Mom's pregnant again... UPDATE post 44

[chicmom]

Eenie, I can only imagine how you feel! I only have one sister. It's kind of a sad thing for me because she's an alcoholic, and she lives in another state (I'm glad she's far away because she's always starting drama and upsetting my parents who are in their 70s now.)

I always wished I had a brother or another sister that could truly be a friend to me. (And I'm 47 years old! haha)

All I can say is, I understand your feelings and BIG GIANT HUGS TO YOU!

Take care and hang in there,

Sharon

 

[eenie114]

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Oh, God forbid!!

Thanks for all the advice, guys. I know I'll learn to love whoever this newcomer may be, but it's not easy.

Redhen: I know it seems like I'm the mother figure a lot, but really, there are so many that my mom does do just as much as I do. In my posts it's me in the caretaker position because that's when I witness the bizarre things.

 

[hennyannie]

I have a story that may help. I am one of 4, I have a twin, and 2 older brothers. One brother is 14 years older the other is 7 years older.
My sister had some problems at birth and had to be in the hospital a while. My 14 year old brother took care of me alot when mom was
taking care of sis. After all was well he just never stopped, he was kinda like an extra parent for us, esspecially me.

Just wanted you to know that as an adult I realize how much he did for me. I realize without him we would not have had alot of things
we had. After he got a job he helped our parents with our clothes and gifts.I thank God for him in my life and I think I am a better parent
having had that extra parent in my life.

I am betting later on your siblings will feel this way too.
Hang in there, you may well be a HERO to one of them and don't even realize it.
I think you are!

 

[eenie114]

All the other kids were told last night via Twenty Questions. The first question was one of the animal-vegetable-mineral ones, and they got stuck on the answer hat it was an animal. "A cat?" "A monkey?" "Grandma and Grandpa?"
My stepdad and I had to jump in with hinting questions like, "Is it in this house?" "Does it have a name?" "Is it younger than Mazie?"

The reactions:

Eleanor: "So THAT'S why you looked at maternity clothes in Goodwill!!

Joshua: You're kidding. No, you're kidding. You're kidding. I don't believe you. What do you mean, do I want proof? NO, I don't want to see something you peed on!

Bunji: WHOOOOO-HOOOO!!

I hope it's a boy!

Lumpy: Hmm. *Goes off to play again*

Mazie: Kai havva cookie?

I think I even managed to hold it together, though I was a killjoy when my stepdad started suggesting names that sounded like vegetables, diseases, or diseases caused by vegetables.

 

[BlackBrookPoultry]

Lumpy is a nickname right?

 

[sfw2]

When my SIL was pregnant, DH, our kids and I spent about an hour in the car coming up with names. DH was not amused (as usual), and SIL didn't opt for any of them. I dunno. I kind of liked "Mocha Latte Morano".

 

[chicmom]

eenie, you should be a writer some day. I love reading all your posts! You've got a wonderful sense of humor!

Sharon

 

[shadowpaints]

hang in there! i have 3 brothers, 5 sisters, yeah its hard.. but now, as a adult we are closer than ever! i only wish that my DH and i could have more i loved growing up in a big family.. well mostly anyways!

 

[eenie114]

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Yes, Lumpy is very much a nickname.

She was born around the time "Pooh's Heffalump Adventure" or whatever it's called came out so we started calling her Lumpy. I fully intend to "accidentally" call her that in front of future boyfriends....

Sharon: Thank you! I actually do want to be a writer when I'm older.

Alison:

When my mom was pregnant with Joshua I was NOT impressed with the fact that he was a stupid BOY,

so I helpfully suggested the name Doorknob. And Windowsill. Or perhaps Laundry. I have since suggested the name Doorknob for every baby after him, according to tradition.

Aren't I a great big sister?

 

[Mommy 2 Wee Ones]

eenie, hope each week gets better for you & for your Mom. I understand your Mom's crabbiness, my first pregnancy was a breeze at 42, we tried right away for baby #2, but I had to have a few things done to get pregnant again. But at age 44 I had #2. Pregnancy #2 was the worst, and my hubby was deployed 3 months after we got pregnant. So I was on my own, with a 17 month old, I was not the greatest person to be around.

I am an "Only" and always wanted siblings, became very independent at an early age, and related more to adults than to kids. But I loved to baby sit, and was always called on by neighbors to sit for their kids. So when I had #1, I know I wanted a sibling for my daughter, I did not want her to be an "Only" like I was. My girls are very close to each other, and they still have their issues, but I would not have it any other way. We wanted more, but I did not want to push the age factor, got two healthy babies, so we stopped.

I hope you Step-Dad, understands how much you have helped in the past & now with the other children & gives you a break, so you can be a kid.
Lots of hugs coming your way.