thoughts on being an onlie or having an onlie?

[coltsfan715]

I am an only child and will be honest I am about the only person I knew growing up - or one of a handful that was an only child. I personally enjoyed it. There were times like everyone has mentioned that it would have been nice to have a sibling - like during the summer when all your friends are off on vacation and you are not and you have no one to play with - or when you are on vacation and have no one to play with. My parents realized the boredom that was caused by that and would typically allow me to invite a friend along when we would go on vacation.

I grew up alot faster than my friends as Lindsay mentioned she did as well. I know it was a combination of both CF and being and only child, but I like it. I can have conversations with people much older than me about intelligent things, but then again I can hang out with people my own age comfortably as well. I like baing alone and have developed what some might call an odd social life because I don't have too many people I would call friends. I would rather go off for hours by myself at times than hang out with someone lol.

My parents decided not to have more kids for several reasons - my dad was 10 years older than my mom and had a child from a previous marriage. My having CF played a HUGE part in the decision because my mom just did not think it was fair to have another child and not be able to give them the same attention if I were sick and needing more of their time or what have you or heaven forbid them be sick too.

I wanted a sibling for a while when I was younger - BUT I am thankful NOW that I didn't have one. I enjoyed the time I got with my parents - yes I am spoiled and got pretty much what I wanted, but I have always appreciated everything and tried to show those feelings as well.

I wish you luck in making the decision that is best for your family.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

I am an only child and will be honest I am about the only person I knew growing up - or one of a handful that was an only child. I personally enjoyed it. There were times like everyone has mentioned that it would have been nice to have a sibling - like during the summer when all your friends are off on vacation and you are not and you have no one to play with - or when you are on vacation and have no one to play with. My parents realized the boredom that was caused by that and would typically allow me to invite a friend along when we would go on vacation.

I grew up alot faster than my friends as Lindsay mentioned she did as well. I know it was a combination of both CF and being and only child, but I like it. I can have conversations with people much older than me about intelligent things, but then again I can hang out with people my own age comfortably as well. I like baing alone and have developed what some might call an odd social life because I don't have too many people I would call friends. I would rather go off for hours by myself at times than hang out with someone lol.

My parents decided not to have more kids for several reasons - my dad was 10 years older than my mom and had a child from a previous marriage. My having CF played a HUGE part in the decision because my mom just did not think it was fair to have another child and not be able to give them the same attention if I were sick and needing more of their time or what have you or heaven forbid them be sick too.

I wanted a sibling for a while when I was younger - BUT I am thankful NOW that I didn't have one. I enjoyed the time I got with my parents - yes I am spoiled and got pretty much what I wanted, but I have always appreciated everything and tried to show those feelings as well.

I wish you luck in making the decision that is best for your family.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

I am an only child and will be honest I am about the only person I knew growing up - or one of a handful that was an only child. I personally enjoyed it. There were times like everyone has mentioned that it would have been nice to have a sibling - like during the summer when all your friends are off on vacation and you are not and you have no one to play with - or when you are on vacation and have no one to play with. My parents realized the boredom that was caused by that and would typically allow me to invite a friend along when we would go on vacation.

I grew up alot faster than my friends as Lindsay mentioned she did as well. I know it was a combination of both CF and being and only child, but I like it. I can have conversations with people much older than me about intelligent things, but then again I can hang out with people my own age comfortably as well. I like baing alone and have developed what some might call an odd social life because I don't have too many people I would call friends. I would rather go off for hours by myself at times than hang out with someone lol.

My parents decided not to have more kids for several reasons - my dad was 10 years older than my mom and had a child from a previous marriage. My having CF played a HUGE part in the decision because my mom just did not think it was fair to have another child and not be able to give them the same attention if I were sick and needing more of their time or what have you or heaven forbid them be sick too.

I wanted a sibling for a while when I was younger - BUT I am thankful NOW that I didn't have one. I enjoyed the time I got with my parents - yes I am spoiled and got pretty much what I wanted, but I have always appreciated everything and tried to show those feelings as well.

I wish you luck in making the decision that is best for your family.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

I am an only child and will be honest I am about the only person I knew growing up - or one of a handful that was an only child. I personally enjoyed it. There were times like everyone has mentioned that it would have been nice to have a sibling - like during the summer when all your friends are off on vacation and you are not and you have no one to play with - or when you are on vacation and have no one to play with. My parents realized the boredom that was caused by that and would typically allow me to invite a friend along when we would go on vacation.

I grew up alot faster than my friends as Lindsay mentioned she did as well. I know it was a combination of both CF and being and only child, but I like it. I can have conversations with people much older than me about intelligent things, but then again I can hang out with people my own age comfortably as well. I like baing alone and have developed what some might call an odd social life because I don't have too many people I would call friends. I would rather go off for hours by myself at times than hang out with someone lol.

My parents decided not to have more kids for several reasons - my dad was 10 years older than my mom and had a child from a previous marriage. My having CF played a HUGE part in the decision because my mom just did not think it was fair to have another child and not be able to give them the same attention if I were sick and needing more of their time or what have you or heaven forbid them be sick too.

I wanted a sibling for a while when I was younger - BUT I am thankful NOW that I didn't have one. I enjoyed the time I got with my parents - yes I am spoiled and got pretty much what I wanted, but I have always appreciated everything and tried to show those feelings as well.

I wish you luck in making the decision that is best for your family.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

I am an only child and will be honest I am about the only person I knew growing up - or one of a handful that was an only child. I personally enjoyed it. There were times like everyone has mentioned that it would have been nice to have a sibling - like during the summer when all your friends are off on vacation and you are not and you have no one to play with - or when you are on vacation and have no one to play with. My parents realized the boredom that was caused by that and would typically allow me to invite a friend along when we would go on vacation.

I grew up alot faster than my friends as Lindsay mentioned she did as well. I know it was a combination of both CF and being and only child, but I like it. I can have conversations with people much older than me about intelligent things, but then again I can hang out with people my own age comfortably as well. I like baing alone and have developed what some might call an odd social life because I don't have too many people I would call friends. I would rather go off for hours by myself at times than hang out with someone lol.

My parents decided not to have more kids for several reasons - my dad was 10 years older than my mom and had a child from a previous marriage. My having CF played a HUGE part in the decision because my mom just did not think it was fair to have another child and not be able to give them the same attention if I were sick and needing more of their time or what have you or heaven forbid them be sick too.

I wanted a sibling for a while when I was younger - BUT I am thankful NOW that I didn't have one. I enjoyed the time I got with my parents - yes I am spoiled and got pretty much what I wanted, but I have always appreciated everything and tried to show those feelings as well.

I wish you luck in making the decision that is best for your family.

Take Care,
Lindsey

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

Last week DS told me he needed a baby brother like some of his classmates at preschool and I felt a little twinge. He seems to think it's as easy as picking one up at the store.</end quote></div>

LOL! My daughter is an only. She told me about a month ago that she wanted a baby sister- and that we could just go and get one like we did Mattie- our dog- from the pound...

We thought about more than one, until I got really sick last year, and my dh decided he could only handle one, and was afraid that another pregnacy (or, rather, the ensuing lack of sleep afterwards) would be too much.

Our situation with Ab is much like Melissa's- Ab is spoiled, but not a brat, entertains herself well, and I feel bad sometimes that she doesn't have a sibling to play with, and is "alone" so much. However, I was an only child for 5 years <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , and I have good memories of that time (my sister was a loud child in my quiet, peaceful world-lol, though I wouldn't change having a sister <i>now</i> for the world <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). And Ab also has 2 cousins who are close to her age, whom she loves like siblings, so I think everything will be okay with her being an only child.

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

Last week DS told me he needed a baby brother like some of his classmates at preschool and I felt a little twinge. He seems to think it's as easy as picking one up at the store.</end quote></div>

LOL! My daughter is an only. She told me about a month ago that she wanted a baby sister- and that we could just go and get one like we did Mattie- our dog- from the pound...

We thought about more than one, until I got really sick last year, and my dh decided he could only handle one, and was afraid that another pregnacy (or, rather, the ensuing lack of sleep afterwards) would be too much.

Our situation with Ab is much like Melissa's- Ab is spoiled, but not a brat, entertains herself well, and I feel bad sometimes that she doesn't have a sibling to play with, and is "alone" so much. However, I was an only child for 5 years <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , and I have good memories of that time (my sister was a loud child in my quiet, peaceful world-lol, though I wouldn't change having a sister <i>now</i> for the world <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). And Ab also has 2 cousins who are close to her age, whom she loves like siblings, so I think everything will be okay with her being an only child.

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

Last week DS told me he needed a baby brother like some of his classmates at preschool and I felt a little twinge. He seems to think it's as easy as picking one up at the store.</end quote></div>

LOL! My daughter is an only. She told me about a month ago that she wanted a baby sister- and that we could just go and get one like we did Mattie- our dog- from the pound...

We thought about more than one, until I got really sick last year, and my dh decided he could only handle one, and was afraid that another pregnacy (or, rather, the ensuing lack of sleep afterwards) would be too much.

Our situation with Ab is much like Melissa's- Ab is spoiled, but not a brat, entertains herself well, and I feel bad sometimes that she doesn't have a sibling to play with, and is "alone" so much. However, I was an only child for 5 years <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , and I have good memories of that time (my sister was a loud child in my quiet, peaceful world-lol, though I wouldn't change having a sister <i>now</i> for the world <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). And Ab also has 2 cousins who are close to her age, whom she loves like siblings, so I think everything will be okay with her being an only child.

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

Last week DS told me he needed a baby brother like some of his classmates at preschool and I felt a little twinge. He seems to think it's as easy as picking one up at the store.</end quote>

LOL! My daughter is an only. She told me about a month ago that she wanted a baby sister- and that we could just go and get one like we did Mattie- our dog- from the pound...

We thought about more than one, until I got really sick last year, and my dh decided he could only handle one, and was afraid that another pregnacy (or, rather, the ensuing lack of sleep afterwards) would be too much.

Our situation with Ab is much like Melissa's- Ab is spoiled, but not a brat, entertains herself well, and I feel bad sometimes that she doesn't have a sibling to play with, and is "alone" so much. However, I was an only child for 5 years <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , and I have good memories of that time (my sister was a loud child in my quiet, peaceful world-lol, though I wouldn't change having a sister <i>now</i> for the world <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). And Ab also has 2 cousins who are close to her age, whom she loves like siblings, so I think everything will be okay with her being an only child.

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

Last week DS told me he needed a baby brother like some of his classmates at preschool and I felt a little twinge. He seems to think it's as easy as picking one up at the store.</end quote>

LOL! My daughter is an only. She told me about a month ago that she wanted a baby sister- and that we could just go and get one like we did Mattie- our dog- from the pound...

We thought about more than one, until I got really sick last year, and my dh decided he could only handle one, and was afraid that another pregnacy (or, rather, the ensuing lack of sleep afterwards) would be too much.

Our situation with Ab is much like Melissa's- Ab is spoiled, but not a brat, entertains herself well, and I feel bad sometimes that she doesn't have a sibling to play with, and is "alone" so much. However, I was an only child for 5 years <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> , and I have good memories of that time (my sister was a loud child in my quiet, peaceful world-lol, though I wouldn't change having a sister <i>now</i> for the world <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> ). And Ab also has 2 cousins who are close to her age, whom she loves like siblings, so I think everything will be okay with her being an only child.

 

[OperaMama]

I WAS an onlie for 13 years, then bam! I both loved it and was lonely, although at the time I didn't realize I was lonely-- you know, just a bit empty-ish. Now my baby bro and I are as close as could be; I treasure him as much as my own two kids. But I enjoyed being the Little Smartie!

Given that my two are only two years apart, I REALLY recommend waiting! Yes! Mr. CF boy at your house will be older, have his own friends, already understand the foundation of your support... When he's 5 or so and goes off to Kindergarten, see what his health is like. and yours! Then try to not get another CFer.

Truthfully, and I ought not be morbid here, I've known people who had only one child who eventually died (accidents, etc), and the parents' grief is too overwhelming. I was most inspired to have two by that alone.

Oh, well, that's my 2 cents!

 

[OperaMama]

I WAS an onlie for 13 years, then bam! I both loved it and was lonely, although at the time I didn't realize I was lonely-- you know, just a bit empty-ish. Now my baby bro and I are as close as could be; I treasure him as much as my own two kids. But I enjoyed being the Little Smartie!

Given that my two are only two years apart, I REALLY recommend waiting! Yes! Mr. CF boy at your house will be older, have his own friends, already understand the foundation of your support... When he's 5 or so and goes off to Kindergarten, see what his health is like. and yours! Then try to not get another CFer.

Truthfully, and I ought not be morbid here, I've known people who had only one child who eventually died (accidents, etc), and the parents' grief is too overwhelming. I was most inspired to have two by that alone.

Oh, well, that's my 2 cents!

 

[OperaMama]

I WAS an onlie for 13 years, then bam! I both loved it and was lonely, although at the time I didn't realize I was lonely-- you know, just a bit empty-ish. Now my baby bro and I are as close as could be; I treasure him as much as my own two kids. But I enjoyed being the Little Smartie!

Given that my two are only two years apart, I REALLY recommend waiting! Yes! Mr. CF boy at your house will be older, have his own friends, already understand the foundation of your support... When he's 5 or so and goes off to Kindergarten, see what his health is like. and yours! Then try to not get another CFer.

Truthfully, and I ought not be morbid here, I've known people who had only one child who eventually died (accidents, etc), and the parents' grief is too overwhelming. I was most inspired to have two by that alone.

Oh, well, that's my 2 cents!

 

[OperaMama]

I WAS an onlie for 13 years, then bam! I both loved it and was lonely, although at the time I didn't realize I was lonely-- you know, just a bit empty-ish. Now my baby bro and I are as close as could be; I treasure him as much as my own two kids. But I enjoyed being the Little Smartie!

Given that my two are only two years apart, I REALLY recommend waiting! Yes! Mr. CF boy at your house will be older, have his own friends, already understand the foundation of your support... When he's 5 or so and goes off to Kindergarten, see what his health is like. and yours! Then try to not get another CFer.

Truthfully, and I ought not be morbid here, I've known people who had only one child who eventually died (accidents, etc), and the parents' grief is too overwhelming. I was most inspired to have two by that alone.

Oh, well, that's my 2 cents!

 

[OperaMama]

I WAS an onlie for 13 years, then bam! I both loved it and was lonely, although at the time I didn't realize I was lonely-- you know, just a bit empty-ish. Now my baby bro and I are as close as could be; I treasure him as much as my own two kids. But I enjoyed being the Little Smartie!

Given that my two are only two years apart, I REALLY recommend waiting! Yes! Mr. CF boy at your house will be older, have his own friends, already understand the foundation of your support... When he's 5 or so and goes off to Kindergarten, see what his health is like. and yours! Then try to not get another CFer.

Truthfully, and I ought not be morbid here, I've known people who had only one child who eventually died (accidents, etc), and the parents' grief is too overwhelming. I was most inspired to have two by that alone.

Oh, well, that's my 2 cents!

 

[mamerth]

My son is an onlie. He doesn't like it but we have little choice. "I" feel like we have a complete family. I am worn out enough with just one (he is a bit on the hyper side).

He plays okay by himself but he likes it when we play with him. We got him a dog and he is happy with that. They act like siblings all the time (competing for our attention).

 

[mamerth]

My son is an onlie. He doesn't like it but we have little choice. "I" feel like we have a complete family. I am worn out enough with just one (he is a bit on the hyper side).

He plays okay by himself but he likes it when we play with him. We got him a dog and he is happy with that. They act like siblings all the time (competing for our attention).

 

[mamerth]

My son is an onlie. He doesn't like it but we have little choice. "I" feel like we have a complete family. I am worn out enough with just one (he is a bit on the hyper side).

He plays okay by himself but he likes it when we play with him. We got him a dog and he is happy with that. They act like siblings all the time (competing for our attention).

 

[mamerth]

My son is an onlie. He doesn't like it but we have little choice. "I" feel like we have a complete family. I am worn out enough with just one (he is a bit on the hyper side).

He plays okay by himself but he likes it when we play with him. We got him a dog and he is happy with that. They act like siblings all the time (competing for our attention).

 

[mamerth]

My son is an onlie. He doesn't like it but we have little choice. "I" feel like we have a complete family. I am worn out enough with just one (he is a bit on the hyper side).

He plays okay by himself but he likes it when we play with him. We got him a dog and he is happy with that. They act like siblings all the time (competing for our attention).