Just one baby?

[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?

[krysalyss]

We have an only child by choice. We never wanted more than one and now that we have our lovely little family of 3 (plus hairy dog) we still feel the same way. Its for a lot of reasons but most of all feels right for us.

[deletedit]

I'm an only child and I'm perfectly normal, honest! *grin*

No really, do what works for you. If one is the number that chooses you, go for it. And go stick it to anyone who nags you for more. Mothers-in-law and grandmothers tend to be the worst offenders

As someone said further up, there's a LOT more couples choosing to have only one child these days, so its not like this is the 50s where you were weird if you had less than 4. You'll be boringly average.

[MummaSue]

Thanks so much for the response guys, good to know I'm not alone - I certainly am when it comes to people IRL.

We've only just had missy and already people ask when we're going to have another one. They look at me like I've got 2 heads when I say that we may not. It's like it's totally inconceivable (pun intended) to some folks.

And not everyone knows of our infertility issues so i guess they just think that I'll be popping babies out now that the first one is here. Not sure I'd do that even if I could!

Thanks again, it's food for thought hey?
Sue x