Two kids or only one?? Pls answer

India
October 3, 2008 4:23am CST
Hi, I have a three and a half year old son. And now my parents,In-laws and husband also want me to plan one more baby. I also want one more baby as our family will be complete and my son will get a company for himself. But when i think of the whole process of pregnancy and delivery (which is really horrible) i donot feel like putting myself in the same situation again. Now my son is 3 and a half and he is quiet on his own and i am also relaxed about many things. Pls tell me is it really worthwhile to go for a second baby???? Pls answer
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4 responses
• United States
3 Oct 08
I am an only child and growing up it was fine. I didnt know any different. Now I have two kids and it is fun but crazy too. I think it all depends on what you feel is right for your family. I hated pregnancy, and I had a hard time taking care of my older kid while I was on bed rest, so we have stopped our growing family at 4. It works for us. Good luck on this big decision.
• India
6 Oct 08
Ya, your kind of cases actually scare me. Like when you are not well during preg... or you said you were on bed rest n all. Let's see. Thanks
@vijigopi (991)
• United States
3 Oct 08
I am the only child of my parents because my mother didn't want to go through the process... exactly your case. Till now(I am 34 now), I am sad about the fact that I have no siblings to share my life with. All my life, I depended on my friends to fill that gap for me. I never used to stay at home. I was always at one of my friends' home. But now all of us are married, live across the globe, have our own family to look after and its very rare to be in each other's lives like before. For that reason, I made sure I had atleast 2 kids or none at all.... I know how lonely one can be. My eldest is now so happy that, when her teacher asked her what she would thank God for, the first thing that came to her mind was "I thank God for my brother!!". Since your son is already 3 and a half now, by the time the baby arrives, he would be old enough to look after atleast some of his own needs and there would be much less sibling fights than those that have very little difference in their ages. Good luck!!
• India
6 Oct 08
Thanks for your reponse. It will really help me in taking the decision
@jhenn22 (1242)
• Philippines
3 Oct 08
If you and your husband is financially stable, why not? It's just normal you felt that way, but if that's what give your husband and in - laws to have another baby, maybe you should really have a baby. It's really worthwhile to have second baby because it's a blessing from God. hope it helps..happy mylotting :)
• India
3 Oct 08
Thanks for the reponse. I will think about it.
• Indonesia
3 Oct 08
yeah, i think have one more baby is good plan, cause your first kid will have new sister or brother, so he can play with his sister, they will raise up your house, i wish, good luck, and have a nice day