To want another child?

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My DS is going to be 5 in December this year. I'm longing for another child however I would want to lose a bit of weight first. My DP doesn't want another just yet with COVID still around (which I understand). I there is a massive age gap between me and my little brother and I remember feeling so pushed out when he was born, I really don't want my DS to feel that way. Since he has gained a new baby cousin he's constantly asking for a little person like his big cousin has.
We have a plan to start trying in October if I lose the weight I want to lose though I think my partner will change his mind again when the time comes.
AIBU to want another at this point?

YANBU, totally reasonable for you to want to crack on with a second at this point. But you both have to want a baby. By October. the COVID aspect will be much reduced so if you’re happy with your weight you’ll be good to go - unless he actually has a different reason

I feel like there's another reason but whenever we talk about it he kind of shuts down. I feel so sad that he might not want another

What the hell , Starseed? Are you the DH? Wanting a second child is hardly crime of the century!

@Starseed2021

have you nothing better to do with your life than keep breeding?????

The fuck??????

Did you ever discuss how many children you both wanted and the intended age gap?

My daughter was 5 when we conceived her brother so the age gap is nothing to worry about. Although they don’t have a huge amount in common, they’re still pretty close and there’s less sibling rivalry because they’re at such different stages in life. (Although lockdown has tested the sibling relationship to its limits..!)

I hope you and your partner are on the same page about this is October. I do understand why he’s anxious about pregnancy during the pandemic. It could simply be that which is making him cautious at the moment.

@Starseed2021 pathetic!

I think @Starseed2021 might have had a funny turn. Their other posts aren't nearly as deranged.