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[quote=Anonymous]We were in almost the exact same spot as you and decided to stop after three. If you have a fourth you will be close to 40 which has more risk and you will be in your late 50’s before you become an empty nester and early 60’s before your kids are out of college. I don’t think we really talked about the extra college expense which is now huge as it had more to do with moving forward to a different phase our our lives. I loved having babies and toddlers around but I longed for the day when my husband and I had a Saturday that wasn’t consumed by kids activities. When my youngest was 13 and my husband was 50 he said I can finally take up golf because I can now afford to waste half a day without feeling guilty.

Finally, you haven’t even had your third yet. Do you realize how much more difficult life is with three versus two? With two, spouses can divide and conquer. With three it is not as easy. Everything becomes exponentially more difficult. I loved having three but I’m glad I stopped. If we had had a “surprise” fourth I’m sure we would have survived but.......[/quote]

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