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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I think the key is the PPD/PPA and the rough patch in your marriage during #1[/b]. I had horrible PPD and definitely couldn't do it again. Not sure if your rough patch was parenting stress related, but we had a very very rough patch when our DS was 3-4ish and we couldn't risk that again. And as others have said, I think about starting over again (diapers, sleep training, potty training, strollers) and just can't imagine it.

YMMV, but I love that we're getting to a point where we can eat out as a family, fairly easily travel, etc. If it were me, I'd take that financial stability and give your kid a travel-filled childhood.[/quote]

I think this is a big concern.  I had two (close together so I can’t really speak to your situation) and I was never in doubt I wanted a second and I still found the re-adjustment to no personal time/constantly sleep deprived after only two years way rougher than I had expected.  I think if transitioning from 0 to 1 kid put a big strain on your marriage and mental health I would be super hesitant to try the transition from 1 to 2.  But only you know the details of those issues!  And I really don’t regret my two so I’m not going to tell you having siblings is bad; just think long and hard about how stable your current happy outlook on life is.[/quote]

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