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Job promotion but want another baby!

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Wifemumteacher1234 · 29/07/2024 22:07

I have two daughters who are 4 and 5.
My husband and I are both teachers. We have discussed having a third child on and off for the past year (and have always wanted three).
I went for a promotion (which starts in September) and got the job! I was so happy about and am so excited to start.
However, I am now questioning if I should have gone for it (slight imposter syndrome and very nervous) but also I really think I want that third child (and so does my husband).
Do we not have a third due to my promotion? Do we try now, but it would mean if I got pregnant straight away I wouldn't even be doing an academic year in the job?
I do not want to wait a long time as age isn't on my side, and also the girls are very close in age so I wouldn't want a gap between the second and third.
I would have only three months off (I am an expat and in the country I live you only get three months maximum).
And advice on what to do??
If only I was a man... women really can't have it all. 😞

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Snugglewuggle25 · 14/08/2024 14:31

I would go for it!! Never choose a job over having a family. Congrats you have the job, and you can still have another baby. I work in a school too, loads seem to be pregnant at the min, promoted or not. Wouldn't worry about it. Good luck and have fun!! 💐✨️

Wifemumteacher1234 · 14/08/2024 23:49

Thank you, you are right, I shouldn't let a job stop me from family planning.
Although I have been at work now and really regret taking this position on. I feel so out of my depth.

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