*Thunk*

greysweatshirt

Well get crackin...how will Manda get the hint!
:laugh:

You think I'M the one that needs the hint?

*sigh*


Baby bug bit me awhile ago....lol

That's part of the problem...we both are pretty ready to get started...except the whole not married thing...and the fact that after my divorce I am absolutely terrified of the prospect of getting married again...and even if I do get married I want to have some time to spend with Manda just the two of us for a little while before introducing a little us into the picture...but the problem with that is that I am 31 years old and not getting any younger...

Hence my conundrum.

Do it when you're ready! Many people are waiting to have kids until later these days. I teach elementary kids and there's HUGE range of ages in the parents. There's some in their 20's and some in their upper 40's with little kids. My Dad didn't have me until he was 36. So, if you're not quite ready, don't push it because you're 31. And like someone else said, marriage is just a piece of paper (a piece of paper some of us are unfortunately unable to get at this point), but it's the love you have that makes you a family. You'll know when it's right for you!

ChubbyBunny

Well get crackin...how will Manda get the hint!
:laugh:

You think I'M the one that needs the hint?

*sigh*


Baby bug bit me awhile ago....lol

That's part of the problem...we both are pretty ready to get started...except the whole not married thing...and the fact that after my divorce I am absolutely terrified of the prospect of getting married again...and even if I do get married I want to have some time to spend with Manda just the two of us for a little while before introducing a little us into the picture...but the problem with that is that I am 31 years old and not getting any younger...

Hence my conundrum.

Do it when you're ready! Many people are waiting to have kids until later these days. I teach elementary kids and there's HUGE range of ages in the parents. There's some in their 20's and some in their upper 40's with little kids. My Dad didn't have me until he was 36. So, if you're not quite ready, don't push it because you're 31. And like someone else said, marriage is just a piece of paper (a piece of paper some of us are unfortunately unable to get at this point), but it's the love you have that makes you a family. You'll know when it's right for you!

I agree with Grey.

You two are the most adorable pair I've seen in a long time (I am happy to actually see so many wonderful and supportive people on here in great relationships....in all honesty). I totally understand the need for YOU time...enjoy the time you guys have right now, being the two of you, getting to know all about each other, etc. Life gets a little crazy with tiny ones in the picture (good crazy though). J, I am sure you will be able to have kids for a while...don't worry....you aren't gonn shrivel up....:laugh:

Get Manda settled in. Enjoy this time, it's good stuff.

ohthatbambi

Well, the second one is...POSITIVE!

I'm kind of excited. And a little in shock. It was easier the first time, when I didn't know what to expect! I think Darrell (my son) will be happy to have a sibling. We weren't planning, but hey, it's still exciting to have children. It's fun to watch them grow. It won't be that hard, will it???

The reason my husband got me the test was because I was talking about being pregnant. I just kind of...felt pregnant. But I kind of knew I wasn't, not really. Well, then I took the test to prove to him that I wasn't, and...BOOM...PREGGO!

My son is a year old, has anyone had kids close together like this? Was it really difficult at first?

Mine are 21 months apart and I wouldn't change it for anything! They are close and get along great even though they are opposite genders and personalities. Congrats!