Thinking about having another one

[RaeRaeMama]

I've just had a baby 14 weeks ago

It was a healthy pregnancy, the only parts which weren't good were I had HG for the first 22 weeks and the end was spoilt by doctors trying to pressure me into an induction because my daughter was a bit late

The birth was like a dream birth, I had her at home in a birthing pool. It was exactly what I planned.

I've still got over a stone to loose and I'm covered in stretch marks. I'm breast feeding and it's been unbelievably hard. I have very little sleep. We also had a stint in hospital with my baby, I won't go into it but I have never been so stressed in my life.

With all this in mind, how can I possibly keep thinking how I want another. How I want to be pregnant again. There isn't even enough room in my house! We live in a two bed end terrace with two cats and a dog...

Is this something biological? Do all women find themselves, against the odds, wanting another one?

Part of me doesn't even want to wait, I want to start right away. Its just crazy, but the idea of being pregnant again makes me excited

Am I the only one?

I feel like that at times and I have 2 kids. I think it's natural as it's an exciting time but then the reality is it's more hard work

we've got 7 kids so I'll say go for it, but I'm biased I guess 🤣
I had solid reasoning for wanting 4, then after I just kept on wanting more!

Congratulations on your baby.

@ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba

we've got 7 kids so I'll say go for it, but I'm biased I guess 🤣 I had solid reasoning for wanting 4, then after I just kept on wanting more!

Congratulations on your baby.

Wow!

What's it like having so many children?

Part of me loves the idea of having lots of children but I'm not sure we will ever have the finances for this, we're already 30 & 35 as well.

@RaeRaeMama
it can be a bit bonkers at times!😁

the most interesting thing is how often things, needs, routines changes simply because they are growing, changing schools, becoming more independent etc.
you settle into a good routine then bam, their sleep patterns change, they take up a new hobby or want to invite their friends round more often, one might have a girlfriend, the other starts cycling to school etc
you have to constantly adapt because nothing ever stays the same for too long!

the worst times are illness related. 3 years ago all of them had caught some savage D&V virus, within 24 hours the bath was filled with sheets & clothes to be washed as I just couldn't keep up with their rate of firing stuff from both ends. and the next day DH joined them.
it was hell. on the 3rd night at 4am I was standing halfway between bathroom & 2 bedrooms unable to decide who to help first. It was then when I swore to never ever feel guilty about resting, day time naps, taking a break. I didn't actually fell ill by some miracle but took me a good month to recover.

Generally it's fine though. yes, there's a lot of never-ending chores to be done but kids get roped in with that.
I love having a big family, it can be a lot of fun!

Congratulations on your baby OP! I totally understand what you mean. During my pregnancy with my daughter I always said she would be my first and only one, as pregnancy is (and was) complicated and risky for me, and I also have two DSC. However, the day after she was born and we arrived home I got in to bed cuddling her, and I just felt so overwhelmed with happiness and love and there and then said to my partner 'I can't have just one! I need to do this again!' And we've been planning to have another ever since x I only feel ready now she's 2.5 though and the step kids are that bit older too which helps x