My girls are nearly 2 and 3. Lately all I can think about is another baby. Our financial situation is fine for what we have now, but we would struggle if we were to have another child at the moment. I think a lot of my feelings stem from my daughters' milestones. My oldest is completely potty trained and will be starting preschool this year. My youngest is starting to potty train and is forming sentences now. They're both getting too big. I miss being pregnant, I miss being able to hold a baby in the crook of my arm. I miss it all. Normally when I feel like this my feelings go away after a day or two. How long do these feelings last? Could the fact that everyone I know seems to be pregnant have something to do with it? I'm kind of jealous because my mom's best-freind's daughter just had her fourth child. She and her husband recieve welfare, she goes to school full time, and she gets to have FOUR babies. So, am I the only one feeling like this or what?
2007-01-25 10:06:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Both my husband and I keep bringing it up even though we had pretty much agreed we were done. Both of us get the "baby itch" - but we're both also going back to school and starting new careers, it would be a big struggle. And I remember all those times I told him to shake some sense into me if I said I wanted it again, oye, but now even he brings it up sometimes. Thankfully my friend has one under a year and is expecting again, so I can go visit and get my fill of baby time, and as I hand her back as soon as she smells bad, I remember that this is all the baby time I need.
2007-01-25 10:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it ever goes away. I had to have a hysterectomy last year and can not get over the fact that I wanted a third baby (my boys are 3 and 5) Babysit for a friend for a little while and see if that tides you over otherwise if your serious talk to your husband mine doesn't understand but maybe yours will.
2007-01-25 18:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by siriusblossom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question here is why would you want more children if you had to comprimise the welfare and sability of your family? I'm sure your mom's best friends daughter isn't able to provide all four of her children with the love and support you provide for your two. It sounds like she's too busy for four children. Enjoy your children and celebrate that you are 2 years ahead of her as far as getting your personal time back! Enjoy and educate!
2007-01-25 18:15:37 · answer #3 · answered by LBuffo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are 9 and 6 and I get the itch several times a week!
One of my friends is in her 50's, her 4 sons are in their 20's and she would give anything to have a baby (girl). I have another friend who is my same age and would love to have a baby!! Her husband is all done though...
For some of us that itch never goes away!
2007-01-25 18:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anne A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the worst time is between the ages of 2 & 3 for the baby itch, sadly I have never made it through it, we have #3 on the way.
2007-01-25 18:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ababy itch never really goes away.I am in my forties.I think you should count your blessings.I guess if this is the desire of your heart then go for it.A lot of work though.
2007-01-25 18:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋