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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - LOL y'all are worked up!  A few clarifications, from myself only (can't speak for others who share some of my perspectives).

- I have NOTHING against large families.  I know plenty, and am close with many.  My issue is with the ones who can't manage the logistics and therefore the kids suffer - missing birthday parties, missing swim practice and therefore getting timed out of meets, etc.  The soccer thing was an example.  Of course, there are smaller families who struggle with this stuff also.  But the larger families I know often blame it on having so many kids.

- I got pregnant twice on the first try and strongly considered a third.  Decided against it ultimately, for a myriad of reasons.  But infertility and/or jealousy (I agree with others - why would anyone be jealous of something they CHOSE not to do and could have done?) weren't factors.

I initially posted this because I feel bad for the kids, who in at least a few families I know like this, are definitely missing out.

Are there other kids who miss out on things?  Of course.  Are there larger families who have it all together and kick ass?  Of course.  Not debating either of those.

Carry on!

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Oh, I get it now OP. The moms with two who considered a third but ultimately didn’t go for it (usually husband wasn’t quite on board) are the worst. It’s like they always hold on to this tiny piece of regret, so they spend the rest of their lives justifying to themselves how superior it is to have 2 kids vs. 3, how sadly neglected all children are from families with more than 2, how their kids will be so much more loved and we’ll-adjusted, etc. Sorry but it’s just not true. If you were truly happy with your life and family size, none of this would bother you so much - in fact, it probably wouldn’t even cross your mind. Sour grapes. [/quote]

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