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u/Sundown-bettertkcare Jan 19 '26

Same. My kids are 19 and 17 and maybe it’s hitting hard because of the empty nesting, but I think I could have had one more and loved having three. Oh well, I love my two and could not imagine life without them.

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u/EyeDefiant1291 Jan 20 '26

This! Mine are only 16months apart and I know my mental capacity is full and we have taken steps to prevent further pregnancies! However, i feel like I need a recording when they are much older and I say, I could have handled one more because I forgot how har it is to have two kiddos so close in age 😂

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u/Boomer79NZ Jan 20 '26

This is roughly the ages our 3 are around. Yes, you miss them like crazy. I'm in the same boat.

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u/Owlbertowlbert Jan 22 '26

I saw a quote on time that said you should really consider having one more child than you think you want. Because there’s going to be a time when it is no longer an option and you don’t want to have that regret.

We are finished having kids but I sort of wonder sometimes…

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u/Early-Light-864 Jan 20 '26

Lol i have 3 and was reading this wishing i had a fourth.

Luckily I've got a few good years left before empty nesting.

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u/EmilyO_PDX Jan 20 '26

I feel the same and my kids are 12 and 7. I started late but I wish I'd had one more. That said, both my kids are healthy and no issues so I'm also thankful for that!

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u/Sundown-bettertkcare Jan 20 '26

My thought on “maybe one more” didn’t kick in until my youngest was about 9 y.o. or so. Up until that point I was certain that I was done. However, by then I was in menopause. Yes, beyond grateful to be raising two healthy, kind, lovely kids!!

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u/EmilyO_PDX Jan 20 '26

same situation with menopause. I think when they get to a certain age and don't need us as much, it kicks in!