Hesitant to have another baby with current Russian threat?

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Possibly a bit daft but would the current Ukraine/Russia situation make you think again about having another baby? I have 2 dc (5 and 3) and have been thinking about having a third, but the current situation is making me anxious about the future and the thought of being pregnant if things get worse over here really frightens me. I guess my fear is not being able to access the care I’d need (I’d need a c section as I’ve had 2 already) if things really kicked off here. Am I being completely ridiculous?!

Irl meet people couldn't care less how many children someone has, on her some people like to be very dramatic while having 2 children themselves

Ok. One less child in the world is no bad thing as the earth is overpopulated. You are entitled to come to that decision if you wish.

@sm2510

I rarely use mumsnet and I’m struck by how much more unfriendly people are than in real life (or maybe mumsnet just attracts unfriendly ones?!) Thank you to those whose comments have shown empathy (I don’t just mean the ones who said sure, have another baby). I welcome all the opinions and think they’re all valid but it seems the anonymity on here makes some people quite rude.

I don't think the majority are rude. It's just plain talking. Telling you the honest truth, no fluff. I like that. There's enough 'saying one thing and meaning another' crap in real life.