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My Kids Want Me to Have Another Baby..
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on March 3, 2011
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I just have to share this. I have 3 boys ages 8,5, and 11 months. So today we were in Dollar General and the checkout lady asked me the same question everyone asks "A...
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- To me, it's like a kid wanting a dog. Fun to play with for the 1st week, and then no one wants to clean up after it or take it for a walk!!
- When my husband and i decided we wanted another we did talk to the kids about it, they are older, 11, 10 and 8 so while it wasn't their choice it obviously was going t...
- When our daughter was three she kept saying she wanted a baby sister. I got pregnant and told her it could be a baby brother. No, she said. I want a baby sister. S...
Want Another Baby
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on November 17, 2008
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Hello everyone this may sound crazy but I want to have another child. I have two handsome boys right now who are two and one years old. My fiance is not ready and gets...
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- I think it is normal to want another baby sometimes, when your other children are growing up more and more everyday and are not babies anymore. The only problem is yo...
- Hello! I agree with a lot of what Jan says. My only addition is that if this desire is persistent, then make a deal with your fiance .... 1. You will take important...
- the number of children you want to have (or can agree on having with your significant other) has been a big topic in our household. but whatever you decide, it has to...
Mom with One Child, Cannot Concieve Another.
Asked by C.W. from Mansfield
on January 14, 2007
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I'm asking if there is any other moms that could help. I have a 3 year old daughter and me and my husband have been trying for over a year for another child. I had al...
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- If thats what your doc recommended then I would do as suggested. But it also sounds like that you have a ton of stuff going on in your life. Stress is one thing that...
- In my opinion, I would consult a specialist. We have had to use a specialist with both my pregnancy's and it was very enlightening to find out that the reason I reall...
- One recommendation is to stop using the patch. I know a few women that died from clotting and other blood disorders. Go see another doctor. You may also like the boo...
Partner Is 44 and I Want Another Child - Advice?
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on March 28, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I am in a wonderful relationship with one major problem. My boyfriend is older (44) and I would like to have another child(ren). He has a 14 and a 19 ye...
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- 44 isn't old to me. If he takes care of himself, energy shouldn't be a problem either......finances and all the other stuff is really up to you. Good luck with your de...
- As a single mom who has been looking for love for 6 years now-- I cannot imagine giving up a wonderful man that I love for the unknown chance of finding someone else a...
- He has valid concerns. You do too. Then there is, what about "custody?" There are many kinds of 'child custody.' So research it. Do you want another child, fro...
Unsure of Having Another Baby
Asked by Y.K. from Los Angeles
on December 5, 2008
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Hi Moms! I find myself in a dilemma and am not quite sure what to do about it. I am 42 (and a half) years old and I have two wonderful sons; my oldest is 15 and my y...
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- I'm not im this situation but adoption is always an option. You don't always have to give birth to a child for them to be yours. I have a friend who adopted a little g...
- Hi, Y., I am in a very similar situation. I turned 43 today and have two sons. I always imagined having a daughter and hoped to have at least one. My sons, who a...
- Hi Y., Did you ever think of fostering? Or even being a mentor or a foster child? With the latter, you would be the one person and family that would continue with...
How Long Should I Wait for Another Baby!
Asked by A.M. from College Station
on March 6, 2010
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I had 2 c-sections and want a VBA2C with my next child! (Trying to find someone now that is why I am posting this). We want to wait till next year before having anothe...
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- I was told after my second C-section that VBAC was NOT an option.
- I am a midwife. You should wait at least two years to get pregnant again. It takes 2 years for the body to completely recover from a pregnancy and birth. Also, good fo...
- I'm pregnant with #5 and my last 3 were c-sections because of antibodies against my baby's platelets. I was trying hard to have this one VBAC and did a lot of researc...
Need Help. Stressed over Having Another Child
Asked by D.R. from Seattle
on February 12, 2007
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I recently found out I was 6 weeks pregnant with our second child. We currently have a very strong willed, out-spoken and extremly smart 2 year old. The two year old h...
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- Hello D., I hope you don't mind me jumping right in on this one, but I saw your request, and as a mother of five children, I felt compelled to write. First, NO, you ...
- Dear D., No, you are not a bad person, you are a busy person, who loves her life right now, and someone is coming that will make a lot of changes in your life. Now...
- Your feelings are very normal. I had those feelings with my first pregnancy. I was supposed to finish school, but surprise, out came my daughter. I now have 10 month o...
Trying to Decide Whether or Not to Have Another Child
Asked by D.S. from Pittsburgh
on February 23, 2009
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Good afternoon,
I wanted some insight/feedback from other mothers who might have had a difficult time deciding whether or not to expand their families. I am a worki...
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- D., It sounds like you have answered your own question. If both you and your husband aren't sure that bringing another life into this world is the desires of your ...
- As I am sure you know, only the 2 of you can decide this. For me having 3 kids was never a question. I knew that after my 3rd I was done and ahd my tubes tied. I was y...
- I don't know what to say, D., except that you are not alone in this dilemma. I have a younger brother (with whom I am not that close, but he's still family, you know)...
Not Sure About Having Another Baby
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on July 27, 2009
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Hi Ladies, :)
My husband and I have two great kids, a girl, age 6, and a little boy who just turned 4 yesterday. We have been swaying back and forth about having a...
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- Hi there! I was just like you before we had our 4th. In one way I was so glad to have lost a bit of weight, started some hobbies of my own, was able to shower daily...
- well u should talk to the kids and ask them what they think about having another baby around and talk to them and let them know that its the right thing to do
- So I have 3 boys oldest is 3 middle is almost 2 and youngest is 4 mos. I have to say so far it is harder some days but for the most part it is better than when we had ...
Having Another Baby...
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on January 12, 2008
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My son is seven months old and we are thinking about the next one. We both want children close in age but I am just curious as to how other Moms have handled children ...
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- My best advice? Wait a little bit. I have three kids. The first two are 15 months apart and the second two are 18 months apart. In my experience, it just isn't f...
- when I read this, i had to write back. i am 25, married, andhave three kids, all boys, ages 6,4, and 3. it is very stressful!!! but everyone is different, and I woul...
- My husband was the same way :) I found out I was pregnant again the month our first son turned 1 year old. When we went for the ultrasound we saw two babies! Twins do ...
