As I was randomly browsing the internet for interesting blogs, I came across this article with the title – 10 Signs You’re Ready For Another Child. I’ve been thinking of baby number 2 since Lauren was about 10 months old. I didn’t want her to have a big age gap with her little brother or sister. But I have never given any thoughts on whether I was ready or not. It was simply ‘Hey, Lauren is almost one year old and having two years age gap between siblings would be nice. So let’s start baking!’
Here is my response to the 10 signs as I go through each point on the list. Let’s see if I pass:
1. When you see a newborn baby you think “Aww, how sweet!” not “Wow, that’s a lot of work!”
When I see a newborn, I think “Oh! Lauren has grown so much since” I miss Lauren at that age. So I Pass!
2. The idea of changing diapers again conjures up nostalgia not nausea.
I’m still changing Lauren’s diapers, so no nostalgic feelings from me. Nausea or not, I still got to do it. Fail?
A must visit whenever I go into a store now. Pass!
Nick and I have not stopped picking out names since I was pregnant with Lauren. We still can’t agree on a single boy’s name. Luckily Lauren turned out to be a girl. So pass!
Nope. I am thrilled for Lauren to have playmates her age! Fail but really, I don’t see why I should be jealous.
I really don’t mind if he wants a man cave. I want one for myself too. Fail.
Oh..yes I do. Pass.
Still going through sleepless nights every now and then because Lauren is teething. It is the worst. HATE. Fail.
Mine is only 1 year old. And I don’t even understand this point. Someone please clarify for me, please? Fail?
10. The thought of giving up wine doesn’t seem like such a big sacrifice.
Yup, wouldn’t mind at all because I don’t really drink. I would be sad to bid sashimi and sushi goodbye though. Half point.
Total score: 4.5/10
Truth be told, I am probably not ready to have another baby. But then again, neither was I when I was pregnant with Lauren. We can never be truly ready for parenthood, or another child, or another 2 more. This list is a fun gauge to start the thinking process but as every parent knows, when it comes to the decision of having children, it is not 100% logical or rational.
We choose to have children because it feels right. It feels right for me to have another child. It feels right that Lauren have a sibling and if it feels right, why wait?
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I agree if you are ready you shouldn't wait…sometime we can plan but it may not be in the ultimate plan for us to have X no of kid within the given span of time. For us we chose the names of the kids even before #1 was born and just worked out way down the list 😛
Hi Dominique, thanks for your support! I grew up with 2 siblings and have always wanted 3 children of my own but hubby wanted 4! So can't afford to waste any time, not getting any younger. Haha!
Hi Dominique, thanks for your support! I grew up with 2 siblings and have always wanted 3 children of my own but hubby wanted 4! So can't afford to waste any time, not getting any younger. Haha!
Yes, we always added to the family when it FELT right. Didn't fail us. 🙂
Have a great Wednesday.
Yes, we always added to the family when it FELT right. Didn't fail us. 🙂
Have a great Wednesday.
Hi! I found you on the blog hop. I just had a new baby myself, and I enjoyed your blog. Best of luck on going for #2!!!
Hi! I found you on the blog hop. I just had a new baby myself, and I enjoyed your blog. Best of luck on going for #2!!!
I scored a 100%, nearly 🙂 The largest obstacle for me to have a second child is the sick pregnancy and extended recovery from c-section. I was severely sick for most of 1 year. It is one thing to do this without a child; imagining doing it again with a child under 2 is daunting. I KNOW it is worth it, but it is the hardest work of my life.
I scored a 100%, nearly 🙂 The largest obstacle for me to have a second child is the sick pregnancy and extended recovery from c-section. I was severely sick for most of 1 year. It is one thing to do this without a child; imagining doing it again with a child under 2 is daunting. I KNOW it is worth it, but it is the hardest work of my life.
Sorry to hear it was so hard for you during your first pregnancy and the recovery process took longer than usual. From what I heard, no pregnancy is alike, so hopefully it will be much easier the second time round for you. Judging from instagram, it is totally worth it right? Your son is so beautiful.
Sorry to hear it was so hard for you during your first pregnancy and the recovery process took longer than usual. From what I heard, no pregnancy is alike, so hopefully it will be much easier the second time round for you. Judging from instagram, it is totally worth it right? Your son is so beautiful.
Thanks April!
Thanks April!
Thanks Rosey!
Thanks Rosey!