Re 3 under 3 - today someone scared me

allie_smalls07

She said, "#3 will put you over the edge.  You will never go anywhere.  Forget grocery shopping with 3, it's impossible." 

Waaahhhh!!  Please God tell me she's wrong.  Even if it's a pain I still get out with my kids a lot.  I figure there will be a lot of babywearing going on and having to ease up on being an EBFer.  DC#3 is probably going to get formula when we're on the go.  I cannot see myself bfing while keeping 2 crazy toddlers contained and/or entertained.

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kcisthebombdotcom

People told me that would happen with kids a year apart and Ive managed just fine. I'm sure like with 2u2 you will find a groove that works for you after a few months.

Raffes484

My DD is just over 3, but I haven't found it to be any more difficult to get out of the house with 3. It's slightly more time consuming getting everyone in and out of the car, but going from 2-3 has been so much easier than 1-2.

Daisy22

I don't have 3 yet but most of my friends do and most had at least a few months of 3u3. I'll barely miss 3u3 by 2 weeks. Anuways, they all go grocery shopping, target, play places, park, zoo etc with all 3 kids. They tell me its more time consuming get in/out of the car and getting stuff ready but they still do it. You'd go crazy being in the house all day

starlight_24

You will be fine! You'll get the art of it down. You can still go to the store you just might not want to Going to the library/stores/activities is totally doable, you just need a double stroller. Have the two youngest ones in the stroller and the other child can walk holding on to the stroller or your hand. It all works, don't worry! Hugs!

Cilley

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allie_smalls07

Thanks for the uplifting words everyone!!

marielovestimothy03

With the exception of like one person (and it was a friend of my mom's who had all boys), I've pretty much heard 2 to 3 is easier than 0 to 1 or 1 to 2. I don't think being pregnant with 2 kids already is that hard either and I'm still puking at 19 weeks. Yeah it'll be a bit harder to get them all out of the house alone but I was out and about with my 2, 1.5 weeks after #2 was born just fine. I agree with the PPs, you just find ways to make it work. I find if you're positive and flexible things are a LOT easier than thinking the negative and worst about any scenario.

pocoabeja

I had 3 under 3.5, will have 4 under 5. It is busy. But I take all 3 kids to the grocery store every week. And, the only DS that I BF was DS #3, until he was 16 months. Totally doable. You just have to plan ahead and be on your toes.

rosesandpeonies

I am not pregnant with 3 but I think it comes down to the personalities of each of your kids, including the baby and the fact that you have to just do it and not think about it.

I was overwhelmed having the 2 under 2 and would overthink going out leading me to not go out.

One day my mom said you have to just do it.  Stop thinking, put them in the car and go.

She was right.  Again, though the personalities of your kids can make all of the difference. 

CaitlinJ22

we'll have 3 under 3.5 and I am not that scared. I deal with a lot as it is, so one more baby shouldnt kill me  

I EBF and to me its a lot easier than bringing bottles, dealing with cleaning everything and remember stuff. Wearing a baby and nursing is easier IMO.

just my 2 cents.  

*Cheese*

Honestly, I don't know what it is about pregnant women/young children/new moms, but they either seem to make people very positive, or very negative. 

That's an incredibly rude and negative thing for that woman to have said to you, and I'd either call her out on it, or ignore it.

KacieLeigh

I agree with other pp.  It really depends on you and your kids.  I'm pregnant and will have 3u3 for a couple of weeks.  I'm really not all that nervous about it at all.  It'll all work out.  Once we find our routine and our groove everything will work itself out.  I figure grocery shopping will require on kid in the big part of the basket, one kid up front, and one kid in a sling.    Or you can always wait until your hubby gets home and go at night kid free.  Sometimes grocery shopping is the only alone time/quiet time I get. 

 I've had some really rude remarks from people and a lot of negative comments but I've decided to shrug them off....then prove them wrong when #3 gets here!