22
Baby Talk - Ugh
Dear Elsa,
I’ve known from a very early age that I don’t want to have children. I had a horrible childhood that I’m afraid I’ll re-inflict on my progeny. And besides that, I have medical problems that make pregnancy highly improbable.
The problem is that recently, I’ve been surrounded by women that are either pregnant or trying. I just can’t dredge up any enthusiasm for them! I know that some women get satisfaction from both pregnancy and motherhood, but the entire drive is foreign to me. I can’t empathize at all.
To make matters worse, a close friend of mine has the same medical problems as me… and she’s currently undergoing fertility treatments. It’s all she wants to talk about! I know it’s a large part of her life right now, but quite frankly I think all the technical talk is boring. I feel guilty that I can’t give her the support she needs. It’s put a large strain on our friendship.
In short, HELP!
Signed,
The Un-Mom
Dear Un-Mom,
Well, you can’t give it you don’t have it, can you? You can’t be interested, when you’re not interested - and it’s not your fault that you’re not interested!!
I’m very sorry I don’t know a trick, but I don’t know a trick. Most of these friendships are probably going to go south anyway. Because believe me: if you think your friends are obsessed with the pregnancy, wait’ll the babies pop out!
Look. All you can do is be yourself. You are the Un-Mom and hopefully there’s a friend in the pile who wants one of those in her life (even after she has her baby). Not everyone wants a clone of themselves for a friend. I know I don’t.
But you get my point. Don’t fake it. And don’t beat yourself up about it either, because you’re innocent here. And if you’re left with a friend-void, you can be sure the universe will fill it.
~~
Have a question? Need advice? Ask here!
Interested in a personal consultation? Click here for more info…
Leave a Reply
Get A Consultation
I'm available for consultations! You can schedule a consultation by phone or a consultation by email. You can also read what clients have to say about my consultations. Thanks, I look forward to working with you. :) - Elsa P
More
Recent Blog Comments
- InteriorCastle: That is an adorable goat....
- InteriorCastle: I have family members who aren't interested in taking my adv...
- Neith: Gotta get Elsa back in here, pull these weeds! Yup...
- Elsa: Thanks everyone. I thought it was noticeable. The place gets...
- Neith: Yes, there is a clear difference when you show up and when y...
- Tree Frog: Yes. I am very aware of this....
- omie: oh yes! I notice.I would miss you very much!...
Recent Board Posts
