Comments on: Random Ramblings

By: Rhonda (twinsanity)

Rhonda (twinsanity) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:55:15 +0000

We don’t plan to have any more children but if we do change our minds or we end up with a surprise baby, then I figure I can replace all the stuff we got rid of with second hand items from our mother’s of twins club sales, craig’s list and second hand stores. So I’m selling everything as the girls outgrow it and spending the money on things they can use now.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:40:51 +0000

Our boys were born when our daughter was 18 months old…. and we had no idea what we were in for! Now, our boys are, too, in that golden 1 year old state when they’re not defiant, very bubbly and charming, and not really into that much stuff. Sure, I think–we could have more kids! Bring it on! And then I remember what awaits us just around the bend. Two year olds take a lot of parental maintenance–they’re so much fun, but so much maintenance in so many areas. I’d suggest waiting until your twins are 3 or so for sure! And keep the clothes you just absolutely love and give/sell the rest. Same with baby gear. You’d be amazed what you can borrow when you’re only dealing with one baby, and if you have twins again, well, somehow you’ll acquire it all once more. I’ve been purging our own stash as well. If you have siblings who are in the baby stages, too, then you can always dump some of the favorite toys/gears at Grandma’s house so each new cousin can use it when they come visit!

By: traceys

traceys — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:37:19 +0000

you captured my dilemma just right, krissy! i have bags and boxes of clothes, toys, etc. and can’t quite give them away because of the thought of having another one (emphasis on one!). so my closet has become the mother of all baby storage! at first j said NO WAY to even the idea of another baby. but now it seems like he’s coming around and is definitely entertaining the thought. he’s even said out of the blue, “if you want another baby, i’m open to it.” that’s some serious progress. i think now that they are toddlers and our life has gotten a lot easier, he’s starting to forget the trauma of being a parent to twinfants. i think momnesia works to our advantage in this regard! my thoughts on timing - if we do, i want to wait until the guys are between 2-3 before we start trying. i definitely want them old enough where they can help and be in 1/2 day or full day school. it’ll be fun to see what happens!

By: Sheena

Sheena — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:04:09 +0000

I too have been thinking about this. I have piles of baby clothes and am torn. Do I keep them, half of them, sell them, donate them? I have yet to make a decision. I will probably end up donating half and selling the “nice” stuff. I think I am pretty much set on not having anymore for many reasons and if I ever change my mind I know that there will always be more clothes to buy.

By: HeatherH

HeatherH — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:15:30 +0000

Right now, we’re in the middle of the, “We’re-15-months-old-going-on-to-the-worst-of-the-terrible-2s.” So, I am firmly planted in the idea that there will be no more “trying” until they’re in kindergarten! That said, we do want at least one more. I just ache when I think about the temping, charting, meds, planning sex, medical procedures, broken heart after broken heart when I don’t see the second line… Meh! Of course we’ll have more. We’ll start trying in 18 months.

By: Goddess in Progress

Goddess in Progress — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:03:25 +0000

There must be something in the water! I have had that thought pop into my head recently, too. My husband swears we’re done, and will tell this to random passers-by on the street. (I’m only half joking.) I don’t bother saying anything at the moment, but there’s always a part of me that thinks… you never know. Ask me in a few years.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:21:09 +0000

Yeah, my husband and I have these same discussions (although I am a bit more into the idea of a third baby…someday…than he is). Of course, infertility makes it trickier to think about. It took two years, five IUI’s and 2 IVF’s to have these guys….perhaps we should just stop while we’re ahead? I think having another baby when they’re three sounds great, but, of course, I’ve never had three year old twins. I wonder what people with older twins think?