A lot of people believe that it’s always the wife that wants to have more children in her family. That she’s never satisfied and that “enough is never enough.” But that’s not true and as many people can tell you, it’s not always the case, either. There are plenty of husbands out there that also get baby fever, even when their partners aren’t up for it. And what are you supposed to do? You can’t really call a compromise when one partner wants a baby and the other one isn’t really feeling up for it. Either you get pregnant, or you don’t.

But as life has taught us so many times in the past, you can’t always plan things down to a T. But there have been instances in which dads have managed to convince their partners to have another baby, even when there was a little hesitation on the mom’s part. After all, she is the one carrying the pregnancy for nine months, not him. But when it comes to waking up in the middle of the night, it’s a team effort, isn’t it? With that being said, here are 20 different times dads have managed to convince their wives to extend their families.

20 Kids Close In Age

A lot of partners push to have another child almost right away because they see a lot of benefits of having children close in age. And yes, having kids who are only a few years apart does make life a little easier. Jon, a father of two, said on Reddit, “I told my wife that it would be easier if we had all of our children close in age, because then when she’s ready to go back to work, chances are all of the kids will be at school full-time and at the same time. This way she doesn’t have to take multiple breaks in her career.”

19 We’ve Got All Of The Equipment Anyway

What’s another reason why you should have a second child right away? Because you’ve got all of the equipment in the baby’s nursery already. And what’s the point of packing it all away when you can just easily leave it out for another child, right? “Do you know how hard it is to put a baby crib together?” joked dad Alex on Facebook. He added, “I told my wife that no matter what happens, that thing is sitting inside the kids’ room until we are completely done with having kids. I don’t care if it’s there for ten years. I am not putting it away just to put it back out again and deal with all of the aggravation.”

18 We’re Already Tired As It Is

Another logical reason why you should go ahead and just get pregnant again (even though it’s only been one hot minute since you’ve given birth?): because you are already tired. Why go through all of the motions just to get rested up again, and deal with it all once more a few years later? Here’s what this dad says on Facebook, “My wife and I never considered having Irish twins. We didn’t plan it, and it wasn’t in the cards. But having back-to-back pregnancies might have been extremely difficult at first, but worth it at the end. We got all of the hard times over with and fast, too.”

17 They Will Grow Up As Friends

If you have children that are close in age, chances are that they might grow up to be good friends. At least, that’s what this father said when he tried to convince his wife to have another baby, even though she didn’t want to hear anything about it. Dad Alex joked on Facebook again, “Let’s put it this way: they can either be the best of friends, or the worst of enemies, but either way they will always have each other. And buying one car when they are 18 is so much easier and cheaper than buying two. They will have their entire lives to learn how to share.”

16 And Be Toddler Playmates

For a lot of parents, the sound of silence can either mean one of two things: your child is either content or so content that they might be causing trouble. And if you’ve got two children who are mysteriously quiet at the same time, you better start paying attention! Dad Adam says on Facebook, “I love that my kids are toddlers and they are playmates because they have each other to play with. Don’t get me wrong, I love playing with my kids, but I told my wife that everyone needs a break. And it’s a great break, especially when they have each other to entertain. She agrees with me.”

15 The More, The Merrier

For some couples, one child is just enough. They feel content with just having a son or a daughter and no more. But for other couples, the more, the merrier. One dad named Jack said on Facebook, “I told my wife that if we have more kids, there’s a good chance that at least one of them will take care of us during our old age. I mean, you can’t guarantee that they will all decide to live right next door to you when they move out, but the more we have, the better chance there is that at least one child will be our favorite and visit us when we are old and can’t walk to the mailbox anymore.”

14 The Benefits Of Having A Sibling

A lot of parents will tell you that there are more pros than cons in giving your child a sibling. As a matter of fact, there are endless benefits. This dad said on Reddit, “My wife had a very rough pregnancy. She didn’t want to hear anything about getting pregnant again. She was done. But then we went over to my co-worker’s house and she says just how great it was to see the older daughter interacting with the younger son. The love was there. All she wanted was to hug, kiss and cradle her younger brother. My wife’s eyes lit up instantly. Nothing else mattered.”

13 ... Or Two Or Three

And if you’ve got one child on the way, you might as well think about that third one or even the fourth one, right? Well, maybe not right away, but there are some people who still like the idea of having large families. This dad said on Reddit, “My wife has always said that she loves a full house. She wants all of her kids to come back home and gather around the Thanksgiving table for dinner. She likes the idea of having a large family, but just needed a little nudge to make it happen. I just happened to be that nudge. We have three kids now and couldn’t be any happier.”

12 Getting The ‘Hard Part’ Over With

When it comes to getting pregnant and dealing with a 9-month pregnancy, every woman’s body responds differently. For some people it’s easy, for others, it’s definitely no walk in the woods. That’s why this husband and father wanted to convince his wife to just get “the hard part” over with and have back-to-back pregnancies, even though she wasn’t up for it at first. Alex said on Facebook again, “My wife once said that her maternity clothes were the most comfortable clothes she’s ever worn from her closet. Her pregnancy wasn’t easy, but I told her there’s always a silver lining in everything. She could wear them 24 hours a day and no one would notice.”

11 But Enjoying All The Work That Comes Before It

As many couples will tell you, it definitely takes two to tango. And in order for a pregnancy to happen, you first need to take the most important step: getting busy and frisky underneath the sheets. This dad said on Reddit, “Let’s put it this way. Some of our best moments were those baby making moments. It was fun. It was hot. It was passionate. And it also produced some pretty amazing little people that we get to call our own. And now that’s something that my wife can’t argue with. She knows she had a good time making each kid.”

10 Knowing That You Should Have Another One

Should you have another child? That’s what a lot of couples can’t help but ask themselves. Before getting pregnant again, you have to explore all your options. You have to make sure you are also financially set, should something unexpected arise. This dad said on Reddit, “One of the reasons why my wife didn’t want to have another kid is because she thought we couldn’t afford it even though I knew she was itching to have another child. I surprised her by getting another weekend job and putting some money away for a rainy day. She was shocked, but so happy, too.”

9 The Joys Of Everyday Parenthood

There are very few people in this world that will disagree with this: parenthood can be one of the most difficult jobs in the world, but at the same time it can be incredibly rewarding. And sometimes you just need another person, whether it’s a family member, a friend, or even your partner, to remind you of it. “After our first child slept through the night, I told my wife, ‘Do you hear that sound? That’s the sound of peace. It’s the sound of tranquility. It’s the sound of love,” says one father on Instagram. “Now imagine if we could multiply that sound times two. I didn’t have to say anything more.”

8 You’ve Got Each Other To Rely On

One of the best things about starting a family is that when you’ve got a good partner by your side, you can rely on each other. You’ve got each other’s back. One dad named Daniel said on Facebook, “At first my wife wasn’t very convinced. She thought that she would have to do all of the work. But when she saw how much we tag teamed each other and worked as an award-winning team, I slowly managed to convince her to have another child. Women don’t have to feel like they need to do all of the work in the child-rearing.”

7 … And Older Siblings

Sure, we can talk all day about the advantages of having siblings that are close in age. But having siblings that far apart have its benefits, too. This dad said on Reddit, “It took us ten years to finally get pregnant again and when we did, my wife was scared. Our kids would be a decade apart. But once she saw how helpful our older daughter was, and how hands-on she became, she was less worried. It took a lot of convincing, but she now loves the fact that we have a built-in babysitter at home at all times.”

6 This Too Shall Pass

There will be good days, and there will be bad days. After all, you just can’t program kids on and off, especially when it’s time to retire and go to sleep for the day. This dad named Michael said on Facebook, “My wife worries about everything. She’s the one with the anxiety in our marriage. Our son had colic and she was sure that we would never have another child again. I had to convince her that this too will pass. It won’t last forever. Sure enough, our kid was his normal self again after a few months. Two years later, we got pregnant with our second child. She’s happy, I’m happy, we are all happy.”

5 He’ll Be There For The Pregnancy

A lot of women believe that when they get pregnant, they are all on their own. It’s their body that is going through the motions, and it’s she that will be going through the pain, the fear, and yes, even the unexpected when they give birth. But a lot of husbands want their wives to know that they will be there, too. Henry says on Facebook, “When she gained 20 pounds during her pregnancy, I gained 20 pounds. And I told her that I would most definitely gain that 20 pounds or more the second time around, too. She was touched.”

4 And He’s Just As Hands-On With The Feeding

Women shouldn’t feel as though motherhood is a job for just one person. It doesn’t matter if you decide to breastfeed or to bottle feed, your partner can be there to help every step along the way, too. One dad named Kai said on Facebook, “My wife had a lot of reservations about having a second child. She was afraid that if she wanted to breastfeed, she would have to stop the moment she goes back to work. It took a lot of convincing, but I bought a breast pump for her and helped her with the feedings. We did that for six months, allowing her to see that yes, it’s possible and that dad can help with the feedings, too.”

3 Or Will Give The Older Siblings The Attention They Need

Another reason why many women hesitate before having a second child is that they feel as though they might not give their older child the attention they deserve or need. One dad said on Reddit, “That was on the top of my wife’s endless list of worries about having a second child. I told her it would be okay. When she was home with our newborn, I had daddy and daughter dates with our baby girl and took her to places like Chuck E Cheese. And then we swapped. Everyone got the individualized attention they needed without a problem, even if we did have to rotate.”

2 There’s No Better Love In This World

There’s no stronger love or bond in this world than the love or bond that a parent gets to share with their child. But for some parents, that love isn’t automatic, and that’s ok, too. This dad said on Reddit, “My wife had postpartum depression. It wasn’t easy for her and it wasn’t easy for me watching her go through her pain. I took a leave of absence from work to show her that I would be by her side. Together, we managed to weather the storm. She was scared to have another child, but I told her that if we do it, we will do it together. I was her support system for as long as she needed me.”

1 It Will Bring Us Closer Together

Another reason why you should think about having a second, or even a third child? There’s a very strong chance that it will bring the two of you closer together. Just ask this dad named Vito. He said on Facebook, “We have three children now and they are all two years apart, each. I’m not even 40 yet, but I already have plenty of grey hair on the top of my head. We had some rough patches in our marriage, but our children bring us closer together. We’re a team. And our family has definitely helped strengthen our marriage through hard work and perseverance.”

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