I'm ready for another baby now. I want one really really badly. It has always been my dream to have a large family, like 10 kids. And when my husband and I were dating, he agreed that's something he would love. Now it feels like he's backing out on me. He says that while he'd be happy if i got pregnant again, he'd prefer to wait another year before even trying.
Here's the thing. I have progressive scoliosis. I had to start intensive chiropractic care when I was 12 and later PT in order to slow it down and manage pain. I know, and my husband knows, that the more time passes, the harder it will be on me to carry and birth children. I want to have children earlier while I know I can. Plus you just never know what the future holds, so I generally have a "why wait?" attitude.
I just feel so lost. I already don't know who I am anymore outside of being a wife and mother. Now a part of me is afraid maybe I don't know my husband as well anymore either. He seems to be ditching the dream we had when we got married.
To be fair to him, we do live in a 1 bed apartment right now, have a small car, and are fairly low income. He has recently started a side business on top of his day job, one that he plans to eventually do full time from home. I also want to get a remote job, and have a whole plan, but he says I have to wait while we save up for our emergency fund and the $600 I would need to start. This kind of makes it feel like he gets to call the shots and do what he wants to do, but my plans and dreams have to be put on hold.
Am I in the wrong here? I don't resent him or anything, I just feel unheard and alone.
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Bless you, I think only you guys know what’s right for your family and when it’s the right time to be honest
Sending hugs xx

“I don’t know who I am anymore outside a wife and mother”
That phrase makes me scared for you. You need your own identity. Children don’t benefit when a mom completely erases herself.
As for having more kids… I’d see a couples counselor first. I understand where you’re coming from. I wanted a big family as well, and now I’m trying to come to terms with the fact that I’ll probably only be able to have two, maybe three. But there’s a chance you’re treating the idea of a baby as a mental health band aid. Sit down with your husband and a therapist!

I’m sorry, girl. It’s so hard especially if you have a medical condition. I kind of get where he’s coming from. The economy is so rough right now and if you live in a small place that can be so hard. We really want another too, I’ve got bad endometriosis, but we’re having the same hesitancies. It’s hard to truly enjoy the children when you’re stressed for space and money.
As for the business thing, I get that too. $600 can be a lot right now. I don’t think he’s trying to call all the shots, but is concerned if an emergency or something comes up. A business is a big investment of time, energy, and money. Not to discourage you, it can just be a little tricky. Can you get a small loan to start?