I have gone over and over this entry in my mind for a long time. Part of me didn’t know if I should write it here, as it may jinx me, but the other part of me demanded that this is MY site, documenting MY life and the things that are happening to ME. Well, that part of me won the debate. Besides, who am I to believe in jinxes anyway?
So Thursday night I took my last birth control pill. Yep, I am no longer on birth control. Well, technically I had two pills left, but we went away for the weekend and I left them at home (on purpose??) and thought that after three days of not having the pills, there was really no point in taking the last couple. So I am pill free.
I must admit its pretty scary. I have been on some form of contraceptive for the last ten years. TEN YEARS. And now, nothing. Nadda. I don’t even know if my body is going to know what to do with all that hormonal freedom!!
What I do know is that Simeon and I are ready. We are where we want to be and we want to start our family together. Over the past few years I have been watching Simeon and he rocks a friends baby to sleep or plays a game with our nephews, and I can see it in his eyes that he wants it too. He is going to be the best daddy there is and I cannot wait to create something that is completely and totally ours, a blending of us.
For those of you who know me, or have been reading my site for some time, you know that I am a planner and a scheduler. Well for me, 25 was the lucky number that I felt was perfect for having a baby. It’s still young enough that I am not going to be retiring when my kids are in high school and I will still have enough energy to chase them around. But still allowed me to feel like I have been out contributing to society for awhile and had a few years to really enjoy my husband. Simeon and I have been together for 8 years now, and married for almost 3 of those. There isn’t really anything I think I would be denying myself to start my family now. I have wanted to be a mommy my whole life and I am ready to take that step.
So its out of my hands now. I am no longer “preventing” anything. Like a friend said over the weekend, “we are done practicing.” Wish me luck!
Well, they do say that practice makes perfect! Good luck! Keep us posted!
Good luck!
Ok, that made me a little misty. You two are going to make such awesome parents! I wish you the best of luck at trying ;). It will be so cool to be able to see you both take that next step!
How absolutely exciting!!!!! The best to you both!
Wooo Hoooo! I am so excited for us to finally be ready to start our family. I agree that we are in a good spot, and I know what a wonderful mommy you will be. I am so glad that you are mine and we get to take this next step in our lives together. You are my favorite!