159: The Idea of Having a Second Child
In this solo episode, I explore all of my thoughts around the idea of having a second child – purely conceptual, not a pregnancy announcement! I discuss the recent pressure I’ve felt that it’s “go time” for Kid Number Two, our Month 15 bliss with my son, and the fear of disrupting our current groove with another baby. I also explain our surprise pregnancy, and why that’s feeding my own uncertainties about another conception and postpartum experience. Finally, I read listener stories about feeling scared of giving less to your firstborn, being much more confident as a second-time mom, and deciding to be “one and done” and grappling with feeling secure in that decision.
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Key Takeaway / Points:
On the idea of transitioning from one to two kids
Feeling the sudden pressure that it’s “go time” for another child
Finally finding balance between work and being a mother
Observing friends’ timelines with having Baby Number 2
Our surprise pregnancy and my uncertainties about conceiving again
The fear of going through the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy again
Not wanting to disrupt the current bliss with your first child
Those who have felt much more confident as second-time moms
Those who have decided they are “one and done”
Why we should never pressure women to have more – or any – children
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This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum