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To Have or Not to Have Another Child
Asked by L.S. from Richmond
on December 1, 2008
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I would like to start trying to have another baby, but my husband is totally against it. He says one child is enough. I feel like I may be starting to resent him for...
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- No, do not trick him into having another child. That is a disaster for any marriage and I can't believe YOUR MIL suggested it! You don't say how old your son is an...
- You have to ask yourself is another child worth your marriage? Why won't he even consider it? It sounds like your son is a handful (As are both of my daughters!) and...
- Oh L., I know how painful this is. I have been there myself. My story works out in my favor. My husband was just as excited as I was when we learned we were having ...
Should I Have Another Child?
Asked by A.T. from Cincinnati
on September 5, 2008
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I've been married for 5 years now and I have a 3 year old girl, I had a very nice pregnancy til the day of labor that I had pre eclampsia, it was kind of bad, I got to...
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- We have a now 6yr. old and a 2 yr. old. We had our second daughter partly because of not wanting to have the 6 yr. old by herself. OUr 2 yr. has been a wonderful...
- My only advice is to go with your heart on this. It doesn't sound like you really want another child. Having another child for the sake of your first is really not a...
- I definitely don't think you should have another child unless it's something you and your husband both want. Having a child simply to provide a full-time sibling for ...
How to Discuss Puberty with 9 Year Old Girl
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on July 4, 2009
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My daughter is about to turn 10 and is close to starting her period. She does not want to talk about it with me. Everytime I bring up a tid bit of information, I hea...
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- My daughter is only 4 (5 soon), but I wanted to be prepared, because I don't ever remember my mother talking to me about puberty, boys, or sex. I went out and bought ...
- My daughter is ten and i went and got the american girl series-the care and keeping of girls. It explains puberty, how to groom a growing body, feelings, etc. We read...
- Hi P., I got my daughter these books from the library "the period book" and "my body, my self for girls".
To Have Another or Not?
Asked by T.S. from Greensboro
on October 17, 2006
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My husband and I are considering having another child. We have three children now. An 11 year old daughter (from my husbands previous marriage), a 5 year old son (fro...
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- If I could have more, I would. But, since my "insides" prohibit me from carrying another child to term, I cannot. I would recommend that if you are seriously consideri...
- Hmmm, I had this long post all written out, but the answer to your question is really very simple. If you had another baby, do you feel you would regret it? If t...
- I say go for it!!! I am a firm believer that if your spirit tells you that another baby is the thing to do then go for it. It sounds like you are in a perfect position...
To Have Another Baby or Not?????
Asked by C.S. from Omaha
on December 22, 2008
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Before we were even pregnant with my last baby my husband and I had talked about only having three kids. But now for the last few weeks all I can think of is having an...
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- C., I'm glad you asked this question! I don't have advice for you, but am sort of in the same boat. We have 3 kids and it's my husband who has always pushed for 4...
- I'm resoponding because my husband and I just went through the same thing! Or Are going through this too! We have 19 month old twins and we always talked about having ...
- My husband and I always said two kids and that was it. A year after we had our second my husband said he would like one more. It blew my mind and to be quite honest ...
Another Baby
Asked by J.D. from Portland
on August 27, 2008
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Hi all I was just had a beautiful baby in March and I'm already thinking about having another. My hubby doesn't want any more kids. I really do. Does anyone have any s...
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- Hi J.. I agree with most of the other ladies. If you want to STAY happily married, give it time and just concentrate on enjoying every moment you can with your baby...
- There is hope. I heard the same thing...then one day he said 'IF I had another child and it were a boy, his name would be...' 4 year difference in age. It has bee...
- I think its great to have kids close together. It makes it so much better for them to have a companion. Being that your baby is only 5 months, nows a great time to s...
Another Baby
Asked by S.R. from Toledo
on August 9, 2007
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I want a second chil but my fiance doesnt atleast not right now...we ahev a 2 yr old littel boy who gets lonely and i would like him to have a playmate.Well we just f...
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- It takes two people to make a baby, and both of those people need to be ready. Also you mention that you want a girl. What happens if you don't get a girl? What hap...
- Being a mom is the most awesome experience. I agree with you, having four children myself. However, it is not something that it is good to do alone. If your fiance ...
- Honestly, I think pushing someone to have a child when they arent' ready is not a good thing. I know couples that have broken up b/c one in the couple felt "forced" to...
Should I Have Another Baby???
Asked by J.L. from Minneapolis
on February 26, 2008
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My husband and I are talking about having another child. We have been married for 6 years, and currently have two daughters ages 5 and 4. I'll be 30 yrs old next mon...
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- Hello J., I wanted to respond to the age gap too, and say that my boys are 5 and 9. They get along wonderful and have no age related problems. The little one has...
- As a mom with many chilren, I can't say I ever regretted having one! Sure, they are a lot of work, but they are blessing for life! I think when we think of children,...
- Hi J.~ My thought for you is what does your heart or gut say? Ya know that inner self that only you know the way you feel. I knew after baby #2 that I was not done...
To Have Another Child or Not to Have Another child...advice Please.
Asked by M.S. from Charleston
on February 16, 2009
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I have a question/situation and I really would love some advice.
My husband and I have been thinking about having another baby for a couple of years now. There are h...
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- Hey M., After reading your situation, I would advise you not to, just because the fact the you work PT and you both live pay check to paycheck plus this eceonomy---t...
- I agree that if you do not have another child that you will regret it. But I would not bring a child into the world that may cause stress for you and your family. If...
- You are in a tough position and I can tell you are really conflicted. On the one hand, I believe there is always a way and more room for one more. Your daughter can s...
Should We Have Another Baby?
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on January 12, 2009
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My son is almost 10 months old. I had heart failure following his delivery. One doctor recommended I not have anymore children. Another doctor said it is possible b...
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- Having children is such a personal decision and your health issues make it more complicated. I am an only child and mother of three (we always wanted four; but, that ...
- I am an only child and have 4 children of my own. 2 my husband came with and we had 2 together. My husband came is 1 of 9, so he came from a large family. I have a ste...
- My 14 year old step son recently moved to his mothers, in another state and we have not had visitation yet. So, my 3 year old is virtually an only child now. He is v...
