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My Last Baby

My husband and I thought that we were done having children after the birth of our two girls. We were using protection and had been discussing permanent options for quite awhile. Then, last March, a surprise came, or perhaps more to the point, it didn’t come. It took me quite a few days after I took the pregnancy test before I could even tell my husband, and when I did, it didn’t go well. But, the facts were the facts, and we were having another baby, whether we had planned on it or not. Throughout the whole pregnancy, I sort … Continue reading →

Does Birth Order Affect Personality?

I have found the concept of birth order affecting personality fascinating ever since I attended an education seminar on the topic with a fellow teacher. I am an oldest child and she was a youngest. It was interesting as we listened to the speaker outline the traits associated with each birth position how many of the traits we exhibited within our own lives. We also recognized the traits in many of our students. Why does birth order affect personality? The reason is because parents aren’t perfect so each child’s environment, largely depending upon their birth order is different. More responsibilities … Continue reading →