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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sounds like she doesn’t want to have kids and you do.  I don’t think that’s something that a lot of people can get past.  [/quote]

I’m reading it as she does want kids but doesn’t feel they can afford it on their current HHI. Which is a valid concern, especially if she’s making the bulk of the money. [/quote]
This is a big deal.

She will need maternity leave, and that doesn't pay much.  Also, she will end up being the primary caregiver for the child for the most part. She would not be able to   back off on work so that she can take care of the kids  because OP doesn't make it enough, and he's a contractor.

I'm a PP contractor.  When I decided to have kids, I saved a lot because I knew I wasn't going to be getting paid.  DH is also a contractor. He was making a good amount but not enough to cover all of our expenses.   I knew I would have to go back to work.

If OP is not making enough for them to save a lot so that OP's wife can pull back on work once the kids come, then I could see how the wife is not happy about it.[/quote]

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