[nicknick]

Like a PP we considered the 3rd, more just after DD was born but as the months went on and we have got some normality back have decided a 3rd would be a stretch to hard. Few reasons, I battled infertility for so many years I just can't revisit that place, I worry about dividing time with a 3rd, i do want my career back at some stage and feel a little closer to it these days, we are both not as young as we once were and I struggle some days to be patient and for me there is a real feeling like I would be pushing the envelope too far after so many years struggling to conceive. I just want to enjoy my 2 now, as I feel so lucky that I was able to have them in the end.

[bronhilda]

We had two DDs, and were not sure if we were done or not. We put it on the backburner, and when DD2 was 2.5 we both decided that the time was right. We got things into place, went for it, and fell pregnant pretty much straight away. There is almost 3.5 years between DD2 and DD3.

The yearning was there. It felt like someone was missing from our lives (for me) and DH wanted a chance of a son (ooops, DD3 arrived!). We don't regret the decision at all, and DD3 is a true delight. I have seen sides of my other two children I never knew existed! The pregnancy was not good, and DD3 has reflux so life has not been smooth since we decided to go for it, but I wouldn't change it for the world.

I am feeling the desire for another, but my brain tells me that I shouldn't. I will be the wrong side of 40 soon, the pregnancy will be worse, and four kids means a new car, potentially a new house, and life will become more chaotic.

I don't think I will ever be satisfied, but I also know my limitations!

[Natbub0610]

I was so sure after dd2 was born that I was happy with 2 girls. After 1 yr mark, life manageability returned, at 18 months I had clucky twinges, by the 2 year mark, I was sure I wanted another.

I think you can listen to what people say here but at the end of the day, it's a personal choice for you and your partner, you will know for yourselves what's right for your family. You cope with where life leads you and make the most of it, with 2 kids or more.

DD3 is now 9 and I've never had any regrets about having her. I'm studying and feel like my life is on track of where I'm meant to be.

[Rolex]

I have always wanted to have 4 children. I think partly from growing up with only the one brother. I had always wished for more siblings.

So in wanting 4, having our 3rd was always going to be. DH didn't mind either way. He was happy to stop at 2, but also totally fine about a 3rd, if that's what I wanted.

I can't really explain it, other than a deep desire and feeling nowhere near complete after #2.

Our 3rd really did just slot into the family. Easiest transition of all.

#4 is due in 5 weeks. This one took 6 years after first starting TTC. I'm now thinking of maybe #5 due to the big age gap. My first 3 are close in age, and I'd like this little guy to have a sibling close in age, as well.

[Buggylicious]

We did consider a third but we've decided to stop because both children have additional needs that take up a fair whack of time. DD is very clingy she needs to be near me, on me, touching me constantly and I've already been out of work for 6yrs I need to get back in to it, build up my super, etc. We also realised if anything were to happen to either of us on our own we couldn't cope with a 3rd. There's also no good reason I can think of the have a third besides maternal urge to.

[Bluenomi]

I have always wanted to have 4 children. I think partly from growing up with only the one brother. I had always wished for more siblings.

So in wanting 4, having our 3rd was always going to be. DH didn't mind either way. He was happy to stop at 2, but also totally fine about a 3rd, if that's what I wanted.

I can't really explain it, other than a deep desire and feeling nowhere near complete after #2.

Our 3rd really did just slot into the family. Easiest transition of all.

#4 is due in 5 weeks. This one took 6 years after first starting TTC. I'm now thinking of maybe #5 due to the big age gap. My first 3 are close in age, and I'd like this little guy to have a sibling close in age, as well.

My parents were thinking the same when pregnant with my youngest sister who is 6 and 8 years younger than that next 2. Then they were reminded what newborns are like and changed their mind pretty quickly! I think time had dulled just how hard it is with a baby amd once they remembered, there was no more babies

[SlinkyMalinki]

I didn't. Two was a stretch for me. I have absolutely no desire for a third.

[80'sKnickerb...]

We were gung ho on a third right after DD2 was to be born but my last pregnancy was awful and we are literally swept off our feet busy with two girls, even with the 6 year age gap. I can't imagine adding to the chaos! I just want my neat and tidy house back.

[insomniac]

I didn't. Two was a stretch for me. I have absolutely no desire for a third.

Exactly this despite having easy pregnancies and births. I hate sleep deprivation and don't have the patience. I'm loving the ages my kids are now 5 & 8 and all the sports and activities they/we can go & do now.

[AllyK81]

We are only just expecting #1, so we might change our minds, but we have always wanted 3. DH is from 3 and the family dynamic is so beautiful. He and his brothers are BEST friends.