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4th child dilemma - AIBU?

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AwfulMum123 · 07/06/2019 14:34

Is it wrong/unadvisable to have a 4th child knowing the only way you can afford to go back to work is to leave the child with your retired parents (who have already looked after the first three 3-4 days per week from the end of Mat leave until school?) They also cover the majority of school holidays for you for the existing three. Child 1 would be close to 13 once child 4 is born so a broad range of ages.

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FuckMNDoubleStandards · 08/06/2019 18:59

Just saw update, perhaps have a word with parents and see where they stand? Maybe be a support system to them so they can stand up for themselves?

Yabbers · 10/06/2019 20:37

Maybe not her business directly, @Yabbers - but doesn't the OP have the right to worry about her parents and this extra load being thrust on them with little or no consultation?
She can worry all she likes. But unless they have told her it’s a problem, this is purely about judgment, undoubtedly with some envy thrown in.

user1480880826 · 10/06/2019 20:40

Your poor parents. Do they actually want to be your full time child care provider? I bet it’s not how the my envisioned their retirement.

You would be extremely selfish to have a 4th child.

Jade218 · 10/06/2019 21:09

Totally wrong. They haven't chosen to have children you have. They obviously want to enjoy their retirement

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