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[quote=Anonymous]It's really such a personal decision OP.  We can really only give our feelings on how we would want our own families to be.

But I'll share my thoughts and what works for my family.  First, it's important to know what kind of extended family you have.  Do you have siblings with kids, will your only have cousins, aunts, uncles?

My parents died unexpectedly and this colors my view.  I have some aunts and uncles and cousins, but was never close with them.  My sibling and I were not even close to be honest.  But eventually we have become closer and I'm grateful to have someone that shares my memories of my parents.  I have my dh, I have my kids, but there is something downright primal about having someone else that you know comes from the same place you come from.  Even with my spouse and kids and friends now, I would have a huge gaping feeling of emptiness if I didn't have my sibling.

It was hard on me to have a second child, I was pretty much the sole caretaker and still am as my dh works long hours and travels a lot.  It's not easy, one child has some mild special needs and my health has suffered some, but to me it's absolutely worth it.  My kids will always have each other and that's what's important to me.

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