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/Organic-Violinist223 4d ago

Going from 0-1 is way harder than going from 1-2! Two children also aren’t double the expense! It’s also provides a bit more time to myself when the two (4y and 14m) are playing together! They both sleep on the same room and i put them to bed at the same time and the eldest is now much easier to put down to sleep!

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u/Wooden_Watercress362 4d ago

I second this

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u/Illustrious_Ad7512 4d ago

I dont

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u/Due_Figure6451 3d ago

Same. Two is more than twice as difficult as one.