Hi there! Here's a sticky question and I'm open for opinions of all sorts!!! I have 2 gorgeous kids who are 3 and 5 and I love being a SAHM. I've always thought that 2 kids were enough... however... about 2 months ago I came off my contraception because I was having side-effects and I feel like a new woman... suddenly I feel like maybe I'd like to have 2 more kids. (I always said 2 or 4) I'm normally a very rational person... didn't even "feel" like having the first 2 kids but rationalised it all as being a good idea and now I have surprised myself by loving being a mum! I'm hitting 35 this year so if I do have more I can't wait too long, obviously! So, my questions are: how do I decide whether this is a God thing or just a hormone shift that will disappear; I have a big mortgage and a smallish house - how important is finance; what other factors do I need to consider when making a decision and... how on earth does one make a decision like this anyway?!?! Oh, by the way, my husband has recovered from his initial shock and is "open" to the idea but also a little concerned to go back to the whole baby nappy tiredness thing now we've just got passed it all!!! Thanks for your opinions, Mairi!

I think you should pray about it and what ever God does GOD does! Just my 2 cents.

I agree that you and Dh need to pray pray pray about this. I think your Dh should make the final decision in this because the Lord put him as the leader in your family, but that doesn't mean the Lord won't put things on your heart too! I also believe, and know that the Lord tells us not to worry about tomorrow. He feeds the birds, he will feed us. He will never put a person on this earth that he won't provide for. Yes, there are many people who are hungry in this world, but that doesn't mean the Lord keeps from them, usually it's sin that makes that happen.
Anyways, only the Lord can open or close your womb and if your Dh is on board, and you feel the Lord is leading you to not use birth control, than rely on his perfect timing. ALL children are a blessing from the Lord, and are rewards to us from him, so I would feel blessed to desire more! I actually would love to have 10 or more kids...but I know the Lord knows our family already, and I trust him!

I hope you get some good answers or a positive pregnancy test soon!

Blessings,
Amber