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Should I have a. Second child

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cmsg · 15/12/2025 15:47

my husband and I had a baby girl in September 24. We’ve always imagined ourselves with a girl so this is perfect. However, I feel guilty about not giving her a sibling. There’s also a small part of me which would like to be a mum again.
but… we are both from abroad, we have no support network whatsoever. I struggle sometimes with my MH, I’m not a very patient person and I can’t stand noise. It really dysregulates me. I feel exhausted all the time as it is and we both love our space and have some life on our own besides being parents.
I feel guilty also because as an adult it’s so nice to have a sibling. It’s so nice for me so have my brother (even though he lives in another country) we are close and talk/ support each other often.
will I regret? I am now 35. Money is not necessarily an issue.

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WhereIsMyLight · 15/12/2025 15:49

Have a child because you and your partner one. Not because of some hypothetical relationship they might have with your existing child in the future.

CatsKoalasBunnies123 · 15/12/2025 15:51

Leave it another year to decide. I had my DS in August 24 and he's only just started sleeping better, we've been zombies for the last 16 months. I can only just start to exercise and have a life etc so I get it. And people with a baby and a toddler have it really tough, a slightly bigger age gap would be more manageable.

Dh has 2 younger siblings. He's not super close to the one that is 2 years younger as they are SO different but is besties with the one that is 5 years younger!

So there is no guarantees ever. If you want a second, have them. But don't put pressure now.

ErrolTheDragon · 15/12/2025 15:53

If you need to ask, probably best not.
Only children can be perfectly happy, and siblings don’t always get on.

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