{"id":74354,"date":"2022-02-01T15:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=74354"},"modified":"2023-02-01T15:11:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T15:11:09","slug":"how-to-convince-your-husband-to-have-a-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/family\/how-to-convince-your-husband-to-have-a-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Steps on How to Convince Your Husband to Have a Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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It is easy to assume that when couples get engaged, they have had deep and clear discussions about planning to have a baby. And, regardless of their age or children from previous partners, the excitement of buying rings and planning the wedding, honeymoon, and household can often sweep away any of those doubts about becoming parents—or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have counseled many newlyweds where one of the spouses has second thoughts about wanting a baby or the decision to have children. One of the spouses usually calls “foul” and feels betrayed. “I thought we were clear about that issue” is a common reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can wanting a baby be the reason for resentment between partners?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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What makes this decision such a hot topic is that, for women, it has a “the sooner the better aspect” about it. For example, the wife might be approaching an age when getting pregnant is less likely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Or, one of the spouses wants a “do-over” to create a loving family life with happy children that they did not have in their previous marriage or relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Or, if one spouse, who is childless, becomes an actively participating step-parent, they could feel “robbed” or taken for granted when the other spouse fears about having a child. The couple might talk about adoption, but they both need to feel the excitement and enrichment that adoption can bring to a couple. <\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, poking up from those good feelings are concerns about <\/span>finances<\/span><\/a>, work schedules, age, and the reactions from the children of one of the spouses.  <\/span><\/p>\n

These examples are just a few of the situations that create simmering <\/span>resentment <\/span><\/a>and regret. And when the couples do realize and regret their decision, the solutions get more limited over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Try: <\/i>When Will I Get Pregnant? Quiz<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n
Check out this useful video on what are the things you must know before deciding to have a baby:<\/span><\/p>\n