Reply To: Bracha Comes To What Is Hidden From The Eye

Honestly,I think I anyone who lives in Brooklyn with the nisyonos of infertility/secondary infertility is saintly for just LIVING here,surrounded by expectant mothers and baby carriages,clothing stores,school buses,etc.

It used to bother me that my younger kids didn’t always want to wear their matching outfits on the same day,and then I realized it’s better that way.

It’s cute to match,but it does attract more attention.

Also,it just occurred to me,that a single girl/guy can try to convince themselves that maybe their married friends aren’t perfectly happy or whatever,but a childless couple knows the joy

a child brings-EVEN IF THE CHILD BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT,OR CAUSES PAIN LATER ON IN LIFE,everyone wants at least a chance!

I have suffered many trials and tribulations in the last 4 decades,but my children are a blessing I do not take for granted.

And though some of my tests are directly connected to them,and I do hope for many things,it’s still easier,I’m guessing,than the emptiness,and the curious stares,and utterly idiotic remarks people say to childless women,especially.

Ok,I need to breathe.