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United States
October 12, 2006 3:29pm CST
Alright, I have 3 kids that range from 1-4 1/2. So, 1, 2, and 41/2. Our last was suppose to be a girl, and I was so upset, even though I still of course love our little boy. We want to try one last time, and everyone in our families are so against it. my husband and I are still young, so we want to get it done and over with. I need some advice, because I am the ONE whose taking care of our kids. HELP
11 responses
@britishyip (1609)
• India
12 Oct 06
me and my wife expecting first one in dec first week..
• United States
16 Oct 06
That's so awesome, CONGRATS!
• India
16 Oct 06
thanks mate..
• United States
15 Oct 06
First, I suggest not discussing it with anyone but your husband anymore. Your family doesn't have to raise the kids so they have no input into it. Second, if you really think you can handle it, go for it. If it is all overwhelming with three kids right now, then wait a few years. You might change your mind along the way. But either way it is you and your husband's choice, no one elses. We have 4 kids. Our first 3 were born within a year of each other. When we had our third everyone kept asking if we were done and if I answered anything but "no" I got his big lecture about how having kids is expensive. Like, duh. We already had 3, we knew it was expensive. So I stopped talking about it. Everyone thought we were crazy for even wanting more, let alone talking about actually having another. When the youngest of our 3 was 3 1/2 we had our 4th. We didn't tell anyone that we were pregnant because we got such negative comments. We had a 3rd girl and really want another boy so we are still considering having a 5th in a few years. But I will never mention it to my family because they think we are stupid for having 4. My kids are 6, 5, almost 4 (in about 3 1/2 weeks) and 6 1/2 months.
• United States
16 Oct 06
Ours are really close together too, we have a 4 year old she will be 5 in dec. And then our boys we have a 1 year old and 2 year old. They are 11 months and 2 weeks apart. So I mean, yeah I don't know if I am going to tell our families when we expect again, because sometimes I just feel like I am wasting my breath, and time, UGH, it just irritates us...and besides I am going to be opening up a day care in our apartment, since we have a fairly big apartment. thanks for all of the advice you guys, we appreciate it!
• United States
13 Oct 06
Do not let your family run your life. If you want to have another one then go for it. I have 3 kids as well and my husband doesn't want to have anymore and deep down I know that it would probably be a bad decision to have another one even though I would have another one in a minute if I knew it would be ok. If I even joke about having another baby people in my family get all serious and basically tell me not to even think about it. It is none of their business! This is your life so do what you feel is right for you and your family. Children are a blessing!
• United States
16 Oct 06
Yeah sometimes we get tired of our family's opinions. It's like, yeah we asked for their opinion but it doesn't mean that what they say goes, (if that makes any sense)
@bhbirdie6 (1765)
• United States
16 Oct 06
Here's a couple things to keep in mind. You still may not get a girl. You may end up with another boy. And then you'll have a house of rambunctious boys. It's still a 50/50 chance. Will you then want to try again? Also keep in mind that as your family grows your finances will get tighter and tighter. I speak from experience and it is not just the parents who deal with this but the children as well. I'd say go for it as long as you know that you can financially support another child.
@coolshiv (476)
• India
16 Oct 06
hmm....if u ask me...i ll say no to ur idea
@Barbrae (164)
• United States
15 Oct 06
If you are still young, go for it! Otherwise you may live to regret it like I did. I only have 1 child and still feel sad about not having the 2nd. But it's too late for me now (sigh).
@rladiga00 (1165)
• India
13 Oct 06
It is the monetary calculations that are important in rasing the children. A room for the boy, expenses of additional child, school fees, etc. If you have provision for all these additional expenses, one can go for six.
• United States
12 Oct 06
If you want to try for a girl for the last time go for it. Those other people don't have to live your life. If you and your husband love each other and can take care of them as I said before, go for it.
• United States
12 Oct 06
If you have the money to support them and you are taking care of them, then go for it. It is ultimately your decision, it's your life, and you are the people who has to deal with it. If you want another one, go for it!
• United States
12 Oct 06
i have 2 boy i cant have any more kids and im fine with not having a daughter
@kerryq2705 (8672)
• United States
12 Oct 06
Hey there if you want to try for a lil girl then you should def. go for it. First of all it's your decision not anyone elses. You are the one who cares for them so it's your choice. You say your young so go for it before it's too late.