Baby Fever - Denton,TX

Updated on December 19, 2011
J.S. asks from Denton, TX
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I'm sure you will all say that this is normal but here is my story.

My boys were both conceived around this time of year (oldest Dec 9, youngest Nov 8) and they are nearly 3 years apart (my youngest is 2) so this is "our" time. I don't want anymore kids right away but I do find myself wondering if we are meant to have more. I thought we were done so I down sized my vehicle in July from an Jeep Liberty to a Mazda 3 to get better gas mileage and save money. My husband was on the same page as me but lately he is really starting to make comments on wanting another (a girl, LOL like we can plan that). 2 of my best friends have had babies in the past 6 months and one is a sweet 2 month old girl so I think that is some of it. I wont lie I do find myself thinking about it too, but my problem is we passed all of our baby stuff down to friends and sold other things so we would again have to start over plus the cost of childcare. I told my hubby lets wait 3 more years, our oldest will be out of a car seat by then and then maybe it will work in the car we have now.

I guess I'm just rambling, now. Anyone else go through this? Any advise?

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A.B.

answers from Naples on

Since your husband is on board I say go for it. Don't worry about "starting over" baby-gear wise. I'm sure some of your friends would be happy to pass it BACK to you if you needed it. :) If not you can always just go the much cheaper route this time around - garage sales, consignment stores, etc.

Seriously, you are so lucky to have a husband who wants more than 2. There are SO many women on here, myself included, whose husbands will not even consider having more than 2, or even 1 in lots of cases. I wish I were in your position in that regard - go for it, mama!

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L.D.

answers from Albuquerque on

The idea of an other child is very natural for you, you were made to be maternal. Maybe you should babysit your friends baby girl for an over night stay. Get the true meaning of the business of another baby in the house.
You must be very happy with your current children and husband to want to bring more joy into the house.
I am so over the baby "want". I saw a really super cute well behaved baby girl last night. Thought awe.. she is too cute. Then realized that I am so happy with what I have. Even with the babies being almost 2 yrs apart. That was a busy time, let me tell ya.

Good luck. Hope you and your husband have a Merry Christmas.

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H.J.

answers from Minneapolis on

You hear the stories of women wanting a child but hubby not or the other way around. You both do I can tell...so what are you waiting for hop on him!! three kids is wonderful. Don't wait just to fit into a car, you can always up-size to a van and enjoy the little blessings!

M.J.

answers from Minneapolis on

heck if you both want it, you can afford it, DO it. Nothing to stop ya. Most people feel pressured to have that one baby, and some people have the need for more. I had my first as an accident, the 2nd was unplanned, but my third was totally my mental need for a boy, and NOW I am done. even if my husband expresses wanting another boy. I say HECK NO... I am done, physically and mentally.
Funny when I was a kid I wanted a big family, like 5 or 6. I would have been just fine with 2 and ended up with 3.
START MAKING THAT BABY!!!

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S.M.

answers from Washington DC on

Ihave baby fever too. I am almost 39 and my youngest is 3 (my girls are 4 years apart), so this is our time too. The age thing si really tormenting me, as I feel like it is now or never. I don't have any advice other than try to to sit with the idea for a while. SIt with "let's have another" for a few weeks, then switch and sit with the idea of "we're done" - see how you feel, it might help you. I am currently sitting with the idea of 'being done" as I am about 90% there... It doesn't help that so many friends are having their seconds now. Best wishes.

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