“Over all, births in the United States reached a record high of 4.32 million in 2007, the study said. According to preliminary data, the number fell to 4.13 million in 2009 and about 4 million in 2010 despite a growing population.” Source
While the study did not examine output specific to lumber wholesalers, it does appear my wife and I are bucking the trend – with our second child due in December?!