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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]After years of trying for #2, I think we're going to call it quits.  Even though I would LOVE to have another baby, I think it's just not in the cards for us (after years of IVF).

Now that I'm thinking we'll remain a family of 3 and that my daughter will be an only child, I'm wondering if folks could tell me about their experiences as an only.  What was helpful?   What did your parents do that you appreciated?   What did you hate about it?  What did your parents do well?  What do you wish they had done differently?

All advice is appreciated![/quote]

I don't have direct experience but, I hope that it is ok when I share this.  My sister has one child and he is one of the happiest kids!  My sis is good about playdates and social outings so that he gets socialization but, he appreciates the quiet and alone time when it is just the three of them.

My sis had him late so he is a very much "miracle baby"  She wishes she could have had two but, is happy for one.  What made a difference is she and her DH never express sadness over having one.  They say it would have been great but, it wasn't in the cards and look how happy we are because we can do this or that.

Good luck![/quote]

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