Is there anyone else?

Question

Is there anyone else that is 23 years old with three children and wanting another? I am happily married and financally able to care for four children. I am just curious if it is unusual for someone my age to want so many children? Does the feeling of wanting another child ever go away?

Answer 1

I'm not your age, but have four children.  Yes, the feeling goes away.  For me, after the fourth, it was just like:  'Okay, I'm done', and I didn't have the desire for any more children.  Now, the focus is raising and seeing what they will be like when they grow up!  I think it is fine if you want another child.  Its not unusual, especially being in a happy marriage, and able to care for them.

Answer 2

I am 30 with 3 and I have kinda thought about having another.  I had an IUD put in instead of getting my tubes tied just because I had my doubts.  I think it's normal.

Answer 3

children are a gift from God. there is nothing wrong with the way you feel and if you and your husband are ready anf able to have more kids the so be it. I don't think the feeling of wanting a new baby in the home ever goes away because it such an amazing thing, a new life a blessing from God. im only 20 and i have a 2 year old son i also happily married and can't wait to have more kids.

Answer 4

There are a lot of people who like to have kids.  One of my best friends has 13 brothers and sisters (she's 1 out of 14 kids)  So its completly normal to want to have kids.  If you can support them then i say go for it but remember when they get older they will fight.

Answer 5

I have a friend who is 24 and she's pregnant with her 5th!! Holy c**p, I know, but she just wants a million I guess. I say to each is own!

God bless and good luck

Answer 6

Not in your situation...but have a friend who is 28 and has 4 kids.  Her oldest is 8 and the baby just turned 1 year.  She says she is done...but she told me today that she's late...hmmmm we'll see.  She says that she misses the "baby" phase when they get to be toddlers.  I agree...the baby phase is wonderful...but I still think she's nuts!! LOL!!  Everybody is different.  Do what you want and if you are financially able to support four kids...I say go for the big family!!  I wish I had more brothers and sisters!!

Answer 7

Yes it is normal for you to want more kids especially if you can afford more everyone is different I have 2 kids and don't want any nomore not because I cant afford them but because I dont have the patience too each is own if you want more kids definitely pursue your dreams good luck 2 you

Answer 8

If I was financially able I would have 10 kids. I'm not though so I had to limit myself to 3. I don't think the wanting ever really quits. I think it is just a manifestation of the remembering and "sadness" of watching the children we already have grow up so fast.

Answer 9

My cousin is 28 with 4 children.

She's still seeking to have more.

Maybe it's cus children give you that sense of love you're looking for & can't find in your 'other half.'

I wouldn't recommend having another child - It's unhealthy because then you're just gonna want to keep having more & more.

Just stop & focus on the children you have already.  Don't go off & have more.  You're young, live life.  :)