Moms of 3 (and any others who want a good read)

preissless1

I read this article, and it got me a little misty-eyed.  I am one of 3, and I am constantly in awe of any mother that has 3 (or more).

Artslvr

My coworker pointed this out to me - she said it was the first time she'd ever considered having a third.  I told her "Don't you know?  Three is the new two!"

I love the author of those blog posts, and I can tell you that having my third was sort of like that.  However, my third baby happened to be/still is the highest maintenance health-wise.  So I didn't get that sense of calm that you would think you'd get by baby number 3.  He was a colicky mess for his first four months, so I actually felt more out of control with him as a newborn than with the girls (who were both very easy babies).  But after his first year, as we're addressing the asthma, the milk allergy, the eating delay, etc. - and I get this all sorted out -  I can say that I am a MUCH more confident/calm mom than I was with just the two girls.  I love love love having three kids.

earlysun

You all should check out Glennon's blog at momastery.com. She's great!

NicoNiko

I got a little teary-eyed reading this and I am firmly in the 2 kids camp.    But, I am glad my mom had 3!

Hey Jellisy

Oh that is so sweet.  I already want number 3, my mom thought it was the hardest transition, she had 4, so I am glad to hear that others thought it easier.

JKM416

Artslvr:

My coworker pointed this out to me - she said it was the first time she'd ever considered having a third.  I told her "Don't you know?  Three is the new two!"

Haha, that's what I told people when they were shocked we announced #3 was on the way.

And this article got me all verklempt as I sit here with DS2 in my lap!  All of my kids have been high-maintenance babies, but DD was the worst and I felt so helpless with how to handle her.  DS1 was a bit better, and DS2 falls somewhere in the middle.  This article does a good job capturing how different - and better, and healthier - your approach is with each subsequent child.  I can manage his fussiness with more patience and humor, and I'm cherishing his babyhood much more.  Even though I do wish he screamed less...