I read this "news" article talking about how supposedly study after study has shown that people without kids are happier than people with them. Pshaw- whatever! I completely disagree. Who are these scientists asking anyhow? Certainly not me.
I present you with
Exhibit A (Eden circa 2002)
Exhibit B (Jonah circa 2002)
Exhibit C (Becca circa 2003)
Exhibit D (Celeste circa 2003)
Exhibit E (Our family last night after FHE lesson)
I could go on with hundreds of more examples. I have to say that the best years of my life by far are the ones I've had raising my children. Besides getting married, my kids are the best thing that ever happened to me. They are the best thing for our marriage too. Nothing brings joy, love, satisfaction, and worthwhile challenges like having children. I love when they are babies. I love the toddler years. And I'm enjoying my tweens now. It is a progression of watching how stinkin cute they are to enjoying watching them become good people that are making something of themselves. Nothing in this world is more satisfying. And I know as the years go on, although there will be plenty of heartaches, I am fully anticipating joy beyond joy.
I don't think having an infinite number of children equates to an infinite amount of joy. That would be foolish I think. However, I have found that each child that has come to our family has multiplied our happiness and I am so grateful for each of them.
After Steve and I lost our baby Isaac back in September we decided to call it quits on having any more children of our own. I saw a specialist who told me that if I were to conceive again, my chances of carrying that baby to term with a happy outcome would only be 30%. We decided to prevent that from happening again. Despite that, I was surprised to find out I was pregnant again a couple of weeks before we left for Ethiopia, I was overcome with lots of thoughts and emotions about it. The most prevailing one being that I will likely lose this baby. So I have been quite reluctant to share the news with people. But I guess I'm ready now.
Well here I am hitting my second trimester. What it all comes down to is this:
We love children and if we have the great blessing to deliver one more healthy baby, I will count myself as one of the luckiest people alive.
18 comments:
I am definitely happy with my baby. He can always cheer me up on my worst days. I can't believe there are people out there that think people can't be happy raising their kids. It really is a wonderful experience that I personally wouldn't trade for anything.
I am so excited for you about your pregnancy. Hopefully this one will go smoothly. Good luck with everything!!!
Congratulations. I hope you have a successful pregnancy and you and the baby are healthy. Scott and I discussed having one more child together but we were thinking of next summer possibly when I was about done with school. I was shocked to discover that I was pregnant after having Henry 8 months earlier. I went through a bit of depression followed by denial. Although I still can't believe I am pregnant again I am starting to realize what a blessing this baby will be to our new family and for Henry. I'm excited for you! Keep us posted on how things are going.
Big news!! Congrats! As always, we wish you the best.
Congratulations! Whomever makes it into the Bishop home is a very lucky person. I love you guys.
Amanda! I'm SO thrilled for you, but sorry you've been having some serious sickness with this one! Please let me know if I can help, okay?
Love ya,
Callie
I really hope that all goes well with this pregnancy. Take care of yourself.
And that so called "news" article makes me wonder who they surveyed too.
I agree, having kids is the best thing! I think the people who say it doesn't improve their life are the selfish ones. Congrats on the new baby! Hope it all goes well for you!
Congrats Amanda and family! We'll be praying for you with much fervor. I love those videos! My absolute favorite is the one of Jonah, though. That was so sweet! I know our kids are without a doubt the highlight of our lives!
Amanda,
You are so awesome! I miss talking to you on a regular basis. I am so happy for you.
Christy
I will be thinking and praying for you and your family. It's great that you got to go to Ethiopia when you did to meet your kids.
Kristin Silva
I LOVED the videos!! Who knew Steve had moves too?
I'm so happy for you and am praying hard for a good outcome. See you tomorrow!! Love you.
Congratulations Amanda! You are my hero!
And yes, my children are the greatest blessings in my life. Though I like to think I would still be a good, humble, generous person without them, the process of getting there would take much longer. Kids have a way of quickly moving you along the path to becoming a better person. And even though I don't have the benefit of a marriage anymore to leven the joy of watching them grow, I am thankful that my ex-husband left all these best parts of himself behind.
Prayers and love going out for you and your sweet family.
Congrat's Amanda... I love you and I'm praying for you! Kids are the best!
Love the videos...
I had no idea Steve plays the piano.
Celeste dancing was the cutest I've ever seen, practically!
And congrats on the new baby! I hope everything goes smoothly for you this time!
YA!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! I hope and pray everything will be perfect!!!!!!!! So excited for all the fun stuff u have going on in your family :)
P.S. Being a mom is the best thing that has ever happened to me!!! I dreamed of of being a mommy since I was a tiny girl, I played babies & house pretty much every single day of my life!I am TRULLY living my dream!
Happy for you!
Love ya!
Jen Tate
Amanda -
We will continue praying for your family. Heavenly Father always has his hand in our lives and knows better than we do what we can handle and what we need. We love you guys! You are an awesome mom and a great example to me in mothering.
Those clips are absolution priceless. What a beautiful family you are. Love you.
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