DEAR HARRIETTE: I had a difficult first pregnancy that took a serious toll on my physical and mental health.

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From severe morning sickness to complications that required hospitalization, the experience left me exhausted and anxious about the possibility of going through it again.

Because of this, I’ve decided that I don’t want to have another biological child. My husband, however, really wants another kid, and he keeps bringing up the idea of trying for a second.

I understand his desire to expand our family, and I love him deeply, but I can’t ignore the fear and trauma I still feel from my first pregnancy.

I’ve suggested adoption as an alternative, thinking it could be a way to grow our family without putting my health at risk, but the financial costs are astronomical

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