I just realised that i've posted here a few times and I haven't actually introduced myself
Hi all!
I'm Jo, i'm and i'm living in Edinburgh with my OH Gavin. Have been TTC for a month or so now but at the moment, wondering whether or not to keep trying. Would any of you ladies be willing to offer some advice?
This might sound odd, but I have pretty much no close female friends!! I've always been pretty tom-boyish and found myself getting on better with guys than girls. So, it's been difficult for me to talk to anyone about having babies and how my life will change, as I don't know anyone that has had kids - apart from my mum.
My mum is great but she worries constantly about me. I know - even though i'm 27!! She raised my brother and me on her own and went to hell and back trying to scrape money together for us. When I mentioned that me and OH were thinking about TTC, she panicked and told me that we couldn't afford a child, we weren't ready and that it would be harder than I think!!
Now, I know she had it tough, but our situation is different and I thought we we're ready... however, her words have actually put doubt in mind and slightly alienated my OH.
I know most of you will say 'follow your heart' but it really is hard when a parent isn't 100% behind you...
Did any of you ladies have similar situations? How did you handle it?
Hi all!
I'm Jo, i'm and i'm living in Edinburgh with my OH Gavin. Have been TTC for a month or so now but at the moment, wondering whether or not to keep trying. Would any of you ladies be willing to offer some advice?
This might sound odd, but I have pretty much no close female friends!! I've always been pretty tom-boyish and found myself getting on better with guys than girls. So, it's been difficult for me to talk to anyone about having babies and how my life will change, as I don't know anyone that has had kids - apart from my mum.
My mum is great but she worries constantly about me. I know - even though i'm 27!! She raised my brother and me on her own and went to hell and back trying to scrape money together for us. When I mentioned that me and OH were thinking about TTC, she panicked and told me that we couldn't afford a child, we weren't ready and that it would be harder than I think!!
Now, I know she had it tough, but our situation is different and I thought we we're ready... however, her words have actually put doubt in mind and slightly alienated my OH.
I know most of you will say 'follow your heart' but it really is hard when a parent isn't 100% behind you...
Did any of you ladies have similar situations? How did you handle it?