How many kids are you going to have?

I have come to the conclusion that people have no right to ask a woman this question, especially in the context of when you're expecting your third.

Really though, who except God knows the number of children you will have? I certainly don't know, just as I don't know what my situation in life might be in 2, 5, 10 years. Some intend to have many kids and are given none or one.  Some say they never want kids, and that, also is personal to them.

No one should have to justify why they have or will have, a certain quantity of children. Most people just take children as they come with love - whether they "intended" or "planned" them or not.  To my mom, having babies was the natural and joyful thing to do with her life.

My children are integral to my life and I am both stressed and blessed by them.  Regardless of quantity, each child is precious, with incredible capacity to learn and become and teach. I am truly amazed at the miracle of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood!