when? where? what?

This is one of my most favorite pictures of the little one. Maybe my most favorite picture ever.

The day she was born. All 10 pounds and 1 ounce of her huge newborn self.

One of the happiest days ever.

So, before she was conceived, or ever thought about conceiving, people would ask. "When are you going to have a baby?" "Are you guys planning a family?" "Do you think you will ever have a baby?" "Do you guys want a baby?" "Do you like babies?" "Do you think you would like being a Mom?"

Think you get the picture here....lots of questions.

Used to drive me NUTS. We never told a soul that we were trying to have a baby. Don't know why...just didn't. I am not a huge fan of questions about family size...and I was well aware what that statement would lead to. "So, how is it going?" "Are you pregnant yet?"

Lord knows I don't like stress...and that would be just too much pressure.

What if it didn't work?

So, when you are dating....they ask "When are you getting married?"

When you are home unpacking from your honeymoon they ask, "When are you going to have a baby?"

And after your stitches are removed from your c section they ask, "When are you going to have brother or sister for that sweet baby girl?"

I try to never ask people questions like that....I try very hard. Yes, I know...people don't mean any harm.... But, it is just very personal.

During my sales training...we were always taught to ask people "How many people are there in your family?" Sometimes...people who want kids just can't have them.....they just don't want to be reminded of it. Or people want a certain number of children and don't want to be judged for it. Believe me...people judge you and react if they don't like what you have planned for yourself.

Family size is such an personal decision....if you want to have 20 kids and you have the means to provide....more power to you. And, don't feel sorry for me cause I am an only child.

Believe me...I am not sorry about it. I love it.

Ok......hmmmmmm.....can you tell I have something on my mind?

I love babies. And, don't ask me any questions about babies. Otherwise....ask away.