I only had one. This keeps things from being too chaotic in a way that overwhelms me, and also enables DH and I to trade-off parenting duties at times so that we both get alone time.

I force myself to get over some of my issues as a sacrifice for my kid (for instance, I force myself to be somewhat social in school settings in order to facilitate playdates and other social opportunities for my kid).

I WFH so I get my solo recharge time while my kid is at school, which makes it easier for me to enjoy our time together the rest of the time.

I think having a kid has been really good for me in many ways, and forces me to work on my social skills and think outside myself. But I'm also really glad I only had one kid and I feel confident that with more kids I'd just be too drained to be an effective parent.

I’m an introvert and I have three children. I am also a lawyer, as are 6o percent of that profession. I agree with the previous poster that a lot of people are misunderstanding the term.

I’d recommend having only 1 child. I managed quite well until #2 came along.

DH hides behind a book for hours every night and weekend. It is like he is not there

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Introversion does not equal anxious, sensory avoidant or whatever else you had on your mind.

And even if you have those things to a certain degree, with or without introversion, when you love someone, you find ways to connect. I am introverted, my husband is introverted, my parents are introverted, my kids are introverted...

You're a weirdo.

NP. Why are you being such a dick?

Because half the world is introverted. Introversion, like extroversion, is a NORMAL state of being. OP makes it seems as if introverts are somehow abnormal, or disabled, and specifically associates them with disabilities.

It's downright offensive and OP is lucky I didn't use stronger words.

OP sounds like an introvert who is considering having kids, and is asking an honest question. Not everything is personal attack on you.

Anonymous wrote:Meds. Honestly. And my partner and I give one another chunks of personal time. My kid is very extroverted. Sometimes it’s expensive.

Meant exhausting. Lol. But it can be expensive as well…

Meds. Honestly. And my partner and I give one another chunks of personal time. My kid is very extroverted. Sometimes it’s expensive.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Introversion does not equal anxious, sensory avoidant or whatever else you had on your mind.

And even if you have those things to a certain degree, with or without introversion, when you love someone, you find ways to connect. I am introverted, my husband is introverted, my parents are introverted, my kids are introverted...

You're a weirdo.

NP. Why are you being such a dick?

Because half the world is introverted. Introversion, like extroversion, is a NORMAL state of being. OP makes it seems as if introverts are somehow abnormal, or disabled, and specifically associates them with disabilities.

It's downright offensive and OP is lucky I didn't use stronger words.

My husband and I take turns getting some alone time.

OP is right - the only people having children in the world are socially outgoing people...

Anonymous wrote:Introversion does not equal anxious, sensory avoidant or whatever else you had on your mind.

And even if you have those things to a certain degree, with or without introversion, when you love someone, you find ways to connect. I am introverted, my husband is introverted, my parents are introverted, my kids are introverted...

You're a weirdo.

NP. Why are you being such a dick?

It’s unclear, but this area shows that it happens.

Having kids forced me to work on my issues. I used to be so neurotic, now I’m more relaxed. It could go the other way, though.

Sensory issues could be a problem. Kids are noisy by definition.

Introversion does not equal anxious, sensory avoidant or whatever else you had on your mind.

And even if you have those things to a certain degree, with or without introversion, when you love someone, you find ways to connect. I am introverted, my husband is introverted, my parents are introverted, my kids are introverted...

You're a weirdo.

how do introverts have children? particularly if you have anxiety, sensory processing and/or similar issues.