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Should I take offense?

posted 24th Apr '12
So my first was born at 28 weeks. Now that I'm pregnant with #2, my OB has put me on Progesterone shots for the next 20 weeks. I was talking to a "friend" (more like an acquntence) about it because she was curious. No big deal. He LO was born at 35 weeks and just recently came home. As she was asking her questions, I told her that since her last one was early, if she decided to have more, she would probably be recommended for the shots as well. Her response...."....I have NO plans of more. I have my hands full and then some but love every minute of it. Just no way I could handle seeing a kid go threw all this again. It would just be selfish of me. "
Since this is an email, I can't tell if she is being overly sarcastic, or saying something along the lines of I am being selfish for wanting to bring another little life into the world after all the problems I had with my first. How would you take it?
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I have 2 kids & live in Youngsville, Pennsylvania
posted 24th Apr '12
Sounds like she was giving her input, not bashing you in any way. You took it too seriously.
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I have 1 child & live in Kópavogur, Iceland
posted 24th Apr '12
I would just let it go. Everything is extremely fresh in her mind if she just brought her baby home. She might not have even realized how she sounded.
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I have 3 kids & live in Hephzibah, Georgia
posted 24th Apr '12
I think since her LO just came home, everything is still fresh in her mind that upset her. I wouldnt take it personally
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I have 2 angel babies & live in California
posted 24th Apr '12
Thanks ladies....wasn't sure if I was being overly sensitive or not. I was a little unsure.
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I have 2 kids & live in Youngsville, Pennsylvania
posted 24th Apr '12
I wouldn't take offense at all. I think it's just the way she personally feels.

I had a 35 weeker and my ob said next time would probably be earlier and I feel the same way as your friend. I don't think I could put another child through it and it would make me feel selfish. I don't feel that way if other women do it though.

I imagine it's the same way with her, it's just a personal choice.
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I have 1 child & live in Indiana
posted 24th Apr '12
I would just take it as what she has personally been through and what she can handle. There's no answer or way of life that works for everyone, only what someone decides is right for themselves.
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I have 3 kids & live in Japan
posted 24th Apr '12
Quoting Snotface♫[usmc]:" Sounds like she was giving her input, not bashing you in any way. You took it too seriously."


  

I don't think she meant it towards you at all.
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I live in Australia
posted 24th Apr '12
I don't think she mean't anything mean towards you. And good luck with your shots   I'm on them right now as well, this is my 4th baby and second time using the 17p shot. I swear those shots are amazing.
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I have 4 kids & live in Columbus, Ohio
posted 24th Apr '12
I wouldn't be offended, I swore after my first baby was born at 31w I wouldn't have more kids because of the problems I had with him. And here I am today waiting on #3.
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I have 3 kids & live in New Jersey
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