thread: how many children do you have?

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  1. #1
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    Jul 2007
    melb
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    We have 2, I would love a 3rd DH says no more due to financial implications when they are older. As would need bigger house, couldn't afford to live as close to city as we are and off course want them to be able to do sports and music etc.

  2. #2
    Senior Moderator

    Nov 2004
    Chickens.
    4,989

    I have two.
    I'd love to have more. I always wanted five. I'm young enough to have more - just need to find the right man.

    I'm not particularly worried about money. I'll need to put a second storey on my house though, which will cost about $150K. Still cheaper than moving and buying a new house though. I love the area I live in, I have a 7 seater car... a wonderful job....

    A decent man would be nice

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
    6,745

    I am an only child, I never really wanted kids. I have 2 and that is enough for me

    From a financial, house, car and lifestyle perspective we cut it pretty tight but I can work part time and we can still do what we want and live inner city.

    From an age and emotional perspective I think 2 is enough and I feel too old now to go through the baby phase again. I love the dynamic of my 2 girls and their relationship.

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jan 2010
    1,975

    I have three. I have always said that I wanted four children. I am very undecided at the moment as to whether I want more. We have a big house on acreage, we could afford to house and educate one more. I would need a new car, but that's not a huge deal (although I love my car!!). DH and I have work sorted out so that we both work but we don't need childcare, the kids always have one or the other of us at home.

    I'm not sure why I am not definite about having another? I feel probably 50/50 for/against. I'm almost 35 so I don't have forever to decide! DH is pretty much in the same headspace as me. We will decide over the next 12 months or so.

    I visited a psychic a few years ago and she told me there were two more souls waiting for me... DD2 is one of them! I can't just leave that other little soul waiting, can I??!!