Probably stupid BUT I am so broody

Yorkie1

purple.sarah wrote: »

Please don't bring another child into this home.

I agree. If D1's behaviour is this extreme, it will require constant attention until (if ever) under control, irrespective of the eventual diagnosis.

A new child will prevent proper attention and care being paid to D1's health / behaviour.

There is also D2 to consider. She already has to deal with D1's behaviour and the understandable fear being provoked by that.

If D1 already takes much of the OP's time and attention, there is a real risk that D2 is already unintentionally being given less time and attention than she merits.

A new child will only exacerbate this situation. OP won't be able to concentrate on managing D1, and D2 is likely to bear more of that fall-out as she gets older.

JC9297

darlyd wrote: »

If it was a girl, it would be just as loved.

I know about DD1 and the problems associated, but I can't let her attention seeking and attitude come into it. May sound selfish but she will accept it I am sure, she will move out in years to come with her own family.

We have so much love to give, Either that or we adopt some more pets... But the fact we can have another baby goes through my mind daily, I really want another bundle of joy, nappies, etc etc... Everything that comes with another child..

Yes it does sound selfish, not because your daughter may not like it but because you're only thinking about what you want, not what is best for your whole family. Many women feel broody but don't have more children for various reasons, including the impact on existing children or financial constraints. Just because we want something doesn't mean we have to have it.

If you feel you have an over abundance of love, give it to your existing daughters.