As hard as it has been

mrs.magoo

trying to learn to be a parent and as many times as I said that I might only want one child....Tom and I had the "would you want to have another one?" discussion yesterday! Yep, hopefully we'll have another one at some point We both felt that our family just isn't complete with one...and since day by day I feel I'm getting more confident at taking care of Austin, it doesn't seem so bad now...

WideSmileMama

The second time around, I was surprised at how much easier the newborn stage was because you've already made the adjustment to being a parent!  Things just become so much more challenging as time goes on with the first child that balancing that with the new baby is where the challenge lies.

MrsKimberlyD

you will do just perfect when you have the new baby, when the time comes. 

if i can rock 2 kids, you definately can rock 2 kids!   

i honestly dont think 2 is harder than 1 just more work. but not harder,if that makes any sense.....

and YAY! on your decision! im so happy for you guys!

EastCoastFamily

That's great Lisa!!  It is nice to feel settled in your mind like that. 

 We honestly don't know if we want to have another baby.  We are so enamoured w/ Alyssa.  And we've been blessed thus far in how relatively easy she is ... she's SUCH a content little sweetie and so much fun.  She already seems to have a definite personality.  Sometimes I can just sit here and watch her play because she's so involved.  And she's a total lovebug.  (but don't misunderstand me, she has her crankster days, too, for sure!!!) Sooo ... the thought right now is, 1) do we want to share ourselves and her with another baby?  and 2) what if the next baby is totally different in unenjoyable ways?  That is how it was with my sister and I ... and still is.  I was super easy, she was super difficult ... and sadly, not much has changed in that way for her.  =(  So it is something I think about all the time, though, at three months, I am sure I could let it go for now. 

Do you have a timeframe that you're considering, or do you just feel good about the decision to go forth with another baby at some point? 

Inlove05

Its important that both you and your husband are onboard and on the same page with having another child.  Its a big step and something that takes along time to consider. 

 We know we want another child.  I want to wait awhile but DH wants one like now!  After many days, and weeks of discussing, arguing etc... we have decided to wait until Dec/Jan until we start TTC again.   I won't lie and say that I'm not scared out of my mind to have two kids, or worry how its going to effect Brianna.  But, I guess those are both things we'll deal with when they come. 

Its ironic how soon we forget how terrible labor was or how the end of pregnancy sucks, and those sleepless nights... UGH!!!!!  = )

mrs.magoo

Kim - I totally get what you mean  

Amye - no time frame for us, I'm not sure I want 2 under 2 though, but Tom isn't getting any younger...Ideally, I'd like Austin to be 3 or 4, but I don't know if that would work...I agree too with the scary thing about another baby's temperament, Austin has been a great baby and with out luck we'd end up with a super colicky baby for #2 - oh well

Maura - yeah, no kidding, how the heck do we forget sleepless nights and labor pains??
 

sassylassy

YEAH!!  I am so happy you guys finally got to talk about it!  and you decided to have another beautiful baby Magoo!  More people for Connor to play with!!