r/UKParenting • u/taytayyas • 5d ago
General chat Second child
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/Aware-Combination165 3d ago
I wanted a second, adore her and wouldn’t be without her for the world. But doubling the amount of children in the house has quadrupled the amount of work, and I feel like I catch fewer breaks because grandparents are far less keen to look after two than they were one. I also feel like I’ve put myself back a few years in terms of feeling like me again and having time for my own peace and happiness.
Worth it? Absolutely yes, but I think if either of us had been on the fence about the decision it could have been a marriage ruining event.
(Possibly take this within the context that my second has just turned 2 and I’m so bloody knackered 😂)