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[quote=Anonymous]I think your anxiety is causing you to picture negative outcomes.

In my experience, kids can thrive as only children.They have more resources and more say in what goes on. They will have your attention and no jealousy of who is more loved. REsources (like great camps, vacations, tutors) do give kids a leg up. More importantly, you can go to all of their events and savor them fully.

I came from a big family also, so at first had trouble picturing a small family (like at holidays), but that was me projecting. My child did not miss what she did not know.

We would have Thanksgiving with other families (often relatives).

I think the only problem might be after you are gone. But by then they should have a family of their own. That family will bring more relatives. And, they can chose friends who are kind and well suited to their personalities. Remember that family members don't not only bring love. I am not close to all of my siblings. Some bring big time headaches and pain.

So, try not to dwell on what you don't have. You have a healthy child which is the best gift God can give. Congratulations. [/quote]

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