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Does anyone want to adopt my newborn .. a good family or mom or someone who can’t conceive his name is Chozen. He is due September 9th.

I feel guilty for not giving my child a sibling

I really wanted too at one point (he’s nearly 2) but me and his father aren’t in a good place, he still doesn’t sleep well and I’ve basically been a solo mum and found it so hard.
I’ve came to the conclusion with everything how it is atm that we wouldn’t be having another baby which means my son will grow up with no siblings and part of me can’t help but feel guilty about that … 😢

I know there’s pros and cons of it all and you don’t miss what you’ve never had as they say. But I’ve got siblings and I’d love him to have someone to share his childhood with but it just isn’t practical right now for me.

I’m nearly 30 and the hopes of me finding someone else to want to have a child with in the future is unlikely so my only chance would be with my current child’s father and we just are so on and off I don’t think it’s going to happen and it kinda breaks my heart ..

Giving up the dummy..

Has anyone had trouble giving up the dummy? Weve gone cold turkey tonight and its been hard. Itll all be worth it right? RIGHT?

Hot take

If you wouldn't be able to adopt a baby you shouldn't make a baby

Did/will any mamas here choose NOT to allow visitors to hold their newborn baby?

I don't know what it is but I really don't want to pass my baby around like a parcel this time around (second baby). I didn't mind it so much last time because it was all new to me, but something in me has changed. Maybe it's because I feel resentment toward both mine and my husband's family as they're so selfish and haven't given us any support yet expect us to hand over our baby like they are some sort of accessory. Wondering if we could try and avoid people holding her - has anyone tried similar?

Anyone else having issues with Amazon losing your returns?

Fuming...
This is the 2nd return that they have lost on their end, I have all the proof that I returned it to the post office and it was picked up by the carrier... Yet it says lost again and they are refusing to help, every time I write them they extend the deadline by 14 days 😑 they owe me over £100. Just wondering if anyone else has had similar issues? Seems like they are just scamming twats now, and yes I would do a charge back but unfortunately they keep changing the date on my refund so my bank will just tell me to wait

Dont want more kids?

Ok, so I am a 35 year old first time mom. My baby is 3 months old.
When i was younger i always thought I would have many kids but as I grew older the number kept going down. We have tried for our first baby for a 4 years and she finally came. During the 4 years of trying i got to a point and said if I am nit pregnant by 35 I would not have any kids. I am so blessed fir our little girl but is it weird for me to already think i dont want any more?
I already feel "old" and not physically fit and I really want to be there for my kid.
Anyone else felt the same? How do you truly know you are done having kids? Why do people always ask - whens the next?? Like 1 kid is not normal.
Am I being selfish by not giving my daughter a sibling?

Chicken pox!

How did this start for you & what can I expect? 😳

Baby number 2 incoming

So we are trying for baby number two.

But I’m nervous . Don’t get me wrong I’m so excited to give my son 18m old a sibling he will be two and a bit by the time a new baby gets here but I’m scared he won’t like having a sibling or scared he will feel replaced

I will love my baby’s equally and he will forever be my first but I know we want one more baby to complete our family.

I need positive from other mum in this same situation or have there 2 baby already.

I think I need to know that he won’t feel replaced or like he comes 2nd because I don’t want him to feel that way.

Dad bonding

My partner is struggling to bond with baby he’s less than 48hrs old but I’m struggling how to support him / help him bond. Does anyone have any suggestions?