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My Wife Is Pregnant Again, but I Am Worried We Cannot Afford Another Child

Hello house, my wife and I already have three children, and she is pregnant again. I am worried because our finances are already stretched. I earn ₦150,000 monthly, while she works as a teacher. I suggested ending the pregnancy because I do not think we can handle the added financial responsibility. However, she has refused and believes we will find a way to care for another child. We have not been able to agree, and I have been deeply upset. I have even been sleeping at my workplace for days. How can we discuss this calmly and reach a responsible decision together?

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yemi

Have you both sat down to compare your current household costs with what support or adjustments might be possible before deciding anything?

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J
jaruma

Is the worry based on a clear budget gap, or mostly uncertainty about upcoming expenses?

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olivia

This sounds like pressure on both of you, especially with three children already depending on incomes that are stretched.

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jayjay

I agree; it is understandable to feel overwhelmed when family needs keep growing while money is already tight.

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jude

Ending the pregnancy may feel like the quickest financial answer, but it is a major decision that should not rest on income worries alone.

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mel

Start with a realistic monthly budget, include pregnancy and baby costs, then discuss options together calmly and seek trusted counselling if needed.

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