Having an only child means the author can give her all the attention and resources her daughter needs.
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- Before getting pregnant I wanted more than one child.
- But pregnancy and postpartum were very hard, so we decided to have an only child.
- She was diagnosed with autism and I'm glad I have more time and resources for her.
As the parent of an only child, I often field questions like, "Does she have any siblings?" or "Are you going to...