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emily
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emily asked in Pregnancy & ParentingParenting · 1 decade ago

Parents, what made you certain you wanted another baby?

I have a 4 year old son and a 20 month old daughter and am on the Mirena. Now I'm really thinking I want one more. Now is the time to decide, I'd like them fairly evenly spaced so I'd like to start trying around January for a fall baby. That gives me a month or so to think things over before getting the IUD removed.

I'd like to hear some of the things you considered in making a choice to have another baby or a choice to have only one or two and stop at that. Your thoughts could really help me make sure I'm making the right choice for me.

If it makes a difference finances aren't an issue, I'm already at home and plan to be until the kids are in school so 2 more years home won't be a big deal. My husband wants whatever I want, after planning on two he sometimes feels like he would like another and sometimes feels two is plenty just like I felt.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and comments.

Update:

Barbie, I have a friend who's mother told her always have at least two kids they'll always have someone that way. It's an interesting thought. There's no logical reason not to have another like money or housing. The thought of telling my mother I want another is terrifying but do-able ; ) I want to know I've thought it through. I guess in my heart I know I wouldn't have saved all the baby stuff if I was sure I was done but it's a big step.

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  • Dylan, Ethan, Lillian,Aydan
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    I am pregnant with baby #3..my boys are 4 and 3..14 months apart..they are the best of friends..I am 5 months pregnant with my little princess..I just always wanted a big family..I love life and my kids...Children are my world and I wanted more children..I know i can give them a wonderful loving home/life and I always pray to God that how many children he blesses me with maybe saves a children from going to an abusive pysco family..We are thinking about maybe having one more after this one maybe even 2...

    Good luck to you and your decision on having more children!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I want 6-10 kids of my own. We plan on adopting a 2 year old and a baby when we're both done with college and hubby has a job. Which will be (depending on if hubby gets a job) in 2 1/2 years or if hubby goes to school for his Ph. D will be 4 years. If my husband does his Ph. D it will be 1 year of Korean and 3 years of Ph. D study (He'll have to do Korean before he can do his Ph. D major). We'll be separated for 2 1/2 years due to me getting my B.A. in Elementary Education and the college I plan on going to isn't open to US citizens outside USA or USA territories.

    Source(s): TTC for 3 years October 19th at 22.
  • Busy Barbie 007
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    It was thinking of when i'm gone, other than friends who do you have? Family.

    I want at least one more child. I have my niece and my daughter so far

    Things to consider-

    Money

    Housing

    Family Situation

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