How do you know you are ready for another baby?

You might be asking yourself, are we ready to have another baby? Only you know the answer to that. But sometimes the "yes" and "no" answers that seam to be easy are not that simple. So much to consider when thinking of having another baby.

If you are thinking:

-Can we handle another baby?

-Are we financially capable of providing for another baby the way we would like?

-Is it safe to have another baby?

-Will we have enough undivided attention for our baby like we did with the 1st?

-Will our relationship as husband and wife be the same?

There are so many questions that are probably running through your head. It is not an easy decision, but here are some tips to make this thought and decision become easier for you and your loved one.

The first thing I would do is sit down after you put your kid or kids down for bed and have an uninterrupted time together for this conversation. Make sure there are no distractions and you both are in the mood and ready to discuss this. Once the conversation starts, really be as forward with your wants and wishes and any concerns, both you and your love. If the benefits outweigh the concerns then maybe seriously consider it. If one of you are unsure or you both are unsure, then take some time to think on it. Take some time both together and apart. Revisit the conversation in a few days and keep talking about it.

If your main concern is your health of carrying another baby and postpartum, then make an appointment with your OBGYN to just simply talk about you and your husbands concerns. To make it feel more like a "we" decision and path, go to that appointment together and both talk it through with your doctor. They bring babies into this world on a daily multiple times a day sometimes, so I am sure they can give some advice on how you are feeling and the decision you are trying to make.

The biggest thing I cannot stress is make sure you are having another baby for the right reasons. Make a baby in love with your partner and nurture yourself so you are strong enough in every way to carry your tiny little human.

This is a huge decision, but remember it will be so worth it if you decide to go ahead and have another baby. Try to get all aspect of your life, as much as you possibly can, in order. So if your marriage is struggling, invest in one another fully in anyway that works to get you both back on track. If your finances are severely struggling, keep working hard to get to a good place, etc. So when you decide to have a baby, all your ducks are in a row and your stress level will be at a minimum.

Go with your gut and decide with your love and the rest will fall into place. You got this never forget that!

<3 S