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If you had a fussy first baby...

Jackswife123Jackswife123
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Did it affect your decision about how many more children you wanted to have?

We had a really tough time with DS (colic, reflux, all around high maintenance).  I think that b/c of this we will probalby have less children then we thought we would.  We used to say at least 3, but now we are thinking one more, and that's it.

 

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  • TexasLadyBugTexasLadyBug

    We lucked out with DS and he has been a great baby no issues with Colic or reflux etc...With that being said i have made in very clear that once we have a fussy baby that is it, no more, lol. I am sure that might change once we have a fussy baby/ if we have a fussy baby. But right now its hard to think I would make it, lol. I really give you moms who have had a fussy baby two thumbs up and a pat on the back.?

    Right now my max number is four. I am thinking more around three, but we will take this one baby at a time.

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  • angelynn8411angelynn8411

    H had some rough patches, but we still want 5. that's right, lol!

    I figure, odds are, the next one will be easier.

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  • leslienpeteleslienpete member

    Now that DD is mellowing out, it definitely put a hold on how quickly we want to TTTC #2. At least for me. We said we would start when DD turned 1. H is ready now. But, he doesn't SAH!

    I hate to say it but, there were many times in the middle of one of DD's difficult times that I said I wouldn't have anymore. Embarrassed

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  • Amymichelle925Amymichelle925

    DS was a super easy baby and DH and I always thought we'd wait at least 2 years before trying for #2 but now we have baby fever real bad....just not the money to support #2 quite yet :(

    My SIL had a fussy baby around that same time I had DS and I applaud her for staying so strong.  She does say though that they will wait longer to have #2.

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  • eminbmoreeminbmore member
    DS was really fussy for the first three months (colic and reflux - bad combination), and I would have thought that would make me want fewer children (we'd like 4) - but nope, still want a bunch :)
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  • paula62776paula62776 member
    I used to say that if the next baby is a boy, we'll have three to try for a girl.  My hub disagreed.  Now I'm with him, two only.  When the little guy was in the height of colic, we were both saying no more!!
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  • fxz109fxz109 member

    But what if your next baby is a super easy baby?

    I've been lucky with DD - she is the mellowest baby ever.  People actually tell me that.  Which means #2 will be hell on wheels.  As long as I can remember that DD was such an easy baby, that should make #3 possible, but we're not even definite on 3 with DD being so good.  Time will tell.

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  • chasingamyandmattchasingamyandmatt
    imageleslienpete:

    Now that DD is mellowing out, it definitely put a hold on how quickly we want to TTTC #2. At least for me. We said we would start when DD turned 1. H is ready now. But, he doesn't SAH!

    I hate to say it but, there were many times in the middle of one of DD's difficult times that I said I wouldn't have anymore. Embarrassed

     

    Ditto...

    DH swears that the second can't possibly be as bad as #1.  I'm scared to death still.  I don't function well on little sleep with sore nipples and a baby that cries non-stop.  I just don't.  I always wanted three (maybe more) but now I am not convinced.  The memories of wanting to give her away are still too fresh....

    That being said, she is wonderful now and generally happy and I am starting to consider maybe having another one day.  I still have difficulty when she decides sleeping is optional though!  Of course, I will have to wait until my body is ready anyway...still haven't gotten my first AF! (maybe it's a sign for now!)

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