Hi ladies,
Just wanted some opinions and/or stories on this topic.
I am 22 weeks pg with my 1st child, and a lot of people have something to say about my wish to only have one child.
I do understand that my opinion may change once I have my child, but a lot of people laugh or even call me selfish when I say its my "first and last" baby.
I would like to know what other mums think on this topic, if you have had more than 1 child, what made you have another ( some of my friends said a companion for the 1st, or they were just so cute they wanted another, LOL) or if you have had one child and plan to keep it that way, why you chose this path.
Not trying to start any arguments, just very interested!!
I'm unsure weather ill have anymore. Atm 1 is enough for me but i cant predict what the future will bring. I agree with lulu, just tell them to bugger off, its your life!
I think most people decide on how many to have based on their own childhood experiences. I was an only child and hated it so i was desperate to have more than one. A lady i spoke to at my dh's previous work was the last of 3 and she so hated all the fighting and bullying that happened to her that she was dead set on only having one, so i guess it all depends on your own experiences and how you feel. it's no one elses business really and you certainly shouldn't be judged on which decision you come to.
When i listen to my boys giggling togther and catching them cuddling i know i made the right decision for me as that is exactly what i missed. (they do fight a bit too though so you can't always win!)
emotive subject for most and only you can know whats right for you.
I always knew I wanted 3 or 4 kids. I never wanted 1 or 2.
A friend of mine is an only child, and she believes that's the best way to be, so her ds will be an only child.
Each to their own. You just do what you want to do. You're the parent.
My brother and I are *both* only children ... We're 17 years apart. And I reckon we both love it that way. I'm only planning on having one at this stage, I treasure the bond I have with my mum and I credit it to three factors, being an only child, her being a single mum and her being young when she had me.
I see families with more than one child and it looks to me like they're less close - but that's purely from the outside looking in - I don't mean to imply that is really the case.
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... We're 17 years apart. And I reckon we both love it that way. I'm only planning on having one at this stage, I treasure the bond I have with my mum and I credit it to three factors, being an only child, her being a single mum and her being young when she had me.
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