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To want a third child?

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Tessatroc24 · 07/08/2024 15:54

So I'm here for honest opinions 😊

I have 2 children (boys) age 3 and 7. They're awesome. Miscarriaged a few times after first child but with the help of medication, successfully had second child. Married, a successful career which I really love and 4 bedrooms at home.

Am I being unreasonable to try for a third child? I just have this urge to have another. However my worries are:

  • is 2 company and 3 a Crowd?
  • Will I have enough energy and time for my current children? I don't want to add another child at their expense.
  • are work judgemental if I go on maternity leave for a third time? Also I do love my job.
  • Is everything not suitable for families of 5 such as holidays etc.
  • I've heard of families who actually regret having a third. Family have also said don't do it (though we never ask for help babysitting etc so it's not that it would be on them at all)
  • does 3 children mean a bigger car?? Everyone seems to say it does.

Just any thoughts or advise or experiences would be helpful too.

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leopardski · 07/08/2024 18:16

Add to the list ’what if it’s twins and we end up with 4’ as this happened to two people I know!

TizerorFizz · 07/08/2024 18:14

You must have three children secured safely in a car. If yours doesn’t do that, it’s an expense to change it. Of course three cost more. Have you appraised costs accurately? Including “what if” scenarios? One more child to be ill. One more child to pay for and accommodate on holiday. One more child to juggle and work at the same time. Three dc is getting rarer for all these reasons. I’d make the 4th bedroom a hobby room! I would also enjoy the set up you have. Seems ideal to me. Soon youngest will be at school too.

Stopandlook · 07/08/2024 18:11

Family of five here, three children were definitely the happy number for us. It made me more relaxed as I realised I couldn’t do everything.

We didn’t change our car, managed with a squish although have a 7 seater now.

Hotels can be expensive as often need an extra room. Ditto any trips, paying for 5 does add up…

Its not held me back at work.

GlitterGirlZone · 07/08/2024 18:02

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