DH and I had decided before getting married 8 years ago that we would have 2 kids of our own and if we ever wanted anymore we would either adopt or foster children. This seems like a PERFECT family size for us.
I just can't see myself with 5 kids, having to run them all over the place. This one to soccer, this one to dance class, that one to the tutor, this one here etc etc PLUS working and going to school myself.
I think my main factor in deciding my family size is my want to work and go to school myself. I never got to go to college because after my mother's unexpected death in 2001, I had to take over the care of my father who is severely disabled and has Lupus to boot. Once the boys are in school, I can start school myself and hopefully get MY career started (sure I can do at-home schooling or online schooling, but it's just NOT the same as a classroom setting. If I could afford it I would be a full-time student!).
I always thought I could do the SAHM thing full time, but I just don't see being able to give up my wants for a career for the next 18 years. I've already given up 8 years of my life to taking care of other people, I really am looking forward to taking care of MYSELF for once.
DH and I had decided before getting married 8 years ago that we would have 2 kids of our own and if we ever wanted anymore we would either adopt or foster children. This seems like a PERFECT family size for us.I just can't see myself with 5 kids, having to run them all over the place. This one to soccer, this one to dance class, that one to the tutor, this one here etc etc PLUS working and going to school myself. I think my main factor in deciding my family size is my want to work and go to school myself. I never got to go to college because after my mother's unexpected death in 2001, I had to take over the care of my father who is severely disabled and has Lupus to boot. Once the boys are in school, I can start school myself and hopefully get MY career started (sure I can do at-home schooling or online schooling, but it's just NOT the same as a classroom setting. If I could afford it I would be a full-time student!). I always thought I could do the SAHM thing full time, but I just don't see being able to give up my wants for a career for the next 18 years. I've already given up 8 years of my life to taking care of other people, I really am looking forward to taking care of MYSELF for once.
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