Moms of 4 or more...

Virgo17 · April 2014

We currently have 3 kids, but are toying with the idea of having a 4th. How much did life change? DH is a little more apprehensive than I am, but not opposed to the idea. I feel like it wouldn't be that big of a deal, but am I being naive?

fitmom82 · April 2014

I've heard even number is easier. The kids can partner off to do things, when you have 3 there is always a 3rd wheel on amusement rides or if you need to break into groups for a hotel room its easier.

jf198400 · April 2014

We also want 4 kids, currently pregnant with #3. I have a friend with 5, and she also said after the 3rd it's really not any harder.

ImJessesGirl · April 2014

I have always heard that once you get past three, it gets easier. I've heard that having three kids is the "worst" because of reasons stated above. There is always one odd man out.

itsmevkb · April 2014

I have four and whereas it's not EASY, it's not as though things got that much harder adding number four. Maren just sort of slipped into the family. Some logistical things became harder, like there is just no way to fit four car seats in the back seat of a car so you have to have a three row car and for a family like ours that does a ton of mixed drop-offs and pick-ups you don't just need one, but two. Where are they all going to sleep? How are you going to afford things like summer camp, lessons, college, etc and if you have enough money that those things aren't any issue there is still the issue of time and logistics of two parents yet four kids who all need to be in different places at different times.

I tend to think that people think about the baby/toddler years when they think about having kids and what I've been noticing more and more as my kids get older is I fear the school years much more than their younger years. Having to keep track of six different schedules honestly sends shivers down my spine. Who has what homework, scouts, sports practice, birthday party, treat day, etc I really believe may be the death of me. But, at the same time, I know we'll get through it because you just do and I do really love how my kids interact together and I love having a bigger family.

88sharonlee · April 2014

For what it's worth I was/am one of three but the only girl in my family. I liked it because I was the middle child but felt special too. Does gender play a role?
Just thinking if you already have three girls or three boys would having the next one if the opposite gender make any difference?
Just a thought- I have one, would like two someday but that's about as far as my wallet and my mind can stretch I think!

itsmevkb · April 2014

@K3am I would LOVE a personal assistant! I am pretty good with keeping a calendar and having it organized but it seems perhaps having a bunch kids would have been better to do at say age 25 than in my 40s. It seems the older I get the more I need a note to just remind myself to check my other notes!

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