tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245143171088439597.post4112923018614214925..comments2023-07-18T08:20:09.666-07:00Comments on No Crying Over Spilled Milk: The Magic NumberNo Crying Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13018859427087212769noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245143171088439597.post-11457407467135307262008-07-11T07:03:00.000-07:002008-07-11T07:03:00.000-07:00I knew the moment Ryan was born that I wanted one ...I knew the moment Ryan was born that I wanted one (actually two) more children. Like Bean, Matt also was content to stop at two. I'm opposite of you in the sense that I only had one brother who lived with my dad from the time I was in 4th grade. I was essentially an only child and I hated it. My bff comes from a family of five children and I love going to her family get-togethers. I want my house to always be filled with the "noise" and laughter of children. My children will always have friends to play with and always have someone there for them. I did get God's blessing of the third pregnancy being twins, and now I know my family is complete with four little monkeys!!! Yes, it does cost more money, we'll never be able to downsize our vehicle or our house, but when those little eyes look at you with unconditional love, they tell you "I love you", the babies smile at you, etc, etc, etc... it makes all of those other things worth it!!<BR/>I agree that the number of children is different for everyone, and I'm happy you've come to the agreement to have a third child!! I'll keep you in my prayers that God blesses you with another beatiful child (... maybe 2!!!)!!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996676442774501255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245143171088439597.post-46776241801067196912008-07-08T19:52:00.001-07:002008-07-08T19:52:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jaimiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15280026947144417692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245143171088439597.post-39543153968246938832008-07-08T19:52:00.000-07:002008-07-08T19:52:00.000-07:00P.S. Most people i know have felt when their fami...P.S. Most people i know have felt when their family is complete - you can see both Amy & I felt that too, so it seems your family is not complete just yet or you'd know it in your heart!! :)Jaimiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15280026947144417692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245143171088439597.post-64794500331409184582008-07-08T19:51:00.000-07:002008-07-08T19:51:00.000-07:00I agree that that ache in your heart must mean som...I agree that that ache in your heart must mean something! And it is great that Roger wants you to have the desire of your heart, too. That is exciting. I grew up in a family of 3, Martin of 6, and we both were "burned out" from being the oldest and taking care of everyone. We both agreed that 2 would be enough (especially after we had the 2nd and they were so close together). BUT, I think there will always be an ache in my heart for a girl. We both don't want to try again for that (he's "snipped" anyway now) :) but we feel we've left room open for adoption in the (way) future. We'll just see what happens! Maybe my future daughter(s) will be my amazing daughters-in-law.... :)Jaimiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15280026947144417692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245143171088439597.post-60214020943128850582008-07-08T15:11:00.000-07:002008-07-08T15:11:00.000-07:00So, Joe is the oldest of 6, and I'm the oldest of ...So, Joe is the oldest of 6, and I'm the oldest of 3. When we talked about having kids 2 wasn't enough for us, 3 there would be an odd man out (not fun if it's you), so 4 was where we landed together. We started our family on our honeymoon, unexpectedly! Then prayed for another , it didn't seem to be happening. . . #2 is 3.5 years younger, after those two pregnancies I thought I would be okay to be done but we kept getting surprised! Now with 4 we are officially done - our family is complete. <BR/>Going places takes lots of preparation, not just the diaper bag sort, loving discipline, and a set plan of action. Here in Utah, 4 is not that big of a deal - but when we were in Arizona last Feb - I got so many complements about how well behaved our kids were, and how brave I was for taking them in public. Oh and hotel rooms are difficult, and a minivan full of carseats is useless, unless the kids are in it! <BR/>I don't think there is a magic number but glad that you have come to an agreement - your ache for more wouldn't just go away.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888904401955557320noreply@blogger.com