
This is more about family planning than parenting, so if this isn't the right place to post let me know. We have two kids, 3.5 and 1.5 yrs old. My husband and I have both felt that we would like another, and that will be our last. We both love our kids, but they keep us busy! I am a stay at home mom and still often struggle with feeling overwhelmed. My husband and I both deal with some anxiety/depression. I don't want to bring another kid into all the craziness of our lives until we know we are ready.However, my body does not do well on birth control (it really ramps up my anxiety as well as other issues). When I came off birth control, I also gave up my anxiety meds because I don't want the added risk factors in pregnancy. I can deal most days, but it is hard sometimes. I wish I had more patience for the kids and energy for the house. I also deal with high blood pressure which has led to preeclampsia in both my other pregnancies. So the older I am when we try to have another, the more my risks go up.On top of all that, my mom has a degenerative neurological disease (primary progressive aphasia). I realize that the longer we wait, the less she will get to experience her grandchild. It breaks my heart to imagine not being able to talk with her understanding through pregnancy!I guess what I'm wondering is, people who have three kids... Can I do it? How did it go for you? If you were in my position, would you wait or go for a third sooner? via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2GFVaSQ
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