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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have two and [b]we both have intense jobs but are almost completely in control of our schedules[/b]. If you are not in a flexible schedule situation, then even one kid can be a lot.

Once you have kids, though, you truly gain a new perspective. I love my paid job but nothing compares to seeing your own kids grow, learn, develop a sense of humor, discover the world.[/quote]

This is kind of the magic right here. If you can have high-paying jobs but also have flexibility, then life is so much easier. You have the money to pay for conveniences (i.e. a nanny is generally less work than daycare because they're doing the laundry, dishes, bottles, etc. for the kids and you're not getting them out of the house every day) and you have the ability to spend the time your kids aren't in school with them (and have free time on the weekends because you're not running around catching up on everything). A friend and I make about the same but she is chained to her desk from at least 7:30-5:30 every day and is counting down the days until she can retire. I'm generally working those same hours but one day a week I leave at 2 to take my kids to an activity, I can take a break if needed to get something done, etc. I'm honestly happy with the idea of working for many more years because I love my job and it doesn't get in the way of my ability to enjoy my life. I'm a lawyer, for what it's worth, but not all female lawyers are in the same boat I am, so it goes beyond just what your and your husband's careers are to what your work life is like. That to me is one of the biggest factors in deciding how many kids you want. My husband's job is similar to mine so we are able to spend a lot of time together with the two of us and together with our kids and we're happy with the two we have. [/quote]

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