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When I look at my friends who are done having kids, I must admit that I am a tad bit envious. They have a certain freedom about them that I wish to one day have myself. One friend and her husband, who have a daughter, knew right away that their little girl would be the only child they would have. Now that the child is in kindergarten, my friend is pushing forward in her career – throwing herself into her work and seeing great success. She and her husband are buying a house, and their plans for the next couple of years are set.

On the other hand, when you know that you are not done having babies, “simple” details and plans (like moving forward with a career) are anything but simple details and plans. They are huge obstacles that seem nearly impossible to overcome.

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