Is this babe your last? - Page 2

[sanguine_speed]

We are DONE DONE DONE DONE DONE! I have had hellish pregnancies and births and I am NOT doing it ever again. I also have no more to give in terms of feeling spread thin with the 3 we have and wanting to do other things outside the home. I'm 26 and looking forward to a young empty nest age. I paid the price for starting at 20, and I'd like to move in to reap the benefits. Having more kids at this point would negate that. I really need that benefit.
It's to the point that we're both being sterilized. I'm that sure and that afraid of a surprise. and yes, I know the risks of the surgery. Thoroughly.

[Hazelnut]

Yep, most likely this is our last, #3. I'm a little sad over it, though honestly I've never had a baby thinking we'd have another for sure! With each one I thought "maybe this is it." But I think it really has to be now. It's a little sad for me, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle more than three. I feel like this is best for us for many reasons. Plus, I'll be turning 35 soon. Time to move on to the next stage too. I don't think I want to be in the baby stage til I'm like 38, as much as I love it.

However I keep waiting for that feeling of being OK with it. So many moms who told me they felt compelled to have another didn't feel it again when they finally did. At this point I don't feel that way. If I went on emotion alone, I feel like I could totally do this again! I already kinda miss the whole pregnancy/birth/first week thing! I'm a little sentimental that way.

But that didn't stop me from giving away my maternity clothes already, at barely three weeks postpartum. I'm like that though. I sold my hypbirth cds and unused newborn diapers already too. Trying to convince myself not to change my mind I guess.

[BamBam'sMom]

This will be my second boy and I think we're going to just stop here. Before, we both thought we'd have three or so. But the pregnancies haven't been easy on our relationship. And, as much as I love the baby phase, it's a lot of work and I think I'm ready to move past it. The other day, I was thinking about how many more years I would have to be nursing, dealing with crying, naps, diapers, and all that if I decided to have a third. I'm not the most patient person. I want to be able to take my kids to do fun outdoor things that babies can't do.

[maylea_moon]

Yes. We're done for sure. The other night DH was looking at Lila and said, "maybe we could have just one more". I told him when he can figure out how to become pregnant, give birth and breastfeed, I'll think about it.

[mighty-mama]

Originally Posted by BamBam'sMom

This will be my second boy and I think we're going to just stop here. Before, we both thought we'd have three or so. But the pregnancies haven't been easy on our relationship. And, as much as I love the baby phase, it's a lot of work and I think I'm ready to move past it. The other day, I was thinking about how many more years I would have to be nursing, dealing with crying, naps, diapers, and all that if I decided to have a third. I'm not the most patient person. I want to be able to take my kids to do fun outdoor things that babies can't do.

I couldn't written the exact thing.. I keep telling dh, only 2yrs before we can sleep somewhat comfortably.. And then we talk about going to Disney World once both kids are out of the napping, stroller, diaper, tantrum phases.