Is 3 in my 40's crazy?

I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old- both full of beans boys. Im 44. We are considering a 3rd as this was our original plan and we love being parents but I just dont know if Ive got the energy! We did IVF and still have 2 embryos, so it would mean planning another embryo transfer. I am young for my age but we have no support. Its just me and my husband and he has adhd so is quite a handful himself. I really want another baby but my head says its not logical. But sometimes I wonder if we're overthinking it and are worrying about what it looks like to others. Im really torn.

Is anyone else in the same boat? Am I being selfish?

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Im 47, blessed with 3 babies and would have had so many more if i could have afforded it. Now im a GIGI to 3 amazing boys!! I say if you have the energy and the room DO IT!!! WHO CARES what others think!!! If you lived in Texas id be your family!!! I love all the babies/kids! Lol girl, you do YOU and if another makes your heart smile.. Then DO IT!!!!!

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I had my 4th (6th but two are adults and on their own I restarted life in my 30s 🤣) in January at 45! ❤️🫂🎉

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