https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:34:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-wanted-more-kids-but-know-youre-done#post-1554840 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 17:14:45 +0000 GrapeCrush 1554840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I too am having a hard time wrapping my head around being done. I even will say things like 'if we change our minds' 'maybe we'll reassess in a few years'. But I know deep down we are done. I always pictured myself with 3 kids.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-wanted-more-kids-but-know-youre-done#post-1554817 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:50:33 +0000 twoofeverything 1554817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love to have another for very selfish reasons...I feel like I missed out on a lot of the "fun" of pregnancy and the newborn phase because I was SOOOO sick and SOOOOO exhausted. I can't remember so much of their early months and I would love to do it again. I'd love to breastfeed and truly enjoy every minute in a way that I couldn't with twins.<br /> That said, DH is a gigantic NO on the subject, and in my heart, I know that two is the right number for us. Instead, I focus on all the exciting things that are coming for our kids, and I'm putting my energy into enjoying every minute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-wanted-more-kids-but-know-youre-done#post-1554811 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:46:40 +0000 Mrs. Train 1554811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As my youngest is getting older and older, I am struggling with this a bit. I think I am the type of person who could just take care of tons of kids. My husband on the other hand absolutely does not want any more kids. I would love to adopt but I am pretty sure he is a giant no.</p> <p>The things I do to keep my baby fever under control is to look at the positives of our family and their ages. Just this weekend we went kite flying at a park and the kids were able to get their kites up and keep them in the air. I try to look at these simple things and enjoy where we are in our lives, but then I see a new born and my heart just melts and I have to start all over again with the positive thoughts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-wanted-more-kids-but-know-youre-done#post-1554782 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:31:41 +0000 mrsmate 1554782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm totally with you. I have 2 DDs, but I always pictured myself having a boy (bad relationship w/my mom, was afraid of having daughters). It's hard to let go of this child that I've been fantasizing about for years.</p> <p>At the same time, DH doesn't want another one, and even though I want to SAH while DDs are little, I'm feeling the itch to do something outside the home. A lot of being a mom is plain old drudgery!</p> <p>Once you figure out how to make peace with your 2 LOs, let me know so I can do the same :wink:</p> <p>ETA: I always wanted 3 kids, too, so if I was done I'd feel like I should have enjoyed my last pregnancy more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-wanted-more-kids-but-know-youre-done#post-1554744 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:13:34 +0000 matador84 1554744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How did you come to terms with it? I wood love more kids, but realistically even in 3-4 years, it'd be difficult. We're pretty much done with our two but I'm having a hard time coming to terms with our two being it! </p>