Hi everyone, I've poted a few times to this section as I am increasingly suspecting the dd may be our complete compliment of children! Nothing to do with problems, traumatic birth, PND, fertility etc. etc. I think I had convinced myself we would never have children (medical issues) that she's such a little miracle and so lovely, I just don't have the broodiness or desire to have anymore. However, I am really quite alone on this in my group of friends, not one other mum feels this way. So this may have led to a bit of sensitivity on my part, but when the majority of MN postings, books and discussions with my friends use the term 'only' child, I kinda resent the word. I'm not free of guilt on the old sibling debate (despite knowing siblings do not always = happiness) so I think the term 'only' always grates a little. I wonder as the percentage of 1 child families increases the attitude will change? (Although I hope this then doesn't cause a backlash for those that choose to have many! I say good on you and you have much more stamina than me )
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ljhooray · 08/06/2009 16:55
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