Is four children too many? i have three and am considering another pregnancy?

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Not if it's just out of boredom, or because you like babies.
The cost as many are saying, must come into it.
But there are also things we cannot quantify, the love you have to offer, a stable home, a healthy upbringing.
You don't mention your partner's view?
A large family, which I suppose four children is nowadays, may mean financial sacrifice, a home which can never look perfect, and a lot of noise.
But you sound inclined to go for it- so happy baby-making!

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snarkbite	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 6:47AM Depends on you and how things are going, for me 3 sounds like too many!!! Rated: +2Vote for this!
sassenach0603	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:24AM If you have the means and capability to support them and care and love them, by all means, go for it. I have none and only wish I had gotten the opportunity to have a family like that. Rated: +1Vote for this!
durbanpoison	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 5:52AM **** no! have another! you get more food stamps if you have more kids! (up to 10 anyway) Rated: +1Vote for this!
Creamsicle	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 5:53AM If you have the time, patience, money and space for them, then there is nothing wrong with it. Rated: +1Vote for this!
zoophile345	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 5:55AM hahaha, yep agree with durb. here in Aus, you get a handot for each child you have and you get more money each fortnight just for looking after them. have as many as you can handle, if its working, use it. Rated: +1Vote for this!
krystelle148	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 5:56AM Do what you want to do, as long as all your children, your partner and yourself are all happy and loving and always fed Rated: +1Vote for this!
ambergris	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 5:59AM This will depend on a number of things - your family's finance's, you & your husband's feelings and ability to cope with 3 or 4 children. But you should also think forward because little children do grow and need more space and can become more difficult for parents to manage well. If your finances are not good or your relationship with your husband / children is strained - it's probably not a good idea. Otherwise, do what feel right. Rated: +1Vote for this!
meteorite	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 6:13AM Why?-Whats wrong with the 3 you have?-LOL. Rated: +1Vote for this!
kessie	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 6:18AM if you can afford it Rated: +1Vote for this!
Doep100	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 6:30AM Hey, someone has to take care of you when you're old right? So start building your future now. Rated: +1Vote for this!
jackrabbit10	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 6:32AM my wife and I raised 4 kids,good times bad times,,the youngest got hand me downs,,had a garden,,cows for meat and milk,,,kids are a lot of work,,the way things are now,, better think it over,,, Rated: +1Vote for this!
purpletears	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:20AM I would say 4 is better then 3 because it makes the numbers even. If you go to an amusement park everyone has someone to ride with them. :) But it does kinda depend how old your youngest is. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Aaaangellll	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:26AM I have four children as well. Ages 16, 18, 22, 24 -- They are the loves of my life and I wish now I would've had another. I'm 52 and no Grandchildren yet but just think of the joy later in life.... Good luck to you, Rated: +1Vote for this!
HazyBlueEyes2002	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:47AM OMG Yes!! 4 Kids is too many!!! At that point you have then DOUBLED yours and your "husbands" places on this earth and there is already a problem of over population! It may not be a problem in your area BUT it's a problem on this earth (which there is only a certain amount of space of) Think of it this way... You would be denying your other 3 kids that little bit more of you, just because you wanted. How selfish! Rated: +1Vote for this!
sugarfooties	Posted Nov 4th, 2009 at 1:23PM If you really need our feedback to make such a huge decision, then I'd say don't have another one. If you're just curious about how other people feel, and you KNOW you can support another one (financially and emotionally) then go for it, and all the best to you and your family! Rated: +1Vote for this!

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