cal gal Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have two teenage boys. They are so amazing, responsible, respectful, brilliant and fun. There are so many times that I wish I would have had more kids. My husband didn't want any more after my youngest was born and I have always felt that I wish I had a few more. Now that time is moving my age forward I feel sad that I don't have younger ones coming along. Anyone else ever feel this void? Link to post Share on other sites
notmakingsense Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have two kids as well, I love them dearly, and they are absolutely great. I had a vasectomy towards the end of my marriage, because I felt that would be enough. I was happy in the marriage then. Since my divorce I have been dating (a few serious 1+ year times), and I have found that I'm sad about not being able to have more children with a new love of my life. I haven't found her yet, but I'm sad at the thought that the option won't come easily to me (reversal surgeries don't have a great success rate). So -- I sort of know what you are going through. Link to post Share on other sites
LawGirl Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I am quite ok with not having had more children. I have two. And at 47 - will not be having any more (have had a tubal and not interested in a reversal). I guess any future relationship would have to be content with the fact that I won't be able to give them children..... Link to post Share on other sites
lilmoma1973 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I am ok with having my daughter and only her if it is meant to be.. i will have another if not i won't!! Don't particularly want anymore though.. Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 My wife and I were 48 and 50, respectively, when we married just shy of 10 years ago. Thankfully, children were not an option. I have five children ranging in age from 18 to 36, three grandchildren, another on the way and a step-grandchild. My wife has two children (my stepdaughters), ages 28 and 30, and three grandchildren. That's quite enough, thank you. We enjoy the peace, quiet and serenity of being empty nesters. We also enjoy the grands. Grandchildren are wonderful. You can have them over at Grandma's and Grandpa's, spoil them rotten, fill them full of sugar then send them home to be a problem to their parents. Link to post Share on other sites
justagirliegirl Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I have 2 and 1 grandchild. I have no desire to have anymore. I enjoy the empty nest lifestyle. I cant imagine going back to the stress of having small kids around again. I like my freedom too much! Link to post Share on other sites
Geoffrey Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I have three sons, aged 4, 7, and 9. Two of them look exactly like me. If the right person came along, I wouldn't mind trying for a couple of girls this time! Link to post Share on other sites
Author cal gal Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Geo I have boys too. I would still be happy if I had ten boys... Link to post Share on other sites
Mz. Pixie Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I had a hysterectomy several years ago due to problems. Now that I am remarried I don't exactly want any more children but I am sort of wistful that I won't ever carry one that is my husband's. Does that even make sense? Last night I was sitting on the couch holding my daughters babydoll and my husband said, "Do you want another one of those?" and I said, "Ummm that would be impossible" and he said, "We could always adopt". I was like "Awwwww but no thank you!" It was sweet that he offered but we're about to get all of ours to the age they can get up on Saturday and get their own breakfast! Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 i am quite happy with the number of kids I have....zero. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
soar eyes Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I have 3 girls 5 years and 8 years between each other and NO, NO, NO don't want anymore. They have very strong personalities in there own way. I LOVE each one of them. I couldn't give the quality time to another child that all of them deserve. They get quality time from me and that is the most important thing when you have kids. You can have all the love for them but no quality time for them spells dysfunction. Link to post Share on other sites
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