I am so in love with my only son that it's scaring me to have another child.

@niairen01 (1018)
Philippines
July 9, 2010 1:26pm CST
I am so in love with son. He is my life and he is everything to me. I even joke about it with my husband that i don't love him as much as I love our son. (well, it's true... I shouldn't probably joke about that anymore). anyway, my son is turning 3 and me and husband are already planning to have another child and that make me think... I love my son so much that it scares me to have another child in a way that I might not love my second child as much I love my son. and whenever I try to visualize things like he won't be sleeping beside me anymore because I need to sleep with the new baby, it hurt me to think that he might get jealous or he might even think that I don't love him anymore if he saw that my attention is often with the new baby. Did you also feel this way? I know it's not right to baby my son so much.. he'll be a MAN after all. Plus I do hate men who are "mama's boy". I hope you won't misunderstand my concern.
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@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
11 Aug 10
Hi, I am also a mother of one little boy and my son is 3.5 years old now. He is my sunshine and my everything. I always want the best for him. I have told myself that I will only have one kid with me,because it is not easy to takecare of a kid. I also worry about sibling rivalry and to avoid it, I better stick to one kid for my family. I did told my husband about it and he did not comment much on it. At this moment, our situation only allow us to have one kid. Everything is talking about money and it definitely need lot of money to raise for another kid. I always want my son to be independent.I don't like those "mama's boy". I want him to be an useful person in future and do proud to me and my husband.
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@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
11 Aug 10
yes, of all the topics inside a family, money is the most talked about. ^.^ and having another kid nowadays is really expensive! as a responsible parent, we use to think about, can we support another one? we always think about the best for them. luckily, my son is very independent. it is one of the traits he is born with. even though he always clings to me, he always want to to something on his own. He would try first before asking for help. But you know what? even though I have this kind of thought... about being scared of having another child. I'm always think about, what if my son grows up and me and my husband is not there anymore for him, whom will he rely to? that's why I would really want him to have another brother or sister. in this way they could count on each other and help each other when us, his parents are already gone. Its really hard to live alone don't you think? ^.^
@adamyzle (34)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
I also have a 3 year old son and sometimes i also think those things (scare to have another child). I am thinking of a girl for my next child. My son always looking for playmates to play with. He always wanted his cousins to be with him so that he has playmates. Every time we went out for a mall, I always would bring my nephews so that my son would have someone to play with in the playground. Playmate, that's one thing that comes to my mind that's why I am looking forward for another child.
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@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
I also believe that an only child could use a playmate. My husband has a 9 years old niece and she's just around the block so she's always with us. She is also the only child so maybe she loves to play my with my son all the time. they're like brother and sister. but, with that said would this kind of relationship works if I decided to have another child? hah! too many fears.. ^.^ thanks for the response!
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
9 Jul 10
I am in this situation. You see i didn't want to plan for a second child till my son was at least in elementary. I felt it would open up more opportunity so i wouldn't feel pulled between them sort of speak. Right now my second one is due in december. A month before my son turns four. Im scared of my son feeling the same things. But i already know what to expect from looking at others who have went through this. Also I am prepared and know how to handle. As for you being concerned about the second baby feeling unloved. Well once he or she is born you will learn that you can love two just as much as one. I already love baby #2 even though he hasn't been born yet. I also make sure i take time out of the day to show my love to my first born. I even let him kiss my belly and talk to baby #2. It helps him bond before hand. So don't be afraid to expand your family but if your not ready then tell your hubby. You will be happier in the end if you go with what you want.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
11 Jul 10
I guess when I already have my second child I'll begin to understand and control my feelings. I guess its all in the preparation and the readiness. thanks for the response! ^.^
• United States
13 Jul 10
I am so glad you posted this because I feel the same way, and until now, I thought there was something wrong with me for feeling like that. I feel like I was born to be my son's mom. We thought we were having a girl. I just felt like we were. We didn't find out until I was 7 months pregnant that we were in fact having a boy. The exact moment when they said it I started to cry. I had never pictured myself as a mommy of a boy but knowing in that instant that I would be took away all of my fears and reasons to believe that I couldn't. He was my baby boy and I knew that our bond would be like no other. From the moment I first laid eyes on him, I knew. I knew that I could never love someone as much as I loved him. And to this day, as frustrated as I may get sometimes with the duties of being a full time stay at home mommy, I look into his eyes and think to myself, how will I ever share the love I have for him, with another child? But I guess it is normal to feel that way sometimes. Not to say I don't want another child because I do. Both my husband and I want to try for a girl but I could seriously see myself being the queen of the house so either doesn't matter to me. I think we'll try once our son reaches about 2 years old or a little after. I don't want the gap to be too big because I plan to homeschool. =)
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
Maybe this kind of things really happens huh? Thanks for letting me know I wasn't the only one. They are really amazing aren't they? for them to make us mom feel this way.. I guess, we'll just know how to deal with it once it's already here! lol. good luck to you! thanks for the response!
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
19 Jul 10
Just wait until your son grows a bit older! ^.^ boys are such a handful as they always run around and its like they are going to get sick if they just sit for a few second and do nothing! lol! lets enjoy them while their still young. ^.^
• United States
17 Jul 10
No problem at all. My son is super amazing. He's learning how to walk and its crazy to think that just days ago he was scared to do it and now he'll just take off like he's been doing it for months..lol I've never been so proud of someone in my life. =) Boys are the best! lol
@pastigger (612)
• United States
9 Jul 10
My husband and I are pretty sure we are going to stop at one just due to health reason. My daughter was 11 weeks early. But I know what you are feeling we talk about it from time to time. And I love my time with her so much that I don't want to share it with another child. I am happy to have just one. I have a home daycare so she gets pleanty of time with other children, but that make me value my time with just her so much more and I don't want to have to split that between two children. I just don't want her to feel left out because she never had a sister or brother. It is a hard choice. I wish I could be more help. But I understand where you are coming from. My daughter is 3 too and my whole world. Try talking to him and see how he feels about it to. If you have friends with a baby see how he does there. I know it is diffrent. But it you prepare him he should be just fine. Hopefully.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
11 Jul 10
I've talked to my son and he was happy about the thought of having a brother or sister, but I doubt it... he's just about to turn 3 this august. what does he know?! lol. after saying that he won't be sleeping besides me anymore if another baby comes he immediately says no! ^.^ Thanks for the response!
@bkrm_gupt (219)
• India
28 Jul 10
It depends upon the mother weather she has to love or hate among one another, but at my point of view you should not to do like that,they will feel bad.we should treat them equally to bring their life in the happiest way.We love because it's the only true adventure.
@niairen01 (1018)
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
I know that children should be loved equally by their parents. This is why I am afraid to have another child, as of now Iove my son so much that I can't help to think that IF EVER I would have another child... what would be the outcome? will I also love my 2nd child the same way that I love my eldest? So for parents who experience this (mothers mostly) it's really quite hard, since you know your responsibilities and obligations to all of your children right? thanks for the response! ^.^