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Regret. Any advice to move on?

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EmberR · 11/05/2025 21:28

I am so frustrated with myself and just can’t shake it. I am so lucky and grateful, I have a lovely husband, a beautiful son, a job and our house. I have a lovely life that if you’d asked me 10 years ago would I be content I would have bitten your hand off.

But I feel regret and pain - I didn’t try for a second child as I was too scared and traumatised after my son was born. I convinced myself I was fine with one but now he’s growing up, I’m too old, and my heart is breaking. I know people go through such heartbreaking struggles with fertility and I’m so grateful to have my son. But I wasn’t even strong enough to even try for a second. How pathetic…

Any advice on how to move forward. Get over the regret? Sorry for the miserable post on a Sunday night.

OP posts:
EmberR · 11/05/2025 22:23

Thank you @Janefrombricklane xxx

OP posts:
Janefrombricklane · 11/05/2025 21:56

Dear OP, don't beat yourself up. You created a wonderful family and achieved a lot in life. Enjoy it and celebrate your achevements. Also there are advantages of being an only child - more attention from the parents etc. You are doing great!