Wisdom Seeker

I've had 7, and lost 4. But, I didn't post to talk about myself.

I have a question for you. What does your husband think?

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Heavnlydove

We both agreed after we were married that we wanted 4. Will see if that happens though, I have PCOS and have had 5 chemical pregnancys. Id love to adopt a 4th child but cost is a problem there.

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Wisdom Seeker

Okay, what is "PCOS". And what is a "chemical pregancy"?

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Heavnlydove

PCOS is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, you can google it. I have a mild case it causes me to produce poor quality eggs. Its getting worse with age. Since I have poor eggs they get fertilized and then either don't implant or die shortly after implanting. So I can get a positive pregnancy test (which is why its called a chemical pregnancy) but then get my period days later any how. Lots of women who don't test when this happens may just figure they were late. I also have very iregular cycles, some as long as 50+ days and some normal 28-30 days and every thing inbetween. I was on metformin before I had my youngest, some how it improves egg quality.

ETA: Untill recently home pregnancy tests were not sesitive enought to catch this happening.

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Rev_Rick

Big Families are great in God's family. I personally have a medium sized Family I have four children ages 7, 16, 17 and 18. My 16 and 18 year old girls are adopted we have considered adopting more. My oldest daughter just graduated high school and will be starting college soon. My youngest is the only boy. He has his hands full with his big sisters.

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Wisdom Seeker

Thanks for the information.

I didn't realize how old you are. You're my age.

Well, pray about it. But, understand that with women of our age, there are a lot of problems anyway, as we're on the verge of getting rid of the oldest and worst eggs, before we're done. (my doctor explained this to me the other day...sorry if the way I'm saying it is not as eloquent)

It's none of my business whether or not you have children this late in your life. I'll keep my opinion about it to myself.

God bless you, whatever you and your husband choose to do. And remember, your worth as a woman is not wholey wrapped up in your being able to procreate. Life runs in phases. This is the end of that phase for you. Best to try to wrap your mind around that.

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el Pollo

It's all good Wisdom. God has already blessed us with three very energetic kids. If he decides on giving us a fourth, then we'll welcome him (or her) when the time comes. Besides, we have names picked out already. Rebbekah if it's a girl, and Micah if it's a boy. Notice the theme?

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Heavnlydove

Im only 28, but yeah verging on 30.

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kipferg

I think this is a question only you can answer. Pray and the Lord will answer your prayers one way or another. My wife and I tried for the longest time for our third child and it never happened. Strange how the first two were no problems, but not the third. We did some testing, but decided not to do anything expensive or intrusive. The Lord was telling us enough. I love my two kids and realize 10 years later that my cup is running over with love.

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Gary
Family Christian Media
http://www.familychristianmedia.com

Word is alive

Like many of you my husband and I left it to God and we had 3, one every 10 years. When the last one was born on my 40th birthday I got a few comments on how crazy I was but now those same people tell me they wished they'd had more.
I agree with praying and leaving it to God.