Mourning The End Of The Baby-Having Years: Episode 418

“Done having babies” and “Sad about the end of the little years” are two completely different mom-emotions, as Meagan and Sarah get into today, with the help of a thoughtful listener question. We look at how it’s possible to be at peace with your family size and still experience grief at the identity shift that happens as your last babe gets big (and your bigs get huge). We reflect on what pangs us most about small kids growing bigger, how to accept the unfamiliar role of being (slightly) less needed, and what it means to embrace the season you find yourself in – whatever it is. Join us!

LINKS MENTIONED:

• Relevant Episodes From The Archives:
  • Are You “Done” Having Babies?: Episode 07
  • Should I Get Pregnant Again? Episode 187
  • What’s One More? The Practical Realities of 3+ Kid Families: Episode 230
  • Growing Families, Grown Kids, And The “Someday Family Dinner Table”: Episode 372
  • The Muscle Memory Of Motherhood: Episode 363
• MORE Listener Question Episodes
• In case you missed it–Meagan’s Getting Married!

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