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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our kids are 2 and 5. We both work and barely keep our heads afloat. But, I know deep down I want a third kid. In 5 years, I see us sitting around the table as a family of 5. I know my husband is not going to be on board. He works a lot and travels a lot, and we are finally to a point where I can watch both kids by myself now comfortably. Any suggestions of 1) things to consider before talking to him and 2) how to have the conversation with him? Admittedly we aren't the best at communicating, but we are working on it. [/quote]

Oof. I don't know how to have this convo with him, but as for your first point - definitely think about the finances and logistics before you bring it up. I mean, sure, the early days pass and soon enough your third will also be a more manageable 2 year old, but then you still have 5 more years of daycare to pay for, god knows how much more after school and extracurriculars, health care, and 4 more years of college. If you like to travel, that's one more plane seat for every trip. Will you need a bigger house? Bigger car? I'm not trying to talk you out of it I just think you should have pretty good answers to all of this before you approach your husband. If my husband approached me with this idea these are the questions I would immediately pose. [/quote]

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