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Hesitant about having second child...

LadyKooKooLadyKooKoo
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because of how much more I will have to worry about.  Anyone feel this way?  
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  • *speedracer**speedracer* member
    i was like this a long time - i thought ET would be an only child even though i originally planned on having at least 2.  give yourself time, your baby is still young!
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  • roxyttandmeroxyttandme member

    1,000 times over! I think my fears are perhaps a bit difference- cause I fear loosing another baby or having another stillborn.

    The thought of being pg again is enough to me want to hurt in a frantic panic- and giggle like a little girl on prom night...

    You are definately not alone.

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  • jaime5121jaime5121
    I want a second child more than anything.  But, I'm so overwhelmed working and being mom to one - how in the world can I be a good mom to 2?  I think Aiden is destined to be an only child.
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  • oct11bride03oct11bride03

    I was actually coming on here to post this exact same thing. I always wanted two kids. My husband only wanted one but was OK with having two since that's what would make me happy. Then PPD hit hard and now he's absolutely 100% against having another for fear of dealing with this situation again. And, honestly, I'm not so sure I'm up for it either, which makes me incredibly sad.

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  • itsspykittyitsspykitty

    Yes but your LO is still verrrryyy young. I am hesitant and my DD will be 2.5 years old when new LO is here. You know how everyone with kids says "You're never ready to have a child" well, I think it is the same thing every time you add another one to the family. 

    Give yourself time. No one says you need to rush into another. 

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  • itsMsAlbinitsMsAlbin member
    I agree with giving yourself some time.  I think that if you want to have a second child, you'll start to feel more confident about it.  Not that it's a walk in the park even when you do decide to have another, but it sounds like you aren't quite ready to make that decision.  Big hugs.
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  • teacherjessteacherjess member
    It takes time. Even after I was off meds for PPD, I still thought, "I am NEVER having another baby." But now that she's approaching 2, I'm starting to feel that itch again. But honestly, the thought of dealing with PPD again terrifies me. I don't know how I'll do it.
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