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Advice Needed: Is it a bad that I want another baby?

Posted by on Jul. 31, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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Is it a bad thing that I have 5 kids and just gave birth last week and I want another baby?

Posted by on Jul. 31, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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sexymom902
by on Jul. 31, 2012 at 7:09 PM

Thanks my friends thought I was crazy for wanting another baby. Hubby said he wants at least two more.

larissalarie
by Platinum Member on Jul. 31, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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It's only "bad" if the taxpayers are supporting you ie: medicaid, wic, food stamps, housing subsidies, etc.
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IrishIz
by Bronze Member on Jul. 31, 2012 at 7:25 PM

I have 5.  I'd love another.  We won't have anymore because it's pretty much a given that any other children will also be "disabled".  I have nothing against having disabled children (4 of my 5 are legally disabled).  The reality is they become expensive.  Our state provides secondary insurance for disabled kids and we would need it....so time to give up on having a "healthy" child.

I understand your desire to have more.  If they are taken care of by you and not by others...have all you want.

kirstina
by on Jul. 31, 2012 at 7:47 PM

 Nope not at all. Crazy is my sister trying to have her first baby when she and her hubby have 0 income

mama-smurf
by Bronze Member on Jul. 31, 2012 at 7:57 PM
I say go for it once your body is healed. I wanted another baby and BAM after couple months of planning we are pregnant :)
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bpryce
by on Jul. 31, 2012 at 8:29 PM

 This!!!

Quoting Randi02:

As long as you can afford another baby, without assistance - I don't care how many children people choose to have.

 

aimesnyc
by on Jul. 31, 2012 at 10:07 PM


Quoting aimesnyc:

I don't know, I feel like it's a little bit unfair to the children you have already - especially your newborn.  Enjoy the ones you have for now, and then see how you feel down the road.

Oh, and as for all of those "I don't care as long as I don't have to pay for your child" comments - well, I don't care how many you have as long as you love them all unconditionally and do your utmost to take care of them.  It wouldn't bother me if any of my taxes went toward someone on PA with multiple kids as long as they are taking care of them and treating them with love and respect.


Some mothers are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.  ~Pearl S. Buck

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts.  A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.  ~Sophia Loren, Women and Beauty

One should examine oneself for a very long time before thinking of condemning others.  ~Moliere

la_bella_vita
by Bella on Jul. 31, 2012 at 10:44 PM

 I have 4 and couldn't imagine having another one! Super content but there is nothing wrong with wanting another baby

PEEK05
by Ruby Member on Jul. 31, 2012 at 10:45 PM

It's not bad at all.

3_times_blessed
by Member on Aug. 1, 2012 at 9:28 AM
I have 4...and would like at least 2 more! My youngest is 9 months and my hubby told me last week that if it happens it happens! We have a 9 yr old, 3yr old, 2 yr old and 9 month old!!
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