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Time for another baby?... I'm so confused

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ThePurpleOneIsOverrated · 05/01/2019 09:39

Hi,

Just to give you a bit of background, I had my first baby at 22. Was unplanned and was in a toxic relationship. Not in it anymore.

I'm now 34 and in a same sex relationship. Very committed, have been together 6 years and are now married.

The past 3 or so years, the conversation has come up as to whether we should look into having more children, probably through sperm donation (we kept trying, but no miracles yet Grin ) However, I think last year, we sort of quietly made our peace with the fact we wouldn't, for various reasons. One being dps career is really taking off and she wants to focus on that. Another being that my dc has certain struggles and takes up a lot of my time. Lastly, we thought should we just celebrate the fact that when we're in our 40's, we'll have an 18+ year old and so will have lots of time for us. One of the benefits of having children young I suppose. Not that I ever actually want her to leave! Grin

But.... I recently can't stop thinking about babies. Extending our family. I have to say, it sometimes doesn't feel complete and like there's something missing. I know my dc would absolutely love a sibling, even at this age, knowing they won't be play mates. She'd be a teenager afterall.

If dp was a man, I'm almost certain we would have gone ahead and had at least one more, but because the process is much harder in our situation, it's given us time to step back and really think. I don't know if this is a good thing or not.

I know nobody can tell me go ahead or not, but feeling very confused and could really do with some words of wisdom.

I actually had a dream last night that I had a baby. Well, more a toddler, who I think we adopted and I felt this overwhelming love for him. I woke up and actually cried when I realised he didn't really exist Confused

Anyway, as I say, really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks.

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WaterOffaDucksCrack · 05/01/2019 10:01

If you really want one talk it through with your partner again. You will regret not even revisiting the idea again imo.

If you're approved for adoption it's an amazing thing to do!

ThePurpleOneIsOverrated · 05/01/2019 10:22

Water, I told my dp about the dream this morning and she just said "aww" and then quickly changed the conversation. I don't think she wants to think about it anymore.

Regarding adoption, I've had a history of depression and anxiety, so I'm not sure we would be accepted. Also, I would be nervous about adopting a child with complex needs, as I already have a dc with SN and would worry I couldn't give her the time she needed. That said, this could happen if we had our baby through sperm donation. From what I know, this is very common with adoption.

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WaterOffaDucksCrack · 05/01/2019 10:42

Have you had a real conversation with her about how you're feeling? You need to do that as a priority.

I don't know much about the donor process I'm afraid. But having a baby when you have a child with SN may be very difficult for you all. It could also be your biological clock making you broody!

ThePurpleOneIsOverrated · 05/01/2019 10:47

Water, not for a while. I suppose I just wanted to gauge her reaction this morning and it was what I expected, which was disappointing.

You're right, it would be difficult, but my dc has mild SN and she's actually getting on much better than we predicted. She seems to have found her feet a bit, since starting high school. This could be another reason I have allowed myself to think about it again. That and the loud 'ticking', as you say.

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RandomMess · 05/01/2019 11:00

Some of this is biology and hormones, the screaming desire for babies beyond what your head says!!!

If your DP is not on board then you either break up or make your peace with it.

It's really really tough - you could have had several DC be totally frazzled and still feel desperate for more 🙈 it is illogical...

ThePurpleOneIsOverrated · 05/01/2019 11:47

Random, I'm sure it is! I honestly think my dp would be on board if I said it was what I wanted, but I think she's worried about my MH. She would be a lovely mum and is already a great step mum. Oh and dc would be a fantastic big sister.

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RandomMess · 05/01/2019 11:57

Could financially afford for you to foster - if this is something you would be interested in?

My youngest is now a teen and I can honestly say although I would love to have pre-schoolers etc the thought of what I am doing now in 15 years time 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 it's hard work and my DC are pretty "easy".

I think we forget that babies and young DC are full on pretty much 24/7. We look back through rose tinted glasses! DC3 had undiagnosed silent reflux and she broke me. I had 8.5 years between youngest and eldest and it was hard work balancing needs.

The hard work Starts flooding back when I think about it...

But oh babies 😍

Musti · 05/01/2019 12:04

Does she want to carry a child or would you be the one to do it? I always wanted a few kids and now I have 4 and I'm happy with that. I did have to dedicate myself to them bit it's what I wanted. I took a career break and I'm now back into working and loving that too. Depends on what you both want..

ThePurpleOneIsOverrated · 05/01/2019 12:19

Random, wise words. It's not so much a longing to have a baby with me though. It's more a strong desire to extend our family.

Musti, we always said that if we did, it would be me who carried, as we wanted a biological sibling ideally for dc.

We are at a stage where we could afford another, but it's whether or not we just want to enjoy where we've got to or start again.

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