Club Only Child Club
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autumnbronze:
My daughter will be turning 10 this year. Looks like she is the oldest!I think mine's the youngest, judging from what I have read .... he's 2 and a half
So I'll be probably be turning to you gals for tips on how to raise a 'wholistic' only child along the way
Not sure how old is Bronzy's child.
As to being selfish, she is definitely not. Overly eager to share just to get others to play with her - same as .. hmmm. can't remember who mentioned that!
Actually, for those of you below 40 and have not decided to stop at one, it'
s not too late. Encourage you to continue trying (if you have the energy!). The risks multiply once you hit 40. -
Blobbi:
Blobbi, Look at it this way. This is the only thread where most, if not all, of us fully understand how you feel. So you should feel comfortable to share your feelings knowing that you are not alone!
Actually, everytime I open this thread, I feel a little lump. Not desensitized yet.kaitlynangelica:
It was my daughter's friend's mother. Yes I thank god she saved the situation or I might have become emotional and cried.
So how old is everybody's kid? Mine is in p1.
Okok enough about that already.
He's P1 too!! -
Bronzy:
Actually Bronzy, I think perhaps I am being too ambitious :oops: . I am actually giving myself up to 42 to actively try as long as I am in good health. Still have a couple more yrs to go .... but time does pass very fast.
My daughter will be turning 10 this year. Looks like she is the oldest!autumnbronze:
I think mine's the youngest, judging from what I have read .... he's 2 and a half
So I'll be probably be turning to you gals for tips on how to raise a 'wholistic' only child along the way
Not sure how old is Bronzy's child.
As to being selfish, she is definitely not. Overly eager to share just to get others to play with her - same as .. hmmm. can't remember who mentioned that!
Actually, for those of you below 40 and have not decided to stop at one, it'
s not too late. Encourage you to continue trying (if you have the energy!). The risks multiply once you hit 40. -
Hello everyone!
I am glad to stumble upon this thread.
My only DD is P2 this year and we have been trying unsuccessfully for another one for past 4+ years now. I find it very hard to share my feelings and depression with friends and family as they always say that I am lucky to have one child already. Am glad that I finally found soulmates in you all.
Kaitlyanagelica, I can certainty emphasize with you as I am in the same boat. Really dreaded CNY with the same insensitive questions. Am easily upset when I see pregnant ladies or families with 2 kids. -
Trina:
Hi Trina,Hello everyone!
I am glad to stumble upon this thread.
My only DD is P2 this year and we have been trying unsuccessfully for another one for past 4+ years now. I find it very hard to share my feelings and depression with friends and family as they always say that I am lucky to have one child already. Am glad that I finally found soulmates in you all.
Kaitlyanagelica, I can certainty emphasize with you as I am in the same boat. Really dreaded CNY with the same insensitive questions. Am easily upset when I see pregnant ladies or families with 2 kids.
its even worse for ppl like me who had miscarriages. You got it and lost it at the same time.
Things have reached a point where hubby has said go change my circle of friends who are all single. Okay for me to go clubbing and drinking. That way, at least I will likely feel 'one-up' from those people because I have a husband and a kid already.
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Bronzy:
Hi, Bronzy
Sure - welcome! We haven't actually started a support group but maybe we should! :welcome: (Finally get to use this emoticon!)sakura_2009:
Hi, all
May I join this thread too? I'm also a mother of 1 child - my DS is in P3 this year.
I only had 1 child by choice - was in my mid-thirties when I had him, + a horde of other reasons which have been mention in the earlier threads as to why I didn't proceed to have number 2...
Would like to join in the support group too, if I may
Thank you
Hi, Autumnbronze
Good luck and all the best to you if u r trying for a 2nd one. Unfortunately for me even if I want to try, over the hill liao... -
Dear All,
Just saw this topic which I happen to fall into this 'catagory'. I have a 15 year old son. I went through all those 'How come???...' questions. But just want to share with you all, it gets better as they (our child n our friends and relatives)grow older
Lets think positively for our situations and enjoy our child. Just put it this way, I have friends who wanted kids but could not, so I just count my blessingssss....big and small. Enjoy them while we still have them with us...3 more years and my son will be off to NS
...but then...in order to think positively... I could travel the world without the need to think n supervise him on his homework, ting xie, SA/CA1/2/3/4 etc... -
Si Si:
Sisi,Dear All,
Just saw this topic which I happen to fall into this 'catagory'. I have a 15 year old son. I went through all those 'How come???...' questions. But just want to share with you all, it gets better as they (our child n our friends and relatives)grow older
Lets think positively for our situations and enjoy our child. Just put it this way, I have friends who wanted kids but could not, so I just count my blessingssss....big and small. Enjoy them while we still have them with us...3 more years and my son will be off to NS ...but then...in order to think positively... I could travel the world without the need to think n supervise him on his homework, ting xie, SA/CA1/2/3/4 etc...
So agreed. While I still feel depressed sometimes, I actually have some friends who after having no 2, totally regretted it saying that they should have just stopped at 1; saying it wrecks havoc on the house after no 2 comes and there are heaps of logistic problems not to mention that expenses increase terribly. -
autumnbronze:
Go for it autumnbronze!
Actually Bronzy, I think perhaps I am being too ambitious :oops: . I am actually giving myself up to 42 to actively try as long as I am in good health. Still have a couple more yrs to go .... but time does pass very fast. -
Si Si:
Hello Si Si. Great advice!Dear All,
Just saw this topic which I happen to fall into this 'catagory'. I have a 15 year old son. I went through all those 'How come???...' questions. But just want to share with you all, it gets better as they (our child n our friends and relatives)grow older
Lets think positively for our situations and enjoy our child. Just put it this way, I have friends who wanted kids but could not, so I just count my blessingssss....big and small. Enjoy them while we still have them with us...3 more years and my son will be off to NS ...but then...in order to think positively... I could travel the world without the need to think n supervise him on his homework, ting xie, SA/CA1/2/3/4 etc...
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