Should I consider another baby

[TheHeartOfTeFiti]

I’m a single parent to one DS, he’s 5 and amazing he was donor conceived with my ex gf. I’m desperate for another baby we have little extended family so I’d like more family for him as well. I could manage another child without totally over stretching myself fininacislly & emotionally. I’m still worried about people’s reactions & judgements. I’m 36 so feel like I’m running out of time.

I wouldn't be concerned about other people's reactions and judgements. People will judge about anything if they're that way inclined.

If it's something you feel very strongly about then I would go for it. Although it is worth thinking about the fact that siblings don't always get on and you're not going to be guaranteeing him a lifelong friend in his sibling.

Completely remove your concern over what other people think from the equation. What anyone else thinks is totally irrelevant. This is YOUR life, not theirs, and you shouldn't let random opinions dictate how you live your life. All you can do is weigh the pro's and con's, and make the best decision you can.

I’d you can afford it and are capable go for it

As pp have said, don't worry about what other people will think. However i would second think this in terms of going it alone. I found dc1 very easy. However having dc2 has been much harder. Managing 2 is much more work, dc2 is a bad sleeper so i am exhausted, and at times it can feel relentless (dc2 is 18 months). Dc 1 also showing no sign of liking him yet! I have no regrets at all but its not as easy as i expected. Much easier if you have family to help out

As long as you can financially support another child and look after another child without relying heavily on others, Then if it’s what you want go for it.

Why care what others think? I assume you do it via a proper donor rather than put yourself at risk by some random online and you know what plenty of people have dc with more than one man/woman due to circumstances so your not doing anything unusual