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Broody but dh not keen

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pontypandy · 21/06/2010 22:29

Hi all, I am have really been getting broody lately but my dh just doesn't seem interested.

I don't know what to do as i would really love another family member, but dh has said in the past that just the one is enough and that he wasn't even thinking about having any kids at all but ds came along not planned and we just sort of went with it.

We are still young and have plenty of time but I don't want the age gap between my ds and another sibling to be to big.
He is 5 is sept and will be starting school so I thought this would be a nice time to start trying soon.

Also I would love a April/May/June baby.
Also I love being a young mum and still want to be young with my second.
How do I get my dh to come round to the idea.

The thing is he says because of our ds's behaviour sometimes he dreads having another one, but ds's behaviour is nothing unusual for another other 4 yo.

He also said if it happens it happens, Does that mean I should "accidentally" "forget" to take some pills.
But I really don't want to do that as that's being deceitful.

What to do?

Sorry about the essay

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dixiechick1975 · 23/06/2010 14:07

Do you work?

I know one of my friends was really pressuring her husband into number 3 when her youngest reached school age.

He didn't back down and so she got a part time job and is now alot happier in herself.

I think it was fear of the unknown. She had her children young, never really worked before and people saying what are you going to do now maybe panicked her a bit. I know with hindsight she is glad her DH was sensible.

I'm not getting the vibe you desperately want another baby. Just it's what people do/what am I going to do with my time.

Your gap is already large so realistically a year or two wont make a difference. Give yourself and your husband a bit of time to make the best decision for you all.

pontypandy · 23/06/2010 14:18

Thanks dixie, i think i am in the same situation as your friend to be honest.

So as i said im gonna leave it for now.
It will just be my luck that i have compromised and DH comes home and says hes changed his mind lol.

Hes got a thing about springing things on me when he gets in from work, that was his proposel he came in from work and said hey wanna get married lol

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LadyintheRadiator · 23/06/2010 14:25

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pontypandy · 23/06/2010 14:30

Thanks Lady

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