EUS

Or Empty Uterus Syndrome.

I have noticed a disturbing trend in myself. When I am not pregnant or busy with a very, very new child I want another baby. Or something like a baby. A puppy or a kitten or a soft little bunny or hamster.
It was so much worse before I had kids. I was constantly wanting pets. We already had Tiger the cat and we got Penny the dog before we had d, and then when d was about 6 months old, I had the urge for another baby. However, I thought that might be a little crazy so we got another dog against D's better judgement. It didn't work out because she hated d when he started pulling up on her. Snapping is a quality I don't admire in a pet. We found her a nice, new home.
I got pregnant later that month (d was 9 mo old) and the urge for another pet was squashed for awhile. The I miscarried and I had a hard time recovering emotionally. A few months later I got a kitten. I couldn't seem to get pregnant again, and I needed something baby-like, though I didn't realize that's what I was doing at the time.
Calvin was a sweetie, but had a couple of really bad habits. Like peeing outside the litter box and bringing in live rabbits and mice. Shortly after that we found him a home on a farm, where I'm sure he's living happily.

I feel like a pretty horrible pet owner, but before you get all riled up - the pets were all adopted from the shelter, saving them from almost certain death. Also, they all were fixed and had all their shots, so I was responsible in their care.

We came to the conclusion that we are a two pet max household. (not including fish.)
Now, however, I find myself with the very strong urge to get a kitten. Or puppy.

With a little reflection I realized what I was doing. WHAT is wrong with me? Why this constant need for babies? Is this nature's way of ensuring the human race?

Most importantly, how can I convince D that we need a kitten?
Er, just kidding.

I think.