Should I have another baby

I have a 6 year old boy and am scared to death to have another one. How do people have more than 1 child with everything going up(gas, groceries...)I thought about only one 1 child but is that good for my son. I was 17 when I got pregnant and I was so depressed for along time because of how young I was. Everyone says he needs a sibling. I am so lost at what to do. I am 24 and don't know if I should or shouldn't.

Really only you can make that decision...

If you are not absolutely sure you want another one, I wouldn't. It took me a long time to want another baby and I'm so glad that I did wait.

thats something only you can decide.

Don't let others dictate whether or not you have another baby, you're the one that has to go through it not them! If you want it and you feel ready then I would say go for it. Otherwise ignore the haters!

Keep in mind how hard pregnancy is and all the support one child takes...are you financially and emotionally in a place to handle that?

I can't tell you whether you should or not. Your child doesn't need a sibling. If you want another child, go ahead...but ask yourself some questions first : "are you financially stable? is your home life secure? plus at this age your child is used to being an only child...he might resent it if you try and have another baby. In the end you will make the best decision for you and your son.

Your child could be perfectly fine being an only child. It's truly up to you. Don't have another child just to give your son a sibling, you won't truly be doing it for yourself and you wont be happy.

Good luck and I hope you come up with something that works for you.

Thank everyone for your opinions Opens my eyes and makes me search a little deeper and ask myself if I am truly ready.

Its up to you. Are you mentally ready for one?

Quoting Angelica24:“ I have a 6 year old boy and am scared to death to have another one. How do people have more than 1 child ... [snip!] ... how young I was. Everyone says he needs a sibling. I am so lost at what to do. I am 24 and don't know if I should or shouldn't.”

You should do what is best for your family. If you dont feel ready to take on the responsibility of #2, then don't have another. Your 6 year old would be fine without a sibling... there are pros and cons to both siblings and only child. You shouldn't feel pressured to have another baby just because its the "normal" or "right" thing to do for your son. Do what is best for everyone, and don't make the decision lightly.

Quoting Angelica24:“ I have a 6 year old boy and am scared to death to have another one. How do people have more than 1 child ... [snip!] ... how young I was. Everyone says he needs a sibling. I am so lost at what to do. I am 24 and don't know if I should or shouldn't.”

If you are worried about having another baby, your not ready. Having one is hard enough as it!  

my mom couldn't have any more kids after me. I have always hated being an only child.

Only you know if you are ready... My kids are 5 years apart and I had my 2nd when I was ready not when everyone else told me to. I can say that I am happy that I did and my oldest is happy to have a sibling. 

I agree with the pp's who have said only you know what decision would be best for you and your family. I have 3 kids ages 6, 4 1/2 and almost 2 and am pregnant and due in January. For me, atleast, I love having several children somewhat close together, but can also see how having a large spacing can have it benefits as well. Having many friends that grew up as only children who are now struggling with being the only child as their parents age its not something that any of them have decided to carry on with their own families. But again, every family works differently and good luck in following your heart.

there are a lot of things that went into our decision to have another one, i was 17 when we had our first one, so i can kind of relate to you on being so young and having your first one. well the first thing you need to think about all feelings etc aside is logically can you afford another one monthly who cares about the long term collage crap if you cant pay your bills month to month and diaper and feed it month to month it wont make it to collage. so if you decide you can financially afford another one, then ask your self, are you strapped down as is, do you have time for another are you a working mom and your man a working man? are you emotionally strapped or physically strapped for time? see my hubby is in the military and i am a stay at home mom so obviously we would have time for another one. then you have to ask your self another very important question WHY do you want another one? i mean i couldnt come up with a great answer for this one other then tax breaks and we want another one LOL. but if your answer is to save a marriage or something to that affect you probable shouldnt have another one. then ask your self about your health, are you healthy are you fit, would having another kill you etc if the answer is yes and you still want one consider adoption or seraget mother. what are your plans for the future? and how does having another affect your plans?how does your spouse feel about another one? does he share your same views to these questions, if only one of you wants a baby then maybe you should wait awhile. i mean i know it's not really an answer but maybe it might help point you in the right direction to make that choice for yourself. good luck!