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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just need a gut check to see if I am crazy.

I am a divorced mom of an early elementary school aged kid.  Never had a second kid due to ex's reluctance when our child was young.  Ex cheated and I got out of the marriage.

Now I am 41 and considering if I have still have a window for a 2nd kid.  I have a great income and local supportive family.   I had an easy first pregnancy and got pregnant easily, however,  that was almost a decade ago.

Am I crazy to consider having a 2nd baby on my own? [/quote]

Having another child might seem appealing, but it’s important to face reality. You haven’t mentioned having a stable environment for your first child, let alone a partner or relationship, which is essential for building a family. Being a single parent is already challenging enough, and thinking about adding another child at this point—especially after 35, when the window for safely having a second child has closed—is not only unrealistic but selfish.

Your focus should be on giving your first child the love, stability, and attention they deserve, not on chasing an ideal of “two kids.” Children aren’t trophies or achievements; they’re human beings who depend on you. Instead of dreaming of a second child, prioritize your first. Create a stable home, and only consider dating or other life changes when you’ve fully secured your current situation.[/quote]

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