6packofun Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Does a grandmother with Alzheimer's and the abilities of a 3yo count as one?? *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Two and done! ER -- 18yob -- sophomore music major at a private Christian college EK -- 14yog -- 8th grader schooled at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 This poll surprises me. I was under the impression most of the people here had 5 or more children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Four - dd20, dd8, ds4, ds4. Totally done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetfeet Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Just the two. One boy, one girl. We are done having children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 This poll surprises me. I was under the impression most of the people here had 5 or more children. It makes me feel better. We wanted more kids and couldn't. Sometimes I think it would be easier to Homeschool if we had the 4 or 5 kids we planned on (feel free to laugh at me mom's with more than 2 kids). Then, I could HS one while the others play/work together. My house would be harmonious!!!:lol: Plus, I'm an oddity in HS circles. It was such a relief when my youngest turned 3 and people quit asking me, "SOOOO, when are you guys going to get busy on the next one?" Anyway, I'm so grateful for the kids I do have, but it's nice to see that we are a "normal" homeschooling family. Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 It makes me feel better. We wanted more kids and couldn't. Sometimes I think it would be easier to Homeschool if we had the 4 or 5 kids we planned on (feel free to laugh at me mom's with more than 2 kids). Then, I could HS one while the others play/work together. My house would be harmonious!!!:lol: Plus, I'm an oddity in HS circles. It was such a relief when my youngest turned 3 and people quit asking me, "SOOOO, when are you guys going to get busy on the next one?" Anyway, I'm so grateful for the kids I do have, but it's nice to see that we are a "normal" homeschooling family. Dorinda :grouphug: I bet there are times that you're right & more would be easier. Of course, I bet there are times that that's not true, too! Have you thought about keeping a couple of kids to fill that gap? Playmates for whoever's not schooling? On the bright side, if it doesn't work out, you get to send them home. And...if it helps any...the drs told us that we probably couldn't have any more, either. I happened to be pg w/ #3 at the time, so they figured that the problem was a new development. Despite bc, we were pg w/ #4 *immediately* after #3 was born. I'll hope for a miracle for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have three, and you can see how individual they are in my signature. I love 'em, and would love more, but I think I have finally accepted that we are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 :grouphug: I bet there are times that you're right & more would be easier. Of course, I bet there are times that that's not true, too! Have you thought about keeping a couple of kids to fill that gap? Playmates for whoever's not schooling? On the bright side, if it doesn't work out, you get to send them home. And...if it helps any...the drs told us that we probably couldn't have any more, either. I happened to be pg w/ #3 at the time, so they figured that the problem was a new development. Despite bc, we were pg w/ #4 *immediately* after #3 was born. I'll hope for a miracle for you. :grouphug: Thanks Aubrey. We talk about adoption so that always hangs out in the back of our minds. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago so that is our only option. I think that's when I realized how blessed we actually were and found peace with our situation (I had a tumor inside the uterus). But, you know, I think the idea about keeping kids is an interesting one. My oldest would LOVE it, but a lot of her friends are already heading to school. I thought this wouldn't be a problem until High School! Don't get me wrong, she loves Homeschooling and isn't at all interested in going to PS. She just wishes there were more kids her age living in our neighborhood. On the flip side, I'm grateful I don't have to potty train anymore!!!:D BTW, I love it when people prove Dr's wrong. Keep up the good work!:lol: Blessings, Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christielee7278 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have two older stepsons-24 and 19, and four sons at home-11, 4, 2, and 10 mos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks Aubrey. We talk about adoption so that always hangs out in the back of our minds. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago so that is our only option. I think that's when I realized how blessed we actually were and found peace with our situation (I had a tumor inside the uterus). But, you know, I think the idea about keeping kids is an interesting one. My oldest would LOVE it, but a lot of her friends are already heading to school. I thought this wouldn't be a problem until High School! Don't get me wrong, she loves Homeschooling and isn't at all interested in going to PS. She just wishes there were more kids her age living in our neighborhood. On the flip side, I'm grateful I don't have to potty train anymore!!!:D BTW, I love it when people prove Dr's wrong. Keep up the good work!:lol: Blessings, Dorinda I would have had more if I had started earlier, and hadn't had fertility issues. We had finally accepted the one, and then #2 came as a late surprise. I'm glad they have each other. (and us, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrina Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 This poll surprises me. I was under the impression most of the people here had 5 or more children. Yes, look how educational a "for the heck of it post" can be!! I was surprised too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 We have 5. The last one was the biggest surprise, as I'd gotten rid of most of my maternity and baby stuff. They are all girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Four. B10, G6, G5, B1.5 Hoping for more later down the road, but we're not sure how we'll go about it. After being able to procreate by merely *thinking* about babies (that's how it seemed), now I face a lower chance of conceiving AND a higher chance of ectopic pregnancy. Not sure I want to roll those dice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 4 kids so far, 2 boys and 2 girls I really hope to have more one day, just not as a single parent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 caring for you grandmother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 six ... for now boy 11, boy 9, boy 7 , girl 5, boy 3, boy 8mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 We have five-three bio, 1 in the process of being adopted (we're not legal yet) and 1 fostered. After we adopt our son, we plan to adopt at least one more (he's AA and we don't want him to be the only one in our family) and then dh is done. Me? Weeeeeeeeell.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendra Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 We have 8. Never thought I'd have 8. But then, I was never, ever, ever going to homeschool, either :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 We have 5. The last one was the biggest surprise, as I'd gotten rid of most of my maternity and baby stuff. They are all girls. My husband would say, "Cool! You should start a rock band!" I'm not sure why:001_rolleyes:but that's what he always said he'd do if we had a bunch of girls.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 We have four girls. Would love for that number to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I voted 7: 3 boys & 4 girls We "feel done", but can't predict the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We have 12. 2 married and 3 grand children. Our oldest is 26 and our youngest is 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We have 12. 2 married and 3 grand children. Our oldest is 26 and our youngest is 3. YOU WIN!!!! BTW when I read your post here's how the conversation went in my house: me-Tricia has 12?! dh-sham wows? me-um, no, children dh - Who's Tricia? :lol: Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have two stepchildren and two children that are bio. I love all of them and the steps are the easiest. I have them half time and of course my children full time. I'd love to have more, but I think that our family is complete with four kids, two parents and their exes, a dog and a cat:-) Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We have 4... 2 boys and 2 girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We have 7...6 girls of varying ages and a 3yo boy who enjoys a frilly frock as much as beating up imaginary bad guys. He is one young man who is very comfortable with his feminine side. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We talk about adoption so that always hangs out in the back of our minds. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago so that is our only option. You know...I think adoption *is* a kind of miracle. Maybe the biggest kind, since we get to have a hand in it. So I'll go on hoping for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I'm an "other". 2 living, one passed away a few years ago and adoption in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 2 boys here 8 and almost 6. We're done. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 A homegrown boy, age 10 and two heartgrown littles, age 2 (18 days apart - placed at infancy and adopted through the foster care system) a boy and a girl. I want one more and hubby says fine.....with my next husband!! :lol: We will see if he changes his mind in time but if not, I guess we will continue to foster and see what God has in store for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We have 2 boys and 2 girls. We had to buy all the babystuff all over again because we thought we were done after #3. (The twins and #3 are 21 months apart). After a baby break, we had a change of heart and had one more, but now I am really done! So thankful for our sweet #4.....and of course #1, #2, and #3 (who was a big surprise!) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 We have 2 boys and 2 girls. We had to buy all the babystuff all over again because we thought we were done after #3. (The twins and #3 are 21 months apart). After a baby break, we had a change of heart and had one more, but now I am really done! So thankful for our sweet #4.....and of course #1, #2, and #3 (who was a big surprise!) :D The "stuff" dilemma always gets me. #3 was a big surprise, but we hadn't yet done anything with #2's stuff, since she was only 4 months old when I got pregnant. After #3, we got rid of EVERYTHING. 4 years later, I was surprised with #4. We held on to #4's "stuff", to avoid tempting fate, lol. Then I found out my sister was (is) having a baby, and starting mailing her all of our "stuff". Within weeks, I found out I was pregnant! Since #5 turned out to be ectopic, I'm glad the "stuff" wasn't around. But now that that baby itch has been triggered... Well, my sister can always return our "stuff" when she's done with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Two and always wished for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 We have 5 girls: 19, 17, 11, 8 and 8. After our twins were born, I felt totally complete and satisfied. I've never again had that baby itch. And God has seemed to agree. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frelle Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 We have 4, the girls who are 9, 6, and 3, and a 15 month old boy. We would like to move into a larger house before we add to our family, and are open to both biological and adopted children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 We have 3 (ages 19, 9 and 5) and are finished. I would have liked to have a few more, but things just didn't work out that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 We have 7...DD is now married, so I guess we now have 8 but they live a bit away from us. ~~Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I should have put other. I have 3 children with me so initially I voted 3 but should have voted other. I lost 3 other babies via miscarriage (2) and tubal pregancy (1). We still want more. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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