Baby Time?

Where did the poll go? Several emails today asked this question. For those of you who didn't get a chance to see it, here's the deal. I'll even do away with the hypothetical family and just say it's Andi and Big Guy. Anyway, I took it down because I put an option on it that really isn't an option. That option was to stop with just 2 children - they both want more.

Sophie is 23 months old and Keegan is 7 months old. They want to have a third child. They have room for a third child, they can afford a third child and the question is basically WHEN to have the third child.

If they have another child in the next year or so, they think they will be done. BUT, if they wait a few years, then Andi thinks she would want to have a fourth child so that child #3 isn't always left out by the older kids.

So, what would you do? Just have another and get all the baby stage done with so that you have 3 kids close in age? Or wait 3 years or so and then have another or possibly 2 more?

Personally, I'm all for having #3 soon. Having my kids close together was really a blessing. Andi and Zac were 8 months apart and they got along great. Carly, Wesley and Ryan are all within a year of each other and they get along great. Jacob and Ryan are the furthest apart and have the most trouble getting along with each other.

Not to mention that once the baby stage is done, all of the large baby equipment will be out of my living room again. That's a bonus in my book.

And yes, I know that Andi doesn't have the easiest pregnancies. I'm probably more aware of that than you can imagine. I also realize that if she is on bed rest again for months, that I will be the one taking care of Sosie and Keegan. I'm OK with that. At the end of that time, I've gotten some pretty cool grandbabies.

Lastly, something to consider is maternity leave. Since Andi works during the school year, but has summers off, it would be very convenient if she could deliver early in the summer. She seems to be one of those people that can get pregnant when they want.

I think Andi and Jacob are awesome parents. The kids do not overly stress her out. She has done amazing since Jacob has been gone and she has been thrust into single parenting.

So take a minute to vote and leave your thoughts backing up your vote on this post. You can all be anonymous if you want - just thinking of options here. Now make sure to VOTE on the poll.