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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sucks more than people say.

But the good outweighs the bad for me. If you don't want to be a mom it might not be for you. [/quote]

This.[b] Also, it's a crapshoot. One of mine has special needs and while we are madly in love with him (and our daughter), I can tell you we have spent an unfathomable amount of money, time, energy, heartache, etc trying to help him adapt to the world and trying to make sure he gets accommodations. With the huge amount of love you have comes the heartache and heartbreak of seeing your child suffering just managing typical kid things.[/b]

I have a friend who's family went bankrupt due to medical bills from her daughter's cancer treatments. They would do anything for her and they have zero regrets, but like I said be prepared for anything. Love wins and all that stuff and the health of a child is more important than anything material, but seeing a child suffering can break your heart in more pieces than you can count.

I have no regrets and I honestly relate to all the sappy things people say about having kids because in some ways it is so magical, but it's shitty sometimes too, really shitty, exhausting, and frustrating.[/quote]

I agree it is a crap shoot.  Both my children have special needs.  Parenthood is not for the wimpy.  It is a lifelong commitment.  Sometimes rewarding, sometimes not.  IME, you have to be prepared to put away your wants (not needs) for at least two decades.  Fathers and mothers - not just mothers.  Choose your partner well.[/quote]

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