to ask you to tell me great things about having three kids?

[lalouche]

Ok, sort of a thread about a thread, sorry, but reading all the comments about how 3 kids is a nightmare and loads of people wish they'd stopped at 2...anyone want to tell me why it was a great decision to have a third? I'm 34 weeks with dc3 and while pg was planned, I'm now a bit panicked about what we are letting ourselves in for. Too late to change our minds, clearly , but please make me feel less anxious! I'm only being semi-facetious- I'm surprised by how worried I am, at a stage when I feel like I should be feeling super-positive and excited.

Best: the fun! It can be an instant party if you want to. I also like the way we can split up into smaller groups to do stuff / go out. (But this also means lots of juggling though!)

The most important thing with 3 kids (or any family I guess) is to make sure the kids are allowed to be open about their feelings if they are jealous for example. But even then they know they are part of this team. But there is so much scope for arguments as they grow up. We also try to give them as much 1-1 as we can handle, they seem to need it. Mostly there is lots of happiness! Ours are 5, 3 and 1

Basically it never gets boring :-)

NO WAY.

I would never want three children. Just not happening.

I had 3 in 28 months and I wouldn't change a second of it all growing up now but it's wonderful, enjoy it x

I had 3 in 28 months and I wouldn't change a second of it all growing up now but it's wonderful, enjoy it x

I have 3 they are 21,17 and 13.5 now! Bit expensive, but we get by :)

I didn't want 1 let alone 3,to begin with, but that is what I have and I love them all with a passon. they are all so different

DC was the best decision we ever made. Family feels complete. Lean into the chaos!
Three children far more interesting family dynamic than two IMO.

aww read first couple of pages and there are lovely posts

am 28 weeks with dc3 and at times i am terrified we have made the wrong decision even though we really wanted her, we have both been worried as 3 just seems such a LOT of children somehow

so marking place to read later. and maybe show dh! :o

I love having three.
Two always felt a bit lonely.
Three feels like a gang.