“She’ll have no one to play with!" “she’ll grow up spoiled!” “She’ll be all alone once you die!”
Well Let me alleviate some of your concerns.
I could rant about how it’s my body or how being a Millennial influences my decision of having kids to begin with. But that isn’t the point I want to make.
My daughter already has an older sister; my niece “La la la” and like gossiping teenagers these two speak EVERYDAY. Having a relationship that’s so close like theirs has made me realize I don’t NEED to have another child for her to reap the benefits of having a sibling! Four out of the seven days a week these two spend time together. They fight. They share. They dance and spread mischief.
I don’t intend on having anymore children because we have other goals we want to attain before even considering expanding our family. My schedule barely enables me to spend time with hubs, my toddler, school, and extra projects. How I would fit a newborn into this madness? I wouldn't know where to start!
Now please don't get me wrong. I think big families are beautiful and God bless those who can do it! For now, I’m loving the simple life.
I highly recommend this article by Katrina Alcorn on Millennials and their views on planning for children.