I want another baby, husband says he’s done… what do I do?

You can't force him to have another baby if he doesn't want one, and he can't force you to stay if this is something you truly want but can't have it with him.

Questions to think about :
Do you think there is any chance he may change his mind in the future?
If he doesn't change his mind, can you be truly accepting of this and be happy as you are without resenting him?
Have you previously had discussions about how many children you wanted to have? Has one of you changed their minds?

I honestly think it's such a difficult situation to be in. The last thing you want is for either one of you to feel forced or deprived.

I agree with Emily. We finally have our first baby after years of trying unsuccessfully and one ectopic pregnancy. Everyone says we should try for another now while my hormones are still high (8 months pp). But my other half says he's one and done due to the stress and pressure that getting this one caused. This breaks my heart as I truly believe it will happen if we tried now and I know if we leave it too late it will be harder again.

However, I love my partner and he has been my rock through everything, I can't imagine parenting and doing life without him. As Emily said you can't force him. I am so grateful for my son and I love my partner so much that I have to respect his feelings too.

My perspective now is to keep our family happy and give our only child all the love and opportunities he deserves. I never thought I'd be one and done and I'd love to give my boy a sibling and who knows my partner might change his mind in the future but right now I'm really happy with the little family I've got.

1000% agree with everything you’ve said. I would never want him to feel forced and I would never leave him over it, I just feel like I’ll always be a little bit sad about it if I don’t! I always wanted 3 children, and yes I have my stepson who I love, but it’s just something niggling at me!