Getting married means, sooner or later, the couple has to get on the same page regarding what becoming a family might mean. And eventually that could include expanding the family; having children. Planning your family can be a very intimate and serious discussion, so there aren’t really any broad rules that apply to every single couple without fail. And even the plan you agree to with your significant other might change once the first child arrives; perhaps one will become enough, even if more had been thought to be in your future.

Key Takeaways:

• Every couple has to make their own decision about family planning; how many children to have, and when, is a very personal matter.
• Even well thought out plans for your expanding family can change after the arrival of that first child; you might be done at one, or want more than you initially thought.
• Children are a very permanent decision, so don’t rush, don’t rule things out, and always be patient in making a joint decision.

“I knew that having a child wasn’t something I would ever want to force a compromise on. It had to feel right. So, we made a deal that we wouldn’t make a final decision until W was two.”

Read more: http://www.hellobee.com/2017/12/04/getting-on-the-same-page-for-family-expansion/