I don’t want anymore kids!

Im 25 with a 1 year old and almost every person I talk to say that it’s selfish of me to say I don’t want to have anymore kids because they need to be around other children and it’s not fair to them to be alone. Honestly I could not really care because my pregnancy was shit and I never want to do that again also I’m the youngest of 4 and I always felt alone in a house full of people. So none of this makes sense like school,cousins and parks don’t exist.
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You have every right to not want anymore children. Some people are 1 and done which is perfectly alright it’s ultimately up to the individual.

As an only child and pregnant with with my first (and last) it’s not that bad. I don’t mind being an only child, never even thought about wanting siblings, and yes I was a little spoiled. Don’t let society pressure you into doing something you don’t want. Life is expensive as hell, and the world is shit. One is plenty.

Do as your heart tells you.

Literally just turned 25 with my first she's 4 months and I feel the exact same way I just wanna punch ppl when they say that to me

Im 22 with my first she’s only 1wk old n I don’t want anymore kids. Barely want to interact with the male race my labor was just shitty n traumatic 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

I’ve recently found out I’m expecting twins, 1st pregnancy. We don’t know the genders yet but people have said if it’s either 2 boys/2 girls, chances are, partner and I will try again to get a child of what ever sex we didn’t get first time. HELL NO! Whilst I’m nearing the end of 1st trimester, I’ve not enjoyed pregnancy whatsoever. I’ve told my other half that we’ll only be on this journey once, and he actually agrees with me, we don’t want anymore children. I don’t understand why folks cannot respect and accept people’s decisions. If people want more kids, good for them. If people don’t want more children, respect their decision. It’s that simple. You are well within your right to not want anymore children, & people need to respect and accept that.

Having another child should be because you and your partner Want another one. Not to “accompany” another child. I hate peoples unsolicited opinions and “reasons” on why we should have more than one child. Pregnancy is also not for everyone. Such as yourself, mine was awful and hated everything about it. Never want to nor will I go through it again. Stand your ground and tell them to stfu 😂

lol I read this as “I don’t want kids anymore” love dyslexia

It's no one else's freaking business. I don't understand why people think they have the right to judge and pressure you! Personally (and it's an unpopular opinion) I think the selfish thing to do is having 3-4-5 kids that you cannot care for (mentally, physically or, most commonly, financially) just because you wanted them and then those kids are miserable. An only child can be perfectly fine and happy without siblings.

I hate the pressure that family and society etc put on women to get pregnant and have babies in the first place. Then it starts all over again with them asking when you're having another! You've got every right to just have one. I was sure I wanted a big family but after a difficult pregnancy and horrible labour, I now know that my little boy is enough. I have plenty of family with children and he'll be around others at nursery and school so he won't be lonely. Also agree with @Mantha children are happiest when their parents are happiest.

Why is it selfish, you have to have them and raise them People are idiots

I’m one and done. My LG is 1 and if I had a pound every time someone mentions having another I could afford it 😂 but I genuinely am happy with one, and I don’t buy into this they need a sibling crap. No guarantee they’ll be close further down the line. All a child needs is two parents who love them.

I’m one and done. I don’t want to potential deal with GD again, and I have PPD/A that’s pretty severe. It’s also so expensive now and the world is awful. Why bring more kids into it. I have a brother that I don’t even talk to. Just because you have a sibling, it doesn’t mean anything.

You’re not wrong! I’m currently pregnant with my 3rd girl. I will be 32 this year and I’m honestly thinking about removing my tubes. I’m a single mom and with this last pregnancy I’m doing it alone. Emotionally, financially and physically. It’s been a bittersweet moment. But I’m okay with just my 3. My family are catholic and they tell me that it’s a sin to remove my tubes/ abortions. I get it but at the end of the day this single mom life is hard and not ideal. I love all 3 of my babies but I’m all set with having anymore kids. SO NO, you are definitely not wrong. Besides your kid is around other kids all the time I bet. That makes up for it.

@sheila preach love! This world is scary let alone these prices are ridiculous. It’s bad now, I can just imagine when my little ones get older.

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Those people are just jealous! Only children are much better overall. Studies prove this now.

I honestly don’t understand how it’s selfish… I’m one and done too 😂I have 9 siblings and still felt alone ,especially now as an adult everyone moved and is busy with their own life. If they’re not helping why do they feel the need to say something.And They be struggling and stressed dealing with all them kids why would I want that 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

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