Babies in the Air?

I may make a premeditated irrational decision based on my biological clock and my spiritual needs, not based on guilt I am supposed to have for having an only child. I have met plenty of happy adults who grew up without brothers or sisters. I have a lovely array of friends with joyous 'only children'. There is a huge debate between those who adamantly suggest that parents of single children are traumatizing their young ones beyond repair by depriving them the company of siblings. Within that set are those that champion "spacing" and those that insist that children cannot be born too close in age for a myriad of reasons too long to list here. On the other side of the coin, are the un/hipster sometimes 'unschooling' parents who think one child is a sufficient effort in procreation because afterall life is a bit messy globally and perhaps we should be as concerned with the lungs of the planet (read: rainforest), the environmental impact of Tar Sands (which has 82 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than conventional oil), human trafficking, the NDAA, drone warfare, gun violence, and adopting the children already living who need homes.

On the other hand, it's always something, right? Every generation in every century on every continent has contended with some adversity personally, locally, globally...philosophically.

Babies are people who bring wisdom from the spiritual world, help us remember who were are, and who bring wisdom to help us grow, and help make our communities evolve. Many children who are being born at this time on the planet are very special. I think they have very special abilities to heal, guide, and nurture. I think many have little fear, lots of optimism, and great adaptability. It's part of our soul's evolution to grow together as families. Children teach us about ourselves, our parents and our grandparents. We learn by teaching, and at its best parenting turns you into a more conscientious person with a wider worldview, and more compassion towards others. It's a very special relationship.

My spirit children on the other side just keep showing up, telling me that they are ready to be born. I don't know how many years I can placate them with promises of a future with us. They have been extremely patient. But when someone needs to be born NOW, you only have a certain window to play with, especially if you have your eye on astrological influences.

Update:
The votes are in. The oracles and the wise crones have been consulted. The divination has been rendered. All things considered, the babymakers are cooling their jets for another two seasons, when the winds and migratory fowl will be conjured once more. I'm checking in with the Goddess, Zeus, Saturn, Archangel Michael, the Buddha, Jesus and any other helpful spiritual presence who may have any input Mid-October for a reconvene. And perhaps next year at this time will be the magical portal opening.

It's odd to live in a country where homebirth is a luxury. It's over five thousand dollars in addition to health insurance, because health insurance doesn't cover it. After being born at home myself which has the significant affect of making it feel like the place you belong birthing, and after giving birth at home, I can't imagine anything else. Besides the expense, I have two big events coming up in May and August, and I'm in school. My herb show is probably starting at the beginning of April and I am making inventory for local retail businesses. My website needs some additions. It's good to tie up loose ends before delving into the unknowable, and pregnancy is a time of many variables. My last pregnancy was a relatively even-keeled and joyous time with lots of exercise and no complications, but it's nice to have more flexibility in your schedule in undertaking such a huge life change, if possible.