Moms of only children- I want to hear from you!

Hi moms! I’m in a little bit of a dilemma. I had my first child in November of 2023. Before she was born, my husband and I both agreed we wanted 2 kids. But now- I feel like I’m okay with just my daughter.

I’ve asked my husband how he feels about just having one child and he said he’s definitely not ready to have another one right now, but maybe in a few years.

I don’t know if I want another baby at all. I love my daughter SO much but having her took a LOT out of me and I am only now starting to feel like myself again.

I’m just wondering what are y’all’s experience with having or even being an only child. Do kids “need” siblings? What are the pros and cons?

Is it selfish to not want another child due to all the mental and physical effects I experienced and not wanting to go through that again?