Comments on: In Defense Of The Only Child https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/ A New England based lifestyle blog written and curated by Jess Ann Kirby. JessAnnKirby.com is a place to foster connection, creativity, and meaningful conversation. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:14:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 By: Lynn https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-147535 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:14:25 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-147535 My mom was an only child and she said she was very lonely growing up . So ,she married young and had three girls that are absolutely nothing alike and not close to each other at all . We are all totally different . One, not me was very close to my mom and I guess that made her very happy if truth be told . I didn’t mind . I didn’t want to spend every single waking moment and every vacation with my parents . Heck, I was just a normal kid . Of course I loved them uti we all need time to grow up and learn who we are .

]]> By: lea https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-141196 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:22:58 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-141196 I wish everyone would read this. I had absolutely no idea about the myth associated with a man who was linked with eugenics. It prompted me to read about it more elsewhere, and this whole concept is so mind-blowing. Society has ingrained in our minds that only children are rotten and narcissistic. As an only child, I am neither of those things. This really was a refreshing and eye opening read; thank you!

]]> By: Jess https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139469 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:41:16 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139469 In reply to Noel.

Very true Noel. Family structures are all different and can be complicated and difficult. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Jess https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139468 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:39:56 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139468 In reply to Erin.

Love this Erin. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Jess https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139467 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:39:21 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139467 In reply to Kelly.

“Parenting is hard and wonderful”…that’s the truth! Thank you Kelly

]]> By: Jess https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139466 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:37:49 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139466 In reply to Jillian.

Thank you for sharing Jillian. Our family feels complete too.

]]> By: Jess https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139465 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:36:37 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139465 In reply to Aimee.

I’m so sorry you went through that Aimee. Thanks for sharing your story, and sending you and your family love.

]]> By: Claire https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139395 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:02:42 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139395 I have one child, age 10. He was adopted at birth. We went through years of fertility treatments and all our dreams came true when our son came into our lives. We thought (assumed) we would adopt another child , but we soon realized that was not the path for us. 10 years in to parenting and we have had a few moments where we wonder “what if”, but more than anything we soak in the moments we have as a family
Of 3.

]]> By: Aimee https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139394 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:06:08 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139394 I needed this. I’ve always wanted two children. But after developing pre-eclampsia and HELLP and delivering my first at 26 weeks, followed by a 111 day NICU stay, I don’t think a second baby is in the cards for me. (Not to say that it’s guaranteed I’d have similar complications again, in case anyone is reading this in a similar situation. The risks are higher for sure and I’m just a risk-adverse person.) As I donate her baby clothes rather than keeping them for a possible future second baby, it stings. So hearing so many positive thoughts and stories about only children is greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Kirsten https://www.jessannkirby.com/in-defense-of-the-only-child/#comment-139393 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:29:30 +0000 https://www.jessannkirby.com/?p=41410#comment-139393 Thank you for this! My husband and I have been waffling a 2nd after infertility and a similar pregnancy and postpartum experience to you. So much societal pressure that I don’t honestly know how I truly feel.

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