New here - intro

madladybride

Hello,

I've been lurking a bit, so I figured I would introduce myself. DH & I have been married almost 8 years and have a 2year old DD and a dog. DH is mostly OAD and I am on the fence. I always hear the have-another-it-will-work-out argument, but you rarely hear the OAD and ok with it argument.

After 5 years, 2 miscarriages and lots of acupuncture, we had DD. My pregnancy was easy, but psychologically traumatic. DH was a wreck (we had an 'abnormal' ultrasound and they did an amnio ASAP, but DD was fine). Dr.'s were worried she wasn't growing well, so they induced me at 36wks. She was healthy for a preemie, but needed to eat every  2 hours. She has always been a high needs baby (wanted to be held all the time ) and now a very energetic toddler. She likes to be out and about and I like to be home. She sort of sleeps through the night.(finally!)

Sometimes I feel like our family is complete, but other times I don't. I'm not sure if we have the physical and emotional energy to have another pregnancy or child like our last one, not to mention caring for a newborn AND our high energy toddler. I also know that daycare for two would be very difficult to swing. I feel like we are at a place where we can more-or-less handle our situation, and I am afraid to change it by adding another kid.

 

Sprite2012

Welcome!

MamatoA2010

Welcome! GL with whatever decision you choose!