I've currently got one child who's just about to turn 2 and I'm thinking about another. And wondering when...
I'm 37 so feel like I've not got loads of time. But still dithering! I worry about my energy levels & about my creaky old body coping with both pregnancy and afterwards, especially as I'd probably have a c-section again. I worry about how my little DC1 angel (!) would cope with having to share me - I know it's daft but a part of me actually feels guilty for even considering having another! I worry about being too tired and becoming a snappy grumpy old meanie towards DC1. I worry about how I'd feel if I didn't manage to BF again and about our finances if we had to use formula again. I worry about DC2 getting less attention than DC1 did & perhaps me having to put DC2 in childcare earlier than I would like (and earlier than I did for DC1).
And what are the pros and cons of different age gaps between DC1 and DC2 - e.g. a 3 year age gap, a 4 year age gap? (I don't think I could run the risk of waiting to make it a 5 year age gap...)
Argh! I expect I'm probably over-thinking it all, as usual. I just haven't quite come to terms with the idea that DC1 might end up an only child. (I was an only and can see pros and cons... as with having siblings I suppose!)
I know I have to just make up my own mind :) But would be interested to hear what people think.
TIA x
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fireflyz · 01/11/2012 14:41
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