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Oh Shellie - You've put feelings into words I didn't know how to say. chuckle. Guess we should talk more cuz I'll need your advice on what to tell Gracie when she's older but I too decided long ago I didn't want to parent again. No one would tie my tubes... I asked every pregnancy and then some. I had two abortions and grieve them. I had adoption in mind then too but couldn't work where I work (still work) and be single and pregnant. But I was done being a mom, I'm not very patient, I was 18 when my oldest was born, I don't want to be parenting FOREVER. I don't want to be a parent from 18 to 52. I get frustrated at times that I COULD have (b/c the situation is not what I'd planned out in openness). My boyfriend owns this house, we both have good jobs, money is not an issue but really its more our temperments and emotional baggage were. He has a kid and is happy with that one. I just don't want more... I finally have my tubes tied and yanno, that is kinda a grief thing I hadn't been expecting. But anyway. Glad to hear yall share.
Maia
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