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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I turn 40 in a few days and already have 2 kids. I swore I was done with children. My second pregnancy I developed eclampsia, my xH was cheating on me during the pregnancy and first year of DC2’s life, DC2 didn’t sleep through the night for over 2 years, so overall it was a very miserable time and I swore never to go through it again.

I don’t know if it’s hitting 40, my hormones pushing for one last try before menopause, or what, but all I can think about is having another baby. Part of the reason may also be that I’m dating my literal dream man, and he doesn’t have kids, so part of me wants to re-do things with him.

I’m seriously considering getting tubal ligation done ASAP so I don’t do anything stupid.

Anyone else go through this? It’s the hormones, right? I just have to make it through the next 5 years?
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[color=green]It is two things - hormones and you are not very sharp.  [/color]

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[color=blue][i]First off, happy almost 40! 🎉 It sounds like you’ve been through a lot in the past, and I can totally understand how the emotional pull to have another baby could feel strong right now, especially given your current relationship and the hormonal shifts you might be experiencing as you approach menopause.

You’re definitely not alone in this. A lot of women go through phases of second-guessing past decisions about having children, especially when there are new life circumstances, like being in a fulfilling relationship. The feeling of wanting to "redo" things with someone you deeply care about is also really common, particularly if your past experiences weren’t as ideal as you'd hoped.

That said, it's also very likely that hormonal changes are influencing how you're feeling. As women approach 40, the body can start signaling for one last reproductive "hurrah" before heading into perimenopause and menopause. This can create a longing or a sense of urgency about having another child, even if, logically, you're very clear about the challenges you've faced. Your body could just be sending out those signals as part of that natural cycle. [/i][/color][/quote]

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