It’s you! Of course!”
In the end, I wonder if any of us REALLY have the control we like to pretend we do!
Here’s a picture of my Week 14 belly!
your week 14 belly is my week 128 belly. so wrong for me, and so wonderful for you! Will you find out what you’re having (besides a baby, I mean)?
Comment by Megan — July 27, 2009 @ 10:40 amI don’t think your week 14 belly is supposed to include 6-pack abs! Please tell me that’s just the lighting . . . Just kidding – of course you look FANTASTIC!
Comment by Susan Canetto — August 7, 2009 @ 4:21 pmIn the end, I wonder if any of us REALLY have the control we like to pretend we do!
TRUE DAT!!!!
I want to be in on a shower for you. Anybody game?
Heather
Comment by Heather — August 10, 2009 @ 10:05 am