Just one baby?

[MummaSue]

Hey guys,

Not that we have made any firm decisions about this because it's way too early to say..... but, DH and I have always really only wanted one baby.

We have our little miss now and are soooo content. I know that maybe in a couple of years we might change our minds, but what are the thoughts on only children?

Does anyone here have just one who intend on having no more?

I mean, we have to do IVF again to have another baby anyway and I'm not just assuming that it would work again like it did for us first time. So the decision may well be taken out of my hands.

Just wondered what the general thoughts are on only children.
Thanks
Sue xx

[NaeNae]

I think what ever you choose to do will be the right decision for you.

Are you posing the question based on whether or not your bub will be lonely or miss out on something as an only child? DH is a teacher and he reckons that "only kids" are just as adjusted as kids with siblings .... I think it might be lonely for only kids but thats just my humble opinion and I know no better as I had a brother growing up ITMS.

I am sure no matter what you will make the right decision for you and your family x x x x

[MummaSue]

Yeah, I just don't want her to miss out on anything. I guess we'll see what kind of toddler she will be - she's certainly a feisty wee baby!!

Long way away for us yet, I just wanted to see what others experiences are.
Thanks so much for the response NaeNae

Sue x

[Rach75]

after nearly 2 yrs of TTC after Jack 18mths of that on clomid we decided Jack was going to be a only then bam 2 cycles later completely natural conception and Luke was conceived

I dont think only kids miss out on anything its what works for you and yours

[Persephone1]

DH and I may have to make the same decision one day. We conceived through IVF, and it was a tough ride. There's so much to consider if/when we decide to TTC for Number 2 - and in the end, the decision is really out of our hands.

Here's an article you might find interesting on the topic: Only-Child Myths Persist as More Parents Choose One Kid

Good luck with the decision hun.

[briggsy's girl]

we have already made this decision. having been through all the surgeries, IUI's and IVF, and the number of losses we have, neither of us have it in us to go through it all again (not to mention our financial state now is VERY different and not at all set up for IVF expenses!) - so, unless a natural miracle happened, DD is going to be an only child.

i don't think she will miss out on anything - yup, would be lovely for her to have a sibling BUT she won't miss out on anything by not having one. she has cousins and friends that she will have relationships with, and i (personally) feel she would miss out on MORE if we put the financial and emotional straing on ourselves to try to go through AC to conceive again kwim?