Feeling guilty

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After 4 years and 3 miscarriages we had our beautiful baby boy back in December. We always planned on having 2 kids but after the trauma of getting him (plus my birth was horrible) we have decided we are done. We both have very different ideas on one child families. He's one of 7 so would of loved to of been an only child and sees the benefits of time and money.
I'm one of 3 and I'm insanely close to my brothers. I never felt like I missed out on attention or monetary things. I feel guilty that he won't have that bond because I don't want to be 40 and having a baby. I guess I'm just looking for others to let me know there experiences.

TIA

I’m assuming there are loads of cousins around with 8 aunts and uncles. Don’t feel guilty there are pros and cons to being an only child just as there are to having siblings.

It's fine. My dd has always been very happy as an only child. She has tons of friends and hasn't ever really felt the need for a sibling.

What a weird thing to say...

Why would you assume having siblings is a benefit. I didn't find it so (middle of 3) and sense I may have had a happier childhood if a solo child.

I suspect you're the eldest sibling.

Thank you for your inputs.
It's helpful to hear positives on only children.

@ouch321 no I'm the middle child. My husband would have preferred the only child life but I just can't imagine it 😂