https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 13:28:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874270 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:47:36 +0000 Anagram 1874270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My older siblings have 1,3,2,and 0 kids (last is childless by choice). I have lots of friends with no kids, although most are planning on 1-2 at some point. I have several cousins with 5-6 kids. Quite a range!</p> <p>We want 2-3, probably 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874233 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:28:29 +0000 Mamasig 1874233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends that only have one child currently is because of infertility. Two of those are trying for more. One of those tried with IVF twice but it didn't work. Most others have 2 or 3 and I have a couple who are pregnant with their 4th. </p> <p>We'd like 3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874143 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:55:13 +0000 Caly 1874143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Skadi: reminds me of this van I saw a while back, sent it to a friend who is one of 10 children (Quiverfull family) </p> <p>Our friends are all over the place. Most have 0-2 with some having 3. One friend wants 4-5 which is the highest # in our friend circle. </p> [attach=3358/14/ncd3bx.528x400.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874121 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:44:58 +0000 alohaorchid 1874121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of our friends are 0-2 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874116 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:44:32 +0000 Smurfette 1874116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>0-3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874115 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:43:38 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1874115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two seems to be the magic number. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874102 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:33:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 1874102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In our circle of friends and family it appears that 2-3 children is pretty standard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874007 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:56:21 +0000 Mamaof2 1874007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>majority is 1-2</p> <p>a few have 3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1874003 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:54:44 +0000 Tanjowen 1874003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of my friends have 2 right now and all seem to at least want 3-4 kids total. We have one and are not sure we want to have anymore (everyone thinks we are crazy). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873936 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:14:55 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1873936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most have 0-2. On my side, I don't have any friends planning on more than 2 children. A few of DH's friends have three already. I think it's that ways because my friends and I are on the older side an/or have a certain career focus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873905 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:59:37 +0000 NovBaby1112 1873905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>most have or want 1-3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873902 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:56:46 +0000 blackbird 1873902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most everyone is in the "2 and done" camp. One of my friends at work wants 4. We want 3, maybe...maybe 4. And everyone thinks we're bonkers bananas :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873842 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:24:24 +0000 Boheme 1873842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: They believe in the whole "expand the kingdom" school of thought, and believe you should have as many children as you can handle vs no birth control at all. They all use NFP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873730 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 02:53:51 +0000 lamariniere 1873730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ra: Same here. </p> <p>Other than one person I know who wants 4, everyone else is 0-2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873728 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 02:01:56 +0000 Skadi 1873728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@RubyCali: Its a Christian movement where they believe in having as many kids as God wills (no birth control). The term comes from Psalms 127:</p> <p><i>Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD:<br /> and the fruit of the womb is his reward.<br /> As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man;<br /> so are children of the youth.<br /> Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them:<br /> they shall not be ashamed,<br /> but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.</i> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873727 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 02:00:26 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 1873727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those who are truly "done" in my close circle is 2-3. But I have a couple not as close friends who have 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873725 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:37:11 +0000 RubyCali 1873725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is Quiverfull?<br /> My friends all over the place-- many are single or married with 0, and a couple have 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873721 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:21:16 +0000 Arden 1873721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boheme: Ok I'm curious about these types of people. They still believe it's ok to use birth control, but they just believe they should have larger families? I've usually heard one extreme or the other. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873718 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:17:44 +0000 Cherrybee 1873718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its a really wide range! I have one close friend who is CFBC and another good friend who has 3 children. Most of our friends currently just have one child but I think most are hoping for a second. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873716 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 01:16:53 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1873716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly 2. A few have 1 or TTCing their first.</p> <p>Edit: morning brain has gotten me to forget the few people I know from high school with 5 kids! One is like a sister to me! How can I forget?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873709 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:39:53 +0000 autumnlove 1873709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most have 0, 1 or 2. A few have 3 and one has 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873700 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:44:55 +0000 sunny 1873700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most are 2 and done or 1 and pregnant/considering 1 more soon. I know a few friends who are 1 and done and a few who seem like they are child free but I haven't discussed it so I don't know for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873687 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:53:44 +0000 DesertDreams88 1873687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of my work friends are single and childless. At church? 3+ kids for most couples, with almost all SAHMs. Definitely makes for a bit of a culture shock Sunday - Monday, haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873623 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:54:56 +0000 coopsmama 1873623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of folks at our church are Quiverfull so our friends range from having 1-11 depending on how long they've been married. Most of our close friends are working on #2 or 3 though as no one has been married more than 3-4 years. Family wise, no one has more than 2 kids and it would seem most are 2 and through. </p> <p>We have two. I want a third but not sure we can swing it financially. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873617 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:48:07 +0000 yellowbird 1873617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most are on #2 right now. Not sure if they plan on a 3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873616 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:42:44 +0000 Boheme 1873616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of our friends aren't quite Quiverfull level, but have like 4-6 children due to religious beliefs</p> <p>We won't be following suit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873606 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:30:21 +0000 lilyofthewest 1873606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly intentionally childfree or 1-and-done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873602 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:26:35 +0000 BandDmommy 1873602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most are 2 and through. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873599 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:23:48 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1873599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of my friends with kids have 2 and are planning on 3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-kids-are-your-friendsfamily-having#post-1873596 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:19:01 +0000 lawbee11 1873596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1 or 2. I don't know anyone who is planning to have more than 2. </p>