To ask when you knew you were done with babies?

[Exileinengland1999]

I'm actually probably way too old now to have another at 43 but I can't stop thinking about it so feel I need to explore it without committing!
So when did you know you definitely didn't want any more? Did you know for sure? I kind of feel like once you have had kids there is always the potential to be broody but in the end you have to stop for practical/ financial/ age related reasons. Suspect this sudden urge to have one last baby might be peri- menopausal as well! I have a 5 and a 9 year old and feel very lucky to have them.
But I have been constantly thinking about babies lately!
Aibu to think this is probably a last ditch hormone surge before the onset of menopause? It's come from nowhere!

I saw a woman my age pushing a pram with a tiny baby in it. I felt pity. :o

I have always known I wanted two. Didn't feel any urge to have more and I'm 42. So about your age. I think everyone has an idea of what their ideal family is like.

Now. DS is 13 months. My sister has just announced she's expecting DC 2 my dh was ridiculously happy for them. I saw it in his eyes, the desire for another, the excitement, the joy. And I felt empty. Happy for her and DP but so so glad it wasn't me.

After one for me! As an only child I was perfectly happy with the idea of just one child, and after two miscarriages and a very traumatic birth I knew immediately I was done. My son is absolutely and without question the best thing that ever happened to me and I can't imagine loving anyone else like I love him. The early days were tough with the lack of sleep and the fear of being a new parent was very real, but then we got into a routine and life is wonderful. He's now 5 and my absolute world. I.love babies and coo over all of my friend's babies, but never ever have I felt the urge to have another myself . I feel thoroughly blessed with my son and at 38 I really don't think I have the energy for another!

Two words decided it for me: vaginal prolapse. Have 3 DC and I'm in my 40s but that knocked any possible fantasies of having more on the head.

I knew I was done when I was still pregnant with DC3. The only way I got through the all day sickness was by telling myself I'd never have to do it again. I was 33. I've never had a minute's broodiness since.

Same here random. I feel sorry for pregnant ladies I see. Not that I didn't love the baby & toddler stage, I did, just that I have no desire to do it again. I'm happy to have my older children, and have a bit of my life back. My hobbies, dh's hobbies, drinking prosecco with friends and realising I haven't seen the dc for hours, and that's absolutely fine.

Still don't know- am jealous of those of you who just knew. I've left it too late really, but will always wonder what if. Happy and thankful every day for my lot though!

We have 2 DC, neither of them sleep particularly well and I have had complications with both births which puts me off.

I feel I am done. Having two is nice, I don't need more, I don't get broody. I like that now the youngest is 2 I'm starting to get the occasional bit of me time back again.

I always wanted 4. After years of infertility I've just had my 2nd and I'm surprised now to feel (95% sure) that we're done. There are a lot of practical reasons - having a small house and small car and pushing 40 with a history of fertility issues. But actually the main reason is that I feel even now that I need to split myself into 2 to give each of them enough attention. I wouldn't want to divide myself any further. My boys are very close in age and I think we have a lovely little family of 4 that really does feel complete. X