Moms of 3+

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It's not as though the world needs me to produce yet another child, but much to my surprise, I'm feeling a bit incomplete as a family despite my two wonderful children.  (My surprise stems from the fact that I never wanted children to begin with.  )

How was the transition from 2 to 3?  My first two are 15m apart.  At best, 2 and 3 would be about 2.5 years apart.

goodhartedmommy

Honestly? It's awful. It was so easy with Ethan and Bella. This time around is a nightmare. I feel so lost, I can't figure out what to do with 3. I don't feel like myself at all, I feel like everything I believe in as a parent is just out the window, I just do whatever it takes to make it through the day alive.

I love all of my babies dearly, but my life is totally crazy. I'm sure it will all be fine once we get into a routine, but right now I am wondering how we'll make it. Still, I now cannot imagine my life any other way. Despite all the craziness, I feel like my life is complete. I don't know what I'd do without all of them.

shopgirl78

I just wanted you to know, I've been feeling the same way. ? Eeek! ?I am going to talk to DH in 6 months (I want a winter baby this time!!)

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shopgirl78:

I just wanted you to know, I've been feeling the same way.   Eeek!  I am going to talk to DH in 6 months (I want a winter baby this time!!)

How funny - I want another spring/summer baby!  I told DH last night that if I decide to do this (he has said it's my choice since I would be doing all the heavy lifting) we will try between the months of July and October, and that's all.

GHM - Congrats on your new baby!  I've heard other moms of 3 say that it was the third that pushed them over the edge.  I bet you will find it easier once you settle on a routine.

Alexandra*sMom

I've been feeling that itch for a while too.  DH wants another fall/winter baby.  At our rate, a spring/summer baby may be in store (which is fine by me!).

(I have yet to get AF and am still BF DD2).

Chrisy-Wyobride

I don't have 3 yet but i'll let you know in 6mo--LOL!  I've heard lots of people say it was really hard at first, others say going 1 to 2 is harder.  I think a lot depends on the age of your other kids & how difficult the baby is.  I am hoping for an easy baby this time (DD#2 was a pain).  I want 4+ kids so I am hoping it goes OK.

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Chrisy-Wyobride:

I don't have 3 yet but i'll let you know in 6mo--LOL!  I've heard lots of people say it was really hard at first, others say going 1 to 2 is harder.  I think a lot depends on the age of your other kids & how difficult the baby is.  I am hoping for an easy baby this time (DD#2 was a pain).  I want 4+ kids so I am hoping it goes OK.

My second is a total pain as well, very high maintenance.  My first was easy as cake so the second threw me for a loop.  I'm actually terrified of having another one like no. 2.

goodhartedmommy

#2 was and still is a nightmare. #3 is the best, easiest baby. #1 was somewhere between the others. #2 is the one that's killing me now. It's not the baby!

quickplanning

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My second is a total pain as well, very high maintenance.? My first was easy as cake so the second threw me for a loop.? I'm actually terrified of having another one like no. 2.

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That's EXACTLY how mine are. ?She's high?maintenance, but also so hilarious with how much she gets into. ?So busy,?especially?in comparison to my first. ?Also, the second had horrible reflux and kept me up 10 times a night for the first 8 mos.. then like 4 times a night and we are finally sleeping. ?But I want another... and whenever is fine with me. ?I'm still BFing, so not sure when it can happen. ?Even if its crazy at first, I'm just so sure it will be wonderful in the long run!