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05-12-2019 08:21 AM
I admire the woman.
The most profound, staggering, sacred moment of my life was when my daughter was born. Watching her grow up has been a ride I would not have missed for the world.
I have traveled widely. I'm educated. I've experienced beauty that has brought me to tears.
None of it compares to the joy I've found in motherhood.
I wish that woman and her children well.
To each her own.
05-12-2019 08:24 AM
@Trinity11 wrote:We have a family down the block from us that have 8 children. They are darling, polite and the mom is a wonderful woman. She always goes out of her way to be friendly and often she has asked me if she can help me out. I laugh because I should be helping her out. The children are well cared for and attend the Catholic School in our town. Her husband is an attorney with a large law firm. No worries that one cent of our tax dollars are going to support her children. BTW, she has a degree in Nursing and will return when she said the kids are grown. I love that we have choices today whereas years ago, women had "set" roles and expectations.
This family sounds like the exception to the rule of a large family in this day and age. I don't see how an average income family can support 8 children. I know it can be done successfully as in this family, but again, I think it's more the exception than the rule.
05-12-2019 01:25 PM
@Oostende wrote:I admire the woman.
The most profound, staggering, sacred moment of my life was when my daughter was born. Watching her grow up has been a ride I would not have missed for the world.
I have traveled widely. I'm educated. I've experienced beauty that has brought me to tears.
None of it compares to the joy I've found in motherhood.
I wish that woman and her children well.
To each her own.
@Oostende, no matter our differences, I would think that all of us wish every family the best.
05-12-2019 03:45 PM
First I'd like to say Happy Mother's Day! to each of the mothers here and to their mothers with us or beyond. Being a mom doesn't come with a hand book, we either had good imprinting or we did good by other means or the best we could. And for all the great kids we turned out, that's the best thank you of all.
Reading here I couldn't help but think about my grandmother born in 1897, who had 18 births, some twins, not all survived, her mother had 12, both women's husbands died too young leaving them to deal with their families and remaining years in a variety of ways from continuing the family farm to older children's assistance. Times have changed. Back then such families were the norm. Both women lived into their old age with continuing loving support from their children.
Now we're dependent on corporate owned resources; changing weather patterns and variable pricing that swings wildly increasing our vulnerability. Other areas of this globe are in extreme dire straits forcing migrations. Fortunately, many of our intelligent young people are very aware of this when considering reproducing.
Thinking back about my grands, I consider them somewhat victims of their times, the expectations, lack of birth control, need for farm help -- their bodies provided an answer. If they could read this, they would not agree, I think. They loved babies and they knew no other way to live.
05-12-2019 04:44 PM
@Oostende wrote:I admire the woman.
The most profound, staggering, sacred moment of my life was when my daughter was born. Watching her grow up has been a ride I would not have missed for the world.
I have traveled widely. I'm educated. I've experienced beauty that has brought me to tears.
None of it compares to the joy I've found in motherhood.
I wish that woman and her children well.
To each her own.
I am glad you've experienced joy in the life you chose.
I decided at a very young age that I didnt want to have children. I've never, for one moment regretted it. My life has been full and joyous. Full of dear friends and experiences I would never trade. I don't for one minute feel it has been deficient.
Yes indeed. To each her own.
05-12-2019 05:00 PM
@Oostende wrote:I admire the woman.
The most profound, staggering, sacred moment of my life was when my daughter was born. Watching her grow up has been a ride I would not have missed for the world.
I have traveled widely. I'm educated. I've experienced beauty that has brought me to tears.
None of it compares to the joy I've found in motherhood.
I wish that woman and her children well.
To each her own.
You sound like you have lived a very rich and fulfilled life. All of your experiences have made you a wonderful role model for your daughter. I am sure you are a very happy person and I'll bet your daughter is too.
05-12-2019 05:02 PM
My daughter doesn't have kids by choice. She likes kids, but doesn't gravitate toward babies and littlekidsso much. She enjoys kids that can discuss the latest movies or can join in board games etc. The ones that can put their own coat and gloves on and can go in a bathroom alone.
When she was in her 20's we were in a restaurant a toddler was having a major meltdown. DD looked at me and said "childless I shall remain." And she did. As long as she is happy so am I.
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