Next One?

Before I dive in, I'm trying to figure out what blogs are all about.  Are they for just sharing general information, updates on family, and so forth, or are they for complaining, seeking input, gathering ideas, or just whatever one wants to make it?  I don't want to always complain, as this pessimist has the tendency to do.  I want this to be beneficial for myself as well as my readers (if I ever get any).  I'm new to this blogging thing so I'm still trying to figure it all out.

Today, I am going to complain.  Sorry!  But I think those of you who have a young child over the age of 1 may understand.  What is it with other people's comments?  Actually, this happens throughout pregnancy as well.  People seem to think it's perfectly acceptable to speak their mind and give advice, or ask stupid questions of the pregnant woman, or make assumptions.  That's common.  Maybe this is just as common, but I haven't experienced it before.  People are asking about the next child!  Is it any of their business?  No!!  Just like many events that occur during pregnancy is no one else's business. 

We were at a family gathering this past weekend, and my aunt was bugging me about when I was going to have the next one.  I said not now rather authoritatively.  I am NOT ready for another one right now.  I love my daughter to pieces and wouldn't trade her for the world, but she is difficult, at least for me.  She doesn't sleep on her own, is still being nursed, is very attached to me, etc.  Until some of these things change, no next baby, unless of course, God decides to surprise us, but I think we've got that pretty under control.  Is it anyone else's business when we're having the next child?  We can wait longer if we want.  What if we were trying and having difficulty?  We're not, but I think I'd be quite offended by this comment and hurt as well.  It'd bring me back to my desires of wanting one which would be quite upsetting if we were trying.  I just can't believe how some people have the nerve!  Do you know what it's like having a child?  No!!  Stay out of it then!  My brother bugged me about this issue this past Christmas, as that's when we told the family last time we were pregnant.  I expect that from my brother, a little sibling rivalry, of course.  But he didn't pursue the issue either.  Until we feel ready and feel lead by God to have another child, we are NOT having one right now.  Sometime I'd like to be able to sleep more than a couple hours at a time and get some rest before lugging another baby around inside of me.  I think I'd go nuts if I were to be pregnant right now. 

Anyway, I apologize for the outburst here, but some people just need to keep their mouths shut.  Have you ever experienced anything like this?  How did you handle it? 

I'm off to get ready for bed now with my beautiful daughter.  Sweet dreams.