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TommysGirl56
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I know we discuss "how many kids" all the time, but here's a twist...
TommysGirl56
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If money were absolutely no issue at all, how many kids would you go for? I'd personally say 4s or 5!
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Re: I know we discuss "how many kids" all the time, but here's a twist...
I would have 2 more biological children and adopt 3 children.
I would also have about 3 or 4 dogs too
Rescued pitbulls or grey hounds.
Is it all theoretical? Like even not having the kids we have now? I'm at a hard point in parenting, so I'd say 1 if that's the case.
But otherwise, 2 is our limit no matter how much money we have. It used to be 4.
ha, me too!
Still two, I think. It's not just about the money. It's also about having enough of Dh and I to go around. We don't want to be harried, harassed parents. We want to have enough time, attention, etc, for both kids. I don't think any amount of money could help with that, unless we were independently wealthy and could just both stay home all the time
But even without needing to work, we'd both want to, because we are passionate about our fields.
Some parents manage to have a houseful of kids and do it really, really well, but since having DS, DH and I really don't think we could manage more than one more.
You're the bravest woman I know.
No. Even if money weren't an issue, the planet is still grossly overpopulated.
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But I have a feeling that is our UO.
Me too! Except I'd adopt senior dogs of all breeds (with a preference towards beagles). I'd love a lot of kids, but I don't feel the need nor do I want to give birth to all of them.
Not bad at all - that was my first thought
I'd take that extra money and buy a house, and put the rest in her college savings.
Just the one I have. Money is a fact of life and you need to be able to take care of children financially, but it certainly isn't my motivator or detractor from having another one. I just don't want to be pregnant again, I don't want another baby, I feel my family is complete, period. I could be a billionaire and it wouldn't change my mind.
The only difference is that maybe I would be a foster parent to older children down the road if I had more room, more help, etc.
$ is not the factor for us... it's my sanity! And the added stress having a second child added to our relationship, and TIME for the kids and still time for myself...I already feel like I can't balance my time between the girls the way I'd like to, I can't imagine how that will feel with more.
Because of all that, my limit I think will be at 3. DH is done w/ 2 for all those reasons. I think I could handle 1 more.
BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08. BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
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If money weren't an object, I'd probably want four!
We're hoping to have three.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,and He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Yeah, for us it's not about the money at all. It's more about still wanting time as a married couple and not going from Kid A's activities to Kid B's etc etc. It's also the toll on our relationship and lack of sleep and all the crappy things that come along with the good ones.
We might have one more in a few years but we're not sure yet.