What to do now? How do you cope

Question

My s/o is not ready to have another child. But all I think about is having another child. Its to the point I feel depressed. Idk how to cope with it..is anyone else in the same boat? Or was in this situation? Any tips on how to cope?

Answer

Spent 4 years waiting for my other half to try. We agreed 6months reviews where we would both talk about how having a child made us feel. Talking is the only way to make you feel less upset about it. Good luck

Answer

I agree with Claire. I was ready to start tryingn about two years ago, and my husband definitely was not. It was uncomfortable and a little bit upsetting but talking regularly about why he wasn't and what his concerns are helped. Then we could work on the things that were in our control and I could understand his point of view and vice versa. I also have a husband who is really adverse to any type of change and over thinks everything - so for him I know it's always going to be a slow process but once he is in he is all in, but at the same time I know he needs constant nudging and clear expectations. It's the pits when one person is ready and the other isn't, but you really do want both of you to be excited when you get pregnant. Enjoy your family now and savor it before it changes again. For us (because we don't have any kids yet) that meant spending more one on one time together and traveling and the spur of the moment stuff you can't do with little ones. Heck even just sleeping in. If you already have a little one maybe that looks like getting to spend more quality time without distractions with your little one before you have to divide your attention between more than one.

What to do now? How do you cope

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