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For Some Couples One Kid Is Enough
A mother of one considers her waning fertility but chooses her life as is.
by Karen Karbo
A friend suggested that our unwillingness to go ahead and do the baby dance was selfish. I don’t know what she’s talking about. Doesn’t she realize we’re not cave people? Doesn’t she get that at the end of the day the world simply does not need another human? Sure, it’s comforting to imagine that our purpose on this planet is to make more of us. But at this time in human history, it’s pure fantasy.
In the meantime, my perfect girl is enjoying life in a serene household where the adults are happy and, assuming all goes well, will be able to send her to college. Is a good life, for her and for us, worth sacrificing the wonder—and joy—of having yet another child?
I would have to say yes.
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1 Anonymous // Nov 12, 2006 at 8:48 pm
I have two wonderful children with my fiance. One is two, the other is one. The two-year old is a mama’s boy,but that is ok. My fiance and I do find time to make love. We also find time to be romantic,even if it is just a little kiss, holding of the hands or a hug. Juts because we had children,our love life didn’t die.
2 lynn // Sep 20, 2006 at 5:38 pm
The writer is right on the mark.After our miracle son was born,the jealousy started,The sex left and indifference to any sex life went south.Anger set in,depression started and then I had two kids one still a baby and the other a 38yr old baby vying for my attention.I solved the problem by working 40 hr wks and 24 hr wekends.Then let my husband move 650 miles away to take care of his folks.It came to a head after I relocated under pressure to be by his side.And now with an Order of Protection against him (5th degree assult)I struggle to keep a roof over our heads and love each new miracle day with my son.