Am I being ridiculous

[MrsB899]

Since the second I had my son I've wanted another baby. Something that has caused a big debate between me and my husband. A few months ago my husband said, I think I'd like to try for another baby after our holiday (next year) which I of course got really excited about because it's been something I want forever and I just can't see myself never being pregnant again. So the plan is to try for a baby after our holiday but the last few weeks I've been thinking, how would I divide my attention between my son and a new baby. My son is a massive mummies boy(he's 5 and at full time school though). Is this something all people think when considering having another baby? I'd hate for him to feel pushed out or loved any less. Is this a normal feeling or am I being completely ridiculous

It’s completely normal!

I’m from a big family and my mum worried desperately when she was having my brother. Your heart grows bigger and you have more love to give is what she told me. Her heart grew bigger with each of us and we wouldn’t be without each other.

@AnneLovesGilbert thank you so much for your reply. I can't imagine loving another human the way I love my son. You must be right or everyone would only have one child

Exactly what Anne said.
Love just expands. 😊

I have four teenager(ish) DCs. When each one was a baby I didn’t think I would be able to love them any more than I did. I continue to love them more each day. My heart bursts when I see the young adults they have become.

Enjoy it. It’s a wonder, it really is.

Loving each child completely is different from having divided attention though. Your DS will get less attention - there's only one of you. And with a biggish age gap, it will be a while before they are interested in thd same things.

My two (4 yr gap) get on relatively well. And I think they love each other. Not entirely convinced that both wouldn't prefer to be an only child though.

Love divided is love multiplied. The more you love the more you can love.

It will be fine.

He's at full time school so I definitely have enough time for a baby but I just worry I won't have much time to do the things i do with him now. I guess I'd have to try and find a happy medium with him. it's hard to imagine how I'd do it until you're actually in the situation