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I felt the same way because of my traumatic labor and c section and my husband already had a 18 year old so he was fine with it but got pregnant right after I stopped breastfeeding at 17 months and I’m currently 5 months pregnant but I don’t think I’ll have a third one.
I'm right there with you, Heather. I have no desire to have another baby, our little guy will be an only child. While it makes me sad to think he might wish he had a sibling at some point in his life, I know what I can handle, and I want to make sure I'm a present mom and not an overwhelmed one!! Lol. Not saying other moms can't juggle multiple kids, because so many are amazing at it - I just don't see myself doing that. I always joke things are easier when the number of parents outweigh the child! 😅 Not to mention, daycare is expensive!!!
Kids will complain about having a sibling or not having a sibling. Gotta take care of yourself too girl!! I will say that my recovery with #2 was easier but managing 2 kids is NOT easier than managing 1, don’t let anyone fool you about that!
I was set on two but my traumatic postpartum experience sealed the deal on one and done. Yes on tough days I am scared he will grow up and feel alone with no siblings. I couldn't provide that for him. But it is the right decision, no doubt
@Sarah I am so sorry for your traumatic post partum. I can completely relate to that.
Thank you all for your perspectives!
@Ahna I agree with you , my husband wants a boy and I’m like I rather just spoil one then struggle with two, it was a lot mentally the first year of motherhood and I hated being pregnant
@Leta I did not like being pregnant either! 😅 Lol but yeah, I feel the same way. We have all the energy we need to play with him any time, and one of us can cook or clean, and the other can entertain. Shopping and fun outings are easy. It's just less stressful! Lol
I was fine with just my son for 11 years, but then as he grew I saw how lonely he was, no one his age to talk to and play with, he would cry for a sibling. I now have a 22 month old and I'm 6 months pregnant because I don't want her to grow up alone like her brother, & this pregnancy is rough...