I decided not to have a second child and have no regrets. The benefits are just too good.

Originally, I didn't plan to have an only child. But now that I do, I'm glad. The benefits of having only one kid are amazing.

My son and I get plenty of quality time together. I also have more time for myself. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily.

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Advertisement I didn't plan to have an only child . In fact, I was pregnant twice. The first time, I miscarried.

The second time, I had a healthy pregnancy that resulted in a perfect baby boy, but for the first six months of that pregnancy, I struggled mentally. After a loss, the second pregnancy didn't seem real. While pregnant, I heard myself on more than one occasion saying, " If I have a baby," instead of " When the baby comes," almost like I didn't want to get my hopes up, just in case.

It wasn't until my final trimester that I relaxed and felt optimistic about my future as a mom. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Have an account? Log in . As soon as my son arrived, my husband and I found our groove as a little family of three. We never .