We have a 3 YO. We're considering another but we're not sure.
Reasons for -
1. I l'd like my son to have a sibling (especially in a covid world where we can't guarantee he'll be able to see his cousins/friends and I don't want him to be lonely).
2. I loved being pregnant.
3. Newborns are adorable & I'd love to experience it all over again.
Cons
1. I am much heavier than I was 3 years ago so I feel I need to lose some weight first. My BMI outs me at high risk... It's not just slightly over its WELL over the 40.
2. I am mid 30's and it feels too old. No disrespect to older mother's but I am tired and worn out with 1 (this is possibly due to my weight though).
3. I have a demanding job & my son 'slots in', I'm not sure another child would...this sort of relates to the being knackered con!
4. I enjoy frequent holidays abroad, weekly meals out and a 'nice lifestyle' (not as much during covid)...A second child would be costly and we'd have to give that up...
I'd love to hear from only child parents who decided to stick with 1... And parents who had more children and why? Xx
Reasons for -
1. I l'd like my son to have a sibling (especially in a covid world where we can't guarantee he'll be able to see his cousins/friends and I don't want him to be lonely).
2. I loved being pregnant.
3. Newborns are adorable & I'd love to experience it all over again.
Cons
1. I am much heavier than I was 3 years ago so I feel I need to lose some weight first. My BMI outs me at high risk... It's not just slightly over its WELL over the 40.
2. I am mid 30's and it feels too old. No disrespect to older mother's but I am tired and worn out with 1 (this is possibly due to my weight though).
3. I have a demanding job & my son 'slots in', I'm not sure another child would...this sort of relates to the being knackered con!
4. I enjoy frequent holidays abroad, weekly meals out and a 'nice lifestyle' (not as much during covid)...A second child would be costly and we'd have to give that up...
I'd love to hear from only child parents who decided to stick with 1... And parents who had more children and why? Xx