Well, I don't have any yet and the window is closing fast. I really want 4; DH is ok with that, but he was thinking 2-3. However, since we're having so much trouble and since we're older, I'm not sure how many we'll be able to have. If we had twins from this IVF cycle, we would be over the moon happy. And then we'd try again once they're about 6 months.
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Married 10/5/08 | 2 yrs of TTC, tests, procedures & a m/c | IVF #2 =James!
We definitely plan on having one, if not two, more. I am an only child and while it was fine and I wouldn't change it, I'd rather my child have siblings.
I would love 1 or 2 more, since I am an only child and DH just has one brother, I've always wanted a "bigger" family, but we'll have to look at our finances, pay off some debt, get a bigger car and then we'll chat...I think DH would be more "on board" if we did those things first!
So I have been saying that once we get a bigger vehicle and get some debt paid off, that I'll feel a little bit more ready for another child and DH agrees. We have a bigger car now and DH just got a raise... But I'm still undecided.I would like 1 or 2 more though. I'm one of three and DH is one of 4, so we both came from average size families, it's what we're used to. :-)
I'd like another 1-2 and dh is on board, we will wait until lydi is a little older to try again (I have to give props to anyone with more than one child since she is all I can handle at the moment)! Dh wants a boy and says we have to keep trying until we have one...we will see.
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We will have one more...and will get it on as soon as H gets a full time job. We had planned on TTC this month but that was out when he went unemployed. I'd like to start trying before January...
After that we are done. I'd really like to have a girl but having a boy would be fantastic too!
We're done, I can barely manage with just my two. However, my whole body just aches for another when I hold a non-mobile baby, especially newborns. But then I think about how we're almost out of diapers forever (well within a year-ish), and I'm really really happy and satisfied with my two.
We have always wanted 2 total and I'm sure we will start trying for another baby very soon.
BUT, I'm in a weird place right now with my thoughts on number two. I just feel like we got incredibly lucky with the happiest, sweetest, and healthiest baby girl ever. I honestly fear our next baby wont be as easy. Also, just the thought of having to "share" my love with another child besides Makenna makes me get all teary (silly I know). Money will always be factor too since I'm a teacher and DH makes similar pay as well.
I have always wanted 3-4, but DH is *very* set on 2 only. I made him promise me 2 minimum before we got married so he's not allowed to welch and just say C is it. He is already planning on a vasectomy after the second, but I'm really going to push him to wait 2-3 years after Baby2, just in case. Our house is decent sized, but we don't actually have another bedroom for a third without giving up our den, so I think the only way I might get 3 is if we get twins next time, or (slimmer possibility) another girl. Even though he wants a boy he's adamant about stopping at 2 even if they're both girls. Makes me sad but it is certainly more practical from a financial standpoint...
Well, growing up I wanted five just like my mom. But she already had four at my age, and I'm obviously not caught up.
Now that I have a career I love that is not exactly pregnancy friendly, and a husband who firmly believes you should only replace yourselves in the population, two biological children is our goal. We've casually discussed fostering or adopting in the future...we'll see when we get there. There are a lot of children out there who need families, so if we still have the urge after two we would probably lean that way.
We'll have another after DS and then probably call it good. Part of me wants a third, but DH is pretty set on only two and financially I think that's the right number for us. If we were to have a third, we would adopt.
I've always wanted 2 or 3, maybe 4, and DH was 1 or 2, so we agreed on 2. If age and finances were no object, I would campaign for three, but he's pretty set on 2 and it makes sense for our family.
Done. I was done with 2, so... I've had a tubal and unless it didn't work, I would have to have a lot of help to have more kids. My MFM says I was extremely fertile. Whodda thunk when we dealt with MFI.
Love: 8/2000 | Marriage: 7/2005 | Baby makes three: 3/28/2007 | And one more makes...SIX?
Steal my kids picture or pretend they are yours, I will find where you live and ship all of their dirty diapers to your doorstep. Promise.
I have always wanted 3-4, but DH is *very* set on 2 only. I made him promise me 2 minimum before we got married so he's not allowed to welch and just say C is it. He is already planning on a vasectomy after the second, but I'm really going to push him to wait 2-3 years after Baby2, just in case. Our house is decent sized, but we don't actually have another bedroom for a third without giving up our den, so I think the only way I might get 3 is if we get twins next time, or (slimmer possibility) another girl. Even though he wants a boy he's adamant about stopping at 2 even if they're both girls. Makes me sad but it is certainly more practical from a financial standpoint...
This almost verbatim. The only difference is we don't have any yet. My DH is two and DONE. I've been praying for 1 then twins ever since!
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Well, I don't have any yet and the window is closing fast. I really want 4; DH is ok with that, but he was thinking 2-3. However, since we're having so much trouble and since we're older, I'm not sure how many we'll be able to have. If we had twins from this IVF cycle, we would be over the moon happy. And then we'd try again once they're about 6 months.
Photo by J Shelton Photography
Married 10/5/08 | 2 yrs of TTC, tests, procedures & a m/c | IVF #2 =James!
So I have been saying that once we get a bigger vehicle and get some debt paid off, that I'll feel a little bit more ready for another child and DH agrees. We have a bigger car now and DH just got a raise... But I'm still undecided.I would like 1 or 2 more though. I'm one of three and DH is one of 4, so we both came from average size families, it's what we're used to. :-)
We will have one more...and will get it on as soon as H gets a full time job. We had planned on TTC this month but that was out when he went unemployed. I'd like to start trying before January...
After that we are done. I'd really like to have a girl but having a boy would be fantastic too!
We'll likely have one more, and will start trying next fall, as to avoid two under two.
DH used to say one and done; thank goodness our LO is such a sweetie and convinced him otherwise!
I'd love three, but it probably isn't financially practical
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We have always wanted 2 total and I'm sure we will start trying for another baby very soon.
BUT, I'm in a weird place right now with my thoughts on number two. I just feel like we got incredibly lucky with the happiest, sweetest, and healthiest baby girl ever. I honestly fear our next baby wont be as easy. Also, just the thought of having to "share" my love with another child besides Makenna makes me get all teary (silly I know). Money will always be factor too since I'm a teacher and DH makes similar pay as well.
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Well, growing up I wanted five just like my mom. But she already had four at my age, and I'm obviously not caught up.
Now that I have a career I love that is not exactly pregnancy friendly, and a husband who firmly believes you should only replace yourselves in the population, two biological children is our goal. We've casually discussed fostering or adopting in the future...we'll see when we get there. There are a lot of children out there who need families, so if we still have the urge after two we would probably lean that way.
Steal my kids picture or pretend they are yours, I will find where you live and ship all of their dirty diapers to your doorstep. Promise.
This almost verbatim. The only difference is we don't have any yet. My DH is two and DONE. I've been praying for 1 then twins ever since!
Not selfish at all!