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should we try for baby number 7 ??

30 replies

gemcgem · 20/01/2012 09:39

hi im a mum to 6 want to be mummy to 7 !
my DH works full time , we own our own home , and have been married for 11 years in june .
BUT all mine and his family have TOLD us "dont you dare have any more"
but i really want another baby , i just love been pregnant , giving birth and breast feeding .
we dont ask for any help off any one , i can count on one hand how many times we've been out on our own in the last 11 years . should we listen to every body else or go with OUR hearts ??
i just dont want people to reject our baby , and im scared of how many " OH NO'S" we'll get instead of congrates .

what would you do ??

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PopcornMouse · 20/01/2012 09:48

Coming from big families, no, I think you should be happy with 6 (!) - it's not fair on the kids you already have. As they get older, they will effectively be expected to be "mini-adults", helping you care for the young ones, and will miss out on their own childhood. But that's just baggage imho.

tomverlaine · 20/01/2012 09:47

what about the bits that come after pregncny/infancy- do you love those bits too?
why do your family say don't have any more- do they perceive you as not coping in some way?

Peekabooooo · 20/01/2012 09:46

IMO it's nothing to do with anyone but you & your dh.
If you get any oh no's reply with 'well we're over the moon' or say something that will make them feel as if they should keep their traps shut.

Gincognito · 20/01/2012 09:44

I think it's up to you and not everyone else.

If you love the first bits, have you considered surrogacy?

coccyx · 20/01/2012 09:42

No you should not have number 7. enjoy the ones you have.