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Husband wants another baby

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gogogo21 · 12/01/2024 15:38

Husband really wants another child, and I'm in two minds whether to have another.

For context, we have 4 already, youngest has SEN, non verbal, still in nappies and has no basic understanding - DC is 3. He literally needs eyes on him 24/7.

Husband goes to the gym 5-6 days a week, works full time, and is barely home - there is an odd day he will be home for the full day. When he is home, he doesn't bath, change, cook or feed the kids. I raised this with him, and he explicitly said he will pull his weight and make sure he helps when he is home. I love him but I feel he can be very selfish and self centred at times, no regards to how I feel.

I also work full time, but I WHF so the responsibility falls on me. ABIU to not want another child, where I bear the full responsibility of everything - he said he will help 50/50 but I just can't see it happening. I would love to have more but I don't feel I would be able to cope if he doesn't help.

Ultimately it is my decision, I'm just worried about many things.

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SemperIdem · 12/01/2024 15:42

Hard no.

4 children is a lot for you to be effectively solo parenting, before the additional needs of your youngest are even factored in.

There is no way a 5th child is the right call here, and that’s why you feel the way you do.

Winniespooh · 12/01/2024 15:42

So he does fuck all for the 4 children he's got? He's already shown you the type of husband, father and man he is.

Why are you putting up with this shit?

Soubriquet · 12/01/2024 15:42

Don’t do it. You are basically single parenting 4 kids on your own with one needing more care than the rest.

Unless he steps up and parents properly don’t do it

cheezncrackers · 12/01/2024 15:42

If I were you I'd be quietly going and sorting out some long-term contraception. You have 4 DC already. How the hell many does he want to have?

Zombiemum1946 · 12/01/2024 15:42

I'd ask him to prove it first for at least a year, then give it some consideration. If he's away that much and has so little input he clearly has no idea what's involved.

StripeyDeckchair · 12/01/2024 15:41

Your body, your choice.
Given your circumstances and your absolutely bloody useless husband there is no way is have another chikd.
He needs to step up and do his share with the children you have and give you some free time.

Devilsmommy · 12/01/2024 15:40

I'm sorry but if it was me I'd be telling him hell no. He doesn't even sound like he helps with your first 3 so I doubt that will change for a 4th. Please don't let him talk you into something that Is going to make your life 100 times harder