So I’ve been mostly lurking here as I struggled with the decision to try for a 3rd child. I wanted to thank you all for the thoughtful discussions here that helped me decide that no, I wouldn’t. I’m so relieved and at peace with that.
This week, it’s been 5 years since my daughter was stillborn at 28 weeks following a complete, concealed, placental abruption. This was after two early losses, uterine surgery to remove a septum, and the diagnosis of a uterine anomaly. My subsequent pregnancy, of course a high risk one, was overall uneventful but very stressful. I delivered a healthy son who is now 3.5.

Since then, we’ve thought about another baby but honestly the thought of it made me so stressed (and my husband the same). And anticipating grief again was just too much. Then one of my sisters was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and is going through IVF (after two rounds of surgery...) and it’s just too much. I don’t want another baby, and that’s ok. I will always miss my daughter but I love my son and our family is complete.

So thank you for helping sort that out. Much peace and love all around.

I loved reading this, AB. Peace and love to your family.

AB, i'm really late to this post.
I'm happy for you from the bottom of my heart that you have come to a decision and are content with it.

Lots of love <3