Hello. I am a heart exploration coach. Life is a beautiful journey. Appreciate it. And bloom.
When it comes to life issues like this, there is no easy answer. It's a difficult choice that affects you and your family, and it's one that will have long-term implications. I'm here to discuss it with you.
1. I have been there, and I can tell you this is my experience.
I am a member of the post-70s generation, and I did not have the opportunity to have a second child.
When the policy of allowing two children was first relaxed, my daughter made it clear for a year that she felt left out. She said, "You didn't give me a younger brother or sister either, and all my classmates have two children."
I can feel my daughter's loneliness and envy. Parents can't be with their children forever, and having a sibling is the best way to compensate for the parent-child relationship.
From a psychological perspective, having multiple children, especially a second child, is beneficial to children's education and their physical and mental health. Children need to develop their ability to unite, share, and compete through "sibling competition."
This is the perspective of a daughter. When my daughter went to university, I was in my early 50s. We became "empty-nesters" in the prime of our lives. We should have had another child to fill this gap period.
I have also paid attention to reports about "orphaned elderly." I am a "person who has been there," and I have always shared with the young people around me: if conditions permit, it is recommended to have another child.
2. How to deal with and resolve the conflicting issues that trouble you
You are currently troubled by the prospect of a high-income job and a transfer after having a second child, leaving work after having a child, and a significant drop in family income. Let me be clear: having a second child will directly affect your financial income.
You're measuring the future with your current abilities and your husband's (and even family members'). People change. Look at the era of "layoffs." "Nothing is impossible" helped many people. They didn't deny their abilities because they were laid off. They lost hope and lost the motivation to forge ahead.
You must ask yourself: do you love this child that has not yet been born? Someone once said, "Every child is born into this world with wealth." In the character "福" (fu), written by Emperor Qianlong, there are many blessings: many children, much land, much happiness, and long life.
Having a child undoubtedly brings many practical problems. If the child is "unexpected" from the very beginning, even if the problems you are concerned about after the birth are solved, it will still have some impact on the child.
Furthermore, the text shows that your partner has already resolved the issue of caring for the baby through communication with you. However, you value your current job and it gives you a greater sense of personal accomplishment/worth.
You are the only one who can answer this question. At different stages of life, there will be different life issues, and you can prioritize them: work income, health, quality of life, intimate relationships (with your partner and children), having a second child, personal development, etc. At the moment, which is the most important to you?
I am confident that the above will be helpful to you. The world and I love you.
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Comments
I understand your concerns deeply. It's a tough decision to make, especially with all the factors you've mentioned. Considering your stable job and income, maybe this is an opportunity to reassess longterm goals. Perhaps exploring professional childcare or parttime help could offer a solution where you don't have to fully resign from your job.
This is such a personal choice, and it's clear you're weighing everything carefully. Given that you already have one child and have managed childcare as a team, perhaps expanding your family could be manageable again. Your partner's willingness to help and respect for your decision is a strong foundation. Maybe discussing potential future financial planning and support systems in more detail can provide some clarity.
Feeling conflicted is completely normal in this situation. With the financial stability you currently have, including owning a home and car without loans, you might find that you're in a better position than many others facing similar decisions. Communicating openly with your partner about fears and hopes for the future may also lead to unexpected solutions or compromises that hadn't been considered yet.