Only Children??

Any other linkers only kids?
What was the hardestpart of growing up?
Was it your parents choice, or could they not conceive again for whatever reason?

I'm a only child, and I think the reasons should be obvious... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] My parents didnt WANT another me!!
I enjoyed it, but what did I know? I had no frame of reference exactly...

I am not an only child but my sister was.Chew on that for a minute.

Yeah, I'm an only child. It sucks, because it's boring. I'd have to say, that the hardest part growing up would have to be fighting. I never had anyone to fight with and I supposedly 'have a lot of anger' so, I'd pick fights with schoolmates, especially 'strawberrychick', lol. And, I'll have to go along with joelcrowservo for the reason I'm an only child. But the good thing about being an only child is that you have lots of time to really think.

i am and have always been an only child [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] it occasionally bothered me when i was younger--mostly because i felt "different" from everyone else, or like i was "missing out" on something. i had a REALLY hard time sleeping away from home when i was little, and i also didn't have anyone to blame when i misbehaved [img]graemlins/angel5.gif[/img] pretty much everything else was good, though.

my parents never had more kids just cause there was never really a good time. . .my mom was working on her doctorate when i was born, and finishing it when i was 1. she had only been at her job (she teaches foreign languages at wofford college) for a year when i was born. my father was establishing himself, too (he's a freelance artist/graphic designer) ***quick plug for daddy! sparklenet his portfolio is under "art" then "artists index" then "scott cunningham"*** later, my parents were having some marital problems and just didn't want to bring ANOTHER kid into all that (things are great now, though!) by the time everything was "right" for another kid, i was 10, mom was 40--things were fine the way they were, so why mess with it?

now that i'm almost grown up, i'm soooo glad to be an only child. the main thing i've gotten out of it is my relationship with my parents. they really "know" me (my mom is one of six, and though she felt loved, she always felt like "just another kid. . .") and i know who they are. we get along really well, a lot better than most of my friends and their parents. (fyi: even though we've always been "friends," that does not mean my parents spoil me, or never punish me. a lot of people automatically think that when they hear "only child" and it just isn't true! at least, not in my case [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] ) my parents have asked me if i wish they'd had more children; and i'm honestly happy with the way things are [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

My story's pretty confusing, too...

First of all, I used to be somewhere in the middle of 7 children when I was growing up as a little kid. Around 5th grade or so, I moved over to my dad's house in Indianapolis, where I was the only child in the house. So, I'm an only child in the sense that I'm the ONLY underage person living in my house.

Second of all, I'm an only child in the sense that I'm the only child that my mother and father had together. All of my brothers and sisters are half-siblings. So, lucky for me, I have the personality traits of both the only and middle child!

The hardest part of growing up for me (so far), has probably been having to live without my mom. Sure, she only lives an hour-and-a-half away, but I only see her about once a month or so. And I think that most of the women in this forum will agree that it's helpful to go through puberty and 'fun" stuff like that with your mom there to talk to. I'm pretty well adjusted now, but it took me about three years to get there!

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I was an only child for about two years.

I'm sorry Legs, you do not qualify. [img]graemlins/lookaround.gif[/img]

I’m an only child. My wife is also. That was the main topic of conversation the day we met and one of the reasons we were attracted to each other.

Yes, yes I am.
I think that's one of the reasons why I'm so eccentric.

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I am the bastard daughter of My hippy Mommie and my Sailor Dad, he is no longer a sailor, now he is a carpenter. I see him a bit though.

Any questions direct them to the elephant in pajamas, I mean...me.

Winnie [img]graemlins/laugh4.gif[/img]
*I am not an elephant in p.j.'s.

I'm an only child as well...well on my mom's side. My dad has a son from a relationship when he was 13 and he and this woman gave him up for adoption. So, I do have a half-brother, but he's out there somewhere. My parents were never married and the last time I saw my dad was when I was five. So I have no idea if I have any more siblings from my dad after I was born.

I'm not mad at my dad for leaving me and my mom because I had a wonderful childhood filled with love, care, and devotion and that's what all matters.

Jeannette

I am an only child too. I think it was because my mother thought she was getting too old. Or maybe I was just a terrible child! [img]graemlins/laugh5.gif[/img]

It was okay I guess. I found it kind of lonely at times and I would have loved to have had a sister to share things with. I made up for it though by having five children. I don't know if they appreciate having all those siblings though. My oldest daughter said once that she wished she was an only child. That would have been impossible since she has an older brother [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

I think she appreciates it now. Particularly her sisters since they can now be babysitters for her child. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Originally Posted By Ashes:
I never had anyone to fight with and I supposedly 'have a lot of anger' so, I'd pick fights with schoolmates, especially 'strawberrychick', lol.

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">So that's why... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] *
Probably just my pent up anger from having so many siblings (3 half sisters, a half brother, a real brother, a step brother and an 'unknown' on the way). Really people, you're not missing much!

My oldest daughter said once that she wished she was an only child. That would have been impossible since she has an older brother

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I'm only one,I had a brother older than me that died at the age of 1,never known him. [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]

I'm the eldest of two, my husband is the eldest of three -- but our son is an only child and will remain so. I was 37 when he was born, and I had a lot of trouble getting pregnant in the first place, and then had a difficult pregnancy. Now that I'm nearly 42, I'm too old...plus the fact that my doctor told me that it just wouldn't be a good idea for me to attempt to have another child since the one I DID have nearly killed me. Believe me when I say it was definitely worth it for the one beautiful child we have, but that I won't be trying it again.

Jamie is also an only grandchild, and that is probably not going to change either, unless hubby's sis decides to have kids, which we doubt she will. I just hope that doesn't make him TOO much of a spoiled brat when he grows up! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] Fortunately he seems to do well with other kids, and he has lots of second cousins and stuff who are around his age, so he does get to interact with other kids, but not on a regular basis at home. I guess he just won't ever know anything different, as all you onlies have said.

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Originally Posted By Legs:
I was an only child for about two years.

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">Same here. I still consider myself an only child because I refuse to admit I'm actually related to my "sister". [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Yep, I'm an only child [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] . Life has been good and bad. The good things are I get to have my own room, I have no one to fight with, No one to bug me. Now the bad things. I get lonely, no one to torment, no one to play games with, and no one else to love [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img] .
My mommy is so good to me. She gives me all the attention I need. She's been really helpful to me. She makes me laugh A LOT, especially when I need it. We have a lot of fun together. I would say being the only child isn't so bad after all.
Did you know that Magill is my mom? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Originally Posted By HoneyPie:
My mommy is so good to me. She gives me all the attention I need. She's been really helpful to me. She makes me laugh A LOT, especially when I need it. We have a lot of fun together. I would say being the only child isn't so bad after all.
Did you know that Magill is my mom? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif">*hands kid 10 bucks owed*
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I have no idea what it's like for HoneyPie, or any of you onesies. Even though I'm the last of six, sometimes I did feel like an only child. I mean, who wants to hang out with "the baby" [img]graemlins/baby.gif[/img] . But, as far as companionship (overall) and the sibling rivalry, I had my share. Still do, even today.
It's funny. Last night on Gilmore Girls, Rory went to college. When her mom came home (FINALLY!) Rory tells her to come back!! She tells her Mom, "Thanks! Now you've made me into a Mommy's girl! All I could think was 'I WANT MY MOMMY!" I turned to HoneyPie and said, "OMG! That's gonna be YOU!" [img]graemlins/laugh2.gif[/img] We can identify with that tv show and we always watch it together. It's like watching us on tv. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Just thought I'd share that. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Welcome to Beatlelinks HoneyPie!

Sounds like you two have a great relationship! I think this is wonderful.