I’ve been thinking a lot lately about having another baby. Our plan was to wait until my youngest turned two, which is in August, before we discussed when we wanted to start trying again. But lately, we’ve been talking about babies a lot. Even my oldest is talking about having a baby and how she wants a cute one. She is only three.
So we have baby brain in our house. However, as much as I want to start working on number three, I am hesitant because of the HHS Mandate. Now that the individual mandate passed, I’m worried the HHS Mandate will be upheld as well.
My husband works for a Catholic hospital. If the HHS Mandate is upheld, the last I heard, the Bishops had two choices:
- Stop coverage and pay the fine
- Go against their conscious and provide coverage
I know there is still a battle to be won but I’m still fearful. I highly doubt the Bishops will do #2. I honestly see us losing healthcare coverage.
My husband and I would rather pay the Obamacare Tax for not carrying healthcare insurance than have Obamacare as our health insurance.
So without health insurance, a hospital birth could easily cost $10,000. We don’t have that kind of money.
We could always do a homebirth, something we have talked about since I have fairly easy and uncomplicated delivers, which cost about $2,500. But we honestly hate the thought of separating from our physician who is 100% pro-life.
So now I am looking at this healthcare debate in a different light. Not only is it stripping away my religious freedom but now it is deciding the size of my family.
Could this be part of the agenda?
Interesting thoughts. Hadn’t thought about it like that. Very frustrating isn’t it. Wishing you the best and blessings. As hope to hear good news from you soon about another blessing in your life.
Thanks Holly! I’m sure my doctor would understand if we did a home birth!
Sounds like we need to consider more home births.
I can tell you lots about home birth if you are interested. I planned a home birth with David. We ended up having to transport to the hospital, but I’m still glad that we planned for the home birth/labored at home.
Thanks Joanne! Would love to hear more about it. One of my good friends has had all her babies at home. I love the idea but Frank is a bit frightened.
Start learning about it now! The more he knows about it, the more at ease he may feel in the long run. Obviously birth is unpredictable and anything can happen, but this holds true in a hospital or birth center setting, too. The beauty of a home birth is endless.
Why couldn’t he just drop in to say hello once your labor starts at home? Just a nice little “hello, how are you, do you need me to catch the baby” kinda visit?
I am opposite of you, my baby days are very much over. I’ve discovered this new aunt gig is a pretty sweet deal. I held Mason for about two hours last night just soaking in every single beautiful feature of that perfect little boy. Oh how I love him like I love my own children! He melts my heart into a soupy love mess! Then he pooped on my arm.
Still love him to pieces, but when I left the house I realized in my heart I have no desire for another child. This is new to me, something I have just discovered in the last year or so. I hope you can figure out a solution and that your dreams are fulfilled! Best wishes to you, cannot wait to see where this leads your family!
Thanks Melissa! I’m so happy you got your baby fix with Mason! He is a cutie!