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Think we're decided on one and done, any podcast suggestions?

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littleme21 · 12/03/2024 13:25

We have a 3yo who is a bundle of energy, I suffered with PND and he didn't sleep very well. We've pretty much decided we are one and done but there is an underlying sadness when I think of this. I think he would be an amazing brother as he is so caring, but my personal health issues mean I don't think I would be the best mother to two and want to give me focus on my LB which I can do as an only child. Does anyone have any podcasts or books that could help?

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nomchonge1 · 12/03/2024 15:57

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brownbutter · 12/03/2024 16:02

I am currently weighing this up too and leaning towards staying at 1.

I’m not sure about podcasts but I’ve started following the ‘oneanddone’ topic on Reddit and finding it really helpful (I downloaded Reddit just for this as I read on MN it was helpful)

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kikisparks · 13/03/2024 20:30

There was a really good podcast called “Only You” but they stopped it and you can’t even hear the older episodes. Interested if anyone has come across anything else.

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SErunner · 14/03/2024 14:32

We're also mulling this over and I'm getting closer and closer to feeling like we're 'done' with our one DD. We had her via IVF and have done several unsuccessful rounds of IVF to have a second. I'm stalling booking what we had planned to be our last cycle and really don't know what to do. My husband is quite ambivalent on the topic, happy either way I think. Just following really to see others thoughts.

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SunshineInTheWest · 14/03/2024 20:18

I recently listened to an episode of the Motherhood Sessions podcast called ‘feeling complete with one child’. The podcast is sort of an insight into someone else’s therapy session. The interviewer/therapist asked a lot of questions I found useful for myself. It made me think about the bigger picture beyond a sibling for a sibling’s sake. What do I want for my ds? Play mates, companionship, a support network, learning to share. And are there ways to give him this that don’t involve having another baby? It was good food for thought!

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