How many kids do you have?

[d1sneyf4n]

I am curious for some reason how many kids you all have. I have 2, DD6, DS3.

My husband wants to be able to populate a baseball team.

 

[kim_o]

I've got 3 (DS4, DS2, DD9mos) and we're trying to conceive our 4th and last.

 

[kosto6]

We have 4 - DD 9, DS 6, DS3, DS 3 months. I think we are done.

 

[worm761]

Kids are just so darn expensive! I have two. DS is 13, will be 14 in May. DD is two and half months old. There is nothing like spacing your kids!

 

[WendyinNC]

I have 4 kids. DD(14), DD(11), DS(9), DS(4).

1st child was a huge adjustment
2nd was easy
3rd threw me over the edge and I got rid of all the baby stuff
4th is a piece of cake!

I feel like I can handle anything now.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

4 kids all young with one on the way!

 

[girlsx4]

I have 4...
DD(14), DD(11), DD(9) & DD(6)

I need to update my picture!

 

[d1sneyf4n]

Did your families think u were nuts for having more than 2 kids? My family has told me that all u need is a boy and a girl and u have it so u do not need anymore(DH Family). My mom has told me that I should not have anymore kids bc it will disrupt the bond that my 2 kids have now. My brother who has 2 kids himself will say now it is more money I need to spend(we are very close, he just always has money on the brain, hates to spend it and never thinks he has it).

 

[Camping Griswalds]

3


Some days that is 3 too many!!!

Mine are 17, 13 and 5.

 

[mjkacmom]

We have dd13, ds11, dd8, ds7, dd7 (the last 2 were an oops!). It's never quiet here!

 

[frtchr]

Two; DD3 and DS17 months. I also have DH38, and I count him as #3 most of the time.

 

[d1sneyf4n]

Two; DD3 and DS17 months. I also have DH38, and I count him as #3 most of the time.

LOL............I hear what u are saying!

 

[pnutallergymom]

I have 4 kids. DD(14), DD(11), DS(9), DS(4).

1st child was a huge adjustment
2nd was easy
3rd threw me over the edge and I got rid of all the baby stuff
4th is a piece of cake!

I feel like I can handle anything now.

I could have written this!!!

We have 4 as well!

DD (8), DS (7), DS (6) and DD (3)

 

[indimom]

Two. DD12 and DS10.
I always wanted 8!!! But clearer heads prevailed... And I have to admit that we just felt 'complete' after he was born.

Actually, I just have to you guys with four or more. I keep my DSis' two boys for a couple days here and there when she has business trips. Trying to do the "Getting Dressed, Eating Breakfast, Brushinging Teeth, Combing Hair, Locating Backpacks, Packing Lunch, I need a note for the teacher" thing in the morning is
I'm not worthy!!!

 

[kim_o]

Did your families think u were nuts for having more than 2 kids? My family has told me that all u need is a boy and a girl and u have it so u do not need anymore(DH Family). My mom has told me that I should not have anymore kids bc it will disrupt the bond that my 2 kids have now. My brother who has 2 kids himself will say now it is more money I need to spend(we are very close, he just always has money on the brain, hates to spend it and never thinks he has it).

It took my mother a very long time to adjust to the idea of me having 3 (good thing i told her that was the plan shortly after the 2nd was born). As far as a 4th, she makes a lot of negative comments - so I don't plan on telling her that until she figures it out on her own, which could be awhile since she lives in a different state.

 

[FoundMyPrince]

Did your families think u were nuts for having more than 2 kids? My family has told me that all u need is a boy and a girl and u have it so u do not need anymore(DH Family). My mom has told me that I should not have anymore kids bc it will disrupt the bond that my 2 kids have now. My brother who has 2 kids himself will say now it is more money I need to spend(we are very close, he just always has money on the brain, hates to spend it and never thinks he has it).

We have three with one on the way (10, 8, 4).

One - "you don't want just one - they'll be spoiled".

Two - "everything's perfect now, you don't need anymore".

Three - "wow - why did you do that? You really want three children?"

Four - "do you think you're the Duggar family? Let me get you the number to my doctor that took care of my husband."

Yes, we feel like we've heard it all.

 

[DISvirgin1]

We have two DD's 3 & 4.
My FIL seems to think we need to try for a boy to "carry on the family name" Umm, no thanks. I'm a private person but feel like telling him that DH is snipped and I'm tied....

 

[worm761]

Did your families think u were nuts for having more than 2 kids? My family has told me that all u need is a boy and a girl and u have it so u do not need anymore(DH Family). My mom has told me that I should not have anymore kids bc it will disrupt the bond that my 2 kids have now. My brother who has 2 kids himself will say now it is more money I need to spend(we are very close, he just always has money on the brain, hates to spend it and never thinks he has it).

I am not a nice person. I would tell the family that when they are paying for your kids, bills, and everything else THEN they get to decide how many kids you have. And not a minute before. My DS is a teen. My pregnancy was horrible, then a few years later I had cancer in my reproductive organs. I went through three separate surgeries to get rid of everything. I was told I would not be able to carry another pregnancy. DBF wanted a baby but was told he couldn't have any. Trying to convince his family we weren't going to have any was just fun. Then once we had them convinced, I got pregnant. I had some problems but it was actually a pretty easy pregnancy. DD is two months old now.
See I look at things like Disney and how much more expensive it will be when we have to start buying her a ticket. I have had to buy all new baby stuff since I haven't had a baby in some time. Diapers, wipes, formula, and baby food all cost a fortune. Kids are expensive. BUT if you want them and can afford them, will love them, then have as many as you and your hubby are comfortable having. BTW, my brother wanted a football team. He had four then stopped. This is between you and your husband not the whole family. You didn't get to tell everyone else how many kids to have. And I don't think the gender of the kids really matters. Have as many as you want.

 

[d1sneyf4n]

We have two DD's 3 & 4.
My FIL seems to think we need to try for a boy to "carry on the family name" Umm, no thanks. I'm a private person but feel like telling him that DH is snipped and I'm tied....

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Did your families think u were nuts for having more than 2 kids?
No- I think they were just excited to have more grandchildren. My family has told me that all u need is a boy and a girl and u have it so u do not need anymore(DH Family).
I would tell them that since they are not Population Control or the Population Police then it is none of their business.

My mom has told me that I should not have anymore kids bc it will disrupt the bond that my 2 kids have now.
B.S. I have 4 soon to be 5 and they are all very close. The bond that any kids have is what you as parents try to cultivate.

My brother who has 2 kids himself will say now it is more money I need to spend(we are very close, he just always has money on the brain, hates to spend it and never thinks he has it).

Everything is expensive no matter what. Somehow you find a way. I wouldn't trade a minute of my life for anything. I love my kids and I love the chaos (yes- sometimes it is pure chaos) more tham anything.
If having more kids is what you want (and it works out for you) then go for it. You will never regret it.

ETA- I find that strangers are often the rudest of all. They give the exasperated "You are crazy!" sigh and I tell them that I am very lucky and I love every minute of it. Then of course is the Duggar comments, and the whole "you know what causes that right?" comments (uh yeah- we like that) then there is the whole "how can you afford it?" followed by "college is going to cost so much" also thrown in for good measure "You are out of your mind!" then often said with a tone of almost disgust/horror "I could never do that" um, good thing seeing as you are so rude!

So yeah, we hear it all but mostly from strangers.