My husband and I have a five year old and three year old twins, we are thinking about having another one, do you think this is too much for today? Our children would be six and four by the time we had the next one, so there would be a good age difference, please tell me what you think? thanks!!
2007-03-19 08:19:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The number of children you guys decide to have is between you and your husband. If you guys can do it comfortably without comprimising or negelecting care for yourself or other children i say go for it. More power to you. Just make sure you guys are financially, physically, and emotionally ready for it. The age range is perfect . I have 5 kids very close in age, three are step, but our ages are 6,5,4,3,&16 months. Our six and five year olds both enjoy playing little mommies, they even fight over who gets to change the next wet diaper. So I can pretty much gurantee that you are going to have a couple of eager and excited bodies wanting to love the baby, play with the baby and even help feed the baby. ...although sometimes they want to help too much and it can almost be a burden.
I also recommend praying. If God wants you guys have another one surely he will allow it to happen. However if he feels it would be too much I am sure somehow he would prevent it. I am a believer in the fact that god wouldnt give us anything we couldnt handle.
I say do whatever you two feel is best for your family.
Good Luck!!!
2007-03-19 14:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by mamacita25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Six years and four years are wonderful age differences. In my family, I'm the oldest of three and i was 6 while my sister was 4 when my brother was born. I have three boys of my own that are 9, almost 7 and almost 3. I wanted to try for another one, but was afraid the age difference between my oldest and my youngest would be too far apart. There was also the chance I'd have another boy! I always thought of it this way: What grade will my oldest be when the baby is going to kindergarten? What grade will the baby be in when i send my oldest to college? Does it really seem that big of a difference to you?
At 6 and 4, your kids will want to big helpers and will love the new baby with all their hearts. You'll have tons of hands wanting to feed, hold and play with your new child. I say go for it. :)
Good luck and i wish you the best.
2007-03-19 16:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I really like some of these answers. My favorite would be the one with the 23 year age difference. My seven children's ages range over a 25 year span. I'm one of five and my husband is one of five (all close in age), so it was just natural for us to have a lot of kids. When I was a kid myself I wanted 14, so with seven and maybe seven daughters and sons-in-law I could have that 14. I think if you want more children, can handle it physically, emotionally, financially, etc. then you should just do it. You won't find a right or wrong answer here, the answer lies within your own heart (and that of your husband). But I'll tell ya, holidays are a blast with large families. And with birthdays all over the calendar, there's always a holiday.
2007-03-19 16:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me tell you from experience, it's not easy, but we are very happy with all four of ours. We have a 4yr old, a 2yr old and 4month old twins. If yours will be 6 & 4, they will be helpful with a new baby. My 4yr old is a girl & she is definately a little mommy! Your 6yr old will be more help than you'll ever know! I know a lot of people think that in today's society, people shouldn't have big families like they did yrs ago, but I want my children to have each other when my husband & I are no longer around. To me, family is important. If you feel you can do it, then go for it!
2007-03-19 16:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by mom-of-4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three children oldest daughter is 14, son is 12 and my youngest is 9. We are starting over again in a year.
We want one more. Just hoping we don't get hit with having the twins this time around.
2007-03-19 15:23:28 · answer #5 · answered by Valentina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have as many as you can afford and want. I have 3 two girls ages 3 and 6 and 1 boy who will be 2 in August. If you are ready emotionally and physically to have another child go for it!! Good Luck!!!
2007-03-19 17:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 4 is a good number. Your other kids will be old enough to help you and not hinder you as much as they might if they were younger. Another single baby (if it was possible to control these things) would be a great addition to your family. I wish I had 4 kids!
2007-03-19 17:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by Samarama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 Children is average for this era, yet as long as you can afford them and not deprive them of love and support them have another. I would like 4-5, my grandparents had 18 all single births same parents. yet she is 86 now times have changed. Good luck w/ your big family the more the merrier.
2007-03-19 15:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by ~chopperwon~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the third of four children. I think it is up to you and your husband. If you can afford another child financially and emotionally and you both want another child, don't let what is "normal" stand in your way.
2007-03-19 15:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you can financially support them, love them, and bring them up with morals, have as many as you want!
Who cares about the age difference? The oldest in my family is 35 and the youngest is 12. We all love each other dearly.
2007-03-19 15:42:35 · answer #10 · answered by isisrocca82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋