why did you have the number of children you have?

[Heaven]

I come from a family with 4 kids, and most of my aunties and uncles had 4 kids too so I just always wanted 4. It seemed like a great number and I really enjoyed my family. When there was only 3 of us one always got picked on, then when the 4th came along it was evened up. So I will definately have 4 or more, that's why I'm starting early, want to have them all b4 I'm 30 so better get going with that!

[Lukesmum]

There are 2 kids in my family and I have always wanted 3. DH is from a family of 3 and only wants 2 kids. We now have 2 kids and I want another one but I just have to convince DH yet.

[Heaven]

Just found this old thread. Interesting, and also funny to see people's responses and how many kids they ended up having

I'm sticking with my answer of 4!

[Trillian]

Just found this old thread. Interesting, and also funny to see people's responses and how many kids they ended up having

I'm sticking with my answer of 4!

Well I still only have 4 and the gate has been well and truly locked to keep the horses in Dh had a vasectomy when DS2 was only 5 months old.

[jlk]

I always wanted 4, I had 3 with my ex husband, then after meeting my current husband we decided we would have 1, there was my 4 BUT then I got clucky and we decided on one more, we had 2 more bubs who were born sleeping then after saying I couldn't do it again had 1 more, so I have 5 and ttc number 6 now...my kids are 18, 16, 14, 7 & 23mths. I had them all before 35

[trishalishous]

Id love 3, but it will be another 2 years before we start to talk about it (all dependant on how I go this labour)

[No.5]

Just found this old thread. Interesting, and also funny to see people's responses and how many kids they ended up having

I'm sticking with my answer of 4!

Have loved reading through and seeing what's happened since

I've always wanted 4, DH wanted 2 so I said fine, we'll settle for 3. Makes sense to me but it'll take a fair bit of convincing DH for another one I think.. We'll see.

We're both from families with 3 children. He is the oldest with a sister and a brother (doesn't talk to his sister - middle), I'm the middle child who doesn't tall to my brother (older) and I have a younger sister. Though for complete different reasons!

[meow]

We decided on 2, with the disclaimer that we would possibly have the "accidental 3rd" anyway. My H is one of 5 and he thought 3 was a good number but I talked him into having 2. I am one of 3 but my younger sister is 13 years younger so I grew up mostly as one of 2 and never had an issue with it. Neither of us wanted an only child as we both love our siblings and wanted them to have each other. I figured parenting 2 would be best for travel and better for the environment.

After having one though I knew I wouldn't feel finished after 2. I warned my H I didn't think I'd feel done when #2 was born and I didn't. Now we're up in the air about #3. If we do have another it wont be for at least another year... perhaps we'll just end up with an oopsie after all!

[*EJ*]

I am one of two (i have a brother), DH is 1 of 5 (3 brothers and a sister) DH never really said how many he wanted but before children i always said 3 or 4. Then DS came along and i said 'no more' Knowing we'd always have atleast another one Then once DS2 arrived our discussions resulted in that we were happy with our two beautiful boys. Then we had our surprise. Initially i was quite unsure about being pregnant as we'd planned the boys, the surprise made me feel a bit guilty about not planning her, not not wanting her but not 'making her happen' Does that make sense?? So i struggled with that a little bit in the beginning but it wasn't long before the pregnancy was embraced by all. DD came along and while it's been a challenge, her in herself and being a mum of 3 young ones i have loved it so much and enjoyed her thouroughly. I can't imagine life without any of my children.

As a PP said when i 'thought' i was done having DD ignighted the want for more in me, but i don't think it will happen For one DH is pretty determined about not wanting anymore and financially it's pretty tight as it is. I'm home with the kids where i want to be but finding it really difficult to survive in this economic craziness. I also wonder about my own capabilities and being able to keep up with 4. But i really want to do it... Maybe in another few years time... We'll see

[Tinks]

I have 3 kids because I am super fertile, apparently even the pill and depo can't stop me from conceiving. I didn't want any children.

[Muffy]

Lol tinks, was about to say the same thing!
I didnt want kids at all, I told my family I wanted to be an aunty and thats it..
But it turns out I am super fertile and now I have DS and DD
I *think* I want 1 or 2 more, but will not have any more once I turn 30!

[Rowellen]

I have 3 kids because I am super fertile, apparently even the pill and depo can't stop me from conceiving. I didn't want any children.

This happened to my cousin too. She did want kids though, just not 3 under 3 at 22 lol!

[misty]

I'm one of six kids. My family was the poorest of the poor (literally relying on the help of charities for dinner at time). But it truly was / is such a tight knit involved loving family. I cann't imagine a better childhood except one with more money so mum and dad didnt have to stress as much.

So I always grew up assuming I would also have at least six kids. Think we might stop at five..... Shhhh.......