Only child guilt - looking for advice
I’m really torn about whether to have another child or stay a family of three (my son is 3 years old, nearly 4).
We currently have one child and are comfortable financially, and our home/lifestyle works well as it is. I’ve always leaned towards one child, especially after a difficult birth experience, and I’m only just feeling like myself again.
But lately I’ve been feeling a lot of guilt and doubt, mainly from seeing content about siblings. I worry my son might miss out on having a sibling, even though he has friends and social opportunities.
At the same time, I know having another baby would mean big changes — less time for my son, tighter finances, career impact, and less flexibility.
I can imagine both lives, which is why I feel stuck. Has anyone else been in this position deciding whether to stop at one? How did you decide, and did you regret it either way?
