I have a son who is 4.5 and a son who is almost 3. I have been thinking of having a third for the last year and even got pregnant a few months ago but miscarried. Since the miscarriage my husband has decided that he's happy with 2 and doesn't want any more kids. He wants to wait a year and then get a vasectomy. I, on the other hand, still feel conflicted. Sometimes I feel like I want another and it would be great, but then when I think of the work required and the chaos that would be at home, along with the drain on finances and inability to travel as much, I have major doubts.
Everyone I have talked to say that 2 kids is more than enough and there is just no need to have more than that. I think right now my kids require a lot of care, but do you all think that when they are lets say 5 and 7 it would be easier to have a third? Am I kidding myself for thinking that? Some parents tell me that it gets harder when kids get older because of homework and activities.
Do you all think that there is any point in having more than 2 kids? And if so, what's the easiest age gap? I'm 34 so I can afford to wait if it is ideal.
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When is the best time to have a third?
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ayesar · 26/03/2016 14:33
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