should i have a THIRD CHILD? Anyone rergret NOT having a third?

[noonar]

i am 37 with dds aged 5 and 7. we have fun together. they are very independent and family life is good.

we have been badly hit by the recession but long term our financial circs will almost certainly improve. for now, however, my p/t job is our main, regular income.

there seem to be many very sensible reasons to 'stop at two', but i've been v broody for over a year now.

i'm worried about having a big age gap. i'm worried that the dds might feel neglected. i'm worried about returning to sleepless nights. but most of all i'm worried about getting into my forties when it really might be too late, and realising that i really shouldve had that third baby.

does anyone out there regret their decision not to have a third? ( sorry if its sensitive).i'm just not sure what to do.

[Martini1908]

Hi, wondering if you ever went ahead with having dc3? What was it like? How is it all now that they're older? What's been the most trying age so far? I'm trying to decide if e go for #3 or stick with 2...mine are 2 & 3 now so there'd be 4 years between 1 and 3...

[NatJayne87]

I've just come across this thread, wondering whether I should go in for another baby, and I find myself wondering what you decided and whether goy did or didn't regret the choice made? I'd love to here your story now

[oneinamillieon]

not a very "large family," imo. i have seven children!

[Martini1908]

Goodness! My mum had five and said stop at 2! Do you agree? Is the jump from 2-3 kids massive? I just feel like everything is geared towards families with 2 kids. The age gap would be 4yr, 3 yr and a newborn if we do it soon...just worried the age gap is also getting too big between the eldest and baby?any thoughts welcome