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Jennifer Aniston Addresses Rumors That She ‘Chose Career Over Kids’ When It Came To Having Kids With Brad Pitt
Jennifer Aniston is setting the record straight when it comes to her career choices and thoughts on motherhood.
Nikki Bella Admits She’s Postponing Her And Artem Chigvintsev’s Wedding Again Over ‘One Promise’
Nikki Bella admits she’s putting off marrying fiancé Artem Chigvintsev once again.
George Clooney Recalls The ‘Very Emotional’ Moment He And Wife Amal Had About Starting A Family
George Clooney admits he never saw himself as a parent before meeting Amal Clooney.
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Says It Was Postmates That Led Him To Realize He Doesn’t Want More Kids With Lauren Burnham
Arie Luyendyk Jr. loves his wife, Lauren Burnham, but he is done having more kids anytime soon.
Heather Rae Young Says She Wants To Try For A Baby With Tarek El Moussa Or She May Regret It
Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young just got married but they are open to having a baby and soon!
Nick Cannon Wants More Babies If ‘God Sees It That Way’
Nick Cannon, a dad of seven, wants more babies if it aligns with God’s plan.
Ashley Graham ‘Accidentally’ Had Unprotected Sex Because She Is Ready To Get Pregnant ‘Yesterday’
Ashley Graham is ready for another baby like, yesterday.
I Made a Mistake with My Birth Control and Am Wondering What the Odds Are I’m Currently Pregnant: Advice?
A mom writes in asking for advice about birth control and pregnancy. She says, essentially, that she missed a few days here and there taking her birth control as planned. This has caused her to spiral into a world of complicated ovulation math, and she is wondering what the odds are that she is pregnant, because she had unprotected sex with her husband recently. She turns to the community for advice on what she should do regarding her birth control — should she start a new pack? — and feedback on what she should do next.
How Did You Know When You Were Done Having Kids? Which Factors Should I Consider?
A mom writes in asking for advice about having more kids. This mom says she and her husband currently have three children altogether. (They have one child together and then each has a child from a previous relationship.) Her husband has a vasectomy scheduled for October, which initially this mom was fine with, but after thinking more about it, she is worried she may end up wanting more children down the line. What factors should she seriously consider before deciding for sure she is done having kids?
Tubal Ligation vs. Vasectomy: Which Is the Better Option?
A mom writes in asking for advice about family planning. She says she and her husband are in agreement that they do not want any more children. The issue? She wants him to get a vasectomy, and he would rather she get her tubes tied (tubal ligation). She wants to know if one method is more effective than the other, or if the risks of one procedure outweigh the risks of the other.
Is It True That Having Kids Closer in Age Is Harder for the Parents But Better for the Relationship Between Kids?
A mom writes in asking for advice about age gaps. She says her son is turning one, and she is aiming to have another one within the next year. It would give a 21 or 22 month age gap between kids. She is wondering if this is a good amount of time between kids. She wants her children to be close, but she doesn’t want to miss out on her first baby’s big moments. Is it true that when babies are closer in age it’s a lot more work for the parents despite the fact the kids are likely to be closer to one another?
What Are the Pros and Cons of Having Your Tubes Tied?
A mom writes in asking for advice about getting her tubes tied (tubal ligation). She says she and her partner are done having children. She knows that both her mom and her aunt have gotten their tubes tied, but otherwise, she doesn’t know much about the procedure or the pros and cons of having it done. She says she’d love to hear from women who have gotten it done about their experiences, both the good and the bad.
My Husband Absolutely Does Not Want Another Kid, But I Think I Do: Advice?
A mom writes in asking for advice about having another kid with her husband. She says she has about 9 months until she has her birth control removed, and at that time, she will need to make certain family planning decisions. She thinks she wants another child, although she is a little unsure about the timing. Her husband, however, is “adamant” that they not have another. When they discuss this, it usually erupts into an argument. How can she come to an agreement with her husband?
Moms: What Is the Perfect Age Gap to Have Amongst Your Children?
A mom writes in asking for advice about having multiple children. She wants to hear from other moms about what they feel is the perfect age gap to have between children. She has a four-month-old daughter and wants more children. On her current trajectory, though, she is not planning to have another until her daughter is almost four. Is that too long?
I’m Conflicted About Having a Second Child: What Are the Pros and Cons?
A mom writes in asking for advice about whether or not she should have a second child. This mom-of-one says “life is crazy enough with one” child, and she worries that adding another into the mix will only make life harder. However, she worries that one day she will look back and wish she had a second, only it will be too late to do it by then. She asks moms with multiples what the pros and cons are of having more than one child.
My Husband and I Decided We Are Done Having Kids: What’s the Best Next Step?
A mom writes in asking for advice about how to proceed now that she and her husband have decided they are done having kids. She says she is wondering if it would be better to get her tubes tied or if her husband should get a vasectomy. She wants to hear from other moms and parents who have had to make similar decisions.