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How many kids do you want to have?

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  • #62
    --LOS--
    Registered Users Posts: 11,028 ✭✭✭✭--LOS--


    I know it's something people think you just say when you're young but I've honestly always known I don't want kids and I only become more certain of that over time, I'm 26


  • #63
    B.A._Baracus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,170 ✭✭✭✭B.A._Baracus


    Gongoozler wrote: »
    That's got at least an undertone of patronising-ness.

    You can very well know your own thoughts on this like that at that age. I've not wanted to have kids since around 18-20, and now, just before my 31st birthday, I still don't.

    ..i knew it...
    after i posted my reply i said to myself that someone is gonna get back saying how they are over 30 yadda yadda yadda. i'm wrong. yadda yadda.

    i just knew it :pac: you couldnt reist too huh Gongoozler


  • #64
    omega man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,711 ✭✭✭omega man


    3 so far and would have liked more only for our 2nd was sick for a few years so everything was put on hold until recently enough.

    Pre kids I never had any interest whatsoever in other people's kids, even family etc so was very pleasantly surprised that having your own was and still is something different altogether.

    Each to their own though and anyone who reacts negatively to those who chose not to have kids (or can't) are closed minded people who only see the world according to how they live themselves. It's actually nice to have friends of both persuasions.


  • #65
    Into The Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,358 ✭✭✭Into The Blue


    2, and they're both upstairs asleep..
    I only read the op and hit reply straight away.. not going to bother reading the thread, as I'm sure it's turned into a Want/Have Kids versus Dont Want Kids fest..


  • #66
    Rubberlegs
    Registered Users Posts: 7,073 ✭✭✭Rubberlegs


    omega man wrote: »
    3 so far and would have liked more only for our 2nd was sick for a few years so everything was put on hold until recently enough.

    Pre kids I never had any interest whatsoever in other people's kids, even family etc so was very pleasantly surprised that having your own was and still is something different altogether.

    Each to their own though and anyone who reacts negatively to those who chose not to have kids (or can't) are closed minded people who only see the world according to how they live themselves. It's actually nice to have friends of both persuasions.

    Very much the same as this, I would have liked 4. Had first child young, so was in no rush for another. 7 years later , had second. Things were up in the air with her being sick. So again, no hurry with having another, not for another 11 yrs. At this stage I'd not be able mentally for another. It's hard work dealing with a teenager and a toddler! But if things had gone differently, I'd have definitely had one more.


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  • #67
    KungPao
    Registered Users Posts: 4,781 ✭✭✭KungPao


    I earnestly feel the polling options could be more concise!

    And yes, a 'zero' option would be nice.

    I want zero kids, so naturally I selected 25...as way to spoil my vote in protest.


  • #68
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,052 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    anncoates wrote: »
    Nate.

    If he's a boy.

    It's a sign of the times alright.


  • #69
    Laura Palmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭Laura Palmer


    deadybai wrote: »
    Im a guy and I'd like 5
    My brother's wife wanted five too. Now that they have two, they don't want five. :pac:
    I'd say they might have one more all right though.


  • #70
    BBJBIG
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 277 ✭✭BBJBIG


    Jayzus - you want 5 !!!

    That's a lot of meat injections ...


  • #71
    Rosie Rant
    Registered Users Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭Rosie Rant


    I'd like at least two but I could go as far as six. Not 26 though :p. Ouch!


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  • #72
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    We plan four. Two done already. Two to go.


  • #73
    DeadHand
    Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭DeadHand


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    We plan four. Two done already. Two to go.

    Many hands make light work I suppose.


  • #74
    RoyalMarine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,824 ✭✭✭RoyalMarine


    I want -1. Can I hand back the one I currently have?


  • #75
    Teyla Emmagan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,641 ✭✭✭Teyla Emmagan


    I really wanted kids. Never met the right guy, so that ship has sailed now. Very hard to come to terms with at the time.

    I might get another cat.


  • #76
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    DeadHand wrote: »
    Many hands make light work I suppose.

    Are you suggesting I put them into child labour or something? :confused:


  • #77
    anticonscience
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 24 ✭anticonscience


    100 or more

    If i have enough money to raise all of them . haha


  • #78
    DeadHand
    Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭DeadHand


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Are you suggesting I put them into child labour or something? :confused:

    Not at all, I'm suggesting the labour of having them could be divided between the two partners you claim to have.


  • #79
    rainbow kirby
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 26,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    2, most likely. We'll see though :)


  • #80
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    DeadHand wrote: »
    Not at all, I'm suggesting the labour of having them could be divided between the two partners you claim to have.

    It certainly helps. The extra set of grand parents has an influence too.

    We have always wanted 4 since the start. It will be a little while before we get to number 3 - but so far so good with 2.


  • #81
    ZiabR
    Registered Users Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    3 I think.


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  • #82
    Blue Whale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Blue Whale


    Zero I think. Only problem is finding a woman with the same viewpoint. I should get myself neutered just in case I ever pull again.


  • #83
    Tasden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭Tasden


    Never wanted any. Have one now and can't imagine ever not having her. I might think about having another one some day if I found the right person but no more than that. Not too pushed either way though.


  • #84
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,749 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Blue Whale wrote: »
    Zero I think. Only problem is finding a woman with the same viewpoint. I should get myself neutered just in case I ever pull again.

    I'd say there's a lot of lady posters here that said zero.
    You could be in luck😉


  • #85
    Shenshen
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,453 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shenshen


    None.

    Never wanted any, I just never saw the appeal.

    And considering that I'm 40 now, chances of accidents are decreasing by the day :)


  • #86
    Woshy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Woshy


    I have one and another on the way. 2 is enough for me - no more after this. Mr Woshy is going to get fixed!

    Tbh, it's being pregnant that's the worst part. If it wasn't so crap I probably wouldn't be so adamant about only wanting 2.


  • #87
    FactCheck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 397 ✭✭FactCheck


    Blue Whale wrote: »
    Zero I think. Only problem is finding a woman with the same viewpoint. I should get myself neutered just in case I ever pull again.


    I think this is actually a really good idea. Not only for the obvious protection against accidents, but also because it signals to a new partner exactly where you're at and what you want. You won't have to worry about somebody coming along and figuring quietly to themselves "Oh, sure they'll change their mind" and then setting about changing it for you!


  • #88
    Blue Whale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Blue Whale


    FactCheck wrote: »
    I think this is actually a really good idea. Not only for the obvious protection against accidents, but also because it signals to a new partner exactly where you're at and what you want. You won't have to worry about somebody coming along and figuring quietly to themselves "Oh, sure they'll change their mind" and then setting about changing it for you!

    True. At least its settled then.


  • #89
    Bipolar Joe
    Registered Users Posts: 3,443 ✭✭✭Bipolar Joe


    Any amount. Pretty sure I am infertile.


  • #90
    Uncle Ruckus
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭Uncle Ruckus


    Where's the option for none? I have none and I ain't gonna' have any. Bliss.


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  • #91
    Irishcrx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭Irishcrx


    I have one and I love him , god I love the little fella. But I don't know if I want anymore, Mrs has started the baby talk now about the second one, company for him , age gap etc.

    I actually felt like getting into the car and driving to Kerry until the road ran out. So safe to say I'm a little bit away from a second , thing's are just settling now with the first I don't want to be thrown back into waking up for bottles every 2 hours and all that right now.

    Maybe in the future though, so I said 2 for good measure.


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