Advice needed 3rd baby

[Beech41]

I've recently found out I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and I am struggling with feelings. I have a 10 and 6 year old so age gaps are going to be fairly big. I feel like we've got ourselves into a stable position financially and now just really stressing about what lies ahead regarding childcare etc. Also worrying about my older two as they may well have to miss out on things now. Just need a bit of advice really if anyone has been in a similar position. Will these uncertain feelings go away?

I’m not sure about the childcare cost etc but mine were 5 and 8 when the third was born. It’s been the best thing for them. Really helped them take responsibility and grow up, and not always focus on themselves and bickering. They love him to bits. It does take away from some of their time but overall it’s been very positive.

If it was me personally I wouldn't want a 3rd as I have an 11 year old y6 and y1 6 year old. I wouldn't keep a baby. However if you chose to and want a baby congratulations. You will work it out. Xx

Also holidays abroad will be so much calmer now the kids are older

I could of wrote this post OP I am in the exact same position and kids same age! I’ve finally got over the shock now and realise that things will be a bit different, but a bit of planning will mean for a few years things will be a bit of a struggle but we will somehow get through it! Having the older kids will hopefully be a bonus so they can help! do you have plenty of support around?

We’re expecting a third and our older two will be six and nearly 9 when this one (hopefully) arrives.

I’m hoping it won’t be too difficult. Although I realise it will be a step backwards in many ways, there aren’t many things it will actually stop us doing. What is it you that you think your older ones will miss out on? We panicked about this initially, but then couldn’t think of anything they will actually lose. Yes, the way we do some things will change, but they won’t miss out. I worried about family bike rides, but babies can go in trailers by a year old, and in the meantime, one of us can take the older ones. Similarly with theme parks etc. We may not all be able to go on a ride together, but we can still go and the kids will still do the rides they want.