How many children do you have?

Australia
August 10, 2007 6:00pm CST
How many children do you have and is this how many you wanted? Before I got married I wanted 12 kids, my husband talked me down to six and I now have four. I had to stop because I was told if I had more it was going to kill me. I am happy with four though.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
14 Aug 07
I have a five year old son and have been trying for one more for a few years now. I have not been blessed yet but will keep trying. would love to have a little girl!
• Australia
25 Aug 07
I fully understand how hard it is and I feel for you. I have been there. I think the only reason I gave up because I really thought it was no use anymore and then I would get pregnant. I hope you have some luck. Thanks!
• Australia
14 Aug 07
I had trouble getting pregnant too, it took me 3 years to get pregnant with my last one. I found that when I actually gave up trying and thinking that I wouldn't have any more, that is when I got pregnant. Good luck with having more. Thanks!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
15 Aug 07
That is what others have been telling me, not to worry about it and just let it be. It's hard to though LOL Thanks!
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@Calais (10893)
• Australia
11 Aug 07
I have two children and one on the way..I only wanted the one but got a couple of surprises, but Im not complaining about these gifts..
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@Calais (10893)
• Australia
12 Aug 07
Yes they are and thank you very much...Cheers
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• Australia
12 Aug 07
Your welcome!
• Australia
11 Aug 07
They must be the best surprises you could get. Good luck with your next bundle of joy! Thanks!
@aj2006 (1534)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
I have one daughter now and we wish to have a boy for baby number two and two years gap will do.. I wish it will come tru. :)
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• Australia
30 Aug 07
I hope it does for you too. Thanks!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
31 Aug 07
I have three.....lost one......wanted 11. I don't know why that number stuck in my head but 11 is what I had hoped for. I love kids.
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• Australia
31 Aug 07
I always wanted a big family too. I have also unfortunately lost 5 children, four to miscarriage and 1 was stillborn. I am sorry to hear that you lost one. Thanks!
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
28 Aug 07
You are funny! Anyway, i have 1 son just for now. My husband and i wants another one but maybe 2-3 years from now. We will plan for that so that we can support our kids someday. I just love 2-3 and after that no more.
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• Australia
28 Aug 07
It sounds like a good plan. It's definitely good to sort out your finance before having too many as kids are not cheap. Thanks!
@Puffer (92)
• Singapore
15 Aug 07
I've got 3 kids - 2 boys and a girl. My wife and I had wanted to have kids right after our marriage, though we did not really target how many initially. After our first boy was born, the other two to follow were really surprises, and I mean happy surprises. This was especially so for our third child, who happened to be a girl. I've always wanted to have a girl. We have finally decided to stop at three because we've come to realise that raising children these days are not easy. Financially, we could well not afford to, especially in Singapore where we live. Thoughts of providing their future with living comfort can be rather frightening, such as the kids' education costs etc. Ideally now, we would have loved to own 4 kids, 2 boys and 2 girls, so that they could have play companions. It's a joy watching them growing up together.
• Australia
25 Aug 07
It is a joy watching kids grow up, but they do it too fast. Thanks!
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
10 Aug 07
As a teen I swore I'd have 6 kids...as an adult I wanted (still do) 12 adopted + my 6 kids...I only had 3 children though and sadly lost one so I'm down to 2 :-/ and a step daughter..BUT my husband said I could adopt my 12 if we ever win the lottery and for now I have 6 pets as well which are like my kids too LOL
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• Australia
11 Aug 07
It's funny how things can change. I am sorry that you lost one. I have lost 5 children, so I can understand how you feel. I have my pets that are my babies too. Thanks!
@design (849)
• Ireland
14 Aug 07
Today we found out we're due our 4th :), We have 2 girls and 1 boy, I've always wanted 6 but my Partner thinks 4 is enough (we'll see) lol.
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• Australia
25 Aug 07
Congratulations, I hope everything goes well for you. Thanks!
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@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
14 Aug 07
We just have 1 child, but we are still young. Our son is only 18 months old. Before I had him, I wanted 4, but now I'm not so sure. We do know that we for sure want one more, but four just seems more than we could handle, at least right now. Our house isn't big enough either! It's the perfect size for two adults and a toddler. A baby could probably be added without much trouble, but we would need to move before we had a third. My husband really just wants two, though, so that's probably all we will have.
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• Australia
14 Aug 07
It's hard when you don't have the room. If I was to have more, I would definitely have to find a bigger place. Thanks!
• United States
17 Sep 07
I wanted 10 kids. I have 2 and I might be done. My body does not handle pregnancy very well. We have talked about bringing foster kids into our home and adopting the ones who were available but our kids are still so young. They need a lot of attention still, so we are just going to let life decide.
@andrejuly84 (1047)
• Romania
11 Aug 07
wooow,you got super dreams...having 12 kids certainly would be a proof of courage for anybody.even four kids seems so much to me.be happy together your family,love them and be loved of them.i wanted 2 or 3 before,then i had 1 and i don't want to make another
• Australia
11 Aug 07
I would still love to have more, but have been advised that it would most likely kill me. It is amazing how things change to either medical reason, finance reasons or that we just change our mind. I am just so glad that I do have my four. Thanks!
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
13 Aug 07
Hi superchook! I wanted to have 3 children and my hubby wanted to have 5. Unfortunately, we still don't have any until this time. I am still hoping and wishing to at least have even just one before my biological clock really runs out. But I am happy to know that you got four. Best wishes for you and your family. Have a nice day and take care!
• Australia
14 Aug 07
I hope everything goes well for you and your husband and you at least get to have 1 child. Hope you have a great day. Thanks!
• Malaysia
10 Aug 07
Not yet...but will many to be!!!But I will ensure the quality comes first and next for quantity.
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• Australia
11 Aug 07
Good luck when you do, I hope everthing goes well for you. Thanks!