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@katrina2017 I agree 100%. Even if you like the idea of a large family in the future and many grandkids etc, it still matters how well you are able to parent them as young children. Not to mention juggling 3+ teens is still a lot of work too.

@sisi I absolutely agree most people think the early years are the most challenging. I understand that. I was simply offering another perspective to consider. Some children have very difficult times in school and through adolescence which will wear you down far more than a toddler tantrum. Not...

@mairie I have these thoughts except for going from 1 to 2. “But the truth is, I have to survive these years. I still have to raise my children to get to that dinner table.” This is the thought that sets me straight. Raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children that will CHOOSE to be at...

@sisi This is good advice, and I agree that it is important to consider what you want your family to look like in the future. On the other hand the baby/toddler/preschool years are not really the only intense parenting years. Elementary, middle school, high school, and even college-aged children...

@elly1 Just want to second the recommendation for “the ghost ship that didn’t carry us”! It is such a helpful and thought-provoking read.

@chrissygerzen I understand. I feel the same sometimes. I remember back to when we were trying to have our daughter, and it was a struggle and logistical nightmare with appointments (ivf baby) but despite everything, I had such a burning desire to be a mom, so I just pushed forward. Despite...

@chrissygerzen Not specifically due to drop-offs/pick-ups, but stress levels and overall life logistics are a definite factor in our being mostly decided on oad. Our girl is almost 3 and in preschool 5x a week plus we have some help from my mom with pick-ups and we STILL struggle a lot both...