The Secret

I'm not gonna lie (I start a lot of my crazy thoughts this way)... I've thought about it. But I know I could never, would ever, really do it... No, I wouldn't, for it is a sinful horrible plot.

...I'm talking about "forgetting" to take your birth control, "loosing track" of your fertility cycle, puncturing his protection... Down right SABOTAGE!! Then a couple of months later those surprising words: "Honey, guess what?!..." All the while he's oblivious, thinking it's a miracle from God cause Lord knows yall were taking precautions (or so HE thinks).

I've switched my birth control many times, mostly because I am forgetful and I could never remember to take my pill, then have to overdose a day or two later and consequently feel sick. I decided to go with a long-term form of BC because:

1. I change my mind a lot, and it would be so easy for me to one month be like "Ok I'm not taking it, let's have a baby" then next month be like "Oops... I change my mind" but have the possibility of not having that choice. This way I have to think about it more, and set up an appointment every time I change my mind (a little pricey).

And 2. (I can't believe I'm about to admit this) I worried I'd be tempted to "forget" to take the pill and not tell my very important, very suspicious better half.

As I thought about this I began to wonder how many other women think about this or maybe have even done it. Of course I think it's important both people are excited and ready to have a child but in real life surprises happen, so what if one of the spouses is surprised? On the other hand it's kind of the ultimate lie and I wonder if I ever tried to pull that if I'd 1. Be able to keep it a secret (probably not) and 2. If he'd forgive me if I told him. Yea, they'd get over it.. But what if they didn't? That would suck.
PS: For the record I think it's WRONG with a capital 'W.' No I'm not really contemplating it, but it's an interesting topic to blog about. So don't have a heart attack or anything ;0)
But what are your thoughts? Have you tried it? Done it? Know someone who has? You can post anonymously :o)

The "Accidents"

Sorry, I'm not buying it. This has been quite a pet peeve of mine for awhile now. I'll hear a woman say she got pregnant "on accident" or "surprisingly" but in my book, if you're not on birth control, what's the surprise?

Some people say "we're not trying but we're just not using birth control and we'll see what happens." Well sooner or later you'll probably be seeing some growth in your belly cause eventually it'll happen.

I understand "Leaving things up to the Lord," I'm all for that, but we have choices too ya know. I mean, you can leave it up to Him by NOT using birth control while I can leave it up to Him USING it.

Some people do get pregnant on birth control. I almost think it would be easier that way... For me at least. It would be easier for me to believe "it was meant to be" if it happened while I was doing everything in my power for it NOT to happen. Wouldn't that be more of a miracle?

Most likely it'll happen while you're not using precautions but if it's what God wants it'll happen regardless right?

I'd prefer people to say "It wasn't exactly planned but we knew it was a possibility" than "What the eff? I wasn't using birth control but shoot, we only did it once! What a surprise!" That's a chance you're taking people!

Now if you're on the pill, only did it once and you STILL got knocked up... My hat is off to ya, you are one fertile woman, and if I were in your shoes I'd be freaking out, but excited because divine intervention has got to be a part of that scenario.

PS: This is definitely directed towards women who convince easily and naturally... Or who don't know how easily they conceive "forget" to use birth control and get knocked up in a month or two. Not those who try for a long time, kick birth control to the curb, and get a pleasant surprise later on as yall did :)

Either way, please don't let my random rants upset you. I do have friends who have had the "Oops...*giggle*" scenario as well, but I still love them. My words aren't meant to offend :)

The First Giveaway

Since I'm going to be gone for a week I'm leaving you with something kinda fun.

As promised I'm having my first contest/giveaway! I hope you like it! Here's what you'll get!:
-3 Handmade crocheted baby hair bows... Made by yours truly! I'll include 3 interchanging bows so you can mix and match!
-Chocolate covered mints (my favorite)
-Pretty scented body lotion OR Pretty scented bath beads (I like to smell good)
-A pink (my favorite color, sorry) photo album
-Baby oil *wink* (be creative people)
-What I thought was a baby chew toy but it's actually a Tigger gel pack for owies OR A soft green baby blanket
-And we can't forget our furry friends! You'll also get a cute doggie bandanna and a dog (or cat) picture frame (not pictured)
-Finally, you get to keep the nice decorative basket that it all comes in!
*Disclaimer, you have to send me a pic of either your baby in a cute hair bow or the blanket or something, if you win! I want to see my craft in action!
And if you're like me, and don't have human spawn, but also have no urgent need for baby bows and don't want to use them as gifts, perhaps I'll exchange it for a cute dog collar hand made by muah! You can see photos of what I make at JustFurDoggies.

What you have to do to enter:
-Follow me (click the link on the right) and/or put a link to me on your blog
-Post a comment on this post telling me you did it! How easy! Right?

-You can get an extra entry if you link to this contest post and let me know!

I'll have a drawing when I get back on the 24th. Ok... Maybe on the 25th (give me a day ok?) Let's say you have until midnight the night of the 24th to enter. Then I'll put all of the names in a bag and draw not one but TWO winners! Woohoo, aren't you excited? Your chance of winning just doubled (is that the right math? I have no idea).

So good luck! Have fun and tell your friends (or don't if you're worried they'll beat you). I Hope you win!