I had my son fifteen months ago, and even though I had a difficult pregnancy (morning sickness, high blood pressure), difficult labor (cesarean), and am so exhausted with just one child at only fifteen months old. Why in the world do I have the urge to do it all over again and have another baby. It's like my biological clock is ticking, I want another baby so bad, but why? Has anyone got any advice maybe someone can talk some sense in me?
2007-07-09 02:29:28 · 15 answers · asked by mombean1 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't think it's that strange that you want another baby. Your first baby is 15 months old so it's not like your kids would be ridiculously close together in age if you had another child. I think because you've had problems, you really should talk to your doctor about health concerns with another pregnancy. You also need to talk to your husband (or partner) on whether or not he wants another baby and whether or not you can afford it. If you think it through both rationally and emotionally and you still want another child, maybe you should have another baby.
2007-07-09 02:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by luckythirteen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have 5 kids, the youngest is 12 years old, and I still get the baby bug! We are still 'young' enough and are financially stable, but, oh gosh, to start all over again! I have enough sleepless nights dealing with teenagers and their nocturnal habits -- to get up every 2 hours with feeding and diapers -- I just don't think I could! I understand your girl 'itch.' We had a very tomboyish girl, then three boys. It wasn't until the 'baby' of the family came along that we got a girly girl. By then, I wasn't quite sure how to deal with her!
2016-05-17 16:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not crazy...lol... we don't need to talk sense into you. You miss having a baby, 15 month olds are toddlers. I think many, if not most moms of toddlers/preschoolers feel this way. I
f you feel like you're crazy, don't act on it yet. If you still feel this way in a year, then maybe he does need a little sibling!! And each pregnancy is different, the next one might be a walk in the park.
2007-07-09 02:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tanya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of us will never get over the urge. I am 48 years old, have 4 kids (3 biological, 1 adopted), and I want another baby. :-)
2007-07-09 02:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by punxy_girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the way we are wired, its like instinct or something. After my third I knew I was done and my husband took care of that. but once I started getting my period I was hopeful that I wouldn't get it and I would be pregnant again, then I would get it and be so disappointed and then I would think what was I thinking I don't want to go through all that again. So that took about 18 months to stop thinking that way each month. I think also there are so many hormones racing through our bodies it takes awhile for them all to balance out. It's not a bad way to feel and it just shows that all we went through was worth it to get our sons and daughters.
2007-07-09 02:36:52 · answer #5 · answered by Layla 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it proably is your bio clock ticking lol. But there is 4 years diffrence in between all my kids. I also wanted another baby after i had each one of mine. However I waited a few years between each one.I say wait a coupld of years or more and if you still want another and can support the children why not?
2007-07-09 02:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Kasey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes people have been "programmed" all their lives to think that having a child will complete them in a way nothing else can. i wan children too, but not now, there are certain things to consider when you are looking to have children. since you already know what sort of job you're in for with another child, you should be able to determine what appeals to you most about it. I can't tell you that, only you can. it could be hormones too even. take some time to think about it and pinpoint why you want one. maybe it is possible that you just want something else?
Don't get me wrong, i 'm all for babies, but they're not a decision to be taken lightly :) esspecially not because of hormone swings (not saying that's why though) Goodluck. :)
2007-07-09 02:37:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My girl is 4 months and I've been wanting another since she was born...I hadn't even stopped bleeding yet and still wobbling around with a 4th degree tear when I made mention of how long I'd wait until I tried again.
2007-07-09 02:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol honestly, I have a 9 month old and I feel the same way... I want another one soo badly....I think you just have to keep reminding yourself that you had a difficult pregnancy...and that will get you by
2007-07-09 02:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by Lindsay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i felt the same way after my first baby i had gestational diabetes and a c section as well i knew as soon as i had him i wanted another baby i did have one as well and it was hard work but great as well i waited 3 years before having my next baby and i feel the same as you now im hoping if i have another one that's it as 4 has to be it for us has to be that clock ticking lol
2007-07-09 02:59:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋