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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I wanted 3 but have 2. I still think my heart wants a third, but my head knows that isn't right for our family.[/b] Sometimes, you have to look at your situation realistically and know when to stop.

We do not have the finances to give 3 kids everything we want to give. Also, my DH isn't the most helpful- despite years of trying and some improvement on his part. If he were the type of man who shared chores equally, perhaps a third would make sense. But he doesn't, and I am only capable of so much.[/quote]

+1. DH and I thought 3 or 4 kids without hesitation, until we had one. My first pregnancy was a dream until I developed severe PPD/PPA. After 2 years, I felt ready to go through it all again. Pregnancy #2 was complicated and resulted in 20 weeks of bed rest. My PPD/PPA was well managed but still a struggle for the first year. I'd love to be someone who could have more children but it's not right for our family. Even through our experience there are times when I can picture us with 3 little ones, but when I think 20 years from now I see our family as a family of 4. That's what brings me peace during my moments of question. [/quote]

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