Moms who went from two to three...

healthynut

I can't believe I'm admitting this, but I have the itch.  I haven't told anyone in real life and don't plan to do anything about it b/c we just aren't in a place to do it, but it exists.  I don't think I had this feeling before my first babies, so it's new to me.  Regardless, we just moved, I had to quit to stay home b/c my preemies got soooo sick at daycare, my DH got laid off, etc.  We're okay, but it's hectic and we have enough going on.  I'm happy with enjoying this age and don't want to add the stress of a pregnancy to our lives right now.  We just finished the kids' new room and would have to re-do the whole house if we had another one.  And we're just not in a position to do it.  Okay now that I've tried to talk myself out of it (haha), what I would like is for a dose of reality from those of you who went from two to three.  What are the non-sunshine and non-lollipop parts of going from two to three - three carseats - need minivan, etc.  I want to at least postpone this feeling for a year or two. (or at least taking action on it)

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Sorry, can't help you.  We were DONE, DH got a vasectomy in February (when the twins weren't even quite 2m) and 2m later I told him I changed my mind.  Needless to say, we've discussed a few options, may do something about it in 5-6 years (I don't want more NOW, I want more when all of the babies we have now are in elementary school).

luvmagoldn

Hmm...how to answer this one?  We were open to having more children and were somewhat surprised when I got PG when the twins were 18 months old.    We were stunned but excited.

We avoided the mini-van until #3 came along but we had space for another bedroom so that wasn't an issue.  Day care was the biggest deal for us money wise.  We switched from an in-home DC to a nanny because it was less stressful for me and cheaper.

Dealing with three is very different than two.  I feel like I am constantly having my attention pulled by at least one of them.  The good news is that the older boys play together nicely (a lot of the time anyway) so when I needed to tend to the baby I could. 

Life is hectic and busy and so, so full!  I am so glad that we have three children.  We talked about whether to go for four but I think that door is quickly closing. 

OrangeSmoke

I can't help you - my twins aren't even a month old yet and I told DH last night I want at least 1 more.

The only thing that's giving me hesitation is the fact that I had a horrible c section and oh yeah, it took me 4 IVFs to get pregnant.

JessBoss

For me, two to three was difficult. Granted, my children are extremely close in age (Around 12 months between each of them). I struggled with having a colic-y/reflux-y #3 baby, and having 3 in diapers. The feeling of diaper after diaper & crying fits after another overwhelmed me. 

We wanted 3 children close in age, so I can't complain. But even though it was an adjustment I do not regret it. I love seeing them play together

That being said, we definitely did not plan having another, let alone two, and I am afraid about how this will go :P