One and done

[Armykid93]

The wife and I have decided to keep our family at one.

Wondering if I will regret the decision later. Always thought I would have a big family.

How many of you guys stopped at one? Do you regret it now?

[Armykid93]

One child that is, haha, gotta clarify.

[73rr]

Haha, I don't even no if I want one! Lol

U will be able to spoil that one kid to deathave Witch isucks a good thing

[noon]

One is where my wife and I are at she is a beautiful three year old girl. We started a bit late. I'm 37 she is 38 . I have been thinking that my little one would do better with a sibling but I don't wanna be too old and still have some one who needs looking after. Sort of selfish maybe if we started to add now I will be 53 teaching a child to drive.as it is I'll be 50.
To the point one child is fine. Make sure she gets to play with other kids

[noon]

Jesus. Is that too old.

[RigPig]

My wife and I had one, figured we were good with one only. After a few years decided that a sibling would probably be a good idea (which it was). We have 2 daughters 3 years apart and it's great. When The oldest was out of diapers and talking we had our second, we felt this was easier because our oldest could ask for what she wanted, and loved to help mamma with the baby.
I highly recommend you guys consider a second.

[Bodacious]

I'm with Army kid ibhave to figure out if I want one...lol

[tarmyg]

We decided to stop at one. We both have very busy lives and it would simply not be fair to the child if we had another one, that is our thinking anyways.

[diesel101]

Had a horrible accident happen after my first child was born resulting in me having both testicles removed, it was called marriage.

Just kidding we do have two children
(But my balls are in my wife's purse)

[OdinsOtherSon]

Walked into a ready made family. Have two step kids but none of my own. It kinda bothers me sometimes but it's just the way it panned out. Be thankful you have one to call yours even if you'd like more, which I know you are.

[Igifuno]

There are so many variables and things to consider. My wife and I are now 38/39 and our girls are 17/13. Theoretically, our 13yo will be off to college and will be substantially independent in 5 years, and we'll only be 43/44. We didn't know what we were doing when we had our first at 21, but we're pretty happy about that now.

We would never have another now, even if we only had one, but everyone is different and sees things differently. So if you're 40, 50, or whatever, and feel compelled to bring a child into the world to love and nurture, have at it.

I can say that if you're hesitant because of finances, but you want a child, my advice would be to have the child. You'll figure out the finances.

[wellshii]

I stopped at one as well,one bio,one step. The step is a world apart from the biological,not in a good way. Im done with kids.

[bartman314]

i went with two and then got a vasectomy. every now and again, my wife and i wonder what a 3rd would've been like. i think the right answer is whatever works for you/your wife. just make sure to think it through hard, and whatever you decide be the best damn dad you can be.

one benefit of 2 or less is you can use man to man defense. have to use a zone for 3 or more. i grew up as one of four and we always hard a parents spinning.......

[Armykid93]

There are so many variables and things to consider. My wife and I are now 38/39 and our girls are 17/13. Theoretically, our 13yo will be off to college and will be substantially independent in 5 years, and we'll only be 43/44. We didn't know what we were doing when we had our first at 21, but we're pretty happy about that now. We would never have another now, even if we only had one, but everyone is different and sees things differently. So if you're 40, 50, or whatever, and feel compelled to bring a child into the world to love and nurture, have at it. I can say that if you're hesitant because of finances, but you want a child, my advice would be to have the child. You'll figure out the finances.

ThAts where's I want to be at as well. If I was staying in the Army I would retire around the time my youngest moves out. I'll still be somewhat young in my opinion.

[Armykid93]

i went with two and then got a vasectomy. every now and again, my wife and i wonder what a 3rd would've been like. i think the right answer is whatever works for you/your wife. just make sure to think it through hard, and whatever you decide be the best damn dad you can be. one benefit of 2 or less is you can use man to man defense. have to use a zone for 3 or more. i grew up as one of four and we always hard a parents spinning.......

Haha great response. Thanks.