elegantlion Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have one and done. He's 12, he's awesome, but for us one makes our family complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 7 and we are done unless a miracle happens and we become independently wealthy (or at least more than we are now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 5 dc/adults. Wish we had a couple more. Adoption has been discussed around here and our oldest is in a serious relationship so grands could be around the corner...kids are a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 4 - 2 boys and 2 girls. Not sure if we are done or not...DH and I are in "negotiations" - he thinks 4 is enough, I think 5 or 6 would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 4. We had the first two, 15 months apart when we were very young. We did not own our own home and so decided we had better wait for #3. As soon as we bought our first house, we started trying for #3 and got pregnant right away. There are 4 1/2 years between #2 and #3. At that point, my DH decided that 3 was enough but we never did anything permanant. For 9 years I asked him about every 6 months, "Do you think we might try for another baby?" For 9 years he said no thanks. I was fine with it. I had three and certainly didn't want to force another child on a father who didn't want one. ( He was a GREAT father, just didn't want another baby.) Then one day, when I was 38, I said, "Okay, if you're really done, then I'm done too and we need to take some permanant action. It's now or never - another baby or sterilization for one of us because I'm getting to the point that I don't want another if we delay it any longer!" I was sorta bluffing - I LOVE babies and would even love to have one now ( I'm 46). But much to my shock, he picked another baby!!!!! Happiest day of my life! DD8 was born when I was 38 and he was 40. She is the light of our life!!!! It is really like raising an only, since all her siblings are adults. So, We've got DD24 DS23 DD18 DD8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralloyd Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 3 (2 girls, 1 boy). We're not sure if we are done. I really am not excited about a 4th c-section. I also had heart trouble with all 3 births. Just trying to decide if we should take the risk again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have three...girl, boy, girl :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisperry Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Five and pregnant with six. We were very very done with 5 but our copper IUD failed so we are adjusting to the idea of six :001_smile: Nothing like having zero baby stuff for your sixth baby. Talk about difficult to explain :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Herbster Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Five stairstep kids here, ages 4-11 (see sig line for details)...Never a dull moment, for sure! Original 'plan' (haha) was to have two close together, wait a couple of years, then have two more and be done. Long story short: had trouble getting pregnant with #1...thought about adoption as 'our plan' wasn't working out...finally got pregnant...had two kids 16 months apart...took the planned break and had #3 two and a half years later, then #4 twenty-two months after that. Ah! Done!...Done? Really? Hmm...another one would be nice...but...dh was diagnosed with a brain tumor at that point, so maybe not...BUT (God knows just what we need) the preg. test came back positive right in the middle of dh's whole medical ordeal, which, in addition to scaring us to death, eventually led us to choose hope over doubt, to smile at the future instead of wallowing in 'what-ifs.' We named our little surprise Jonathan, which means 'gift from God.' He has been the light of our lives for four years now. We really do think we're done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 6 and are done. We were actually done at 4, then had a major surprise pregnancy this year that turned out to be twins. We couldn't be happier. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) Two and I'm done (and happy about that). :001_smile: We had a boy and then a girl, just as we had always hoped. We had decided early on in our marriage that when we started having children, if we had 2 boys or 2 girls, we would have one more in the hopes of having a child of the opposite sex from the first two. But we had one of each and stopped. Now I'm looking forward to grandchildren! But, as I mentioned in another thread yesterday, I sometimes wish someone would call me out of the blue and ask me to take in an orphaned child. :D Edited December 28, 2009 by ereks mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 4dc and I think we're done with biological children. I've had 4 miscarriages since my 4th dc was born and I've just turned 40yo. I just don't think I can face another miscarriage or even another pregnancy. I'd love to adopt someday, but I know the timing isn't right now. Hopefully someday though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Two - it's the right number for us. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanAR Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 4- I was widowed with 2 dc when dh and I married at age 33. He wanted a LARGE family, but I stopped at 2 more. Two girls and two boys is a perfect balance :001_smile: 29 yo dd 26yo ds 16 yo ds 15 yo dd 4 yo grandson 2 yo granddaughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 2 Now that we are too old but finally have our ducks in a row I'd like one more, but can't. I feel at peace about it and usually feel like my quiver is full with my 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have one and are definitely done. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 if this is to forward just whack me with a ruler but are they all yours or did you adopt? Yes, they are all mine!! Even if I wanted to deny them I couldn't because they all look exactly alike. At least that's what I'm told.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 3 - one in college (20 yo) and two still at home (10 yo & 5 yo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 2 and we are finished (unless God decides otherwise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 3 adopted children ages 6,5 & 3 and we're trying to adopt at least one more, but we've been waiting 2 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 4, 2 girls and 2 boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I have 4 boys- 14, 10, 8 year old twins. We were done even though I kept wishing we were not, but a shocker happened , and I am due sometime in June next year. This is it though, I have too many problems in pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalgirl Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 5- 3 boys and 2 girls. We don't know if we're done yet. We waffle a lot about whether or not to stop. We're just SO tired... We'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Just the two. I'd like more, but nothing would persuade me to go through pregnancy again and I don't have the courage to go through another baby's first year. Maybe if I could get some at about 10 months of age... Rosie Just two for us also. Pregnancy was too miserable for me, and I fear another infant will put me in the funny farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbhoward Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 4 girls, ages 7, 5, 2 and 5 months. I would love a few more but not until after we are out of debt and have our financial ducks in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 2, and have always longed for more. We have been trying to adopt for a couple of years now. Frankly it's getting discouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 8 and will find out in about an hour if #9 or #9 and #10 are on the way. Right now I say no more (24/7 morning sickness has me in bed) but as soon as that passes I know I'll change my mind. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 4 so far. 3 still at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 8 and will find out in about an hour if #9 or #9 and #10 are on the way. Right now I say no more (24/7 morning sickness has me in bed) but as soon as that passes I know I'll change my mind. :D Best of luck!!!!! I have horrible m/s with my pregnancies too and always wonder "why on Earth did I want another baby??????" but once I survive the first trimester I remember. We have 3 so far and hope God blesses us with more in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 2 so far here, in negotiations on number 3. Will be done after 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I have 3 and am sooo content for now! Due to circumstances between DH and I, there will be no more babies in the near future, if ever. But even aside from that, I love my little family of three and am glad to be moving beyond the baby stage, which is precious and beautiful and amazing... but honestly, it's HARD!!! :) I'm definitely open to more down the road, if other things allow it, but right now, I'm enjoying the break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 7 and we are done unless a miracle happens and we become independently wealthy (or at least more than we are now!) Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 3 lovely ladies, and we are done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We've had 12, 11 living. I never thought we would have so many but am so thankful I did!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmacnchs Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 3 and I am sooo happy with all three! We are open to more but my emotions are all over the place - some moments I want to be pg (many family members are) but some moments it is the last thing I want (I HATE being sick, having to quit bfing, and I want a break)...I hope the Lord will let me bf my son for a year...we'll see :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Indeed Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We have 4, but if God chooses to bless us with more we would love to have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Two boys and two girls. Today, I think I'd like to get pregnant again. Last night, I wanted to adopt a sibling group at some point in the future. Yesterday morning, I was thankful to be "done". Ask me again in an hour. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We had 4 then through unusual circumstances ended up with my sister's 4. Now we have 8. Whew! Its busy, but fun. Mine are 12dd (13 in a few days), 10dd, 8dd, 6dd, and 5b, 3b, 2g, and 1g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 4 and no more here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 if this is to forward just whack me with a ruler but are they all yours or did you adopt? I am not Tricia, and I see she answered you, but I just wanted to mention that this is not the most elegantly-phrased question. An adopted child would still be yours, kwim? It's not like adopted children are being permanently babysat. ;) Reconsider how you ask this in the future; really it's nicer to ask, "Are they all your biological children, or are some adopted?" I know you didn't mean any harm. I have a friend who has one adopted and one bio child and it really hurts her when people make the distinction that way - as if the adopted child is not actually hers. Oh, and P.S., I have 3 on earth and 1 in heaven. I crave another child (or 3) every second, but dh says no and God has not seen fit to override him, darn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbeaser Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I have 3, and while I would love to have at least 1 more....I require a husband for that and not only do I not have one of those handy, I don't have any candidates on the horizon. So, I'm enjoying the 3 that I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I am not Tricia, and I see she answered you, but I just wanted to mention that this is not the most elegantly-phrased question. An adopted child would still be yours, kwim? It's not like adopted children are being permanently babysat. ;) Reconsider how you ask this in the future; really it's nicer to ask, "Are they all your biological children, or are some adopted?" I know you didn't mean any harm. I have a friend who has one adopted and one bio child and it really hurts her when people make the distinction that way - as if the adopted child is not actually hers. Thank you. People (tourists) actually say this in front of my children along with "Are they really brother and sister?" I know they mean biologic, but crap, my kids are listening! And the correct answer to the question is: "Oh yes, they are." And, it doesn't mean I deny my children their history. Quite the contrary...but it is among us, and not for broadcast to the general public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki4 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 and no more!:) Loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I have 5 boys, ages 10, 9, 6, 2, and 5 months...My SO has one son as well who will be 10 next month...Right now, only my younger 3 live with us, and it probably will never change...I really would love a little girl...Whatever happens will happen though...My life is one screwy country song so I never know what exactly will happen next...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 four kids. always wanted six, stopped at four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Just 2 for us, and this is the best fit for my family. Although, every once in a while I do long for a girl. That's when I remind myself that God would have given me a girl if I were meant to be the mom of one. It "calms" me when I think of it that way. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Just one, and I think I may be the oldest first-time mother on the board. Many of you could be my daughter! But it took a couple decades to find a man who wanted both me and a kiddo, and I wasn't interested in the single mother thing. Too tough for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Just one, and I think I may be the oldest first-time mother on the board. Many of you could be my daughter! But it took a couple decades to find a man who wanted both me and a kiddo, and I wasn't interested in the single mother thing. Too tough for me! :D My mother will be 50 next month.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 My mother will be 50 next month.... Spring chicken!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilymax Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Well, I might be one of the oldest still wishing I could have one more! (I am 41.) I have three sons. The oldest will be 12 in a few weeks, the second is 7 and the baby is 3 months old. I had a difficult recovery from his birth and my doctor says I should really think before having a fourth. I've always wanted four kids, and particularly a girl (though as others have said, if I don't have one, I'll just know it wasn't meant to be). Because of the difficulties last time, DH isn't really on-board with the thought of another pregnancy. And I have to admit, we are more tired this time now that we're older! (But on the flip side, we are also enjoying the baby more than we enjoyed the other two.) My gut tells me we're done at three, but I want to leave the door open in case God sees fit to give us one more! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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