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Would love a 4th but DH doesn't... what do you think?

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OnlyMe1971 · 02/05/2011 21:16

Just need to get it off my chest really. DH is a fantastic Dad to our 3 boys under 5 years of age. Life is very busy, I'm a SAHM now and DH works full time in a very family friendly job. He is home every day at 5:30, doesn't have to travel, earns a very good salary, and part of the terms and conditions of his work is that they pay for kiddies education right up until kids finish 3rd level education. So financially we are lucky enough not to have many/any worries.

I will be 40 this year. TIme is running out. I would dearly love another baby. The gender to me is not important, though 4 boys would be interesting I'm sure, but I think we would cope.

DH doesn't agree. He thinks it would be too hard and that our lives would change dramatically. I don't agree. We have the space in the car and in our house so no major changes needed there. DH's biggest issue is that we'd be going backwards again in his eyes. Another baby, more nappies, sleepless nights, complicated family dynamics/sibling rows, not fair on the boys we have as tye are so young.

I totally get all his concerns. He says a tiny part of him could be convinced, but I know his heart is not in it. If I were to go again, I would need him to be totally on my side, as I'd need him more than ever..

Sorry this is so long. Anyone have any thoughts or have you been in this situation and come out the other side?

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TulipChewlip · 05/07/2011 09:16

(cherrypie here)

hypnosis sounds good Grin

still no progress with dh either - our youngest has only just turned 1 tho so no rush yet (but try telling my hormones that...)

fingers crossed that your dh comes around :)

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