How many kids do you have?

[FlightlessDuck]

2. One of each. I collected them all!

 

[Mrs. Charming]

1 and 1 on the way. Then DH is getting fixed. I'm not going through this infertility crap ever again!

 

[thedeans]

We have DS 27, DD 24, DS 8 and DD 5

 

[mrsbornkuntry]

You say it was hard going from 2 to 3, can you tell me what made it be the hardest transition. Thanks

I think for me it was getting used to having two hands and three kids. Age probably made a big difference as well, my oldest three are close together so I had a 3yo, 2yo and a newborn at the same time. Things like going to the grocery store were really stressful for me until I figured out what worked. I never had anyone to help me so I had to learn how to handle them by myself (DH was in the Army and gone alot). So by the time number four came along I had my systems down, I knew how to handle more than 2 kids so it really seemed like no big deal. Plus I was confident enough in my parenting that I didn't worry over every little thing with the baby, I knew what was normal, and I also knew that it was okay if I had to lay the baby down in a safe place and let him cry for a couple minutes so I could tend to someone else he really would be fine. With number three I had tried to do it all, keep the baby happy, keep the older kids happy (heaven forbid they should have to wait 5 minutes for a cup of milk!), but by number four I relaxed.

 

[princessmom29]

One. Yes, JUST one. And yes, it was 100%, absolutely, completely on purpose. I never, ever wanted more than one child. DS is very happy to be the only one, and I think it makes him even happier to know that we never intended for there to be more.

I find it insulting that magazine articles about families often choose ONLY to highlight families with one child from the perspective of it being a HORRIBLE tragedy that befell them. I know I am not the only person in the world who purposely has one child. I chose to have an only child, I didn't "settle" for having an only.

you can add us to the list of happily a one child family!

 

[PaulaSue]

3 ~ 2 yings and 1 yang. I should have gone for a 4th to even it out. Maybe someday I will get to adopt

 

[daisy2jae]

DD 10
DD 5
DS 3
I'm happy with 3 and no more babies for me. I watch 12 everyday for my job. I get my baby fever out of the way there.

 

[pigget74]

We have 4. DS15 just got permit, DD12, DS4, DD2. Since I have like two separate families there really was not a transition. DH traveled all time-so the kids and I got into a groove. By trial and error I found what worked and what didn't. All of my kids are born in September--1 a week--the 5th, 14th, 24th, and 30th. We were done after DD12. Our intentions were to have 3 each 3 years a part. Well after DD I had a miscarriage and when we decided to try we talked about it. The kids were self sufficient (potty, getting dressed, entertaining self...) and we liked that. So we said we were done--plus DD was really like having a 3rd--great until she hit 3 and then it was like she was 20. WE started the the process of building a house and found out the month before we poured foundation that we were expecting--we added back a bedroom and bathroom that we took out of the plans. WHen DS was 1 we decided to have another to give him someone to grow up with after the older ones leave home. The younger two share a room. DH got snipped after DD was born. WE get comments all the time from strangers asking if they are all ours. Our friends joke with us about what we are getting each other for Christmas. I would have more, but we can't afford to plan for more. DD2 has health issues. My mom freaked out when told of #3--so I sent her flowers telling of #4 while we were in Disney---oddly enough she was beside herself with joy. I think she new how bad she hurt me with #3. Even with DD being ill---I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING!

 

[HermanTriplets+1]

4
Triplets just turned 13 (yikes, adolescence x3) and younger brother almost 11. They were IVF after years of trying, little brother was a gift from the heavens!
After the triplets I was totally overwhelmed but not ready to say "done", so we "didn't try NOT to get pregnant". After #4 we gleefully said "that's it!"
Now that the kids are older, they are asking for another brother and another sister (we already have 2 and 2). I tell them that all of the babies I had in my stomach have already come out!
4 is a challenge - logistically and financially. But a blast. I think if I had had them one at a time I might have gone for 3, but having three first I felt like I needed another pregnancy - a "normal" one!
Now it is all about running them around to activities, who has what test when, orthodontist appointments, mediating fights over the computer - and enjoying every minute!
When I found out I was expecting #4, my mother cried. She was worried that we would be too overwhelmed, or that I wouldn't have enough time for "all those kids". My husband was one of 4, so his folks thought it was perfectly natural.
In the States, we felt like 2 kid families were the norm, 3 kids was when the parents felt daring, and 4 kids you were looked at like you were nuts. Now we live in Israel, and it is the same but up one notch. 3 kids is the norm, 4 is still normal but daring, and more than that is "big".
When you go to 4 kids, you need a bigger car. That's the biggest difference I think between 3 and 4.
I have a great t-shirt -- on the front is says "Mommy". On the back "Yes, they're ALL mine!".

 

[mommy4]

We have 4 , they are 9, 6, 4, and 3. After 3 bio. boys, we adopted a baby girl from Ethiopia. We would love to adopt again, especially an older child, but that might not happen due to financial reasons.
I have to agree with others who say that going from 2 to 3 kids was the most difficult. The 4th just went along with the crowd!

 

[RMulieri]

Only one, and it wasn't by choice. I can't have anymore.

 

[bigdisneygroup]

Thirteen.
DD 20 DS 19 DD 17 DD 17 DD 15 DS 14 DD 13 DD 11 DS 9 DS 8 DD 6 DD 4 and the baby DD who is 2.

 

[d1sneyf4n]

Thirteen.
DD 20 DS 19 DD 17 DD 17 DD 15 DS 14 DD 13 DD 11 DS 9 DS 8 DD 6 DD 4 and the baby DD who is 2.

My husband would be in his glory!

 

[waltskids]

2 kids, DS and DD. We are done and our family is complete.

 

[d1sneyf4n]

I think for me it was getting used to having two hands and three kids. Age probably made a big difference as well, my oldest three are close together so I had a 3yo, 2yo and a newborn at the same time. Things like going to the grocery store were really stressful for me until I figured out what worked. I never had anyone to help me so I had to learn how to handle them by myself (DH was in the Army and gone alot). So by the time number four came along I had my systems down, I knew how to handle more than 2 kids so it really seemed like no big deal. Plus I was confident enough in my parenting that I didn't worry over every little thing with the baby, I knew what was normal, and I also knew that it was okay if I had to lay the baby down in a safe place and let him cry for a couple minutes so I could tend to someone else he really would be fine. With number three I had tried to do it all, keep the baby happy, keep the older kids happy (heaven forbid they should have to wait 5 minutes for a cup of milk!), but by number four I relaxed.

Thanks for ur reply. It was hard for me to let my children just cry but we all really know that they will be ok.

 

[mybabesuz]

I have 5... DS 25...DS 22...DS 19...DS 5...DD 4...

 

[ebtbmom]

I have one 11 DS by choice.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

Thirteen.
DD 20 DS 19 DD 17 DD 17 DD 15 DS 14 DD 13 DD 11 DS 9 DS 8 DD 6 DD 4 and the baby DD who is 2.

That is awesome!

 

[charity]

One wonderful son!!!

 

[ksjayhawkfan]

We have 4. Boy-13, Girl-11, Boy-5, Girl-1. I figured it out the other day and when our oldest is a senior in high school, our youngest will be in kindergarten....