The maternity clothes have been folded and put away,
to be given to whomever might need them
never to be worn by me again.
While there is a big hole in my closet
where my clothes used to hang
There is an even bigger hole in my heart.
While I know we are DONE with being pregnant
While I know that the factory is closed
While I know in my brain that I would most likely have a coronary
if we added any more children to the mix
My heart still aches for what will be no more.
It truly is a sad moment of truth.
But I will not wallow in sadness
Instead, I will rejoice in the beauty of the
three I have been blessed with.
11 comments:
This made me tear up a little because I think I will feel a lot like you when we are done. I don't think we will have any more than three children, simply because I don't think we could afford any more than three. But truth to be told, if I could, I'd have a million babies, so I know I'll likely feel like you. You are right, though, you have most definitely been blessed.
You have been blessed, Lisa. Three times over. I know exactly how you feel, too. Knowing Mia is my last makes me so sad sometimes. And then she whips her diaper off and sends poop flying all over her bed and I kinda think I'm glad I'm not having anymore ;)
Can't wait to see you and your 3 amazing kids tomorrow!
My heart ached for you while reading this post, and while I don't know how you feel, I know how my heart can ache for the child that may never be.
I love every single picture of your 3 beautiful children. You can just see the love you have for each one with each picture. You are an amazing mommy, you are a beautiful mommy, and you are a blessed mommy. And I'm so lucky to be able to call you friend! :o)
Now, you and Christy have a BLAST. I expect full reports!
My boy is no longer my baby baby. I was tied off the day after he was born (family choice). So I had to face the fact that I would never be the holder of a new life again. Soon my children will not fit in my arms the way babies or even toddlers do. I will miss that too.
Mo, hold that feeling forever!
I know the feeling!! While I am usually at my wit's end with the children we have, it is sad to know that I won't be having anymore sweet little babies. ;o)
Lovely photos!! Have a fun week!
Ah man! I need those clothes! ; )
By the way we are going to be in A town next time this week (Mon. & Tues.) maybe we can see you guys...
Well, hell! I never wanted any more than two kids and happily slammed the door shut on the baby factory and tossed out the key. But your post is even having me tear up! Must be those darn Texas allergies, they snuck into the house right as I was reading your post. Sniff!
I experienced the same thing. I wish I could've had six of them...
We aren't finished having kids yet, but I definitely can understand the sentiment. I get very misty eyed with my daughter realizing the things that I will never see her do again. I can only imagine what it will be like for me when I realize I will NEVER experience it again :(
We're done with 2 and my heart aches; I know how you feel. My youngest is 19 months and I'm so sad that I won't ever feel another baby growing inside me or cuddle that sweet newborn scent during middle of the night feedings. And now I'm stopping before I start crying.
Thanks for blessing me honey.
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