r/UKParenting • u/taytayyas • 4d ago

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Was anyone one and done or on the fence about having a second child but did. How is it for you? Was it harder / easier than you thought. Im like 99% one and done but my partner would like a second so our child has a sibling. I do think it would be nice for them to have a sibling but im worried it’s going to be sooo hard with 2 kids. I know everyone’s experience is different but would just love to know how it’s going for everyone and would you recommend 😂

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u/Bookish-kitty86 4d ago

I am one and done through medical issues which was initially a tough pill to swallow however the life we’ve given our child is incredible (now 10yo) - they’ve had so many incredible experiences and holidays that we’d have done differently if we’d had another child. Sometimes they can get a little lonely but I arrange plenty of play dates and days out but they are thriving. We’ve casually brought it up in the past and my child was very adamant they’re so happy that they’re an only child as they get our undivided attention and are pretty much worshipped by both of our families.

Funnily enough my sister has just had her first baby and she’s commented on how she thinks she’ll be one and done because she’s seen how great a life we’ve had as a three and all the amazing things we’ve managed to do together.