We really struggled with this as well. We ended up trying for 18 mos and reached our "deadline". I have my tubal consult next month, so Jacob will be our only child. I do have 2 stepchildren, which does give Jacob siblings, even though he is not growing up with them on a day to day basis.

27 weeks is awesome - here's to 13 more uneventful weeks! Great news about your work situation too.

I was so excited to read your post and then read the update - I hope it's not a miscarriage. Hugs and prayers.

I love happy endings:) Enjoy your precious boy.

<t>Ah Denise, I am so sorry. It sucks to end childbearing on such a sad and frustrated note. I also just had one live birth and it was the pregnancy from * and he now has a ton of ongoing issues. We had hoped for one more, but it didn't happen and I am getting my tubes tied in February. I am still h...

Thanks for checking in Angela. I am so glad that your husband and Hayden are helping you heal. I have heard that children are closer to God, so he may be passing on a message:) Big hugs.

I am thinking of you and hope you and your family are doing okay, all things considered. Big hugs.

I think it's very SAD to end our childbearing years, no matter what our age. I have my consult in February to get my tubes tied and I am very SAD and I turn 44 this week!! It's the end of an era.

Exciting......thinking happy baby thoughts......so cute about Meggie - wonder if she knows something we don't;)

<t>You are very wise to consider this scenario. I echo everything Jamie has said. This is not the life I thought I would have and certainly not the life I would have chosen for our family. With that said, I would much, much rather have our beautiful boy and only child here with us, than no child at ...