How do you know when you are done building your family?

We have three children now, and we are trying to decide if it is time to close the book on building our family or try for one more. I just feel torn. I was wondering how others knew that they were done. I constantly feel as if I am missing someone. My husband is utterly happy now with three, and would be estatic with 4. Finances would not be an issue. I just can't decide if I really want another child or am having a hard time moving on to the next phase of my life.

Answer:
If you're constantly feeling like you are missing someone then maybe your family isn't complete. Maybe God is trying to tell you something. I say go for number 4!
You get to a certain age and your kids get to a certain age and you know you are done. Think about getting an IUD so you don't have to worry about birth control but the option is still there if you decide to have one more.
if you want another one then have another one and if you dont then dont
I think if you feel you are missing someone, you probably are.
I am in the same boat as you in making up my mind. I cannot tell you what to do as i cannot tell my ownself what to do but maybe in time something will wake us up and tell us what to do as to whether we should have another kid or not.
Good luck to both of us
I am the mother of 4 wonderfull children, and once number 4 came into the world I felt completely whole. I have not thought about having another one since his birth a year ago, and with the other three I knew within a few months that I wanted more. I am done now and I just knew I was after his birth. My family is whole and finished and just as it should be. Not that I can't wait when in a few years it will be my turn to hold a little baby again, but this time the baby will be my grandchild, lol. I think you will know in your heart when your family is whole, and the number is different with every family. Good Luck with your decision and enjoy your family no matter how big or little.
I know exactly how u feel mother 3 and 1 in the oven our intentions were to only have 3..But it happened and to be totally honest either of us did not want this one. $$$$ big issue and it was too soon my daughter is only 12 months old. Just started a new job.6 months preg and barely realizing how lucky we are to be blessed with a new member. Went threw the angry, depressed, and know happy phases we know that it will be God's will I recommend u talk with ur partner and u will know then if 3 is enough
I have a greater number of children than you do, and even though I felt I was done long ago, I am very happy with my large family. If finances aren't an issue, your husband is agreeable and you feel the need to fill, go for it. You won't regret it. At least that is my experience.

I had more of an issue with society thinking I shouldn't have more children than my husband, family or myself.

Good luck. Follow your heart.
if you feel like there is someone missing- I would definately hold off on doing anything until you are absolutely sure..
we have 4 boys and a girl and I know many families that have 8+ children...there is an attorney in our town that has 8 and they want to continue to have more...my doctor has 6.so...
I think you should do whatever is going to make your family happy and whole.

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