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[quote=Anonymous]We just had our second and are in our late 40s. Energy levels haven't been an issue, but parenting two really stressed our marriage. The unequal distribution of mental load, housework, etc., became painfully obvious and has been a real sore spot - especially because my spouse has pretty much assumed this stuff should be on my shoulders even as I take on far greater demands from the kids. So, whatever you do, make sure you guys sit down and really think through how all the child care and household tasks will be managed.

That said, the thing that pushed me in the "yes" column and has kept me there has been the fact that as older parents, we may not see our kids into (their) middle age, let alone late life. And while any parent can die at any time - plenty of 20 year old parents leave small kids behind - we had a responsibility to provide our first child with as much as we can for as long as we can. That means we have a trust, life insurance, etc., and, for us, it meant giving him a sibling. And while it's also true that sometimes siblings grow up to hate each other, you can't even hope to have the love or support of one that doesn't exist.

Good luck with your decision, OP.[/quote]

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