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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I really appreciate all of these responses - even the “lazy” comment, which I took no offense to! And she brings up a good point - it’s such a short period of time (the really tough young years) in the grand scheme of things.

I remain conflicted. In my heart, I feel like I owe it to my son to try to give him a sibling - to potentially have that lifelong bond, and playmate in the young years. I personally have such great memories with my siblings. At the same time, I really value our trio and think of all the amazing experiences we’d be able to provide since he’s and only. At this time I think I’m going to do another round of IVF, hopefully bank some more genetically embryos, and hold off on a transfer and subsequent pregnancy until I know I’m really ready for it - even if that means I’m in my 40s when I have my second or when I decide I’m okay with my only. I don’t know if I’ll ever be ready but I think I’ll feel better knowing that at least I have the option.

Thank you for all of these responses. I appreciate the brutal honesty about how hard and wonderful it can be. Now I’m going to go and read a book I found called “I Heart My Little A-Holes: A bunch of holy-crap moments no one ever told you  about parenting.” I found it when I did a search for “having a second pure hell?”  If and when I ever decide to have a second I’ll try to remember to update this post.

Additional comments and experiences are welcome. Thank you, DCUM!

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