First topic message reminder :

Have been thinking about this a lot recently but Mara's post made me think to post here.

The last few days I have been so sick and tired & I keep saying to Stuart and a close friend that I am NEVER getting pg again. I am content with 2 children, I was an only child and have given Caitlin a sibbling so thats me done (fingers crossed this pg goes ok!). I dont care if its a girl or a boy - I have no strong 'need' to have a boy so the sex of this baby wont make a diff.

My friend is convinced i'l want to go again in 5-6 years time when im in my early 30's and these 2 are settled in school, particuarly if this one is another girl. Im not so sure. Iv also always wanted my family complete by the time im 30, I have nothing against older mothers, just for me personally I feel I want to get the dirty nappys, school runs etc over in one go and dont really fancy having a baby at 36 and having another 20 years ahead of me if that makes sense? My friend however thinks when im 50/60 id love having teenagers about the house and could end up lonely - im thinking grandkids will fill that gap!

Also financially im in a mess atm as havent started my career and cant imagine wanting to take a break from it again. Providing for 2 I think will be hard enought particularly when they are teenagers/have familys of their own in 20 years.

Obviously these are just my personal reasons. How did you know your family was complete or why have you decided you want the number of children you are planning?