Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

I am so tired of trying to defend the idea of having 1 child. I usually say, "We are so blessed and happy to have one." but that doesn't see to cut it b/c a few days/weeks later the same ppl come back and ask again. What snappy comebacks can I use?

Thank you in advance!

Re: Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

We have two boys, and people would ask a lot if I wanted more, or would try for a girl.

The answer I like? "Two is the perfect number for us". Smile and leave it at that: "One is the perfect number for us". Or "our family is complete".

Don't worry, it won't last. People pretty much left me alone after I turned 40 last year.

So rude- why do people care how many kids ther people have?!

Re: Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

I don't have any advice. Just I try to tell people, well we decided we are done. and they come back with "but you are still so young..." All I know is that I can't deal with people saying that for 10 more years until they leave me alone. Being young doesn't mean you HAVE to have more kids. So I don't know how to reply to that either.

Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

im undecided... and even when i say that I HATE when people tell me Im selfish if i decide not to have anymore.... selfish???? People are so rude! And the funnier thing is these are the same people that complain about their own kids or how they drive them crazy. Or they cant wait to get away from them. Or i see how stressed out they are and the strain its put on thejr marriage...

Re: Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

Well, I will admit I have been one of those people! But if I was in that position, I would probably tell people that if they want to pay for childcare and college then I would be happy to have another one!

Re: Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

maybe if you tell them you've forgotten how...

Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

Its not a lie.. but not the only reason..

Medically I just can't.

Or.. I really just dont want to talk about it (vague and makes them think there's more to it)

I got one non family/friend person who pissed me off and i gave up, taking one from LIF I said.. "Why are we talking about my uterus? What difference does it make?"

Then the 'godly' ones I say "what will be will be and to ask for more is asking too much, I am just happy for the one, god knows she's enough"

but these days I just start with "Ha! I'm so one and done and glad of it!" that people get the hint and if they don't and say something stupid like 'Oh but I dont know WHAT Jimmy would do without Timmy, you really should consider having a second" then my gloves are off "Nah, I prefer having only one to worry about, one to finance, one to send to college. Its nice to know I can take AJ to the zoo, space center, disney, sea world or all our trips we take every year since I'm only paying for one extra. You know what i mean?"

Generally i just hate people talking about it at all!

Jim's coworker adopted one and wants to adopt another and she almost told me I should consider the same. I stopped it with the truth that i believe adoption IS the best thing ever, just not for us. She must have seen the look in my eye and left it at that.

Re: Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

I couldn't have children and it was no one's business why DH and I didn't have any.

When asked when DH and I were having children, if I was in a particularly snippy mood, I would raise an eyebrow and reply, "are you offering your uterus" then walk away.
Same retort for male or female.

If I wasn't snippy, it would be a simple, "whenever" and then I would walk away.

Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

I don't get why so many people are so curious about other peoples lives when it comes to children or anything for that matter. As soon as I got married I was being watched like a bump watch. Well, my dd took a year and a half to conceive and multiple treatments including two ivfs so needless to say I was very very sensitive when people would ask when we were having kids.

Now that I have one I'm already being asked when we will have number 2. Back the F off people. Dd isn't even 6 months!!!!! Some times I shoot back, well it took me awhile to get this one so we will see. It's up to Gd.

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Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

People are SO nosy! I have been lucky in that I haven't had to deal with too many comments/questions from strangers. When close friends/relatives have asked I've been honest about my reasons. I'm now almost 42 so even though I could have another it's unlikely and people know that.

Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

How about.... my friend pays 2, 200 a month for two in daycare. Its too much.

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You just have to be abrupt about it.
It's a rude question to ask at all, and even more rude to persist ........

I would just say "Nope, I'm DONE" - look at them like they were crazy for even suggesting I have a 3rd child and make it very obvious it wasn't up for discussion, I didn't care what they thought, and their opinion was irrelevant.

I have 2 boys and people ALWAYS ask when i'm 'going for the girl'

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I have 3 kids, a bot and 2 girls. You would think people would not ask but they still do!!!

They ask "Are you having more?" and I always say something like, "Nope, we closed up shop!" You would not believe the replies to that! "What a shame, you make such pretty babies!" Or, "Well, vasectomies can reverse themselves!" OK, thanks for that info, a$$hole.

We were at a birthday party for my goddaughter and my friend's husband would NOT LET IT GO. "Well how do you KNOW? How could you NOT WANT MORE?" I finally said, "Wow Paul, why are you so interested in my private parts and what I use them for?" That shut him up pretty fast!!

People are so stupid sometimes. They just don't think!

ETA: Dh always says, "Are you going to pay for it?" That usually shuts them up too.

Message edited 12/9/2013 6:41:17 PM.

Re: Spinoff to having 1 child: Need Snappy Comebacks

I would say when he/she is older he will be so glad to have me all to him/herself! When they get my undivided attention and I can be there 24/7 to help with my grandchildren

I mean honestly, who couldn't be a better mom to one child than more? The more kids you have the less time and attention each one gets! How lucky is your DC that they have you all to themselves

And, ps, I am envious of my friends that are only children and have their moms at their house constantly helping them!

Message edited 12/9/2013 7:17:12 PM.