How to stop feelings of broodiness and wanting another child??

[Determinedmumma]

I have DS (3)from previous relationship and DP has DD (4)from previous relationship.
DP has recently stated that under no circumstances would he like another child.
However I’ve wanted another child for a while now. I respect his decision and can agree we don’t need any more we’re blessed with the two DC we do have however I can not for the life’s of me shake this emptiness feeling. I see babies and I feel like I am being stabbed in the chest and get overwhelmed and really emotional.
I’m never going to trick DP into another child or try to change his ming on the matter, I do want to change my mind though.
Does anybody know how to stop this desire for another baby. It’s getting me really down and I don’t want to grow to resent DP I just don’t want to feel this emptiness and longing for another baby.
Any advice is welcome, I would seriously appreciate it!

I don't know if you can stop the feeling of broodiness as there is nothing wrong with wanting a second child. How old are you?

Have you spoken to him about your feelings on this? Telling him how you feel isn't the same thing as tricking him or trying to persuade him, Your existing DC are very young still so is this a forever-ever "no more children" or the sort of "no more children" based on very recent experience of the intensity of looking after very small children that will gradually soften over time? You need to know really so that you can either come to terms with never having another child or decide whether this is a deal breaker for you.

I can’t have any more and helped myself by putting all my time and energy into the one I have. Probably s big too much in hat I have neglected myself a bit but it helped ease the sad thoughts and DC has benefitted beyond words.

I’m 24 now

He saying just no more but then will make remarks sounding like he will change his mind. Like “if we ever have another”
He is aware of how I feel and says he’s not saying he will never change his mind but he also can’t promise he will change. Just such a difficult place.

I’m 23, my OH has one child from a previous relationship whereas I have no children but am desperate for them. My OH said he didn’t want anymore. We sat down, had a frank and honest discussion about what we both wanted from the relationship and the upshot is has now agreed to have more. I think you need to discuss this very honestly with your partner

You’re still young, how old is he? If you’re similar ages I would say you could maybe agree to focus on the dc you have for a fixed period and maybe agree to revisit subject at a later date? It doesn’t sound like he will never change his mind, it may just be that he’s finding it tough with two small children and can’t currently imagine bringing a baby into the mix! Either way I think it would be beneficial for you to know for sure if the no kids is a definite for ever and ever or a no kids right now type deal. Then decide how to move forward.

I completely understand where you are coming from. Presumably you're thinking about a child that you've made together.
I think there's nothing wrong in wanting that.

Get a dog or cat . But at 23 year you will get this from time to time .
Feeling broody is horrible really when you know you can't/ won't/ should not have any more .
I would spend as much time as possible with your own .
And if it a certain age you crave look into fostering / volunteers or become a baby sitter for your age range.