That's a tough situation. We're set with just 2, and we're both in our very early 30's. Most of the other dads I hang out with have kids 4 or under and are in their mid-40's. I wouldn't want to be 60 when my kid is graduating high school. Heck, my dad is 60 and has 3 grandkids. Right now, my younger will graduate high school when I'm 48, so the wife and I should be back to empty-nesting by our early 50's.
Luckily we see eye-to-eye about the # of kids. 2 has been tiring, I can't imagine 4 (or 5). My take is that if your wife is feeling sad about your youngest turning one (thus wanting another), might she feel that way again when baby #5 turns 1? Could be a never ending cycle...
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