Third Child?

asun123 · December 2016

Is this anyone's third child or more?

What gender are you hoping for? How many girls or boys do you have already?
Are you worried about being outnumbered?

asun123 · December 2016

I have 2 boys and I'm seriously hoping for another boy. It's what I know and I already have everything! Daddy wants a girl.
I am very nervous to be out numbered.
How do I take care of 3 kids when I only have two hands!?

Delphianraven · December 2016

We have two boys. I don't even want to find out until baby is here what we are having. I'm totally okay with another boy, there is just something about them. Husband is really hoping for a girl, as is everyone else who knows I think.

a2003tiger · December 2016

I have one of each. Both of my kids are desperately hoping for a girl. I don't care, I'm just hoping for a cuddles and momma's kid, like my DD is. My kids will both be devestated if it's not a girl, as they both have their hearts set on a baby sister. My kids will be 5 and almost 4, so I'm not really worrying about being outnumbered.

DoulaTog13 · December 2016

This is my third. We have a boy and a girl already so I don't care either way. My husband wants another boy. They both have their challenges and their amazing traits so I'll be thrilled with either.

I am nervous about being outnumbered. Specifically when I have to go to the store. Like...how the hell do I get a 5 year old, a 2 year old, and a newborn out of the car and through the grocery store???? lol

cltweed · December 2016

I am pregnant with number four. I have one boy (oldest) and two girls. We were team green with our third since we had one of each and I loved that sweet element of surprise (we'll be team green this time, too). I will say that going from two to three was (for us) the easiest transition yet. I'm sure it's different for everyone, but it was a breeze for us compared to going from 1 to 2, which sort of kicked my butt emotionally. My first two are a little less than two years apart and I felt some crazy overwhelming guilt at not being able to give my son the attention I had been able to give him. With number three, there was a 2 1/2 year space and it was just worlds easier. The big kids had each other to play with and had nothing but love for their new baby sister. I seriously can't remember a single jealous moment or lashing out (unlike with my first when my second was born). It was like she'd been with us forever. Now that she's almost two and into all their stuff.... another story.

Anyway. Hopefully the same will be true for all of you, too. And hopefully it just keeps getting easier and 3 to 4 doesn't kick my hiney.

hupp0013 · December 2016

This will be baby #3 for us. We have two girls. We are hoping for a boy, but would be thrilled with either. Our DDs are hoping for a girl I think.

I don't think the reality that we will be going from 2 to 3 has really sunk in yet. That being said, I am not terribly nervous about it.

JDBtwinmama · December 2016

We have a boy and a girl, twins! We are just hoping for a happy healthy baby, the twins had NICU time so we don't want to do that again!

PinkPrincessPiper · December 2016

This is my fourth baby. I have 2 sons (10 & 5), and a princess (15 months). Kinda hoping for another girl to even out the dynamics (and make sleeping arraingements easier). I think it will be amazing either way, as I'll finally have two kids close together. I'm eager to watch them bond!

Space is my my biggest concern. We are going to have to purchase a bigger van/SUV & maybe even a bigger house! Ahhhh! The whole mommy thing I feel like I have down pat (until everyone is sick at once)! The transition from 2 to 3 wasn't difficult, just more laundry! I'm hoping it's the same going from 3 to 4.

delizab · December 2016

This will be my 3rd, we have 2 Boyd. I'm honestly undecided if I would rather have a boy or girl. I'm more prepared for a boy, but with 4 other nephews and only 1 niece, another girl would be fun, I think

donehue · December 2016

This will be my third. We have two girls (4.5 and almost 2). I would be happy with either and would love to keep with all the girl stuff but know my FIL is desperate for someone to carry on their last name. Oy

asun123 · December 2016

PinkPrincessPiper said:

This is my fourth baby. I have 2 sons (10 & 5), and a princess (15 months). Kinda hoping for another girl to even out the dynamics (and make sleeping arraingements easier). I think it will be amazing either way, as I'll finally have two kids close together. I'm eager to watch them bond!

Space is my my biggest concern. We are going to have to purchase a bigger van/SUV & maybe even a bigger house! Ahhhh! The whole mommy thing I feel like I have down pat (until everyone is sick at once)! The transition from 2 to 3 wasn't difficult, just more laundry! I'm hoping it's the same going from 3 to 4.

I just bought a Kia Sedona about 2 weeks before I found out I was pregnant. And thank god I did! I had a little Ford Fusion before the Kia and there's no way that would have fit three car seats.
I highly recommend a Kia Sedona though (If you're okay with becoming a mini van mom) Haha

nbashley · December 2016

This is our third! We have two DDs. The oldest will be 4 in January, and the youngest turned 2 in October. I don't know that I have a preference on the gender. I'd love to have a boy, but I also love having girls so much so I'd be happy with another girl too. We're debating being surprised this time on the gender! I've always wanted to, so I think we might. Im not terribly worried about being outnumbered. I'm mostly thinking about handling events
by myself. My husband is a pastor and so I'm mostly thinking about how to navigate all our church events solo!

mkayslurp · December 2016

This will be our third too. I have a 6 and 4yr old that will be in school full time next year so I'm not too worried about being outnumbered. Personally, I am hoping for a girl but am just so excited either way.

bluejeanbaby1217 · December 2016

This is #3 for us! We have a 4.5 year old son and 2.5 year old daughter. We are team green this time! My son really wants a brother and my daughter wants a sister, so someone is going to have hurt feelings either way lol. I'm wishing for a girl only to make sleeping arrangements easier, also slightly worried how a 5+age difference between brothers would be. But man do I love my mother son relationship and wouldn't mind one bit doing that again. Not too worried about 3 kids, we are foster parents and have had a few experiences with our 2 plus a bonus foster baby.

morgy_bee · December 2016

This is our tie breaker baby. We currently have a boy and a girl. We have decided that right now we are running a man to man defense. Once the new baby arrives, it will be all about zone defense. I'm pretty confident that we got this!

strawberrytree · December 2016

This is my third too. I have two boys and don't really care about the sex- it would be interesting to experience a girl, but I feel like I have a pretty good handle on raising boys so far (as opposed to when we found out #1 was a boy and I was like "OH SHIT I know nothing!") and we have so much boy stuff and I have this gut feeling it's another boy.
I'm not too worried about being outnumbered. I'm a sahm and we don't have family or much local help with the kids so I'm pretty used to dealing with it all by myself. My oldest will be 5 when baby is born and is the stereotypical mature and responsible older brother so I know he'll be a bige help.

redheadedcamel · January 2017

This will be our third. We have two amazing red headed boys already. I am stuck another boy would be great because we have a ton of boy stuff. A girl would be different and could be fun also. I just pray for healthy. Our boys are 7 and 5 when this baby comes. They will be thrilled!

jadkins2 · January 2017

This will be our third. We have two girls 3 and 11 months old. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I want another girl for logistics, but a boy would be great for my husband! Either way it doesn't matter as long as it's a healthy happy baby. I understand girls better cause that's all I know, but I realize that babies are babies. I just don't want to be sick like I was with my girls and selfishly I have more hope that if it's a boy my morning sickness might not be as bad. ?

Rgriffin91 · January 2017

We're having our third child. The older two girls will be 3 and almost 2 when the baby arrives. There's 18 months between my older two and there will be about 22 months between my younger two. I am very worried about having 3 as I'm a SAHM. But, I know (deep, deeeeep down) that it will all work out -- no biggie. Right now we're just concerned with health, purchasing a new car (thinking we'll go with the Dodge Grand Caravan with all the upgrades), and how I'll manage to transport all my kiddos alone at one time. Cheers to big families!

Bountifulbride · January 2017

This will be my sixth little one. This baby will see if we go back to a tie for boy vs. girl or not. My oldest two are boys (10 & 8 years old) and then I have three girls in a row (5, 3, and 17 months old).

lmyrmo · January 2017

#7 here. I think it does get easier when you have more because they help entertain each other. My first three were 3 and under and they get along great. Maybe once you learn to juggle, it doesn't matter how many balls are in the air. Either that or I am spoiled because my hubby is a SAHD and does all the juggling while I am at work

mkayslurp · January 2017

This will be our third too! My oldest (6) is a girl and my 4yr old is a boy. I think I'm most worried about the age gap of the kids- I'm hoping they'll still be close despite the 5&7 years that will be between them.

stenobook · January 2017

This will be our third. We already have two girls who will be 4 and just turned 2 when this one comes. This is a birth control baby, so we're still getting over the shock of getting the BFP.

rugbybaby-2 · January 2017

#3 here too. Big brothers will be 8 and 6 when this one arrives. They both want a brother though the little one is less than excited about losing his position as the baby in the family. We just want a healthy baby but are excited to find out the sex so we can start planning.

nbkist · January 2017

This will be number 5. I have three sons and one daughter. My boys are 6, 4 and my angel Devin would be a little over 2 1/2 but he passed away. My daughter is 21 months. I say it with 100% honesty, I don't care what baby is as long as it's healthy and I can bring him/her home.

kmwills · January 2017

This is number 3 for us. We have one of each, DD is 6.5 and DS is 2. My daughter is hoping for a little sister. I think we'll find out so we can plan and prepare the kids. That worked well with DS, as DD knew Baby Brother was on the way (she really wanted a sister then too!).

I'm a little nervous about the extra kid. Now that DD is in 1st grade, she has more activities, homework, etc. I want to be able to give her the time and attention she needs, but I'm afraid I'll be consumed with the little ones.

I'm also very nervous about affording everything - probably needing a new car & a bigger house! DD is in a private school now, because our public school system is very bad. I don't think we can afford 2 in daycare plus her private school tuition, so we'll probably need to look for a bigger house in a better public school system.

delizab · January 2017

This will be our 3rd!

We have 2 boys already, so I wouldn't mind having a girl, although I think my husband fears how crazy I will be shopping for one, I am just a little too, lol. I wouldn't mind having another boy though, just because I am used to them, and I think, from experience so far (11 years) that they are generally pretty easy.

I'm already outnumbered, heck, our cat is a male too, and we have been thinking about getting a puppy and that would probably be male as well, so even if this one is a little girl, her and I will always be outnumbered anyway

hals0104 · January 2017

This will be our 3rd. I have 2 girls (4 and 2) and am very nervous about being outnumbered. I'm going with the "let's just enjoy the shit show" motto that I'm sure life is going to be for a while. We were team green for my girls and this time I think we're going to find out the gender.

AdvoCyndi30 · January 2017

I think I would be more worried if they were closer in age. My son is 8 (9 by the time baby is due) and my daughter will be 5 in 10 days. They're pretty self-sufficient! My biggest worry is starting over!

I think I want a boy. I have amazing kids...both very well-behaved...but I can only handle 1 princess. Lol!

KyCade3013 · January 2017

This will be #3 if all goes well. (PGAL). My DS is almost 3 and my DD is 4. They were 21 months apart which was challenging and he had reflux which made him cry after nursing but they are super close now which is great. I'm not worried at all, they'll be 3 and 5 which I know already are easier ages and pretty self sufficient. They'll both be in school come September, I'll be out on leave from work until December, and I'm looking really forward to it. I would feel blessed to be be out numbered.

Kudlica27 · January 2017

I'm going to partially join this page... I have a SS who is 4 1/2 and a DS who is 19 months. I would love a girl, but another boy would be awesome too! (PGAL so I am happy no matter what!)
I always thought having my SS would ease me into having two kids, but it didn't quite work because he was older when we had DS (and potty trained.) since I am only a mother of three half the month, I will try to draw wisdom from all of you!

Nebel33 · January 2017

This is my 3rd child. I have two boys ages 4 and 1.5. I am on the fence bc I know boys I love my boys I have boy stuff but bows and dresses too. Either way I am nervous for 3 that's for sure. My fear is t being outnumbered by boys but being outnumbered by children now!

OTmom3 · January 2017

This is our third as well. My first was a girl and second was a boy. I'm happy of course as long as my child is healthy, but I suppose I'm hoping for a girl.

MetsGirl18 · January 2017

I have 2 boys. While I'd love to experience having a girl, I'd be happy with either. We're Team Green again so while part of me would like to know, I love the delivery room surprise.

I'm not worried about being outnumbered. I think it helps that we'll have a 5 and almost 9 year age gap between #3 and my older 2. I'm hoping it will make things more manageable. I am slightly worried about balancing working FT, a baby and all of the activities that my kids are involved in. It will be hectic, but we'll make it work.

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