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do I really want another child?

sarahjaredsarahjared
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Please tell me about your experiences if you have 2 or more kids

Part of me likes things the way they are-DD is 2.5 and more independent every day.  She is almost out of diapers.  In the past 6 months my sex life has gotten back to normal (sorry if TMI) and I am finally figuring out how to carve a little time out for me.  I think I really want another child though.  I don't want DD to be an only child and I have a bit of baby fever.  I just honestly don't know how I would manage 2 kids, DH, me, and work.

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  • DandelionMomDandelionMom

    It is such a hard decision to make.  Having a second child is pretty amazing.  You really get to enjoy everything even more than the first time around because it isn't so stressful.  And watching siblings together is so cool and sweet.  And you really do double the excitement, enjoyment, laughs, and love.  But it does take you twice as long to get anywhere and when 2 get sick at the same time it can really kick your ass. 

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  • stacynikkistacynikki member
    I wonder how I'm going to do it as well. Sometimes I get panicky at the thought of doing it all over again but I'm looking forward to it as well. I just tell myself I'll figure it out as we go along!
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  • michaeltrishmichaeltrish

    This has been the Question of the Year for me since I'm turning 40 soon.  Some days, I really want another one and sometimes, I am happy just the way things are.

    I'd love to hear everyone's input.

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  • JOEBunnyJOEBunny member

    It is a lot more work than one.  I could do a lot of things by myself with just DD, that frankly, I just can't now.  I try, really hard, but everything takes 2X as long.  I don't see my friends as much, have as many playdates, ect.  I do not have a lot of help from DH though, this is something we agreed on before, but it makes it a bit hard. 

    I do love watching the two of them together.  DS especially loves his big sister.  I wouldn't trade it for the world, but I would have waited until DD was 4 if I had known what I know now.

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  • KJKNAJKJKNAJ member
    I think back to how nervous & clueless I was going from none to 1. And remind myself that things fall into place, you figure it out. And before you know it, wouldn't change it for the world. And then I tell myself that's what will happen going from 1-2 too. I hope ;)

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