I was going to go for kid number two this summer, but then covid happened and I was laid off. Partner is in the film business and nothing is shooting until at least August. Thought I’d just have to postpone everything since neither of us is working and we have to do fertility treatments, but starting to think maybe should just go ahead and do it. I’m 38. I don’t think this is going to be magically better in six months. I’m probably going to be freelancing anyway, no one is hiring. Crazy?

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I just had a baby 4 weeks ago. I don’t think this is going away any time soon. Do what you feel is right in your heart - go for it if you want!

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We are not well off but we are getting the increased unemployment and I have a little savings. I’d rather have a full time job but if I wait until that happens I could be 40. It would definitely feel a little crazy to say “fuck it let’s get pregnant while no one is working,” but I’m wondering if I really have a choice if I want another.

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If you think you’re ready I would do it. 2nd kid’s need way less stuff. I purposefully got pregnant after a lay-off and going freelance. Baby is as cute as can be.

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I just had my 2nd baby 6 mo ago and then this all happened. My partner and I are both without jobs at the moment, so I’m in a somewhat in a similar boat...maybe the exact situation you’re trying to avoid? All i can say is, it’s not that bad! ...Oh, and I had both babies as a freelancer, just be sure to get good insurance and file for PFL if you’ve worked any w-2 jobs 18mo before baby is born...which could be incentive to get on the baby train, as you can still collect! Hubs too!

The PFL is a really good point I hadn’t considered, especially since freelancing might be the only work I get for awhile. Honestly wondering if I will even get that haha. We already have great motion picture insurance through my wife that is good for more than another year.

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I say do it!

Thanks everyone! Starting IUI when i get my period!

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