1 BE HONEST. HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER BABY?
A The thought makes me want to hide under the bed.
B I like the idea, but I’m not sure I’d manage two.
C I’m hopping in the car right now to go baby shopping!
2 A FRIEND COMES OVER TO INTRODUCE HER NEW BABY TO YOU.
A You can’t get enough of the little one and your friend has to wrest her from your arms.
B You admire the little bundle, but you’re quite relieved when they leave.
C You say all the right things, but the sound of the baby crying makes you wish they’d never come.
3 WHEN YOU MENTION ANOTHER BABY TO YOUR PARTNER, HE…
A Turns the volume on the TV up. Way up.
B Smiles so broadly that his lips get stuck behind his ears, and then he pulls you closer…
C Sounds keen, but says you should have a talk about finances first.
4 WHEN YOU PLAY WITH YOUR FRIEND’S BABY, YOUR OWN CHILD…
A Comes closer and also admires the baby and tries to play with him.
B Tries to push the baby off your lap and climb on there himself.
C Ignores the two of you as he is busy with his own games.
5 THE BIGGEST REASON WHY YOU THINK YOU MIGHT NOT BE READY FOR NO. 2 IS…
A You are scared you wouldn’t be able to love another baby as much as your first.
B You haven’t slept for years and you’d just like a bit of normality to return to your life first.
This story is from the February/March 2021 edition of Your Pregnancy.
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