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If you’re struggling with the idea of being “one and done,” you are not alone. This is something we’ve thought about for four years now, knowing we originally wanted 2-3 kids. However, due to our mental health and other reasons, we strongly felt it wouldn’t have been wise to add another child. I know Zach and I recently mentioned that we are now considering having a second child, but we still stand by what we said in the video. We feel our hearts growing and healing, thanks to God and lots of therapy, and believe we could add another little one to our family—not because Madison “needs” a sibling to have a beautiful and full life, but because we simply want to grow our family. What children truly need are healthy parents, and if it’s not healthy to add another, then we believe it’s best to love and enjoy the blessings you already have. #parenting #parenthood #onlychild #onlychildren #oneandonly #oneanddone #onekid #momlife #dadlife #marriage #married #family #love #therapy #God #healing #trauma #traumarecovery #toolkit #parentingtips #wise #wisdom
If you’re struggling with the idea of being “one and done,” you are not alone. This is something we’ve thought about for four years now, knowing we originally wanted 2-3 kids. However, due to our mental health and other reasons, we strongly felt it wouldn’t have been wise to add another child. I know Zach and I recently mentioned that we are now considering having a second child, but we still stand by what we said in the video. We feel our hearts growing and healing, thanks to God and lots of therapy, and believe we could add another little one to our family—not because Madison “needs” a sibling to have a beautiful and full life, but because we simply want to grow our family. What children truly need are healthy parents, and if it’s not healthy to add another, then we believe it’s best to love and enjoy the blessings you already have. #parenting #parenthood #onlychild #onlychildren #oneandonly #oneanddone #onekid #momlife #dadlife #marriage #married #family #love #therapy #God #healing #trauma #traumarecovery #toolkit #parentingtips #wise #wisdom
This isn’t me saying moms with multiple kids *can’t* provide these things. There are incredible moms with big families raising amazing, loved children. 🤍 This is about MY capacity. I know myself well enough to know that being one & done allows me to be the kind of mom, partner, and person I want to be. More present. More patient. More emotionally available. More at peace. ❤️ Choosing one wasn’t choosing the “easy way out.” It was choosing the life I know I can thrive in, and the version of motherhood that feels healthiest for me and my family. #oneanddone #oneanddonemom #motherhoodunplugged #momlifeunfiltered #onlychild
This isn’t me saying moms with multiple kids *can’t* provide these things. There are incredible moms with big families raising amazing, loved children. 🤍 This is about MY capacity. I know myself well enough to know that being one & done allows me to be the kind of mom, partner, and person I want to be. More present. More patient. More emotionally available. More at peace. ❤️ Choosing one wasn’t choosing the “easy way out.” It was choosing the life I know I can thrive in, and the version of motherhood that feels healthiest for me and my family. #oneanddone #oneanddonemom #motherhoodunplugged #momlifeunfiltered #onlychild
as if the only standard for being a good mom is having more children. everyone is entitled to choosing a life they want; sometimes that means having a bigger family and sometimes it means feeling content with a smaller one. 🤍 #oneanddone #toddlermom #relatablemom #momhumor #motherhoodjourney
as if the only standard for being a good mom is having more children. everyone is entitled to choosing a life they want; sometimes that means having a bigger family and sometimes it means feeling content with a smaller one. 🤍 #oneanddone #toddlermom #relatablemom #momhumor #motherhoodjourney
It might not be for everyone but this is how we roll in our house 💖 1. Being an only child isn’t a burden, it’s a blessing 2. I’m 100% a better mom than I would be with more 3. Letting go of other people’s expectations is elite 4. I care more about raising a good human than straight As 5. Sleepovers are for grandmas only 6. Social media doesn’t exist until you’re 18 7. I’ll put her to bed for as long as she’ll let me (our nightly chats are my favorite) 8. You’re allowed to feel tired and overwhelmed even with just one 9. Only children are not lonely, spoiled or sad (sorry karen ✌🏼) 10. There’s a fine line between being a strong parent and best friend but I’ll gladly walk that tightrope any day #onlychildmom #oneanddone #momofatween #aintnohoodlikemotherhood #relatable
It might not be for everyone but this is how we roll in our house 💖 1. Being an only child isn’t a burden, it’s a blessing 2. I’m 100% a better mom than I would be with more 3. Letting go of other people’s expectations is elite 4. I care more about raising a good human than straight As 5. Sleepovers are for grandmas only 6. Social media doesn’t exist until you’re 18 7. I’ll put her to bed for as long as she’ll let me (our nightly chats are my favorite) 8. You’re allowed to feel tired and overwhelmed even with just one 9. Only children are not lonely, spoiled or sad (sorry karen ✌🏼) 10. There’s a fine line between being a strong parent and best friend but I’ll gladly walk that tightrope any day #onlychildmom #oneanddone #momofatween #aintnohoodlikemotherhood #relatable
Choosing to be one and done wasn't an impulsive or selfish decision. It was: ✨Because I don’t have unlimited capacity and I’m okay admitting that. Motherhood is beautiful and hard, physically and mentally. I want to show up fully for the child I chose, not just survive the days but actually be present for him. ✨Because i'm doing this without a village. I still love my job, and I want the energy to do work I’m proud of and come home with something left to give. For me, this is what balance looks like. ✨Because I don’t believe in having another child just so my son can have a built-in friend. I’d rather he grow up surrounded by meaningful relationships, not expectations. Being related doesn’t guarantee closeness. I've learned that first-hand. ✨Becoming his mom changed me in ways I didn’t expect. It made me softer and stronger at the same time. It gave me clarity, purpose, patience and this deep fire to go after the life I want for him, for us, and for myself. I feel whole in a way I never did before! I want to show other working moms and one-and-done moms that we’re not missing out or somehow are less of a mother. We can love our careers, love our families, and build a life that feels full, aligned, and deeply ours ❤️ we’re choosing intentionally! @jennuinely.us #oneanddone #workingmom #toddlermom #motherhood #intentionalliving
Choosing to be one and done wasn't an impulsive or selfish decision. It was: ✨Because I don’t have unlimited capacity and I’m okay admitting that. Motherhood is beautiful and hard, physically and mentally. I want to show up fully for the child I chose, not just survive the days but actually be present for him. ✨Because i'm doing this without a village. I still love my job, and I want the energy to do work I’m proud of and come home with something left to give. For me, this is what balance looks like. ✨Because I don’t believe in having another child just so my son can have a built-in friend. I’d rather he grow up surrounded by meaningful relationships, not expectations. Being related doesn’t guarantee closeness. I've learned that first-hand. ✨Becoming his mom changed me in ways I didn’t expect. It made me softer and stronger at the same time. It gave me clarity, purpose, patience and this deep fire to go after the life I want for him, for us, and for myself. I feel whole in a way I never did before! I want to show other working moms and one-and-done moms that we’re not missing out or somehow are less of a mother. We can love our careers, love our families, and build a life that feels full, aligned, and deeply ours ❤️ we’re choosing intentionally! @jennuinely.us #oneanddone #workingmom #toddlermom #motherhood #intentionalliving
So much has changed. My heart is forever grateful 🥰 #oneanddone #onlychild #asl #sign #signlanguage #mom #momlife #motherhood #faith #patience #love #family
So much has changed. My heart is forever grateful 🥰 #oneanddone #onlychild #asl #sign #signlanguage #mom #momlife #motherhood #faith #patience #love #family
For my one and complete moms. “Only” as if he isn’t everything. My one, my only, my son. #oneanddone #firstimemom
For my one and complete moms. “Only” as if he isn’t everything. My one, my only, my son. #oneanddone #firstimemom
I’m fully happy just the way things are :) #onlychild #oneanddone #momlife #motherhood #parenting
I’m fully happy just the way things are :) #onlychild #oneanddone #momlife #motherhood #parenting
I didn’t want children. For years I was happily childfree by choice. There was simply zero desire to have kids. I didn’t think I’d enjoy being a Mum. Doggies were enough for me. Friends and family told me I should. But I believed life still had purpose without kids. Up until 41 I felt happy and fulfilled. I disagreed that ‘children complete you’. I think being a mum to @baxterandshirley was a big part of this. And I actually still believe all of the above. I think being a dog mum is magical and wonderful and the perfect pet for anyone who wants to be a parent but for whatever reason can’t. I feel for anyone who is going through fertility struggles and those who’ve lost their unborn children. I admire the women who have the mental capacity for more than one child. I’ve never been more certain that one is enough for us but will always question our decision. I don’t know why I changed my mind at 40. But I’m really glad I did. I feel so grateful that I get to experience this. Motherhood has taught me so many things. Mainly patience and that you get out what you put in. I am lucky to have a girl like Noa but I’ve given my all. I’ve made sacrifices to ensure she comes first. I love being her Mum, her teacher, her best friend. And above all, I love her. More than I ever believed I could possibly love anyone else. 💖 #motherhood #oneanddone #mumanddaughter
I didn’t want children. For years I was happily childfree by choice. There was simply zero desire to have kids. I didn’t think I’d enjoy being a Mum. Doggies were enough for me. Friends and family told me I should. But I believed life still had purpose without kids. Up until 41 I felt happy and fulfilled. I disagreed that ‘children complete you’. I think being a mum to @baxterandshirley was a big part of this. And I actually still believe all of the above. I think being a dog mum is magical and wonderful and the perfect pet for anyone who wants to be a parent but for whatever reason can’t. I feel for anyone who is going through fertility struggles and those who’ve lost their unborn children. I admire the women who have the mental capacity for more than one child. I’ve never been more certain that one is enough for us but will always question our decision. I don’t know why I changed my mind at 40. But I’m really glad I did. I feel so grateful that I get to experience this. Motherhood has taught me so many things. Mainly patience and that you get out what you put in. I am lucky to have a girl like Noa but I’ve given my all. I’ve made sacrifices to ensure she comes first. I love being her Mum, her teacher, her best friend. And above all, I love her. More than I ever believed I could possibly love anyone else. 💖 #motherhood #oneanddone #mumanddaughter
We don’t need another because this kiddo has enough personality for three kids! #onlychild #oneanddone #momofone #motherhoodinspired #motherhood
We don’t need another because this kiddo has enough personality for three kids! #onlychild #oneanddone #momofone #motherhoodinspired #motherhood
princesses are pricey, what can I say?! 🫶🏼 • • WORTH IT!! 💸🤍 #oneanddone #mom #mommydaughter #babygirl
princesses are pricey, what can I say?! 🫶🏼 • • WORTH IT!! 💸🤍 #oneanddone #mom #mommydaughter #babygirl
It’s been 6 years and being one and done is still the right choice for our family. Life is great and I can’t wait for the next adventure! ❤️ _ As more of my friends and family welcome their second and third babies, it’s again a reminder that their life is wonderful for them — but not for me! Like if you agree! _ #oneanddone #onlychild #onlychildlife #smallfamilies #trendingreels #parentingmemes #parentingquotes #motherhoodjourney #boymom #millennialparents
It’s been 6 years and being one and done is still the right choice for our family. Life is great and I can’t wait for the next adventure! ❤️ _ As more of my friends and family welcome their second and third babies, it’s again a reminder that their life is wonderful for them — but not for me! Like if you agree! _ #oneanddone #onlychild #onlychildlife #smallfamilies #trendingreels #parentingmemes #parentingquotes #motherhoodjourney #boymom #millennialparents
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