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[quote=Anonymous]1. #1 was so easy, I thought we could easily handle a second. If #1 was a hard child to manage, I don't think we would've had #2

2. Our finances were fine. If it hadn't been, we would not have gone for #2. Full stop.

3. Both DH and I have multiple siblings, and though we are spread out around the world (3 diff. continents), it's nice to know that we have siblings out there.  I wanted #1 to not feel alone, especially after we pass.

DH was on the fence about #2, but when  I asked him how he would feel if he did not have siblings (whom he hardly sees but still likes that he has siblings), he said it would feel alone.

Along those lines, kids play with each other. I realize that it could have gone the other way  ( a lot of fighting), but they have a great relationship. They are teens now and still get on pretty well.  Both are caring of each other, in a sibling sort of way.

4. related to #3  when parents health started to decline it was great to have a support system within our family.  We would tag team with siblings, and talk to each other about medical advice for our parents, etc...

I would not want to burden my one child with the sole responsibility of checking on their elderly parents.  We are financially secure, but that won't replace a loved one caring about you in your old age.
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