? for those with 3 kid's(or who want 3)

J&JSuiter070205

We have a 22 month old and an 8 month old (yes, very busy!)   DH just

told me last night that he feels like he might want to have one more (not immediately though)... I'm just curious how far apart you had/will have your 3 kid's and what you think would be easiest?

mamarazzi

We plan on waiting three years or so between the second and third.

Marchmamma

2-3 years inbetween 2 and3

Amanda&Chris

My first two are 10 years apart.  Our current plan is to have #2 and #3 be 2.5 - 3 years apart.

REOM

If we do go for #3, we will TTC when #2 is 2.  So they would be 2.5-3 years apart.

shouldbeworkin

If we have a third, it won't be for another 2-3 years.  Longer than I'd ideally like between #2 and #3, but it's the only realistic way for it to happen.

ETA: That means there will be 3-4 yrs between #2 and #3.  #1 and #2 are about 2 yrs apart.

littlemissy

There are 2.5 years between #1 and #2 (we were trying for 2 years apart, but it didn't work out that way).  We are planning for #2 and #3 to be 2-3 years apart.

shopgirl78

Hopefully, they will be about 3ish years apart

#6

L was 4 months when I got pg with twins.  They are 1 yr 10days apart. (not planned)  We are now thinking about #4 when these 3 are around 5-6 or maybe older.  Not afraid of the big age gap. 

I think having 3 so close is really easy.  They are all doing the same thing (almost) and have the same interest in toys, tv, etc.  Sure it is hectic having 3 toddlers but so much fun at times.  So far it hasnt been bad but L has reached his terrible 3s and is really testing my patients.  His 2s were easy (as are the girls) but 2 or 3 weeks after he turned 3 he turned into a different child.  (aka monster..ok, that might be stretching it)

But overall it is great. 

 

zansmom

DS is 6, DD#1 just turned 2 and DD#2 is 7 1/2 months. DS has always been a huge help with the girls and experienced very little jealousy with either.  DD#1 LOVES her baby sister and kisses her all the time!

While this works for us, my dream was to have 3 years between 3!

lollitots

#1 and #2 were 17 months apart, #2 and #3 are 24 1/2 months apart, so I have 3 under 4.  Closer than planned.  I really don't recommend it.  They are kicking my butt.  I'm tired.  I think 3 years apart is good.  The first is in school and second in preschool before the last arrives. 

Chrisy-Wyobride

#1 & #2 are 27.5mo apart.  #2 & #3 are gonna be 29mo apart.  Not planned, just the way it happened.