[soposdedi]

I am not sure if there is a group who focuses on onlies, here at MDC, but i am throwing it out there to see what i might find

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I am an only who never EVER intended to have an only. We wanted 2 or 3, but the universe seems to have decided otherwise lol. I'd love to have convos with moms of onlies about the issues unique to us, and how to help our wonderful LO's get the most they can from their lives, with or without siblings

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I'd love any input anyone would care to give

 

[lawgrrl]

Count me in. My one and only is a 6.5 year old DS. I would have loved to have another child, but it was risky because of my medical issues and DH would never agree to try (for myriad reasons).

Let's see who else joins us...

 

[One_Girl]

I am a mom of an only too. I always planned to have just one and have been so blessed with my dd. She has just turned six.

 

[SweetPotato]

My dd is 3, and we're about 90% certain that she'll remain an only. My dh is very happy with one. I've waffled a lot but have recently become surprisingly content

 

[Tapioca]

Mom of only here too.

 

[OakBerry]

Another mom of a 6.5 year old only here.
I wanted 3 originally but I have health problems that prevented it and now I'm in early menopause anyway.
I have 9 brothers and sisters and all my siblings have 2 or more children, so it's hard sometimes.

 

[MichaelsSahm]

Count me in! I'm stay at home mom to our one and only DS (6)! I don't talk about this alot, but we decided on one because of my health. I don't talk about it alot because I don't want people feeling "sorry" for us. Because we are not sorry. People always ask "why one?" I answer "why not?" LOL! God blessed us with the one we have, we are so blessed. He is our little miracle! I personally am content with one child. I enjoy our life together. We all are happy. DS, DH and I!

There's 3 in our family, and that is a magic number.

 

[octobermom]

Count me in. I still hope for another but as for now DD is our only she is also 6. I've had 3 losses though. I've gotten to the point of whle I do still hope for another I'm not longer obecssed by it If were blessed again wonderful if not them my only is just perfect. KIWM?

Deanna

 

[milehighmonkeys]

We have on 4 yo DD and are not planning on having any more. Our family is complete.

We could also talk about the issues we don't have. Like bickering between siblings and the refereeing that goes along with it.

 

[boatbaby]

I am a mom of one, very loved child... but we wanted it that way. I am perfectly capable of having more babies, and never had any issues in pregnancy or babyhood. It's just a choice that works well for our family.

There is an only tribe in fyt and I think a thread in parenting too.

For me most of the "issues" are the ones that come with the pondering more kids (like how do you handle bickering, finances, time, sanity, etc) than come with sticking with one which is quite lovely thus far.

 

[mistymama]

Hi! I always thought I would have 2-3 kiddos, but like you, I'm not sure it's going to happen.

In ways, it's so great only having one. He gets all of our love, attention and financial resources. Now if I can just convince myself to sell/give away the wool diaper covers I've been holding onto.

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[eccomama]

i'm a single mom to a 4.5 year old girl. unless the universe decides otherwise, she's going to be the only one.