I can't believe I'm saying this, but DH and I are considering TTC #3 next year. We have id twin girls who are 14 months old. The first 12 months was a huge challenge sleeping wise, and it's only been the last month or so that I've had the energy to even think about having more babies.

I'm worried, though, that if we have a single baby, then he/she will feel left out. The girls already have such a close bond, which (I assume) it will be hard for #3 to share. The answer could be to have 4 children, but DH is reluctant.

Of course, we could have twins again (and my mum is a fraternal twin so it's certainly a possibility) but I'm not sure I want to go through the whole newborn twin thing again!

WDYT?

Hey i'm the opposite if you could guarantee me a singleton i'd most likely go again. Oh.. the ease of one baby. We're sticking with our 2. Definately dont want twins again. 4 kids means new car, bigger house etc etc...

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I really don't think that if you had a another baby they will feel left out. I have spoken to many older siblings who have twin brothers or sisters and they said they never felt left out. quite the opposite. My girls are 14months old and we have been having the same discussion but I don't think I am ready....will I ever be... I think you definately have to consider the possibilty of having twins again but the chances are still slimish ;p
goodluck with whatever you choose and whatever you do choose is the right thing!
Jodi

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I had the same fears of #3 being left out, so I was planning to have four kids. Now I am pregnant with a singleton, and I have basically decided that that is it.

My singleton pregnancy has been just the same as my twin pregnancy (which I loved), but it has been horrible to cope with two almost two year olds while being pregnant. I also suspect that having twins has aged my body a lot, as physically I am just not coping as well.

So what I am trying to say is that you may decide one thing now, but circumstances may mean that you change your mind again.

I might even change my mind about #4 when I first hold my newborn.

Good luck with your decision.