How many kids do you have?

[weswife]

I am an only child. I had a great childhood! My parents were married for 10 yrs. the Dr. told them they would never have a baby. I showed up in April of the next year!

When I was preg. for my 3 I was told the baby was a girl. We had 2 girls at the time. I asked my DH if he was disappointed, he replied no. So, we waited for our baby girl only to meet our baby boy!!! yikes what a wonderful surprise!

 

[crysplefty]

We have DS4 and DD2. We are expecting another DS in exactly 6 weeks. So technically it could be another DD since ultrasound results are not 100% correct. I originally wanted to try to have two of each, but I know I can't choose what we'll have, so I think this will probably be the last one we have.

 

[Happiest mommy]

we have been blessed with 2 lil girls 1st DD 4 yrs old and 2nd DD is 6 mos old after 3 years of dealing with infertility and treatments I became preggers without the meds I really wanted a 3rd but due to my sicknesses I had after both deliveries DH got a Vasectomy 3 weeks ago i'm still dealing with that.

 

[Goofy'slady]

We have 2 girls who are the apples of our lives. DD11, 12 in June and DD4, 5 in June. If kids weren't so darn expensive then perhaps we'd have another but I like the fact that we can live comfortably being a family of four.

I do have people who say "so, are you guys gonna try for a boy? you know you're young enough" and to them I say "I know exactly how old I am and unless you're gonna financially support another one we're set witht he two we have."

T.

 

[wondermomamy]

We have 4, their ages are in my siggy.

After our DS was born my FIL offered to pay for a vasectomy. After our youngest, he actually made an appointment. He had serious control issues.

When I was pregnant with my last we got a lot of "Don't you know what causes that?" I have since read this reply on another message board and I think I'm going to start using it: "We sure do, and BOY do we like it!"

We won't have any more, though. I'm just tired!

Amy

 

[Familyof4lovesDW]

I have 2 ds6 dd4. I think because I have a boy and a girl I do not get the questions some of you get. People ask if we want more, people that know us, know it will not happen. 1. I hate being that sick. 2. No vacancy all rooms are full, people usually laugh when I say that. 2 kids in 2 years is enough for us. We are young enough to have more but I sent DH to make sure that would not happen

 

[Derby]

We have one DD who is 22 months old and plan on TTC another one this year.

 

[alisonlee3]

I am pregnant with #5! dd11,ds9,dd6,ds2

 

[hippiemama76]

I am lucky enough to have two amazing daughters.

We've talked about number 3, but we're not so sure. Probably 80% chance that we are done. The biggest issue is money, because I would like to get a little help in if I had a third. We don't live near my family, and although I love the way we parent, it's incredibly hard on me (for ex. we don't use babysitters, and don't do daycare). I would love to be able to hire someone to come in a clean twice a week, and maybe do some light meal preparation, so I could focus on parenting (which I love) and not homemaking (which I hate).

Also, if money were not an option, my sticking point is that I would insist on a home birth for the 3rd. The girls were in the hospital (DD1 was 6 weeks early and required some post-birth interventions, and then DH was too nervous to agree to a home birth with DD2.) I hated being in a hospital, and refuse to birth there again.

We would love another DD!

 

[shinysparklybubbles]

just 1 for now. DS is 13 months. If kids didn't cost so much I'd like to have 4.

 

[bedillamouse]

We have 2 DD's. - 5 and 3 yrs old...I always wanted 4 but got married later in life and had my kids older than I thought I would be. My DH also travels a ton...I realized quickly after my 2nd that for our family 2 would be it. I do sometimes wish we would have tried for a 3rd to possibly get a boy but knowing my luck I would have ended up with twin girls.

I had a bad delivery on the 1st (almost ended up with an emergency hysterectomy SP?) and had a horrible 2nd pregnancy...was sick the entire time but had a great delivery. So I decided that was it...I was done! I think what several posters have said is true...it's what you and your DH decide is best for you. Don't let anyone talk you out of having another baby if you want one...also don't let anyone talk you into a baby if you don't.

Good luck on the decision.

 

[Ennazus8810]

After May we will have 2. DD is 8 months, and new DD is due in May. They will be 11 months apart. Big oops, but I was told I could not conceive 1, so we are taking it as a miracle

 

[Bdawg]

One and done! DS16.... I guess if you asked my DW she would say there are two kids me and him .... Good thing about my DS is he acts like he is 10 (just like me) when we go to WDW

 

[moniot]

We will have 3 tomorrow!!!! My DS will be 17 next month and my DD is 15. Much to our surprise late last summer we found out we were expecting DD #3. She will be delivered by c-section tomorrow. We thought our family was complete. We are excited though but it is just like starting over.

By the way......pregnancy at 43 wasn't nearly as easy as it was at 28. I told my DH the only test I passed was the pregnancy test. There is nothing like dealing with hot flashes and morning (all day) sickness.

 

[Bastiansmom]

I have one DS age 7 who is the truly the greatest kid I have ever met. I know it's silly, but sometimes I wonder if all parents love their kid this much (even though I already know the answer).

He was completely unplanned for and was born 4 months after my 19th b-day. Everything worked out wonderfully; his dad (DH) and I have been married for 7 1/2 years, I finished my Bachelor's degree on schedule, we own our home, etc. But the first couple years were HARD and we had a lot of help, public aid for example. I really want to start TTC, but for some reason I'm scared. I had to "rough it" during the first few years, and I don't want to do that again. I want the fancy Britax carseat this time, not one from Walmart! And I want REAL maternity clothes this time, not my husband's t-shirts. Part of me knows that if I wait for the "perfect" time it will never happen, but I figure I have time. My kids could be 20 years apart and I would still be under 40!

 

[MidgeD79]

6 dd 30 (she died in 2006)
dd 28
ds 25 (he died 2003)
dd 24 (she died 1986)
ds 15.5
ds 11.5

There is 19 years between oldest and youngest. My oldest dgd is 13!

 

[dogluva]

Do I win? I have six. Three of each. 21, 17, 15, 11, 9 and 6.

 

[d1sneyf4n]

Thanks again for the replies. It is neat to see how many kids you all have and what you have to say about it. I know I need to listen to what I want but I can hear ALL the talking now.....................

 

[sunshinesahmom]

We have 2:

DS9
DD4
and maybe we will have another?!?

I am 1 of 7, so big families are all I know!

 

[Samar]

I have 3 living and 3 angels. Ages are in my siggy. I want a 4th but DH is positive he's done. So hoping for an Oops