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[quote=Anonymous]I understand OP, and I'm sorry.  I am an only child, and my parents had me when they were older (mom was 40 and dad 44).

I always wished I had siblings, but honestly, I had a wonderful upbringing and got to do lots of things I wouldn't otherwise have been able to do because my parents could focus on me rather than multiple kids and because they had enough money to send me to interesting camps and do extracurricular activities.  We weren't well off, and it would have been a stretch if there were multiple kids wanting to do all kinds of things -- much less going to college at the same time!

My dad retired relatively early and has enjoyed an amazing retirement getting to do all kinds of things he didn't ever think he'd be able to pursue.  My mom stayed home with me for a little while and then went back to work and is in a position she really loves that gives her the chance to do things she finds interesting.  I don't think they could have done this if they'd had more kids because they would have been worried about finances.

I'm a happy adult, have a close relationship with my parents, and get along great with my friends -- who I get to choose rather than have as siblings.  Your kid will do well as is, and so will you!  No regrets.[/quote]

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