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AM I STUPID-Id really appreciate views

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kizzie · 02/06/2005 18:03

Hi everyone - I had boy twins 6 years ago via IVF because of male infertility. This was then followed by anxiety based PND plus almost 3 years withdrawal nightmare from a particular anti depressant.

Anyway I just cant get the thought out of my mind that I would love another baby. Am I mad?

Im 35 (altho DH 14 years older) - are we too old???
Plus should I think myself lucky that ive got two beautiful, healthy sons and just leave things as they are??

And what if the PND returned - is it fair to put my sons and DH through that??

Altho things would be a bit tight we could afford another little one and DH is happy to go ahead and try if thats what I really want....

Or will this ache for a baby just eventually go away as I get older???
Kizziex

OP posts:
hatsoff · 02/06/2005 18:14

you're not mad or stupid, but the one thing yuo maybe need to ask yourself is do you want another child - as well as a "baby". They tend to come together and the two questions are kind of different!

starlover · 02/06/2005 18:06

no, you're not mad... you're maternal!

you are NOT too old.
there is no guarantee the PND will return... but if it does you will be prepared for it, you can make sure that you have a good support system in place, and options for counselling if necessary.

If your DH is happy to go ahead, and if this is what you really want then go for it!

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