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Q: Should I have another child?
asked by: Despe on January 16th, 2009
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I have a son, he is 1 years old. my husband tells me that he wants to have one more child now, while our son is little, but I am terrified!! because I think it's to soon. I don't know what to do?
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J3nnyuk
replied on January 16th, 2009
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I think you should speak to your husband about how you feel and maybe come up with a compromise Jenny
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dollerki
replied on January 22nd, 2009
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Have you taken everything into consideration.... Like, who is the primary child carer, it's all very well your husband saying lets have another one, if it's you that spends most of the time with the children...

I have 3 children, I had two very close together, there was a 14 month gap, and yes, it was nice to have them so close in age, but it was also difficult, trying to split my attention between 2 very young children.... a double pushchair!!! What a nightmare, VERY restrictive!! Two babies in nappies!!

And if you work, consider the cost of childcare for 2 children under 5!!!

Finding a babysitter that can cope!!!

That all said it is soooo lovely for them to have each other as company!!!

I left a 3 year gap between my youngest 2 and my 3 year old was quite jealous...

But I would love another 2 children, very close in age like the first two....

It's totally up to you guys to decide, just don't end up doing something you don't really want to, as you could end up with post natal depression...!!

Good Luck!
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ServiceU
replied on May 2nd, 2009
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i only have one child. i m 32 and he's 13. i m sorry but i don't think children are a bundle of joy, instead i think they're death sentences. i guess i feel this way b/c i raised him by myself and money was an issue.
when he was younger 4-5 he would always tell me he's bored want brother and i would tell him if i had a baby, he would have to share his room, toys, help me feed it, and walk him to school. He's 5 y.o looking at me like i m crazy, as if he didnt care.
if you ever want kids its good to have they close in age. but you have to do what works for you.
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aochriss
replied on May 6th, 2009
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Don't have a child if you are unsure.
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