more than one child

[Danielle]

Jane, its good to know that you felt the need to have more than one child, i came from 3, and i can't even imagine not growing up without a brother or sister. i was the 1st born, and im soo glad my mother had 2 more for me to play with, yes , we fought constanstly, but now we are 34, 32, 30, and we have such a speical bond. i'm tired of people saying that the more kids you have, the less they get, but i'm like you, i want a houseful of noise and playing, and i want lots of grandkids i can play with and spoil, thanks for your comment!

[Jane @ Kidzarama]

There's another oft-neglected benefit:

With 2 kids we have twice the chance that one will strike it rich, and be able to keep us in a manner to which I'd like to become accustomed.

[Danielle]

LOL my son is a very talented baseball player, and he tells me daily how he is gonna play in the major leagues and buy me anything i want, God Bless Him, i love my children, i do, my life would be dull without them, i thank God everyday for them

[Linda]

There's another oft-neglected benefit:

With 2 kids we have twice the chance that one will strike it rich, and be able to keep us in a manner to which I'd like to become accustomed.

If the other one strikes it rich too, can I get a piece of that one?

I was an only child, and now having 3, I'm lost when it comes to the fighting...I don't get it!

[mylifeisrad]

  My husband and I have 6 kids.  I wouldn't have it any other way!  Each and every one of them are a true blessing.

[FickleMinded]

i was from a big family of 7 children, 6 girls and 1 boy. we have two boys now, and honestly i want to have more but we have to wait for a while because of our current financial situation. i want a big family bec I'm always thinking how happy to have a family reunion each year.

[yayamommy]

Well, here's how I feel---I would give every.single.one.of.my.teeth.-with dentures of course- to have a handful of children to raise. 
But right now ONE it is and is SHE just a giant gift from God. 

If too much time goes by I'll give up the dentures.      

[Candid Carrie]

Hot topic, huh? I dont' even know what the original statement was but I am going to weigh in on it! 

My sister and I were the only two kids there were.  My mom constantly pitted us against each other ... she couldn't just love us both unconditionally ... there was always a favorite and tons of comparisons. 

Flash forward fifty years.  My mom hasn't changed.  My sister and I have little or nothing to do with each other.  By choice.  I now have nothing to do with my own mother.  By choice. 

I have six kids of my own.  27, 20, 13, 11, 7, 5.  There is almost no fighting.  Ever. 

The end. 

[yayamommy]

Carrie, I am starring in a similar story myself--I am one of only two girls and we were both raised very differently--not good at all!  PLUS, I have little to do with my sister, and am hardly on speaking terms with my mom.

Now, what would I give for 6 of my own?  Everything.  Sophie is an angel, knows who God is, and is the happiest kid I know--PLUS she's incredibly well behaved and we have very little problems whatsoever.  I expect she will do something great with her life AND I will be a part of it until the day I die.

I'm so glad you have so many kids.  I'm so glad you raise them well and they all like each other.  You sound like an amazing person! 

[Candid Carrie]

Well, the first two are birth 27 and 20. 

The second two are adopted foster kids.  14 and almost 12.  The twelve year old is bi-polar, adhd, ocd, radd, and rage syndrome.  Our life was hell with him here.  A year ago he accused me of child abuse, my exhusband took him to the police station and had pictures taken of the bruises that occured when he literally through himself down the stairs. 

As a result of police involvement we had to be investigated for child abuse.  Finally it was declared unsubstantiated when Michael finally confessed to a cop that I didn't do anything he just wanted to get out of our house and move in with my ex-husband. 

However, it post poned our adoption of the two youngest, that are now five and seven.  We have had then two and a half years yet we had to go through a year of "probation" and parenting classes, and anger assessment, and three psych evaluations for both David and me.  We expect to hear the final decision from the adoption agency on 12/15. 

So we currently have a happy happy home with children that do not fight.  It was always rough when Michael was here but there is no more fighting. 

And this crap about me being amazing is a load of B.S.  My twenty year old was a twin, his sister died at the age of seven.  I knew I was meant to have a larger family and I promised God that whatever he put on our doorstep I would gladly take in.  Well, they started showing up like crazy.  My twenty seven year old said I need to pray for something different now.

[yayamommy]

I meant you were amazing as a compliment, and I certainly didn't me to upset you.  now after hearing even more of your story, I think you're even more amazing than before. 
I don't think that's a load of crap at all.  You gave birth to 3 and adopted an additional 4.  THAT is AMAZING. 

[Candid Carrie]

You didn't upset me, that is for sure.