I'm 40yo with a 6wo DD. I had a straightforward pregnancy, long and medicalised labour but a perfect and beautiful D at the end. I've found the first 6 weeks way tougher than I expected and the sleep deprivation is hideous! I don't think DD is especially challenging either tbh but have teetered on the edge of PND with a few dark days...
I'd always said it was 2 or none as I feel selfish denying DD a sibling but now I'm here, the thought of doing this again with a toddler fills me with horror and dread! What if pg2 is hideous or DC2 is a colicky disaster zone? How on earth do you sleep with a toddler too?! I can't leave a big gap as I'm already 40yo
With just 1 we can afford to do more, concentrate on her development uninterrupted. But after the initial having 2 would be lovely, right? Having a sibling to play with etc?
Am I being selfish or shortsighted thinking it might be better to stick with 1? I want to get my head straight while the newborn stage is still fresh in my mind.
DH has always been happier with the thought of 1 but he keeps asking me what I want and would happily have another as long as its asap due to our age. Help!!
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PuddingAndHotMilk · 11/09/2013 05:52
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