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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This all makes me sad.  No one on here sounds like they enjoy their kids.  [/quote]

I think it just depends on stress, personalities involved, etc. It is tiring if you don't get a break even if you adore them.

There are also a fair number of people who have babies because their spouse (or their parents/ILs) want them and they feel like it is expected/demanded of them. [b]They don't actually want them. [/b]

It really sounds like the SO is slacking here. I'm sorry OP. [/quote]
I don’t really think this is fair. I love my kids but I’m not a fan of every age. My DH loves little newborns. I love early elementary. 2-3 yr olds are just freaking tough.[/quote]

Same. Plus, the expectation that everyone will "enjoy their kids" all the time is exhausting and unfair.[/quote]

I have four kids and I can tell you I despise 18mos to 4yrs old. That’s just the straight forward answer, not every stage is going to be your strength. Irrational demanding toddlers are tough. It’s physically exhausting. My 13yrnold now is mentally taxing, but that’s more the rarity.

When you have an independent reader, that’s a game changer.

I’m sorry OP. This is exactly why they say days are long, years short. It’s so true [/quote]

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