Got Only-child Concerns?

You are not alone. This is not a review of the article but just a  few of my initial thoughts. 

Interesting article. My mom and closest friends know or may have heard me say that I wanted to be an only child growing up. In my mind, most days I was an only child. I am four years older than my first maternal sibling (my dad had a baby boy about 4 weeks after I was born). I am also the only child between My mom and dad. All of my 4 siblings are half.

I am now a mother of an only child. At least right now Timothy is my first and only and I am grateful. We are in no rush to 'give him a sister' and yes my husband is probably much more bend to the opinion that two children is a rule?? 😌 side eye. 
When caring people suggest the 'more than one child rule' I usually just laugh it off and say that church members are Timothy's siblings or his stuffed toys. It does not bother me to hear the questions or suggestions. 
 
I am grateful that after 3 years and two months, Timothy is my only off spring responsibility. When my youngest sister, who is married and mom of a 30 month old gave birth to another son, I thought better her than me. 😂😩 

I am glad that God gave us choices. I respect that He is also sovereign and sometimes gives what we did not ask for but perhaps needed. I know some individuals who crave so badly to have a child but are infertile. I know one mom who also wanted a baby then only had two years to enjoy her daughter before she succumbed to a medical condition and died. I know of others who plan and decide when to have babies. And there are couples who choose not to and do all in their power to ensure that eggs and sperm do not develop into anything more. 

Bottom line is 
There is nothing wrong with being an only child or having only one child. 😊

Article: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/only-children-socialization-well-adjusted-creative-agreeable.html
Published Nov 25 2019