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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was an only child and always wanted a larger family of my own. There wasn't ever a question in my mind that I'd have 2+ kids. When DD was like 1.5 she started begging us nonstop for a sibling. DS was born when she was 22 months and they've been best friends since. I really think DD never wanted to be an only child and she was meant to be the big sister. She's sensitive, empathetic and loves being a little mommy. Pregnant with #3 and I doubt DS will make as good of a big brother as DD was.

I love the baby years and the toddler years have been sweet too. [/quote]

As another only, please provide a sibling.  My kids are so much happier!![/quote]

I am an only and loved it growing up. I have two kids and they don’t get along at all. [/quote]

Yeah, and also, it shouldn't be on the parent to "provide" a sibling. That's how you get moms with mental health issues. My mom would have been way happier with just one, objectively speaking.[/quote]

Let me guess pp you are the older!  I am the middle child and glad I was born.[/quote]

I'm sure you are, but unless you are anti-birth control and are popping out as many kids as possible like the Duggars, this statement is hypocritical. Nobody is obligated to have a child that hasn't been conceived because that hypothetical future person would like being alive. There is plenty of research that at a population level, mothers are happiest when they have one child. Many are happy with more. But you should only have as many children as you can raise without sacrificing your mental health and well being. Period. [/quote]

You are in serious need for a sense of humor, pp!  I am not a Duggar.  I am one of three and I have two kids.  So please temove the stick from your ass!

Thank you and I am sure you will feel better once you do that.[/quote]

My apologies. There is a “pro-life” poster trolling around the infertility forum and I’m obviously on defense. My apologies if that was just a joke![/quote]

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