I really appreciate your perspective. While I would never have a baby solely for the purpose of giving him a sibling, it’s still a major factor, and I do worry about him feeling lonely or not having someone to eyeroll and laugh about his parents and childhood with. Then again, I do know he would function fine as an only adult as you do, in part maybe because we would have so much of ourselves to give to him? Too bad there is no crystal ball…… but thanks again for your thoughts 🩷
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I have two older siblings and a younger sibling. [name_f]My[/name_f] older brother (the oldest) was my mentor and guided me through the dramas of my childhood. He was the one that taught me how to fake being sick to miss a day of school, how to play pranks on our sisters and in contrast, how to be respectful and kind to everyone around me.
[name_f]My[/name_f] older sister is only a year older than me. She was my best friend and my playmate. [name_f]My[/name_f] partner in crime. She would give me answers to school assignments that she had completed the year before, and if I was ever in need of a hug, she would know before I could tell her.
[name_f]My[/name_f] baby sister is three years younger than me. That makes her six years younger than my brother. I know that the age gap is pretty big, but that never stopped them. He looked out for her, and she looked up to him. All three of us were her mentors, and I loved passing down what I had learnt to my little sister.
So what I’m trying to tell you is that siblings literally made my childhood. I’m aware the time and energy that more children would take up, but it’s worth it. And if you don’t feel ready until three or more years down the path, there’s nothing wrong with that. [name_f]My[/name_f] brother and my little sister were two peas in a pod, despite their big gap. [name_f]My[/name_f] siblings still guide me through life, and I love meeting up with them to discuss everything that has been going on in my life. They are my happy place, and I couldn’t imagine my life without them.
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