Late to the party as usual.... Have been pondering though the discussion earlier about life moving on. Like many of you, we're not planning any more DCs and I now, sort of, wonder what on earth comes next. I have a job, but it's not really what I want to do. The idea of having another baby seems good, but I suspect that's as much because it's familiar and happy as much as because it's what I really want (ignoring for a second DH's adamance that 2 is more than enough!). As others have said, when our youngest grows up we have to move on.
I have plans which some days seem reasonable and other days seem utterly pie in the sky to finally get my PhD. DH is really supportive but it would require him to be the main earner for a very, very long time and would be a huge commitment. No need to make that yet and in some ways having another baby, while taking that opportunity away would also take away the choice and need to make that commitment (because another would be thrust up on us, if that makes sense).
Anyway, in the spirit of the longest journey starting with just one step, I've signed up for an evening class to brush up my French from Oct, so will start to dip my toe into the next stage of life then. Will also be a useful opportunity to see whether I still have a brain...
Phew no1. Am sure it feels weird though. If DH doesn't sort himself out on the contraception front after all of this, I'd start wondering whether he actually does want a no.3...
Had to LOL at the chocolate buttons too oops. I had a similar conversation recently with our HV who was advocating lashings of rice pudding and custard for DD2 before she was even one .
Fingers, toes and vibes all still yours tomorrow, sazzles.
Hi to everyone else.