Anonymous wrote:Only planned on 2. Both of us were from 2 kid families. So 2 sons and done, basically.
I lightly wondered about a third but I knew DH couldn't take another round of baby years. I don't have regrets but know that I probably would have been fine with 3 or 4 if my spouse had wanted a big family.
I would have liked to have had a girl for two reasons: 1) to pass on life lessons about being a woman and 2) the cute outfits. One good reason and one dumb reason. I bought my kids cute baby boy outfits and matching Christmas PJs up through the teen years and got that urge mostly out of my system. Regarding wish 1, I am so, so hopeful for my future DILs. I really hope they will like me and I can be a valued family member to help them through their lives. I am going to be a "gain a daughter" person if it's within my power.
So, fine with stopping at 2.
This is so sweet. Your daughter in laws will be lucky to have a MIL like you !