Ladies with more than one LO...

Ashleysred · July 2010

You're my heros. All of you. I don't know how you do it.

ludyjanboltz · July 2010

Awww, I can't wait to be your hero too!!!

But, I know exactly where you're coming from and it scares the living h3ll out of me!

aleikela · July 2010

I always ask my sisters how the heck they have 3 kids each! How do they do it?!

They always tell me that their first kids were their easy ones so they couldn't wait to have more. Then they had their hard ones last. They seem to think since I got my hard one out of the way, my next one will be cake. We'll see!

Ash-Are you done having kids for sure? I was absolutely positive I was done. I didn't want to go through pregnancy again, or delivery,and definitely not the PPD!!! I am not crazy about the newborn phase either.

But, I came around and we will be having another one. I want to give Kash a sibling. I am freaking out a little bit and can't commit to a time to start trying. H was ready to start yesterday!

Wendells · July 2010

i'm so jealous Rachel. Jeff does not want another one.

katers1279 · July 2010

aleikela:

I always ask my sisters how the heck they have 3 kids each! How do they do it?!

They always tell me that their first kids were their easy ones so they couldn't wait to have more. Then they had their hard ones last. They seem to think since I got my hard one out of the way, my next one will be cake. We'll see!

Ash-Are you done having kids for sure? I was absolutely positive I was done. I didn't want to go through pregnancy again, or delivery,and definitely not the PPD!!! I am not crazy about the newborn phase either.

But, I came around and we will be having another one. I want to give Kash a sibling. I am freaking out a little bit and can't commit to a time to start trying. H was ready to start yesterday!

Rachel, I've heard this so many times from people. My sister has 3...the first was easy. The second...a spitfire, red headed girl. The third....he's nuts. (In the most loving way possible.) My cousin also has 3....first two were a set of twins....as easy as twins could possibly be. The third one? Another lovable nut. My dad and I always joke that 2 is my limit. That third one is TROUBLE. Smile

aleikela · July 2010

Haha...a lovable nut. So funny! That is exactly how my sisters' kids are; got harder as they had them. I can't imagine having one harder than Kash. Even my sisters say their worst was cake compared to him. I wouldn't have him any other way though! Big Smile

Wendy...ever??? Or just not now?

dexspsandqs · July 2010

Funny- my first one was trouble in the sense that she had reflux, was strong willed and dramatic..

At five and a half she embodies drama (by way of constantly entertaining us with her artistic side and love of dance, music and 'acting') She is incredibly smart, empathetic, inclusive and kind..and also still very much her parents child with her strong convictions and will.

The saying is that sometimes you don't get the child you want, but rather the one you need! For us, thriving with that chaos and making the decision to grow our family was hands down, the BEST decision of our lives!The fact that my daughter nurtures and adores her brothers is an added bonus.

And, having the boys after that? A piece of cake.. Wink

The first seems difficult because you are still adapting to parenthood and it's demands. The second is a juggle- the third is one more set of hands you wish you had..and beyond? Well, I have heard many say after the third the next is a no brainer- but someone else will have to volunteer those experiences as I have no plans to travel that road.

aleikela · July 2010

That is encouraging Sara! Did you know when you were ready to try again or did you just pick a time and go for it?

I know I for sure want to wait until Kash is atleast 18 months but I feel no where near ready yet. I feel like I am just now finally getting my life back somewhat.

Ashleysred · July 2010

I am so done having kids. I got an easy one this time. And I really don't want a more difficult one. PP sucks. I never want to do this again.

Timm is debating on a vasectomy. But first I am going to go to a new doc to see what it is really like to get an IUD. After my first experience, I am not sure I want one. But I would like a permanent form of BC.

dexspsandqs · July 2010

A vasectomy is a simple answer if you are positive you don't want more kids. Though, a doctor will typically ask you both to wait until your child is a bit older before committing to that decision and agreeing to perform the surgery.

You'll also need back up bc for at least six months.

spiritenergy · July 2010

Thanks! I thought 1 was much harder than 2. For my first, motherhood did not come easily to me. My son is his father (in a good way). However, I found him very difficult to raise. He was strong willed. He did not like to be held. He wanted daddy all the time (they are very close.) For my daughter, it was natural. We bonded immediately. Breastfeeding was MUCH easier. I could get her to sleep within 30 minutes instead of the 1.5 hours it took to get her brother to bed every night. Although my son did sleep through the night better. My daughter still gets up at night. PP the second time around was easier. I did not get a butcher resident and my stitches were not torn out in the hospital by a nurse so I healed super fast this time.

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