I think a lot of the way you are feeling is down to hormone yes. I have just had my 3rd daughter and was adamant that this was it, regardless to the fact we had another girl. But with all 3 of mine I have felt broody again straight away. But this soon dies down when they hit 18 months... Personally (although I wouldn't change it now) you have done the right thing having 2, 2 is good, 3 sets you all out of balance.

thanx for your replies everyone. at least i know i'm not alone feeling this way. And you are right i can concentrate on the2 ive got ( well 4 with Nic and Sophia lol)

Olive - I know exactly what you mean - even before I fell pregnant with dd2 we said I would be sterilised, I was adament I only wanted 2 regardless of the sex, we have got 2 gorgeous girls and even before the planned section with sterilisation I knew I didnt want anymore and only just this week have I thought - I will never have another My dd2 wasnt planned as my dd1 was a complete nightmare and cried solid for 8/9 months - honestly I have never gotten over it - I could have drowned her most nights! Fortunately dd2 is already sleeping through at 8 weeks, and I am focusing on enjoying her which I couldnt do with dd1.

We too cant afford anymore kids and they have their own bedroom, and although I am sad I wont ever feel a baby inside me I know I can give my 2 girls the best, and have a holiday abroad every year, we are getting a new car this week and a kitten in two weeks - dd1 has been begging for months! I am only 29 - but I know deep down I have made the right choice for our family - I want to go back to work properly when dd2 starts school. 

I know I definately made the right decision and I just keep looking forward to all the things I will be able to provide and do with them. I was one of 5 and suffered for attention, affection, and never had new clothes - all the things I know my children will get without struggling. I will be going back to work part time in the evenings to do this, its about quality of life for me, for every extra child I would have after 2 they would suffer due to finances.

Try to look at all the advantages - all the things you can do with them

i was sterlized just over a  week ago and have had afew bad days since but they don't tell you what to expect, we had planned for me to be sterlized since i was about 14weeks pg but it still don't help thinking thats it no more babys and liam is my 7th.

But you've adopted us!!!!!!

Me and Sophia are more than a handfull.

Hun,  it's only natural that you will have these doubts, you wouldnt be human if you didnt!! Like you said, it was'nt a spur of the moment thing and you both talked to each other about it and had 6 months to change your mind if you felt you had wanted to. You have 2 fantastic kids and a great hubby and your a wonderful giving person yourself. Call me if your feeling blue....I'll get Sophia to burp down the phone lol xxxxxxxxx

tbh i think you are doing the right thing.26 is young to make a decision like that. i didnt want any kids at all until i was 30 so you may change your mind in a few years. Hey, you might not but at least you wont have scuppered your chances!

Df is on the waiting list to have the snip but after alot of thinking we have decided against it. I'm only 26 and have 3 kids 3 and under and i know i'm gonna want another in a few years so we are waiting until i'm 30 and then if i dont want anymore i'll be sterilised, if i fall pregnant in the mean time it's meant to be...

Hope your not feeling too down about it hun??

i was sterilised after the birth of Jayden 9 weeks ago and im starting to feel broody.i know in my head i did the right thing cos after 2 sections i really dont want another, im not a baby person iykwikm and we cant afford any more kids. But in my heart im sad knowing that we'll never have any more.There is a huge part of me really wants more, but on the other hand i know this feeling will soon disappear and dh doesnt want anymore and its too late now anyway.We made this decision when i was 3 months gone so it wasnt a spur of the moment thing. Please tell me im not alone for feeling this way. and thats its just my hormones playing up.