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What am I going through?

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Onewayoranother123 · 06/11/2024 17:12

I had a traumatic pregnancy 9 years ago, that over the years I've worked through but still feel very sad over it, I was nearly homeless, my Dad nearly died in ICU for 9 days, ny partner cheated on me the list unfortunately goes on and on. The birth wasn't great either and I didn't have the support from family or friends or my "partner" I'd hoped would of happened, still I powered on through, and somehow got through it and had a very happy baby.

I've had two miscarriages either side of my only child who will turn 9 next year, my DD is heavenly the sweetest natured child I could of ever dreamed of. She's asks about a sibling all the time but recently stopped and said she feels so sad she is an only child.

Over the last year, I have to stop myself from crying over the fact I haven't had another. People have stopped asking me now I'm 36 all I get it "well you've left it too late now" or "the age gap would be too big".

I dream about having another child all the time, wake up sad go to sleep sad. I will use every excuse in the book to put it off and yet it's all I ache for.

I don't know if I'm perimenapauseal and that's what it is also. Either way I need to make a decision, the fear is stopping me even though I can't even be in a room with a baby when we are out because I seem to get teary, I haven't told anyone this is how I feel deep down.

I just don't have the support.

OP posts:
AutumnLeaves1990 · 06/11/2024 17:13

I had a second child at 39 after an 18 year gap. Just wanted to share a bit of hope for you 💐

TeabySea · 06/11/2024 17:18

I don't think you're unreasonable to feel how you feel.
Objectively, what is the situation? Could you manage with a new baby in terms of finances and emotional support? Could you manage your DD's behaviour if she felt pushed out by a new baby?
You're not too old- I know lots of first times mums who're a fair bit older than you, but as you'll be aware, there are greater risks involved the older you get.

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