I (34F) am a SAHM to 3 beautiful and healthy kids (6G, 4G, 1B). While pregnant with #3, DH and I discussed that this was likely our last baby. But now, I want one more and he doesn’t.A big part of the reason I want another baby is as a “friend” for my youngest. My oldest two (both girls) are close in age and play well together. There is a larger age gap with the youngest two, plus he’s a boy.And if I’m being honest, a part of me also wants to have another baby to extend this period of my life. I quit my corporate job 3 years ago to be a SAHM and it is 100% my purpose now.A fourth kid would have some financial and practical implications for our family, though. In addition to the expense, we would also need a bigger house and it would delay my re-entry into the workforce by another 2-3 years, “losing” that income (and putting more pressure on my husband to provide). Also, at my age, there’s increased risk of twins or a child with special needs. Not to mention just normal life with 4 little humans.I’m wondering if I’ll always “mourn” the end of the baby phase, no matter how many kids I have. If so, is having a fourth kid even worth it, or fair to everyone else in the family? via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2Df2Paz
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