https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 11:34:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-29268 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:58:28 +0000 Kkuru 29268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not totally opposed to having 1. I have 2 siblings and love them- I'm particularly close to my sister, but times have changed. My husband and I both work quite intense jobs and I am not sure financially about two kids in the long-term. We'll see. I think husband is more set on having 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-29200 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:49:29 +0000 plantains 29200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to want 3 but now I'm thinking two. I don't think I could have just one, but maybe I'll change my mind after the baby comes, who knows?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-29141 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:46:03 +0000 mrsjyw 29141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH was an only child and didn't mind all that much that he didn't have siblings, (he loved being spoiled.)</p> <p>But, he's in the camp of wanting four kids! (I want 3) It's moreso his male ego wanting to raise half a soccer team though, not because he hated being an only child. He loved it and it worked for my ILs (FIL was 40 when DH was born). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-29078 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:03:31 +0000 looch 29078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a bad idea to do something just because everyone you know in that situation would have done something differently. I am the oldest of 3 and while I would love to have another child, if we don't that is fine. There were many times growing up I wished I was an only! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28961 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:17:55 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 28961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I compromised on 1 before we got married. I want 2, but I will be totally happy with one. I've read lots of threads about this and almost every single child says that they had a happy childhood. I think it depends on who is around them. My child will have cousins around the same age nearby which will be nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28907 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:24:51 +0000 mekarual 28907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had always thought I would want two kids, but now that I have one I'm thinking we might be "one and done". My husband is still leaning towards wanting two.</p> <p>I reserve the right to change my mind at any time. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28905 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:11:53 +0000 .twist. 28905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At this point, I only want one. DH has two boys, and that would make 3 so, I'll probably be done at one. Unless something changes and DH talks me into another one, but ... we'll cross that bridge when we get there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28903 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:07:28 +0000 DillonLion 28903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an only child, and while I wouldn't say that I never ever wanted a sibling, for the most part I was totally cool with it (since I didn't know any different). </p> <p>I'd be okay with having only one child, but SO wants two, and I'm also okay with that idea for now. Either way, not pregnant or a mom yet, so obviously nothing official has been decided. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28856 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:38:57 +0000 prettylizy 28856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want 2, DH keeps saying 1 and a sports car (since they'll cost the same!).... I'm pretty sure he's joking, but sometimes I wonder... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28832 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:02:38 +0000 cyneswith 28832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also in the 2 and done camp (as in after #2, one of us is getting neutered - we may well adopt 10 kids, but only 2 bio kids.) HOWEVER, one and done is also an awesome way to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28827 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:57:03 +0000 chopsuey 28827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We definitely want a #2. I had a dream last night that I gave birth to my second child and was already thinking about baby #3. :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28825 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:55:41 +0000 erinpye 28825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's never occurred to me to stop at 1, I've always wanted 2 and sometimes toy with the idea of 3! I am one of 2 and DH is one of 3 and we want our children to experience having siblings. Sure, my sister and I can fight like crazy, but we have a very special bond--she's a built-in best friend and we understand each other in a way no one else possibly can. I want that for my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28489 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:26:06 +0000 duetletterpress 28489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ditto - i'm an only and never once wanted a sibling. never. </p> <p>we are okay with having only one child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28487 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:23:45 +0000 themcmom 28487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Granted Wombat is still really little, but I want to have at least one more bio kid and one adopted kid. Honestly, I'd love to have 6 kids bio and adopted because I seriously love taking care of Wombat, but I reserve the right to change my mind as she gets older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28486 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:23:29 +0000 Andrea 28486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I am an only child and have never wanted a sibling!</p> <p>For me personally, I think I will end up having 2 kids because we don't have any family around and I think my daughter will be lonely. Growing up, I had some family around so I didn't feel too lonely being an only child but it might be different for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28479 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:04:20 +0000 Mrsbells 28479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the people I know who are an only child always wish they had atleast one other sibling so I personally couldnt stop at one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28475 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:58:26 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 28475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I flirt with the idea ... but I think we'll probably end up with 2. Unless LO turns into a terror toddler -- then I may be swayed back to the just 1 camp! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28409 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:09:14 +0000 mediagirl 28409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are planning on having just one child. We're older parents like @looch 34 and 38 and I just don't see us giving a life we would like to give to a baby if we have another one in two years when my husband is...gasp...40!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28405 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:02:20 +0000 heffalump 28405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're hoping for more. But if your happy with one than that's great! Everybody is different, you should do whatever you want. It's your life! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28400 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:30:28 +0000 junebugmama 28400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am only having one biological child. I want to be able to provide everything to my child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28396 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:11:03 +0000 rachiecakes 28396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We plan on being "one &amp; done" but not making any permanent decisions yet.<br /> We want to live in the city forever and just can't imagine that happening with more than one child. Being in the city allows both of us to work without daycare and we enjoy what we do. We'll see :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28390 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:09:24 +0000 looch 28390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're older first time parents (36 and 33) and I will be honest, I just don't have the energy like I used to. We also have to consider the cost of air travel, as we have families on two continents. </p> <p>I would love to have another, but my husband is not convinced. He's the oldest of 4 and always resented having to "care" for his siblings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28376 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:05:49 +0000 Mrs. D 28376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine having only one. </p> <p>We both had younger siblings, who while they sometimes did (and sometimes still), drive us nuts, we want our kids to have that experience as part of growing up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28371 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:54:59 +0000 MaisyMay 28371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We might do that, but are pretty certain we'll go for 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28363 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:56:37 +0000 808love 28363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are stopping at 1, to the best of my knowledge. I feel very grateful for her and we have our hands full. We are savoring every single moment. I can't imagine having to do it all over again and having another one to juggle/balance. We are a little overwhelmed and exhausted but most of all, we have so much joy and love from having just this one little one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28362 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:47:21 +0000 cyndistar3 28362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shortly after having my daughter I decided I wanted another baby and three years later, here I am having another baby. I don't see anything wrong with only one though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/1-baby#post-28360 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:20:39 +0000 Adrena 28360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is anyone thinking about stopping after one baby? My LO is still little so it seems to early to decide ... but I am leaning that way. I'm so happy with him, and there are lots of things I want to do in my life, I think maybe 1 is enough for me. </p>