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Wanting another baby hubby doesn't?

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Clothnappybum · 25/01/2017 20:58

Hi
We have 3 children the youngest being 8 months, I really would like a 4th and have said I'd get my tubes tied at the Caesarian, my husband doesn't want another one and I feel I'm talking him into it.
What would you do in this situation?

OP posts:
BillSykesDog · 26/01/2017 19:04

If he's a SAHD then it's his call unless you're prepared to swap roles and let him go back to work. It's not clear if he's working or studying radiography but if that's not a possibility because his salary won't support you or he couldn't finish his study that's it really. Presumably childcare for all four is too expensive and he would have to stay home. If that's the case and he says no then you've no right to ask him to put his career on the back burner again if he's unwilling.

ollieplimsoles · 26/01/2017 19:11

Ffs focus on the ones you have...

londonrach · 26/01/2017 19:19

Depends on if you coping well with three. Sil n bil are struggling with their third. They love him etc but said if they had their time again they stop at 2. They wanted 4 originally! A baby has to be wanted by both parents. Talk to your dh about this.

Iamastonished · 26/01/2017 19:58

"So you regret your children"

What a fatuous comment Hmm

No I don't, but I only have one. I would have had two, but it didn't happen. I wouldn't have wanted more. DD is a teenager now and needs me more now than when she was at primary school. I can't imagine having to go through teenegerhood 4 times - 4 lots of GCSEs, 4 lots of A levels or other exams. And the expense!

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