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I always wanted two. LO was hell-baby up until she was 6 months (and still doesn't STTN at 8) so I am firmly in the one and done camp at the moment. I am so sad though at the thought of her being an only child so am not making any final decisions until she's 1. DH keeps talking about her little brother, so I think he wants a boy.

@oliviaoblivia: this is us! We wanted four, but we'll have to see what the future brings us. Then again, my parents had 5 in their 30s, so maybe it's not out of the question!

We wanted 2 before DD and we still pretty much feel that way although we may have to wait until DD is out of daycare before we have another because the double daycare costs would ruin us hahaha.

We originally wanted 5+ (though through a combination of pregnancies and adoption).

My pregnancy wasn't easy, and we started saying "3" when asked.

Then I had DD. Her birth was incredibly traumatic and I suffered (and continue to suffer) with depression and anxiety as a result. We talked about being one and done.

Now nine months later, we waffle between 1-3. I really can't imagine never holding another newborn or never feeling another kick, but I also dread the thought of going through pregnancy/labor/recovery with a toddler at home. I'm also not sure when/if my mental health will return to "normal", so that is a factor too.

In the end I just want what is best for our family, but also what is best for me personally. I will have to get to the point where I desperately want another child before I consider getting pregnant again.

I have always wanted 3 kids but time is not in my favor so we'll try for #2 before year end and be 2 and through regardless of the sex of the baby. We have a little girl right now.

When DH and I got married I wanted to go for at least one more (I already had DS). I always wanted DS to have a sibling. During my pregnancy with S I said I didn't want more after that but then I lost her and decided to be pregnant one more time, but I was saying,"but this is IT!"

But now DH and I talk about the possibility for one more maybe. Either adopt or wait a few years and ttc for another. But a few things play into that.

Really, we never had a plan.

I was one and done for a looong time, but then she outgrew the newborn phase and with every month she gets more fun. So now we want 2 Gender doesn't factor in for us, it's really just a matter of finances and being able to afford college funds, vacations, etc.

Despite feeling completely overwhelmed at times with just one lol we still want a big family. We'll see if things change once LO2 is here but as of right now we'd still like to have 4-7 kids. I do know that I will be taking medicine for morning sickness next time! I barely made it through the first 20 weeks of this pregnancy while taking care of a toddler. I can't even imagine chasing two kids being so sick!

When I was pregnant we said one. Now three years later it is still one, happily one. We have had a couple of very brief moments of discussion but nothing past a fleeting thought.