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[quote=Anonymous]I struggled with this.  We have an only and the idea of a 2nd was out there for many years.  DH and I finally settled at the point that both of us were willing to have another but neither of us really wanted another.  It seemed like if neither person was willing to advocate for another baby we shouldn't have one.  I think overall it was a slow transition to fully close that door.  I would openly say we were one and done but was also unwilling to get rid of baby stuff.  I think its okay to admit you like babies even though your not planning on having another.  Its also okay to hold onto the stuff till your ready.  For me when my DD was 5 my best friend was pregnant with her first and it just felt like the right time to gift the crib, stroller and all kinds of other stuff.  It felt good to give it all to her for her baby.  Now DD is 9 and I never have any thoughts about having another and I fully embrace our smaller simpler family life.  Most importantly I think its okay to admit you have some conflicting feelings but that doesn't mean you are changing your mind.  Its a big complicated decision and its okay to let time smooth it out.  [/quote]

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