How many children would you have ideally?

[AWitchCalledMeg]

I mean ideally as in no time/age/money/fertility/cultural conventions/partner/lack of support etc barriers. How many would you have/have had?
For me.. about 6 or 7. I have two and one on way but have always loved the idea of big family.

[ethelfleda]

I always thought I'd like 2 - one of each. We have our first on the way (a boy)
But now I think we may stop at one... I've now idea how on earth anyone raises a baby who has other children!! I'm already worries about how I will handle just one

[DotForShort]

Four.

[Chrisinthemorning]

2, one of each top I think. I have DS and we are done. Feel very lucky to have him though

[Writerwannabe83]

If I had endless amounts of money, no health problems, I could be a SAHM, a husband who also wanted the same as me and age wasn't a factor I reckon I'd struggle to stop because I love the idea of a large children.

As it is im currently pregnant with our second and will be sticking at two.

[WhenTheDragonsCame]

None

I have 3

(I may be thinking this due to going through a stressful time with DD1)

[helenfagain]

1. We have one and dp doesn't want any more 😔

[53rdWay]

Probably about 9 or 10.

[RhubardGin]

To me a boy and a girl would be perfect.

[Whitelisbon]

I'd have oodles of kids.
We've got 5, which to many is already oodles, if it wasn't for money and the fact that I absolutely detest being pregnant, we'd definitely carry on, but we can't afford any more, and the practicalities of juggling 5 are difficult enough.

[PacificDogwod]

When I was a kid, I wanted 12

Then I wanted and got 4.

Now I see the wisdom of the 2 child family at times....

[BlueAndYou]

I wanted just the one (a DD).

But now I know I'm carrying a DS, I will go again

If it's another boy next time, that's fine and I'll stop

[Silvereyes]

None, now I have 3, love them all so much it's ridiculous.

[Watto1]

I used to think I'd like 4. However, I only have 2. Now I'm glad we stuck at two because our family is really happy as it is.

[Disastronaut]

Oh at least 4, maybe more. Pregnant with DD2 right now & I'm already far too old, so this will be it for us. I feel lucky that I was finally able to have one. Two (all being well) will be miraculous!

[SisterMortificado]

I always dreamed of three.
I have one. I'm unlikely to have another.

[eeniemeenieminiemoe2014]

if i had unlimited money, a full time cleaner and cook... i would have a whole football teams worth :D

[MyfatheristheKing]

I would have liked 5. We have 3 and won't be having any more (DH had the snip several years ago) I come from 5 and DH comes from 4 so both big families. We don't have the money though so stopped at 3.

[Silverthorn]

It was always 2. I have 2 and now really want a 3rd but dh is sticking with 2.
My 2 are so gorgeous and I figure in for a penny in for a pound but dh is not as hormonal as me clearly.

[SecretFreebirther]

Haha, snap Super

[Beckywiththebadhair]

5 or 6 at least. I have only one due to fertility issues.

[Vanillaradio]

In an ideal world 3. Looking like it might end up at 1.

[QuackDuckQuack]

2 and we have 2. I've always assumed I'd have what my parents have (one of each, 2 year age gap) but we've got two DDs with a 4 year gap and they are fab, I wouldn't change anything about my family.

[Tilapia]

3 and I have 3. At one point I tried to persuade DH to go for a 4th, but now very pleased he said no! Three is perfect for me.

[early30smum]

I'd love to have 4 barring all the barriers you listed, OP. We have 2 and will 95% likely be stopping there.

[NoodleNinja]

I have 3 and I think that's pretty perfect BUT if I could be assured a girl I would love to give DD a little sister as she has 2 big brothers who are 9 and 13 years older than her. We can't have any more though so we are very content with our three.

And 3 fit nicely in a car/holidays etc :D