Right Timing.

I love the internet, really I do, but sometimes it just isn't your friend. I think most moms, moms-to-be, or future moms-to-be (does that make sense?) will turn to the internet for reviews, any questions they have or anything else they want to know. I'm included in that bunch. Because my doctor's appointment is today, originally at 10am, but they canceled it and rescheduled it for 2:30pm, I've been trying to find out everything about a pre-conception appointment so that I don't get caught off guard and I know what to expect.

The information on the internet is endless. I think you could find an answer to any question you have, no matter what you want the answer to be. If you search enough, you'll find it. This weekend, well really since I made my appointment, I've been reading up on this appointment. Deep down inside, I'm afraid that my doctor is going to tell me I'm too young, not ready and should wait for 5 more years. But she can't say that, can she? I'm healthy. I've lost 30 pounds. I'm a regular exerciser, I don't have any birth defects that run in my or Mr. Skinny's family. Sure our families have some health problems, but whose doesn't. Obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol, asthma, but she can't tell me that some families don't have genetic health problems.

I think because Mr. Skinny and I have been dating since we were 15 years old, sometimes I feel like we're still 15 years old. Also since we're living with my parents, I feel like we've somehow went backwards in our lives. I don't want my mom to think we're irresponsible by bringing a child into the world with this much debt in our lives. It just seems like the right time. I've prayed about it, Mr. Skinny has prayed about it, and I think the timing is right, even if it doesn't seem like it to other people. Emotionally, we're ready. And really, when is the "right" time. I don't think anyone knows that. We just have to take this process one day at a time, and see how it works out. This is a decision between Mr. Skinny, myself, and God. If the 3 of us agree, it's time.

I'll let you know how the doctor's visit went, probably won't write a post until tomorrow morning though.

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Do you feel like you still need approval from your parents for certain things?

If you have kids, did you know when the "right" time was?