Me & DH have a 14m old DS and have always wanted to have 2 DC. Now we're thinking about trying but I'm worried that we maybe need to think it through a bit more.
I don't believe you should overthink these things but at the same time I don't want to go diving in & find that having 2 is a strain financially & practically. On the flip side I know there are people out there with 3,4,5 kids that make it work.
Situation is complicated by my work in that I commute 2hrs each way so 3 days a week I don't see DS & DH has to do nursery drop/pick up/dinner/bed/other household stuff. Financially I'm about to reach a point where the cost of my commute is going to rise to the point of wondering if it's worth it. However my job is specialised & if I want to get something closer to home I'd need a whole new career change. Also not worth changing jobs before get pregnant eh? If I want maternity pay.
Also, with 2 x nursery fees how does anyone afford it??
Is having more children one of these 'just do it' situations that works itself out in the end?? I would appreciate some 'been there done that' advice please - both good & bad!
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Talk to me please about having a 2nd DC - finances, practicalities etc
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u32ng · 03/04/2014 06:55
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