Mimm Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope, happy with my two. Our family feels very complete and there are many practical reasons not to have more children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope! I am thrilled with my two and have no desire to have anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes! I have 3 and I wish I had more. That door is closed for me now. All I can hope is that I have lots of grandchildren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope, quite happy with one. He's a joy, but our family is the size it is supposed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Not from my uterus! We're 100% done making people. It's still possible that we may foster down the road. Doubtful on adoption, but you never know. At minimum, I would like to do a lot of hosting programs. I love parenting. This. This is definitely me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I used to want lots of kids when I was younger. I'm 45 and single. I have two kids and that is perfect. I will admit to occasionally thinking more would be fun. But I also admit to occasionally thinking less would be easier . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 We have three and I'd like more. Dh says four is our limit but I'd like five or six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Is there a heck no! smilie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope. I'm ready for the next "phase".:001_smile: Three is plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdj2027 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope, I always joked I would have 3 boys and a girl in that order. Don't want to spoil my perfect record :-))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No, I am quite content. I enjoy my children immensely, but, in the words of Mary Poppins, "Enough is as good as a feast". :) I have 6 and my days are full. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No. I love our family exactly the size it is :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 NO!!! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!! Did it once. Proved I could do it. Don't need to do it again. ;) astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hmmm... tough question. I'm divorced, so I guess it would be up to my future husband and I. If I was to get married again I have no idea if that man would want kids or not??? Weird things to think about. I never thought I would have to think about these things again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No. I always thought I would want many children, however, I have one and I'm perfectly happy with just him. The idea of starting over does not appeal to me at all. There have been so many benefits and blessings to having just one child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No. The thought of being pregnant again makes me want to curl up in the fetal position and cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleidoscope Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have 5. I would love to have more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Very happy with 3. I can't even handle a pet. My dh is dreamy about more. He drives me crazy about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have 3 and am done, done, done. I didn't feel that way until after DS2 was born though. I always wanted 5, DH would have been happy with 1. Once DS2 was here though I felt done, our family is complete, I don't feel like anyone is missing, and I don't miss the newborn stage at all. I like that all 3 are starting to become at least a bit more independent. I am really loving the stage we are at now, and can't wait till we have no more diapers, and all preschoolers and older. I also can't wait for Grandkids to play with in another 25 years or so. I have no cravings or wants for another baby or child of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes, I would. But, we have 5, I'm 44 years old, and our house is full. So, DH put his foot down. I agree with him. But, I still want more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes, but I had my tubes tied after my fourth c section. I would have 10 if I could. :( Me too, though 5 or 6 would be my max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeritasMama Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes, I would like another. It is ironic, because I thought I was DONE after 4. But now I am so happy with 6 I find myself wishing for number 7. It's funny how you change with age, I was always 15 going on 40, so I never expected my opinions would change as I got older. Although I'd like more, I've had 5 c-sections, so it won't be happening. If I could have them naturally, and money was no object, I'm sure I would have a couple more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgo95 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have four and definitely want more :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have four now, and I feel very blessed and happy. But there is a part of me that wants more. Like a LOT more. Does anyone else experience this maternal pull? Yes, I have 6. I would have liked to have had 8, and I STILL sometimes long for another one, even though dh and I are too old at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 When the baby is being so sweet and cute, I think about it. Then the older kids start bickering with each-other and the thought goes out the window:glare:. I love my kids. We all adore the baby, but honestly, it's A LOT of work to raise a family right (as you probably know lol). Most days, I am stretched to the limit. Like I've said before, I think it takes a certain type of person to raise a large family well. I'm NOT that person! Besides, dh is going to be 46 this summer:001_huh:. He loves the kids too, but lets face it, he's slowing down. He will be 62 when the baby graduates high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 We wanted 4, but this pregnancy has been hard. We may be done after 3. My answer may change in a year ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Although I'd like more, I've had 5 c-sections, so it won't be happening. If I could have them naturally, and money was no object, I'm sure I would have a couple more. 5 c-sections??? I've had 3. I wonder how many a woman can have safely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No, we have three and will not have anymore biologically as we are both 49 this year and we have both had procedures that make pregnancy extremely doubtful (and good that it is since I take a medication that definitely causes bad birth defects). I could see myself doing more of what I did a bit this year- one teen girl in our church cannot live at home due to dangers and a few families in our church take turns having her live at their homes. FOr the summer, she is living with one family and that may continue for the next year. This last year, she mostly spent time in three families with us being a sometimes choice. The other three families have no children at home while I have a high schooler still at home who is her friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I had two and spent YEARS wanting more. THis month, I will finalize the adoption of my three. I kinda think maybe another kiddo or sibling group. We're just waiting and seeing at this point. I can see stopping too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I want another one but I know it is a very bad idea. I had such severe ppd after ds that I would never risk that again. Dh and I have talked about adoption but we want to wait until he retires in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I wanted more babies for quite a while after my last one. I am very glad now that dh said he didn't. I have 4 teens and I am constantly parenting other people's kids by hosting students from another country, hosting in state kids in summer progrmas, or doing foster care. It is very easy to add more people or kids to your family/life later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nooooooooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi26 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes! I have four and want more!! I had my tubes tied after my fourth c-section though, on my doctor's advice. In the future, we hope to adopt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 After 7 I could easily have another few. I would love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope. I'm good. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes! I want just one more . . . but not for a few more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycc Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 miserable and pregnant right now. I feel I have a full plate but of course after two years of having a kid I notice I am forget of the misery of pregnancy, postpartum, babyhood, toddler stage. I am such a sucker for older preschoolers. Let's see I am on number 8 child raising/raised and 5th pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No. We are done. I'm completely happy with the size of our family. But if you want more, go for it! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I am pregnant with #4 now and DH is already mentioning #5! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I grew up in a family of 7 and have always wanted a big family of my own. We had to stop at 3 as my health couldn't handle the pregnancies. I really, really, really wish we could have more though. I have 3 extra kids all summer this year and I'm completely in my element. 6 kids in the house just feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 No. Three is plenty for us. They are all potty trained, can dress themselves, help with chores, go outside to play, etc. I can't imagine going back to the baby stage on a day-to-day basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefragile7393 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes. I want at least one more. One more may be all I could handle. Sadly I don't know if that will happen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nope. I enjoy all my nieces, nephews, and my friends' children. And there have been times I wished I could have had or wanted a bigger family. But "one and done" was the right thing for us for a variety of reasons!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes. I would love another member of the family. Unfortunately my health would restrict the quality of care that I would be able to give another during their younger years. I'm doing fine with the five year old, and I am blessed with a lot of extra hands for the physical things (chasing, racing, bike riding, baseball, football, etc.). My mobility will most likely continue to deteriorate, plus I'm getting old. :glare: I'll just wait :toetap05: for more grandchildren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes! I really want one more, hopefully a girl. :001_wub: Plus, I can't reconcile myself to the idea that I would have my last baby at age 22! Dh wants another baby, too, but we're waiting to see if he can get transferred to a new office that his company is suppose to be opening in 2013. :glare: I feel really sorry for my friend. She really wants another baby, but her husband had himself snipped because he didn't want more than 2. She holds every baby she comes across, but it's not the same. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I go back and forth but with the extent of older ds's needs and dh's work schedule, no I don't think I want more. There is just not enough of me to be able to meet all the needs even now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I would like more. That probably won't happen for a lot of reasons. Finances are one. I also had serious complications with Sylvia that have a 25-30% chance of recurring. They landed me on hospital bedrest for a month, and I don't think we could handle that with 2 kids at home. Also, the more I think about it, the luckier I feel that the girls are here as they are. So many things could have gone wrong... I feel anxiety that things wouldn't turn out well again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes, I would like one or two more. Dh always said just 4, but he is coming around. I gain a lot of weight with pregnancy, and I don't want another until I lose the weight I've gained. I figure if I'm too busy to exercise, I'm to busy for a baby. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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