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[quote=Anonymous]We initially wanted 2, maybe even 3, but we met later in life, had our first at 36/37. Pregnancy and first 2 years were soooo hard on us that we waited until DS was 4 to even consider going for a second. It then took us another full year to decide to actually go for it and then… the anxiety of the 1st pregnancy / first 2 years crippled back and we just couldn’t do it. After much consideration we decided to stick to one and not go for the second. We were already in our forties, always tired, demanding corporate jobs that we love… one was all we could manage. DS is now 8 and I’m sure it was the right decision for us personally, for our family, our mental health. I think about the decision very often, and I’m glad we stuck to 1. It’s not an easy decision and I hear you on the social pressure for a second. I think I felt it too. One kid is great, it gives you so much freedom and you can feel like a complete family with only one.[/quote]
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