We both have demanding tech jobs and are already stretched managing one child and everything else.
We’ve also gone through serious health scares with our child—thankfully all false alarms—but that experience has left me with deep fears about a second pregnancy and the possibility of complications or an unhealthy baby.
My husband doesn’t want a second child, feeling it would add unnecessary workload and stress in a smooth running family now, though he’s willing to support me if we decide to go ahead.
I feel drawn toward having a second child, mainly so our child isn’t alone later in life, but I’m not fully certain given the risks and fears. I'm not able to convince myself to have the second one, nor willing to let go the thought. How do I move ahead