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[quote=Anonymous]I don't know if you can OP. I sympathize with you, because I know some people really want larger families.

I don't really see you backing down as much of a compromise. Having one or none would be a compromise but beyond that, you have agreed to start a family together and you have succeeded. I don't want to downplay your feelings but you have two children, one with special needs, and I don't see how the "average" family, or even above average in terms of finances, etc., would not feel taxed by adding a third. Not just financially but in terms of time, etc. I know people do it and I'm not putting anyone down who has three, four, or five kids if that is what they want and that is what they can handle, but your husband's feelings just do not sound unreasonable in this day and age, expecially in this area.

FWIW we have lots of friends who have three kids and a few who are considering going for a fourth - interestingly not ONE of those couples lives in this area. They are all out in smaller midwestern towns. It is just much easier to manage larger families there it seems. Again, not saying it is impossible, just that it seems like around here, your husband's feelings are more the norm, and you are the one who is the "outlier."

That being said, have you considered looking into fostering a child? Or even adopting an older child? Or is it the baby stage you miss, being pregnant, etc.?

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