We absolutely want more kids. And we are absolutely not going to have more. We like being young parents, and neither of us is willing to quit our jobs. The combination of those things means a) not waiting until the twins are in school and b) not having more right now, because if we have triplets next time, five in daycare is crazy.

The other point that we’ve talked about at length is the fact that the children we have now come first. Our time with them is so precious, and we don’t want to spread ourselves even thinner than we already are. I don’t want to be my grandmother, with 12 kids and unable to remember her seventh son’s (my father’s) name. Sure, that’s an unusual case; there are large families where every child is loved and fulfilled. We just that we have perfection already.

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OK, so I can’t really give much thought on this topic, since I don’t have multiples and am “only” expecting my second in July. I do have to say that Johnny and I have at times tossed around the idea of having a third, and after much deliberation, we have decided (for now) to stick with two, the number we had always envisioned. While it would be tempting to have a third and maybe have it finally be a girl , I’m just not sure I have the patience for a third child. I also personally think the world is really well-designed for a family of four (at least, even numbered families), and while that may be the silliest argument of all, I sure don’t want to be the odd one out on amusement park rides!

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I can’t speak to your whys or why nots, but I can tell you I’ll be behind you 100% of the way…whatever you decide. You are a wonderful mama, no matter the numbers.

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Not to disuade you or anything…but that’s what happened to me and it never, ever crossed my mind!

As a mommy to four I have to say that I enjoy having a bunch of kids. Sure they test my sanity and budget right now, but I am looking forward to when they are older and more self sufficient and really enjoy each other. Knowing that they will have each other (whether they like it or not!) is enough to make all the hard stuff worth it…most of the time.

But… I think it depends on the duo and the parents. With the exception of the newborn phase, this was the toughest phase for us with Nate. Many days I was at the end of my rope and I work outside the house. Maybe part of it is Jon traveling so much.

Moxie had a great post on the ideal spacing and everyone seemed to comment 3 years was great. I am starting to join that camp now. You can reason with a 3 year old in a completely different way than you can a 2 year old. I already see all the ways my boys are becoming even more independent – washing their own hands, using big boy cups. It’s the little logistics that is making it easier.

But I guess that’s a topic for yet another post.

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