How many children do you have?

[SewCrazy]

How many children do you have? Only one here and I'm not planning any more, yet...

[mdquilter]

I have one daughter and hubby and I are not planning to have any more. I am an only child and turned out OK. My daughter is 14 (almost 15) and really doesn't want a little brother or sister....LOL

[SewCrazy]

I have one daughter and hubby and I are not planning to have any more. I am an only child and turned out OK. My daughter is 14 (almost 15) and really doesn't want a little brother or sister....LOL

I hear ya. My daughter is five and would love a sibling, but my partner says NO!! Plus we only have a two bedroom house so it wouldbe tight with more than one child.

[dramaw]

I have 3 children, 2 girls and a son...He's my baby even thought he turned 30 in February and got married this past August. I'm always giving him advice whether warranted or not...One day he said something about it...and I told him "Son, when I stop giving yall my opinion/advice you might as well tag my toe". LOL

[Sew 'N Sane]

I have 4 children and a German exchange student. Plus 2 dogs and 3 birds. That's why my business name is Sew 'N Sane!:p

[JenZ]

Awww man...I have none ( I am waiting till I am done with law school..but I graduate in May so this all may change). But really I don't need any...I have 6 nephews (counting the two who passed away), one niece, one grand-niece (you better believe THAT makes me feel old at 29) PLUS! I found out yesterday my sister Michelle is pregnant and today that my sister Angela is pregnant. My family is starting to think there is something physically "wrong" with me, being surrounded by all these breeders and all!

[dana]

I have a boy and a girl. My son just lost his first tooth- what excitement. Who'd a thought I would be so excited about playing the role of the tooth fairy?


;)

[JenZ]

I have a boy and a girl. My son just lost his first tooth- what excitement. Who'd a thought I would be so excited about playing the role of the tooth fairy?


;)

Aww...I would be psyched too! Do you have something special to keep his teeth in yet? My mamma always meant to get nice containers for all of our teeth. When she passed away and we were going through her things I found my baby teeth in the same old Bayer asprin bottle they always were in. Surprisingly all of us girls thought it was funny and laughed.

[crumbear]

Hey, I didn't see the 'Omg! I'm pregnant!' option in the poll! :D

[Mabel]

I have one 2 year old son :) He's actually nearly 3, which just BLOWS my mind! I couldn't have a baby for years, and after 4.5 years of trying (and one documented miscarriage - more probable miscarriages) we finally received our beautiful son, and I cherish each and every day with him - he is my miracle!

[dana]

Aww...I would be psyched too! Do you have something special to keep his teeth in yet? My mamma always meant to get nice containers for all of our teeth. When she passed away and we were going through her things I found my baby teeth in the same old Bayer asprin bottle they always were in. Surprisingly all of us girls thought it was funny and laughed.

I have nothing yet- thought about making a little bag (embroidered of course)

I put it in an envelope To: the tooth fairy. It made it easy to find under his pillow. It is still in the envelope- hidden in a drawer. I've got to do something with it.
I should get something together. He has another ready to come out, and his younger sister has 2 loose. Soon, I will be over run with little bitty teeth... EEEKK!

[momma4anna]

I have 3 children. A son, a step-son, and a daughter. Mine, his,a nd ours, but I think of all of them as mine even if I did not give birth to one of them.

[SewCrazy]

I have 4 children and a German exchange student. Plus 2 dogs and 3 birds. That's why my business name is Sew 'N Sane!:p

LOL. I love your business name! I'm sure it fits. Sounds like you have your hands full! That would drive me "N' sane" too!! LOL

[SewCrazy]

Hey, I didn't see the 'Omg! I'm pregnant!' option in the poll! :D

Congratulations!!! Sorry I didn't even think of making that an option!! :eek:

[SewCrazy]

I have nothing yet- thought about making a little bag (embroidered of course)

I put it in an envelope To: the tooth fairy. It made it easy to find under his pillow. It is still in the envelope- hidden in a drawer. I've got to do something with it.
I should get something together. He has another ready to come out, and his younger sister has 2 loose. Soon, I will be over run with little bitty teeth... EEEKK!

At one time I found the cutest pattern for a paper pieced quilt tooth fairy pillow. I of course meant to do it before my daughter starting loosing her teeth but I missed out on that as well. My daughter is five and has lost two teeth, both of them at day care, so I missed out. She called me at work to tell me about the first one and I almost cried. :(

I decided to give her dollar coins from the tooth fairy becuase my mom always gave us some kind of special coin like Susan B. Anthony dollars. Did you know that just released new dollar coins for the first presidents? So I figured maybe should could start a collection of those.

[clae]

I have 2 boys..9 and 5 years old...I have really been thinking about 1 more in hopes that it will be a little girl.. I would sooooooo love to have a girl with all of this sewing I am into. She would be so spoiled(or either the biggest tomboy ever)Ha Ha!!!:D

[mdquilter]

I have nothing yet- thought about making a little bag (embroidered of course)

I put it in an envelope To: the tooth fairy. It made it easy to find under his pillow. It is still in the envelope- hidden in a drawer. I've got to do something with it.
I should get something together. He has another ready to come out, and his younger sister has 2 loose. Soon, I will be over run with little bitty teeth... EEEKK!

My mom kept my baby teeth in her jewelry box LOL....Now that was a shocker when I raided her jewelry box in middle school for earrings LOL

When my daughter lost her teeth there was barely anything to keep. She was a horrible tooth grinder and ground them down to almost nothing before they fell out. Luckily when her permanent teeth came in she stopped gronding her teeth.

[mdquilter]

I have 2 boys..9 and 5 years old...I have really been thinking about 1 more in hopes that it will be a little girl.. I would sooooooo love to have a girl with all of this sewing I am into. She would be so spoiled(or either the biggest tomboy ever)Ha Ha!!!:D

My daughter is a big time Tom Boy and has never had any interest in cute embroidered jumpers or shirts :( . She's into the Japanese anime so I have a few oriental designs to use for things for her.

[StitchinGrandma]

I lost a little girl at 5 1/2 months into my first pregnancy. Then I had a boy next and we decided to try for another hoping it would be another girl. No such luck; twin boys and for six months of that pregnancy the docs said I was having triplets. :eek: I spent a month in the hospital with that pregnancy because of a gall bladder attack the day after Thanksgiving. Then in January when they were born by csection, immediately following the section, they cut me open for the gall bladder removal surgery. That was the worst recovery ever and I was a mess with two large incisions from the two surgeries. I kinda decided that was it. I was not having anymore kids. LOL Thankfully our first grandchild just born this August was a little girl so I finally have my little girl to spoil. I just had to wait a few years more. :D

[Mabel]

I'm sorry for your loss, that would be horrific :(

[rosebud314]

I have 2 daughters. Emily is 22, and married. Lisa is 21 and still living at home. She keeps talking about moving back to PA and I keep praying she won't:cool:

[sewingfor3]

I have 3, 2 girls 5 & 6 (10months apart, whoops) and then the 2nd whoops a boy 13 months, he was the SURPRISE and my husband got fixed after that. Our family is now complete. They really are a lot of fun.

[Deedles]

Nope, no kids and never really wanted any. We were careful not to have any when we first got married then when the pills were giving me fits I had to get off of them. We decided if it happened fine, if not that was OK, too. Then in our mid 30's we really sat down and seriously talked about it and decided we liked our life just as it was. We like kids and had a niece and 2 nephews as well as several cousins that would fill any need for babies we might have. So around 35 we decided not to have any at all and we've been so thankful for that decision over the years. Every time we had second thoughts we'd go get one of the family babies or younger kids and keep them for the weekend...that usually cured us! LOL!

Jenz....I can identify with you about people thinking your were "broken" because you didn't have any kids. It's sad that so many women are judged by their ability to reproduce, I can't tell you how many times we heard "Oh, you poor thing." Then when you tell them it was your choice...OMG! You're the next thing to a monster! You can see it come over their face.

What's funny is so many of those friends who had all the kids when we were young and told us how selfish we were for not having kids are they ones who have envied us our freedoms all these years.

[momma4anna]

Deedles - I really admire your decision if you and your husband did not want them. Even though my kids are the best thing I have done in my life, parenthood definitley is not for everyone. There are too many kids in this world that are born to people who either should not be parents or did not want to be in the first place. In either case, the children usually lose. I think people should only become parents if they truly want kids and are willing to be and do what it takes to be a good parent. Please don't think that I am trying to say that you would not be a good parent, just trying to say I admire you for not giving in just because so many people think you should have them. Does that even make sense?

[LottieJo]

I have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.

[JenZ]

Nope, no kids and never really wanted any. We were careful not to have any when we first got married then when the pills were giving me fits I had to get off of them. We decided if it happened fine, if not that was OK, too. Then in our mid 30's we really sat down and seriously talked about it and decided we liked our life just as it was. We like kids and had a niece and 2 nephews as well as several cousins that would fill any need for babies we might have. So around 35 we decided not to have any at all and we've been so thankful for that decision over the years. Every time we had second thoughts we'd go get one of the family babies or younger kids and keep them for the weekend...that usually cured us! LOL!

Jenz....I can identify with you about people thinking your were "broken" because you didn't have any kids. It's sad that so many women are judged by their ability to reproduce, I can't tell you how many times we heard "Oh, you poor thing." Then when you tell them it was your choice...OMG! You're the next thing to a monster! You can see it come over their face.

What's funny is so many of those friends who had all the kids when we were young and told us how selfish we were for not having kids are they ones who have envied us our freedoms all these years.

It was actually pretty depressing when a co-worker told me "I thought your were too old to have kids." I was 28.

I have talked to several married and engaged women around my age who are in law school with me and all say they are waiting to have kids. But all of the married women are getting pressure from family about kids. At my wedding reception I got asked when we were having kids. I asked if I could at least cut the cake first.

[fun2sew]

NONE right now..

hope in the future when I get married!

[pccbradley]

I have 4 great kids, and hopefully I am years and years and years away from grandkids.

Now if I could only get my kids to read that message.

Have a great day,
Sandi

[kurthco]

I have 2.
One that is 3.5 years old and the other who is 10 months.

I can only get stuff done at night or at nap time.
My 3.5 year old always wants to help!

[StitchinGrandma]

It was actually pretty depressing when a co-worker told me "I thought your were too old to have kids." I was 28.


What? Too old to have kids at 28? Is she kidding? UGH. I have a friend that had an oops at the age of 42. Obviously not the ideal age to be having your 3rd child but hey, you take life as it comes sometimes right? LOL

People asking when you're having kids at your wedding is insane. :rolleyes:

[Yeffie]

I have two little boys.

I also have a 16 year old step-daughter.

[JenZ]

People asking when you're having kids at your wedding is insane. :rolleyes:

Hey, I never claimed my family was sane...but really I am one of the few women in my family that got married sans bun in or out of the oven.

[fun2sew]

I have 3 teenagers... 2 girls and then a boy!

[StitchinGrandma]

Hey, I never claimed my family was sane...but really I am one of the few women in my family that got married sans bun in or out of the oven.
Trust me, you aren't the only one I've heard this being asked to. As a joke people even asked me. Curt and I married when we were both over 40yrs old. :D

[phins_jazy]

3 little girls for me.

8 yo
3 yo
10 month old

:)

[huffjoann]

just one,, and it took us a long time to get her so likely we won't have any more.

[blessedw2]

I am blessed with 2! One of each, 21 months and 3.5 years!

[Crafty Connie]

I have three kids of my own and three...two foster kids. One of the kids went back to live with mom and dad today. We will miss her.

[just_teachin]

I have three kids of my own and three...two foster kids. One of the kids went back to live with mom and dad today. We will miss her.

I truly believe there is a special place in heaven for families who adopt and those who house foster children. Thanks for doing what you do for them!!! :love:

[just_teachin]

Oops! Forgot to answer the question!

We just have Corinne for right now. She turned three in November, and is the love of my life.

[Alligator]

I am late in on this conversation as usual. I work all day and try to look at it at night. I have 2 girls. They are terrific. One is 18 and she and I were always best friends. I married my high school sweet heart only for him to turn into a drunk and me have to leave him at 22 and Taylor was 1. So for a while it was she and I against the world. I then meet my husband of today who is wonderful, although I am sure I do not tell him enough. He is a SC highway patrol and works crazy shifts. We had a little girl, Sydney who is now 11. She was the cutest thing. Had huge blue eyes and dark curly hair. Now mean as a snake spoiled but still love her. I finished up working with the youth at my church with my 18 year old this past year, had one summer off, and now I start over again with my newly 6th grader for 7 more years. But they give me way more than I could ever give them. :-)

[StitchinGrandma]

So for a while it was she and I against the world. I then meet my husband of today who is wonderful, although I am sure I do not tell him enough. He is a SC highway patrol and works crazy shifts. We had a little girl, Sydney who is now 11. She was the cutest thing. Had huge blue eyes and dark curly hair. Now mean as a snake spoiled but still love her.
roflmao Too funny - "mean as a snake" ~ well for US, it's funny. Those kids tend to do that where they are just so cute one day and the next day they wake up and your life has changed overnight to dealing with that attitude. The sweet and cute part does return again I've been told.

[Sixinthenest]

Well, it looks like I tip the scales here. As my name suggests....I have 6. My oldest is 14. They are 14, 12, 11, 8, 6, 3. (BBBGGB).

Life is busy and we have max'ed out the suburban. I wouldn't change a thing!

[windwillow]

Wow, looks like a neat group, I have 4 kids, 34,33,32, & 26, GBGB. That was plenty for me, I also raised two step sons for 12 years but that was a long time ago. You would think I would have a lot of time on my hands now with all my children being grown and gone. I think I am busier now or maybe it just takes a little longer (I have PD). Either way I use to do a lot more in less time.
You must be so busy when do you sew, or rest or even breathe? Rather you than me...but that is probably not true, it must be wonderful to see them all grow into their own person.
It is great to see my granddaughter grow (she is 3 1/2 years)and full of curiosity.
Keneta

[cruisin]

In various other posts I indicated how many children I have...but though I should add it here in the official area too.

I have two boys. An April boy, age 8, and a May boy age 3. (I added the months for anyone who might be into astrology. I don't know much about it at all. I know that I am an Aries and so is my older son. We but heads a lot. (RAMS both of us.)

They both took there time getting here and needed plenty of help. They are both healthy and happy (usually) and the joy of my life. It is not the way I would have planned it...but I am sure it is what is best for me.

I am all about being a mom.

[Becca]

I have two children. A girl who is 23 and a boy who is 20. They grow up so fast!!!

[Sewfaithfully]

I have two children, both girls. 16 and 13. They are both wonderful. I have taught in small Christian schools for the past 10 years, and have had the joy and anguish of teaching both my girls. The younger one for 5 of her ten years of school. I would not trade it for anything.
They both have picked up sewing somewhat. I'm hoping that it will flourish in years to come.

[Cynelle]

I have 2 boys - 11 and 6. I was a teen mom and married to the military. Now newly single and when Love finds me again I hope to have more children. i'm still hoping for a girl. If anything once i'm done with school and have a stable income I might become a foster parent.

[NJMo]

One super son.

[hardworkfhe]

So far I'm only one with 7 children that voted. Yes, I gave birth to all of them, and all with the same man. 5 boys and 2 girls! Youngest is 13.

[Carlene]

My babies are now 29 daughter and 27 son. And now my daughter has given me 2 babies! Family is a never ending circle of love! It just changes shape!

[anpola]

Good for you hardworkfhe! It's awesome that you have 7 kids. I grew up in a family with 7 kids. I have 3 kids ages 7, 5 and 16 months.

[StitchinGrandma]

So far I'm only one with 7 children that voted. Yes, I gave birth to all of them, and all with the same man. 5 boys and 2 girls! Youngest is 13.
I'm perfectly happy giving you the title of most children too. I know for sure *I* am NOT going to challenge you and try to beat that. I am DONE! :rofl:

[slg]

i have 2 kiddos. Always keeping me on my toes..

[Lisaa]

i have 2 kiddos. Always keeping me on my toes..

I have 2 as well!

[browneyes27]

I have two children. A daughter and a son. Both are now married and both have two children a boy and a girl.
Lindaa

[ccdoster]

2, DD(5) and DS (3). I would like DD to have a sister but we are done. DD starts Kindergarten next year and I'm very close to a little freedom. Of course, DH wants me to get a job. GRRR. Just when I actually might have some time for me.

[StitchinGrandma]

2, DD(5) and DS (3). I would like DD to have a sister but we are done. DD starts Kindergarten next year and I'm very close to a little freedom. Of course, DH wants me to get a job. GRRR. Just when I actually might have some time for me.

Get yourself licensed as a home day care through your state and then you can watch other kids and when you take them to school you will still have your freedom. ;) Just advertise yourself as an before and after school daycare and not take babies and you'll be all set. Plus, if you are licensed and enroll into the food program where you follow nutritional guidelines (which you probably do anyway) then you'll be reimbursed for meals and your children are counted as the total number of those you are able to watch as a licensed home daycare so they are also counted in the reimbursements of food. Yea, you get reimbursed for feeding your own kids as long as you have one daycare child other than your own eating that same meal or snack. Sooooooooooo there ya go.

[mandi224]

I have two. A son and daughter. My son is 3 and my daughter is 1. And there will be no more. ;)

[for my kids]

I have 3...a son 10, a daughter 3 1/2 (going on 18!) and a baby boy who is 15 months....I'm 45 and had the last 2 after 40 and my husband is 49! He has a daughter that is 28...we are "starting over " so to speak in our old age but it has been great! We are blessed.

[Mamakin5]

This is a fun thread! I've got 5 kids, 26(Boy), 24(Girl), 21(Girl), 18 and 18 (identical girls). And they are all still at home! They are a great bunch of kids.:D :D :D :D :D

[LottieJo]

I have four children, 3 sons and 1 daughter.
and best part is I have 12 grandchildren!
My grandchildren are 13 down to 3 months.
Jo

[cheeky monkey]

I have two DS is 6 and DD who is 2.
Sandra

[little lamb]

I have 3...2 girls ages 3 and 2 and a boy 7 months.

[Jami Johnson]

I have 3...2 girls ages 3 and 2 and a boy 7 months.

Wow, you have your hands full!! I bet it's tough now, but you'll love it when they're older and all the best of friends.

[Leslie]

I have 1 - a wonderful son, 27. When he was little and people would ask me how many kids I had and I would say 1, they always seemed sorry for me that I only had one. I started introducing him as the reason I only had one child and that ended that!

[cheeky monkey]

I have 1 - a wonderful son, 27. When he was little and people would ask me how many kids I had and I would say 1, they always seemed sorry for me that I only had one. I started introducing him as the reason I only had one child and that ended that!

Leslie, that was my answer when people asked me why I waited so long to have #2. I told them I needed 5 years to recover :-).

[little lamb]

Wow, you have your hands full!! I bet it's tough now, but you'll love it when they're older and all the best of friends.

I hope so...it is a bit of a circus around here these days...but the nice thing is they entertain eachother:dancing2: .

[janetlinda56]

I have 2 grown up sons who still live at home, theyy are 25 &27,

[SharonK]

I have two. a boy aged 14 and a girl aged 8...more than enough:rolleyes: