tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968268526565937777.post2383672829585995310..comments2024-01-09T01:52:17.161-05:00Comments on {partners in crime}: Serious post about KidsPartners in Crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06842271432361064647noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968268526565937777.post-16550316427214570162012-02-03T21:17:23.216-05:002012-02-03T21:17:23.216-05:00As a police wife I feel your pain about the long w...As a police wife I feel your pain about the long work hours. When our son was born, my husband was called in while we were still in the hospital and he had to go- he had no choice. I was so upset. It's definitely hard being a mother and raising a child when your husband is on a rotating schedule. Sometimes, I feel like I am a single mom because my husband works the weirdest hours. But I really don't think I'd have it any other way. I know it will be hard when he grows up to have my husband miss out on games, recitals, etc. because of his job, but I know that we made the right decision in having a baby. Our son is the best thing thats happened to us! I guess its one of those things that you don't know how it will affect your life until it happens. Whatever path you choose, just do what is going to make you and your husband happy :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332357896924226927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968268526565937777.post-62016723791941012052012-02-03T18:48:39.621-05:002012-02-03T18:48:39.621-05:00I too had plans for kids when I was "younger&...I too had plans for kids when I was "younger" and much has changed as I have gotten older and think things through. I was talking to a friend of my the other day about this topic and just age in general because I just turned 30 and she is getting ready to turn 30 and getting married. She feels behind. She always thought she would be in a different place by now, married with maybe 2 kids. Someone made a comment to her about not wanting to be "old" when they have children and she was a bit offended. But I told her I would rather be "old" than "young" having kids. I am one of the youngest moms here in Bloomington. Most of the moms I meet have Masters and Doctors and have had a career for several years and then moved on to this stage. I feel like I would have been a very different mom if I had babies in my early 20's and NOT in a good way. <br /><br />As for people telling you that you will change your mind. I am guessing they just know that at 27 it is hard to make a decision that won't possibly change. Just like 4 years ago you felt differently than you do now, 4 years from now you might be in another place on the same subject. And maybe you will feel the same way, but you will have more clarity on your choice and more life experience under your belt to back up your choice. <br /><br />I think the biggest key is to live for the now. I know it is hard and I never took this advice and I always regret it. I am trying really hard to live in the present now. The country song, "Your gonna miss this," is soooo true. <br /><br />Just my two cents. Take em or leave em. ;)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153597743733230937noreply@blogger.com