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NicoleBG72NicoleBG72
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Well we are going to start trying for #2. So we should have 2u2. Well my dh wants 3u3. And I'm kinda thinking HOW? I can see how 2u2 is gonna be a struggle, but 3u3 and me working? I dont even know how I'd get them out of the car safely at the babysitters. I have to work and I make more money than dh. But he also has to work because we get his insurance through his work and I doubt we could surive on only my income.

Anyway, are there any working moms that have done anything close to 3u3? How do you handle the whole car situation? And I guess just tell me about it? Is your life absolute chaos? I know I dont have 2u2 yet.. I am just thinking ahead. If this situation occured and I was working then I definitely would be paying someone to clean our house. We also have a lot of family that would love to watch any of the kids anytime, but of course I don't rely on it.

 I would love to have 3 so close in age. So I'd love some/any advice. Thanks

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  • kcisthebombdotcomkcisthebombdotcom member

    I work (albeit very part time) and it is manageable having 2u2. 3u3 would be chaos IMO. I think if the first 2 were 18m apart, and then the 2nd two were that far apart as well, that would be ok (and theoretically wouldnt be 3u3 since the youngest would be born when the oldest turned 3). However, having another child really close does not sound fun at all. I cant imagine doing simple things like grocery stores, pool, zoo, etc with 3 very needy children. 2 can be a struggle sometimes but it is manageable.

    If we have a 3rd, we'll time it so the baby will arrive when DS is 3.5/DD is 2.5. I like the idea since there will only be 3.5 years between the oldest/youngest, but I'll also get a break from 2 closely spaced pregnancies. The great thing is when your 2u2 arrives, if you feel you need to take more of a break before the 3rd pregnancy, you can but still have closely spaced kids at the same time. Heck, if you have a tough time with 2u2 it will probably change DHs perspective about waiting a bit longer.

    GL with whatever you decide!

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  • CaitlinJ22CaitlinJ22 member

    I SAH, but I can say that while only having one baby it was hard to imagine 2 u 2 let alone 3 u 3! meaning, now that I have 2, I can imagine 3 and its not as scary...if that makes sense. Its all a matter of perspective ;) Dont get me wrong, I am terrified to start ttc #3 next month and they would be 3 under 3.5 if I got pg right away...but I am excited and not nearly as nervous as I was when I was pg with DD. 

    GL 

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