When we started trying to conceive in 2007, I figured it would happen easily. I never thought it would take us two years and an IVF to get pregnant. This definitely wasn’t *my* timing, but it was God’s timing, and I’m starting to realize that as this pregnancy progresses.
I’m definitely more ready for this baby financially and emotionally. I’m a money saving machine (except for when repairs on our house our needed, unfortunately), and I’ve definitely toned down my attitude. I don’t fly off the handle as much as I did before.
And most recently, one of our very good friends decided to take early retirement from work and has asked if she can watch our baby while we’re at work. What an amazing blessing that definitely would not have been an option two years ago. I’ve never been a fan of day care centers. My brothers and I always were watched by a grandmotherly-type woman who lived in our neighborhood and later by teenage babysitters, and that’s what I wanted for our baby. I have a pretty good schedule at work, and I don’t go in until mid-afternoon on the days I have late meetings, so this will give me flexibility to spend the morning with the baby. It also will give Joe time after work to go running without having to worry about being back by a certain time to pick up the baby. Plus, I love that she’ll be able to take Smudge to the park or the library or the local play place during the day. I’m so excited I can’t stand it. I feel so much more comfortable now about going back to work after maternity leave knowing that someone I know and trust is taking care of Smudgie.
Waiting two years to have a baby wasn’t our plan, but it’s amazing for me to see how things are falling into place now.
Smudge! She’ll be so loved.
Isn’t it amazing~~that’s God at work right there 😉 What a blessing for you all 🙂 Congrats!
that is SO awesome! i feel like my sister owes me 5+ years of babysitting to pay back for me always watching her kids!
That’s great news! I know if we had our child when we first started trying, I wouldn’t have been able to stay at home plus I think I’m more patient that I used to be. So it worked out better when we finally did get pregnant.
That is sooo great! Daycare is such a PAIN!
That is definitely awesome. Looks like it’s all working out for you guys. Glad you found a trusted person who can help. Babysitting is SUCH a hard thing for us with no family around.
That is so wonderful! You will feel so much more at ease.
Everything according to God’s plan. Things always work out for the best that way! Now, you have one less thing to worry about..
No daycare!
LOVE your blog and can’t wait to follow your journey! My computer is currently “in the shop” so I’m just visiting someone elses’ house right now. Can’t wait to catch up to how this little one came to be! I’m pregnant, due in October. I LOVE finding other preggie blog moms!