So broody after DC2, will it pass?

[BroodyMama]

Hi, DC2 is only 11 weeks old but I have been broody for weeks now. Not sure if it is a hormone thing????

Anyway, will this broodiness ever pass? if so around when? if not then when did you go on to have your third? or do you wish you had gone for it if you hadnt? I never had this broodiness after DC1.

I had a 2nd c-section so really shouldn't even be thinking of getting pregnant right now!! argh!

Your thoughts/experiences on this very much appreciated!

I feel the same. I wasn't broody after my first, but after my second (c-section too) I have been so broody it's crazy. We have always planned two and I was so only ever going to have two. It has come as quite a shock that I want a third so much!

Are you breastfeeding? I think the breastfeeding hormones make the yearning stronger. I think it has diminished slightly since I stopped.

Me me me!!! DS2 is 8 weeks old and I am really broody. I'm not BF though so for me it isn't that.

I have even told DH we will start ttc DC3 in Sept 2010!

I'm not sure if mine is to do with BF though. I failed completely with DS1, got to 6 week with DS2 but due to horrible MW he was given formula top ups from 5 days. So I am determined to get it right to prove to people and myself I can BF.

I have to admit that I was VERY broody within weeks of DS. Am still BF at 10 months and have been ttc for months...

My ds is only 10 weeks and I too am feeling really broody. I remeber feeling the same with dd but perhaps less strongly. I think its because ds is being the perfect baby sleepwise at the moment and I feel I could take on the world. When a close friend announced she was pregnant I was thrilled for her whilst at the same time thinking "lucky her - I wish I was pg". There is no way that we can afford it at the mo as I need to get a new job and we are living off our savings until I go back to work. Doesn't stop me wishing though.

Getting the coil inserted today as I don't think I can trust myself to be a diligent as I need to be with the pill. Am bf too but don't know if this makes any diference

Thanks! Glad I'm not alone! Yes I'm bf!

nulgirl when my sister announced she was pregnant when baby was only 3 weeks old although happy for her I felt insanely jealous!! 2 more pregnancy announcments since then and each one making me more broody!!

So many things to consider in the long term going for a 3rd, dh happy to go with whatever I decide!

Would be interested to hear from women who where broody and went for it, does it satisfy that broodiness or do you go for 4? When I was (thankfully) pregnant with DC2, I really thought that would be it for us.

Well I'm desparately broody for #5...not the best person o answer your question...have been ttc but suddenly DH has got a bit scared and called the whole thing to stand still......

BM i was broody within 10 mins of giving birth to DC2 and did not give in pestering husband for DC3 until I got a BFP just after the new year! I know in my own heart that it doesn't matter how many children I have there will always be that yearning for pregnancy and a newborn so have promised to have my tubes tied this time as we really can't have any more children after this one as I have a stepson as well.

Having said that I am so sure that having number 3 is the right thing to do and I would have deeply regretted stopping at 2 but I have fully accepted and am 100% sure that this will be the last one.

LJ29 me too, as soon as they put dc3 in my arms I thought this can't be my last. Still feeling broody nine months on and I am desperately hoping it just BF hormones as we really can't handle another pregnancy let alone baby. Someone please tell me this yearning stops. It's totally irrational but a strong feeling nonetheless.