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Regret having another baby after a large age gap

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NewMommaRound2 · 11/09/2023 18:43

My oldest just turned 22 and gave me 3 grandbabies. I got divorced after 15 years together and met someone new, decided to try for a baby as he didn't have any and I always said I wanted no less than 2, no more than 4 when I was younger. I honestly thought it'd take us a little longer than it did to get pregnant, and I feel extremely guilty for having a bit of regret. I know what it's like to have the "freedom" of an independent child, and I miss it.

Will this pass? Am I alone in this?

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pregnantmum · 01/03/2024 14:50

NewMommaRound2 · 11/09/2023 18:43

My oldest just turned 22 and gave me 3 grandbabies. I got divorced after 15 years together and met someone new, decided to try for a baby as he didn't have any and I always said I wanted no less than 2, no more than 4 when I was younger. I honestly thought it'd take us a little longer than it did to get pregnant, and I feel extremely guilty for having a bit of regret. I know what it's like to have the "freedom" of an independent child, and I miss it.

Will this pass? Am I alone in this?

I am in ttc after 18 years since the first one. Second husband. How did your first son take the news.

hoonicorn · 01/03/2024 14:51

How old is your baby?

pregnantmum · 01/03/2024 14:52

hoonicorn · 01/03/2024 14:51

How old is your baby?

18

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LizardOfOz · 01/03/2024 14:53

How old are your children?
Have you had the age gap baby or are you currently pregnant?
Does your 22 year old have 3 children already?

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