Sad about last baby

[Elliewellie80]

I have 4 kids (10, 6,3 and 6 months= and I suddenly can't shake the sadness that this baby is my last. I had planned to feel complete and content but as soon as i started putting away the baby stuff fit just hit me like a brick and the past few weeks I'm really down about it. Suppose I'm just looking for anyone who's bene in a similar position. My husband would probably have another but I've just turned 40 so my feelings are probably also tied up with feeling ancient.

Its just nostalgia and hormones it will pass. You're not ancient and could probably have another but is that what you really want? What about 5 years down the line? Craving another baby is different to wanting another child.

I hope it passes soon. Covid gives me too much time to think and nobody to talk to. Anyone here ever just thrown caution to the wind and thought stuff it I'll just have another?? 🤣

I can totally understand this. I have 4 (20, 11,9 and 1) and am nearly 11wks with number 5. I'm 41 I can really understand the feel of head vs heart and hormones!

I desperately wanted another after dd3, but there was a big gap. And while not planned im glad DS will have a similar aged sibling, but I'm definitely done after this one. And I've been looking at sterilisation I don't think DH would have the snip and I don't want anymore.

I definitely think it’s a hormonal thing. I remember feeling similar when my 3rd was 6 months, and until really quite recently (he’s 20months now) we were considering a 4th. Since her turned 18 months or so I’ve really felt a change of heart, I’m sad that he’s my last baby, but things are getting a little easier now he’s getting older and I’m feeling that unshakable broody feeling has passed. I would give it time, for me it was the urge for another baby - not a child.