a random vent!

Ever since we have had a biological child we get all kinds of interesting comments.  Initially when I was pregnant it was the "Oh wow, you mean you CAN have kids".  Now, I am asked almost daily if I would have another baby (biological) and I always say no.  As this is the truth.  Of course, immediately people do not believe me and they start this thing where they try to convince me to have another.

I find this so strange.  They usually go on and on about how beautiful Holly is... "but look at her, she's so cute....".  As if these superficial things matter in family planning!  And sometimes it bothers me that they don't consider encouraging us to adopt again and so I usually respond with, "Look at him, why wouldn't we adopt again?"  

Hello????  Adopting is just as much a miracle and an amazing experience as having a biological child!  I've been through both and I feel no different towards Holly than Moses.   I'm sure people are not implying this.  It's just that they seem to get really excited about people with growing bellies and really weird around people who take out large lines of credit so that they can adopt!

Of course, if you really knew me you would know that the pregnancy has wreaked havoc on my body and there is no way my husband and I would ever consider getting pregnant again.  So sorry.  If we want to expand our family we will adopt : )  

I guess I just think it would be awesome if more people in the world encouraged adoption.  Just like when we announced our adoption plans and we heard a few sighs of disappointment, I still feel like a lot of people would prefer if people just had bio children.  Not sure why... and of course it isn't even an option for a lot of people!

So there is my little vent.  Just thought I would start typing today and see what came out.  Any thoughts?  Am I crazy or reading into this?

and because no post is complete without a picture, here is my sweet little thumb-sucker!