Best thing about having one child

Knowing I can give 100% of my full attention to my little guy and not having to feel guilty about  dividing my time evenly with other kids.

Only having to prepare for one college education, one sweet sixteen  etc.
I have more financial opportunities to provide for one vs if I had more.

I have to agree. It makes a major differance when trying to prepare for the future. And then there is the NOW expenses..its so much easier to keep 1 in clothes, shoes, diapers, etc..

My brother has 3 kids and I dont know how he does it!! 

I love having one child. He is so much fun and I can give him my all. I am getting ready to start trying for another because as much as I love just having him, he needs someone to play with. I stay home with him so he's not around other children. One is great but two can be fun too.

Well it seems like the responses are pretty much the same across the board.  I like being about to focus 100% on my little girl.  Sometimes though I feel guilty for not having a brother or sister for her, but I guess that's normal too.  I'm an only child myself and I remember there being times when I wanted a sibling, but it usually passed quickly...lol..

Hugs,
Erica

I have had those similar thoughts but I know with my health and my husband's age, having another child would not be the wisest dession. BUT the main factor towards this dession was one that was naturally done upon me. I am not 32 yet and I am menopausal. So, I cannot have anymore children. I had the idea of adoption since I was adopted. I have a sister, so I love the bond we have. However, it is not always true for some. I know someone who stop talking to her sister years ago and has no desire to speak to her ever again. So, I guess what I am trying to say is yes, I agree.
I love that my daughter and I spend time together and when we are apart, she loves me and vice versa. She will be 7 soon. I love that when I am in my worse moments (cronic pain) I do not have to get up and take care of a baby or another  child. I can rest while she entertains herself or plays over a friend's house. Or plays with her stepfather. I do not know for sure if her being an olny child will change her life as an adult but I do not know of horror stories of only children..at least the friends I know. So, the guilt is not there. She is very social unlike myths I used to hear about only children being unsocial or unable to do so. She has more of a social life than I do! LOL!

well, I agree with all the above but also:

There is no argument as to who put the barbie doll int he toilet!  I know it wasn't me and well, the hubby dosen't play with barbies.... so?

It's always Emma!

Quoting rockerchic:

well, I agree with all the above but also:

There is no argument as to who put the barbie doll int he toilet!  I know it wasn't me and well, the hubby dosen't play with barbies.... so?

It's always Emma!

I am not so sure about that my son tries to blame his dad for leaving his toys out  and sometimes he blames our cats for making the mess too . :0) LOL
Of course I know who did it but its funny the things he comes up with .

I like spoiling my little princess. I have to buy her something everywhere I go. I enjoy devoting my time to her. Its just me and her (dh is a truck driver), so she is my shadow, we're buddies. And I can imagine when she grows up, hanging out together, sharing secrets, you know, girlfriend stuff. She is me, so I know we are going to butt heads, but I also know that she will always know that I adore her.

The best thing about only having one child, well for me it only takes one word. And that word in--Zach-- he is all things to me.

The best thing is not having to divide my time between children and the ratio of two parents and one child.  This was especially helpful last year as Zack was battling kidney cancer.  I can only imagine the kind of guilt parents of multiple children feel when an event like this happens.