Moms of 2 or more come in!

mskittynj · January 2013

How are you handling having your 3rd???or more I must say I am starting to freak out a little....I am SOOO excited to be having my little princess after 2 boys but at the same time really wondering how Im going to juggle this... Can anyone relate? Perhaps if you've been there done that share your experiences????

Summerbaby · January 2013

I am having a girl too and have two boys at home!! I am not to nervous b/c mine are all 3 years apart and I have heard going from one to two is harder! I hope that is true! I have had really bad back pain this time so I am soooo ready to meet my baby girl!! Good luck:)

mommysangels · January 2013

Yes, but again I wondered how I would do it with 2 and how my life would be different after my first too. Things will work themselves out. I do think about it a lot but I know we will all adjust. I'm gonna have 3 under 3 so believe me I do understand

It's hard juggling 2 right now but not impossible. The kids are with me all day. SO works 11-10 4 days a week and goes to school 2 days a week. It's hard but we manage and my kids are very healthy and happy so I must be doing something right! You'll get it and everyone will eventually adjust to your new life.

briannakate12 · January 2013

Sounds like we're in the same boat. I have two boys at home 7 and 4. We're expecting a little girl finally!! I'm not too anxious yet, I'm sure I'll get there. Both my boys are pretty independent and play well together. From all the experienced parents I've heard going from 1-2 was way harder than 2-3. No worries!! We always adjust and manage life no matter what. You can do it!!!

I remember feeling super overwhelmed with DS #2 and crying and thinking I couldn't handle it. Just remember to take any help you can get. Don't feel too proud to ask for it either!! Your house doesn't have to be immaculate (this was hard for me to handle), and let/ MAKE your SO or DH help extra!! Good luck momma!

aprilsarahjune · January 2013

I am excited and scared too. I know how to juggle the two I already have - I have no idea how to add a third child into our every routine. I am going to have 3 in diapers. I am going to have an infant in my arms while potty training 2 toddlers. Scary indeed!

KYmama9286 · January 2013

I am definitely excited and a little nervous. I was just talking with a close friend who has kids the same ages as mine who is also due with her 3rd but not until June. It's not so much going from 2 to 3 that makes me nervous it is more the age difference between #2 and #3 that has me nervous. I think I could have handled a 15 mo age gap betwen #1 and #2 but take a 15 mo age gap between #2 and #3 with a newly turned 3 year old in the mix...I'm a little nervous lol

I know that it will just be an adjustment time, we will eventually get into a routine and it is a short season of life- I can handle anything for a short time. I do have a feeling we wont be getting out much once the baby arrives though- between trying to nurse a new baby, I can already tell DD is going to have terrible jealousy issues and DS is set to start preschool in March things are going to be VERY busy. I just want to get the show on the road and have my body back a little...and snuggle a newborn of course :-)

pamelaam2468 · January 2013

My two are four and three. I actually am not too worried. My four year old is incredibly mature and grown up. I know she will help me take care of both baby and her little brother! My biggest issues will just involve being alone so much. My husband is in his first year of residency and works 80 hours a week and I totaled my car a few months ago and am now too scared to drive! We have been going stir crazy being home all day every day, and I'm sure adding a third baby in there will add to my mommygoingcrazywithoutanotheradulttotalkto feelings!

lightgetsin · January 2013

I admit that when my 3rd was born it was a bit of a crazy juggling act for a few months. It kind of went like this: wake up, feed baby, feed other kids breakfast, feed myself breakfast, feed baby, feed other kids lunch, etc. It was a non-stop feeding frenzy. Zero time for myself or DH but somehow we survived it! WE don't have any family in the area to help us so we are on our own.

Fast forward two years and life is pretty easy. The older two are very self sufficient and my little guy is getting more independent every day. I anticipate the 4th actually being easier than the 3rd because my older two are so mature (10 & 7) and very helpful with their little brother. They are eager to help out with this new LO. Also, I am waaaay more relaxed about everything (ie. my house is a mess more often than not, but my kids are clean, fed and happy Big Smile )

LJM0521 · January 2013

I'm adding a princess after two boys, too. As excited as I am, I am SO NERVOUS. DS2 was a very difficult baby and I keep going back to those first few months with him. Plus, he's a huge momma's boy. DS1 couldn't care less about how often I had to hold his baby brother, he was happy playing on his own. DS2 is the complete opposite. Plus, I've heard from a lot of my friends that going from 2-3 is the hardest adjustment. Like a pp said, I keep reminding myself that it's a short season in my life and we will get through it. Hopefully it's a lot easier than I am expecting! And either way, I can't wait to meet her and have a brand new baby in the house again!

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