Do You Think I Should Have Another Baby?

Updated on September 20, 2007
V.S. asks from Richardson, TX
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I know this sounds silly, asking other mothers if I should have another baby or not... I just want an outside option, someone other then my Mother to tell me what they think.

My husband and I are now one those couples who have to plan out everything- we can't just "Oops" we we're having a baby. We have to sit down, discuss every little stinkin' detail and both decide if we can, want and are ready for another baby... ~:}

My husband and I have been married for five years now; we have a little boy who just turned 4. Every since I put him in preschool, I can't get the baby cravings out of my every thought.

*Bryce, our son is hyper- Very hyper. Not really disobedient but very smart. As a baby, Bryce never slept. Not at night and never for more then an hour for nap. He was a very fussy baby and I was a mess. I have to constantly keep up with him and he is very attached me.

*My hours at work are great, 4 hours everyday in the morning which works out perfectly for our schedule. I'd have to take a long maternity leave after the baby is born, which is possible but I don't know if my boss can handle me being gone for months. My husband is a hard worker and is always the best in whatever he does. He is working at R2G right now but wants to change to a new concept store for ATT- It's a done deal if he decides he wants to work for ATT again. So, money is not an issue!

*My wonderful mother-in-law use to watch Bryce for me before we put him into preschool two weeks ago. She is the best, but I don't know if she is comfortable watching an infant for 4 hours 3x a wk for us?

*My photography business is booming and I'm really starting to get it off the ground. If I have another child, I'll have to put that on hold. I want to finish school but I'm not even going right now. I want my husband to get his business degree but I don't think he will if we have another child.

*My husband wants to wait a few years and then have two, one right after another. I don't understand why but hey, at least he's wanted more children. I don't know if I want three though.

*I want so badly to get down to my goal weight and get my pre-baby body back, I won't be able to do that either way- we wait a year or two, or have one now. Bryce was 10 pounds and I'm scared to death to give birth to another 10 pounder. C-section here I come. I gave birth all natural and vaginal, I don't know if mentally I can do that again.

All these things I think about daily and yet I still want one- badly. Has anyone else dealt with this???
Help?? I don't know what to do...

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P.P.

answers from Dallas on

I've got the schooler's blues too. My daughter started kinder on Aug 27th and the first week was fine but after a week in an empty house, the honeymoon is over! (at least on my part).
I have been a SAHM for almost six years and her going to school everyday really affected me. I started getting this baby fever, I wanted to have another one so bad, I even looked up breastpumps, cribs and nursery items just to check what I would buy if I got pregnant.
But I made a list just like yours and you know what, after almost six years I finally got a little break to do things for me without feeling selfish since she has to go to school anyways.
I'm planning to start working again and I'm determined to loose weight so I can be fit again. My hubby wants to get his master and I want to finish my bachelors degree.
It seems your list has quite a few things to consider and I think you will have time for more kids in the future. you are so young that you could have even three more babies after you both finish your degrees.
My vote is wait but only you can make that decision it is a huge change and you will have even less time to do all these things you still want to do.
Good luck and God bless.

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J.G.

answers from Dallas on

This is just my opinion after reading your list...it sounds like you should wait. Now, that's only my opinion! You just sound like you have a lot going on that is really going to change/help your future. You're young, so there's really nothing pressuring you not to do these things and then have another baby. Reading your list, it sounds like there are lots of things going on that you may regret not finishing, not that a baby won't be fulfilling, but it's not an either/or thing, so waiting sounds like a better plan.

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R.F.

answers from Dallas on

I normally don't weigh in on these things as no one can really give you advise on such a personal issue; however, this one really spoke to me.

Now, I'm much older and my kids are older. And, I did have three kids in five years!! Yes, we were busy; but, I was one of the fortunate ones -- I did not have to work and was able to stay home.

Since you asked for an outside opinion, here goes:

Yes, you are young; but, you will not get any younger. Babies, generally, come easier with youth. We got pregnant each time we wanted until we tried for the fourth. I was past 30 by then, with three c-sections, and #4 never came. I mourned that lost baby for years! Yes, you have a lot going on; but, from the sound of it -- you always will. Also, every baby and pregnancy is different. You might also want to consider the age your son would be when the new baby arrives --whether now, or later. All the other issues can and will work out for you as necessary.

I, obviously, had mine all together and, while it was extremely hard in the early years, I wouldn't have done anything differently.

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M.W.

answers from Dallas on

I think that if you wait for the time to be perfect for it, you'll never have another baby because there will never be a *perfect* time.

That said, perhaps you're feeling this pull because your baby has taken a step towards independence. Since you're still quie young, maybe wait a few months and see how you feel when your son being in preschool isn't so new.

I also wanted to say that you shouldn't feel like you have to give birth w/o meds next time. You aren't less of a woman for accepting some pain relief! Yeah yeah yeah, women have been having babies for millions of years blah blah blah; we've had headaches for all those years, too, but there's nothing wrong with taking a Tylenol for 'em now that we can!! :)

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L.T.

answers from Dallas on

I would say wait,,, sounds like your plate is pretty full right now... but that is just my thoughts from reading your post. Good luck to you in whatever you decide.

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C.P.

answers from Dallas on

Hey V.,

I was just looking through here and saw your posting. You will decide whats best and i know that you will make the right decision in whatever it is. But until the time comes you are more them welcome to come over and see Kaylee and Emily. You know we are just right down the street!!! They will be able to make your baby fever go away. Just a thought.

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