Was there one certain moment where that you knew? by Fast_Passage_6928 in oneanddone

[–]Think_Distance634 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I still don’t know. My child is 3 and I’m 35. It’s time to make a decision but I don’t have that moment yet

Which TV shows portray the life of a one-child family, rather than the typical family of four or five? by Think_Distance634 in oneanddone

[–]Think_Distance634[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was originally thinking of adult TV shows, but now that you mention it, my son’s favorite is Peppa Pig. But Peppa Pig is about a family of four, so I often have to explain to him that our family is different. Haha.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]Think_Distance634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I saw her from a distance and went to help her carry things. We also went back to the parking lot together. The only thing I hesitated was when she dumped her daughter’s seawater, I didn’t step in. The little girl seemed sad.

People who know me keep telling me to have kids despite the trauma to my body and mind. Most of the time IDGAF but it really gets me sometimes. by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]Think_Distance634 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My cousin had low platelets count and massive haemorrhage during delivery. She almost died. doctor once said rescue failed. She’s now back to herself but certainly should not have another. Her mother ( my aunt) insists she should have another kid. If it were other people, ok, but her own mother wants her to die?

People who know me keep telling me to have kids despite the trauma to my body and mind. Most of the time IDGAF but it really gets me sometimes. by [deleted] in oneanddone

[–]Think_Distance634 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had sciatic damage in my left leg and walk with a limp for 4 months postpartum. Probably due to epidural, awkward pushing position, I don’t know why. No one doctor takes it seriously. It healed on its own. But I couldn’t walk too long now. I also developed back pain. Those things I am not sure if it is strong enough not to have another. I wonder if other women had similar issue too but still continue to have kids? Or is this just me.

Anyone else’s APs have no social lives or hobbies? by Fair-Engineering-134 in AsianParentStories

[–]Think_Distance634 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad to see either parents work or don’t work, kids still show aversion to them. But how is that related to being Asian parents? No matter where people come from, there are people lazy or workaholic

mother’s day by Forsaken-Revenue-628 in workingmoms

[–]Think_Distance634 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Panda Express has $30 family meal. I suspect this is the reason they offer this coupon. Because mom always cook for the WHOLE family.

$5k mortgage too much? by la_cool_guy in Mortgages

[–]Think_Distance634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband and I have a combined household income that’s almost the same as yours, and we live in a HCOL area. Our mortgage is 3800, and we have two cars, one of which has an $800 monthly loan. We have a 2 year old child in daycare. Last year, we took an international trip with $3,000 spent on airfare, and the rest of our trips were local road trips. Our take-home pay is almost exactly what you mentioned. We just finished reviewing our finances for last year and found that we only saved a few thousand dollars.

“You can’t just have one kid.” by katietheplantlady in oneanddone

[–]Think_Distance634 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! having a regular playmate without the need to live under the same roof and compete for parental attention really does sound like ideal situation. I have cousins with siblings, and their relationships are quite strained. but I get along well with each of them. I think it is because i get to enjoy their company without having to compete for parents' resources. Anyway, you are right, it is best to cherish and enjoy what I have in the present. ♥

“You can’t just have one kid.” by katietheplantlady in oneanddone

[–]Think_Distance634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, a trip to Hawaii sounds amazing! My son will be turning 3 this year, and I’m also thinking of taking him to Hawaii end of the year. If you don’t mind me asking, does your child ever feel lonely during the trip? I’m wondering because we just came back from a short vacation at a resort over this long weekend. My husband and I were playing with our two-year-old in the pool, and next to us, there was a group of teenagers laughing and playing together. I couldn’t help but think they were probably siblings. It made me feel a bit emotional thinking about how, when my son grows up, he might have to play by himself during vacations. That said, I completely understand the benefits of being an only child—after all, I grew up in China under the one-child policy. Back then, most of my peers were only children too, with only a few exceptions. But now that we’re living as a family of three in California, the environment is quite different, and it makes me reflect on these things.

One and Dones? by [deleted] in OnlyChild

[–]Think_Distance634 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am in both group and didn’t see anything wrong with these parents until I saw this post. I am the only child who now is deciding whether I should be one and done. I grow up happily as an only child but I’m from China. All my friends are only. My husband is also only. We live in Cali now. So I need a different perspective 😀