https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 01:58:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2213212 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:54:52 +0000 snowjewelz 2213212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two b/c we both have siblings so we would want DD to have a sibling. Prob won't go over two b/c of space/finance, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2213207 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:53:46 +0000 Dandelion 2213207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always played it by ear, but now I'm done and I know that because I don't want to be pregnant or have a newborn again. Maybe I'll adopt an older kid in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2213170 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:38:17 +0000 BKCaribBaby 2213170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 max, and I am an only child. I’ve never thought of having a large family ever. It’s just not something that has ever crossed my mind. Now I lean this way because 1 takes a lot of mental and emotional energy for me. We also like certain things (living in small places, travel, etc.) that are easier to do with a smaller family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2213143 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:28:04 +0000 DillonLion 2213143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an only child and feel like our family is "complete" with our only right now. Everything is manageable and we are happy. I have no desire to rock the boat and introduce another person into the mix. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2213134 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:23:29 +0000 mrsjyw 2213134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh is an only child and has always longed for a huge family. I had a younger brother and always wished for another sibling so I always wanted three kids. </p> <p>We've always said 2 maybe 3. Right now I'm leaning towards two and through (due w ds2 next month!) And seriously wanting Dh to get his vasectomy later this year as I can't imagine being pregnant again. Plus we like to travel and it would be easier for us to travel sans kids and as a family w 2 kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2213128 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:16:47 +0000 Mamasig 2213128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always thought 3 would be great. Maybe because I grew up one of 3? I knew I never wanted just one. I also had a good friend growing up who lost her brother when we were in college. I always think now she is an only child and her children won't have their uncle. I guess it makes me want to give my children multiple siblings. And now that I have 2 and see how much they love each other, it only reinforced my want for 3. </p> <p>DH used to say he wanted 4 because he is one of 4. Well, he's cool with three now that he knows how hard and expensive are! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212966 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 02:39:48 +0000 erinpye 2212966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just always wanted 2! I'm one of 2 and loved it growing up. (I also have 5 step siblings but never lived full time with them.) There are other factors to consider too: school costs, costs of raising more kids period, and the cost to my body, kids, and marriage to go through pregnancy that leaves me barely functional (I had HG both times and severe PPD following). We are very happy as a family of 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212872 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:27:55 +0000 autumnlove 2212872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It feels right. We would want 4 if we were a little younger and I had easier pregnancies &amp; deliveries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212871 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:25:59 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2212871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm from a family of five kids and I have always loved it. I also have over 30 cousins on my dad's side (he's one of six and they each have a mess of kids) and I love the adventure and excitement and chaos and love that huge families bring. Always someone to lend a hand, always someone to borrow clothes from, always someone to tell you when you're being stupid, always someone to entertain you. Now, as an adult, my siblings are the greatest, truest friends in my life. </p> <p>MY DH is one of three, and we always figured we'd have 3-4 kids. Now that I'm pregnant with our third, we are 98% sure we are done because I just can't imagine going through pregnancy again. But once in a while, DH brings up the "well, maybe down the road in 5 years we will want another..." discussion. I guess we will just have to see..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212859 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:07:00 +0000 birdofafeather 2212859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I each came from families of 3 kids so that's always been out number. 2 adults and 3 kids feels like a family to us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212852 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:56:03 +0000 LML 2212852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always, always, always wanted four kids because that's how many my grandmother had, and I grew up thinking it was perfect. I still feel that way, although I don't know if my dream is going to come true. We have two right now, so here's hoping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212840 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:45:54 +0000 Purpledaisy 2212840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want 3 or 4. I am an only child and have always wanted a big family. I want a loud crazy house! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212773 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:46:07 +0000 skipper2010 2212773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two because the thought of being outnumbered overwhelms me. ;) People ask if I have another boy will I try for a girl, but as much as I would love a little girl two just feels right for our family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212759 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:38:37 +0000 kjpugs 2212759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two because of logistics/schedules/sanity, but if DH had a not crappy job, and we had less debt, I would want at least 3. I loved having more than one sibling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212714 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:01:57 +0000 cat620 2212714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also want two. I grew up an only child, and while I don't have any negative feelings about that, I think it would be nice for my son to have a sibling. I think having just 2 kids will make it easier for us to do things as a family as well. Vacations will be more affordable, so we could go nicer places for longer. We could afford to send 2 kids to the top private school. We could also have a smaller house in a better location. The area we want to live in is very expensive, and a 3 bedroom house would be within our budget, while 4 bedrooms might not be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212713 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:01:50 +0000 Foodnerd81 2212713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We want two. I grew up in a big family (1 of 5) and I loved it, but it's just not for us. Life seems easier with two- you can fit in most cars, you can tag team and not be out numbered, </p> <p>In some ways I feel a teensy bit bad about not giving our kids a big family, but they will have a sibling at least. Luckily they have cousins not too far in age! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212698 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:48:46 +0000 Synchronicity 2212698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We want two. I don't want to be outnumbered! A part of me would love a big rowdy family, but that part is *really* small, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212693 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:44:41 +0000 smith 2212693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was an only child for 13 years, and my best friend was the youngest of four. Her house was chaotic in the best possible way - there was always something happening and so much excitement, and all the siblings are very close as adults.</p> <p>I've always said I want four kids just so I can have a family like theirs! It truly was the most fun place to be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212675 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:32:44 +0000 DesertDreams88 2212675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll be thankful for however many God gives us, and we'll reevaluate our desires continually. However, outside of time/exhaustion factors, I always thought 1 would be lonely, 2 would get on each others cases a lot with no "other playmate" relief, 3 would have the odd person out, so 4 always seemed like a perfect number. I also had a huge extended family growing up so I think that pushed me in that direction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-you-want-the-number-of-kids-that-you-do#post-2212659 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:23:20 +0000 mrbee 2212659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted my kids to have a sibling, but didn't want that many kids. Two kids turned out to be the minimum number of kids that fit the bill, and luckily Mrs. Bee was on the same page!</p> <p>Why do you want the number of kids that you do? </p>