Should You Have Another Baby?

Catholic Mom Calm

Should you have another baby… or not? This is one of the most tender and weighty discernment questions a Catholic mom can face. If you're waking up thinking about another baby… If your heart feels pulled toward growing your family… Or if you feel confused because your husband isn't on the same page… Let's slow it down. In this episode, we talk about: * Whether desire for a baby comes from the Lord * A simple prayer to clarify your heart * How to approach this conversation with your husband * What to do if one spouse wants a baby and the other doesn't * How to examine your reasons for saying "yes" or "no" * Fear vs. discernment * Infertility, hyper-fertility, and trusting God in both This decision is not just about logistics. It's about desire. It's about trust. It's about sainthood. God is not a trickster. He does not give holy desires without unity. And He does not give us a spirit of fear. Whether your path is another baby, waiting, or something unexpected — He is forming you through it. You are not alone in this discernment. He is with you. 💜 Sterling

About Podcast

Calling all Catholic moms! Did you know it's possible to do this Catholic motherhood thing without losing your mind? Parenting these days is so hard because most of us are doing it without the tools we need. I'm Sterling Jaquith, a homeschool mom to six young kids, a business owner and I teach busy Catholic moms how to have more peace in their lives and homes.

Each week on the Catholic Calm Mom podcast, I'll give you practical tools for calming yourself down, discerning what God wants you to do, and making rock-solid plans so life doesn't feel so overwhelming. If you're a Catholic mom, you're in the right place. Life is about to get so much better!

And if you love the content of this podcast, check out all tools we offer at www.catholicmomcalm.com.