[mmgre703]

So, my dh called to ask if we could watch his nieces baby who is probably 4 1/2 months old.(she is a cutey and very good) We have watched her twice now and she says overnight. The last time his sister asked us to watch her was the day I had m/c and she didn't know at that time. I starting crying and told my dh that I couldn't because I probably would cry the whole time. He understood and felt bad. I don't know if I can handle it this time. I'm kind of hoping she doesn't call back to say for sure. I mean there is a part of me that wants to, but then the other part does because I will just be sad. I really do love babies but don't know if I'm ready yet.
Thanks for listening ladies!!!!



Megan

[Mommy2Makenna]

Megan,
I know how you feel. After my m/c my co-workers (who all had young kids) were very sensitve to my feelings and they kept their kids away, but it didn't take me too long to determine that just because my turn might not be as soon as I wanted, I still had opportunities to love on other peoples children. It is a little sad, but I found it very theraputic as well. Before my m/c I would BEG people to let me babysit and when a baby came through our office door, I was ALWAYS ready to hold and cuddle (and even change diapers and all the other "icky" stuff). I decided that I would take in as much as I could, even though it hurts sometimes. If you think your heart can take it, I say go for it. I understand your hesitation. Let us know how it turns out.

[mom 2 haley & tyler]

Megan, I'm sorry! I think Sacha has a point. Maybe it would make you feel better to hold a baby in your arms if even for an overnight stay. It may help ease the pain a little. Let us know what you decide. We all understand.

[mmgre703]

Thanks ladies!! Sacha, I was always the first one to ask to hold a baby too!!! I think that it could help even if at first I do cry. I want to try to get back to normal if there is such a thing. I can't stay away from babies forever. This looks like it would be a good start. I will keep you guys up to date. (if she stays tonight)




Megan

[Melanie0507]

Good luck tonight Megan if she does end up staying.

Make sure to let us know how it goes!

[mmgre703]

Ladies, I just thought I let you know that dh's sister never called back so we didn't keep the baby overnight. Don't know if I'm relieved or disappointed. But I'm sure here soom we will be watching her. Thanks so much for listening.




Megan

[Melanie0507]

Maybe it was better for you that way?!? Now, you have time to prepare yourself mentally before she asks again, or come up with a good response why you don't want to...

Hope you had a nice, quiet night

[mmgre703]

Maybe it was better for you that way?!? Now, you have time to prepare yourself mentally before she asks again, or come up with a good response why you don't want to...

Hope you had a nice, quiet night [/b]

Thanks Melanie, Iagree and I did have a nice night.




Megan