rebeccachor, goldiema,
Similar case for me - my son 0603 and my daughter 0708, 17 months apart. I and my husband always want at least 2 kids, 4 would be perfect but we are too old to have more than 2. Moreover, it's hard to take care so many kids. When my son was 10 months old, I discovered that I was pregnant again. My son was not yet able to walk and I carried him all the times. Because of that, I nearly had miscarriage as he was 22 lbs at that time. Finally, after bedrest for 7 weeks, I was able to keep my daughter. But, I had gestational diabetes and needed to start diet control and glucose tests 4 times a day. Her delivery was really fast and comfortable, no epidural, no pain control, only in serious pain for less than 1 hour, fully diluted from 70% within 15 minutes. After pushing for 20 minutes, she bornt.
My mom used to take care of my son but she's too old and weak to take care of 2 kids. Now, my son goes to daycare center and my mom takes care of my daughter. It turns out fine and my son learns to talk and play with other kids which can prepare him to go to preschool later.
Agree that it costs less for the 2nd baby. Even though I have a son and a daughter, I let my daughter wear some of the brother's clothes. Who cares? Moreover, I can exclusive breastfeed my daughter this time and it saves money to buy formula. Also agree with you that 其實家人的支持真係好緊要, without the support of 老公, taking care of 2 kids is just like nightmare.
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