to ask what it’s like going from 2 to 3?

[Littleredboat]

Kids, that is.

We are seriously considering a third but are we mad?? Today we went out for lunch and nabbed the last table which seated 4. Then I came home and nearly wept at the ridiculous state of my house and laundry pile as it is.

Are we completely bonkers???

Just another tattie in the pot. Go for it!

It really didn't seem to make much difference to us. Our youngest is a joy and a blessing and he just fitted right in.

Following with interest. We were considering the idea of a third. Which, despite a rocky road in ttc the other two, was apparently all it needed for me to get pregnant...

We have 5 and I love it. Yes we have shit loads of laundry, yes the house can be messy at times, yes it's loud and yes we have to spread over 2 tables if we ever eat out, but it's life, we've gotten used to it and if it all suddenly went quiet, it wouldn't be right.

For me, it was harder than going from 1 to 2 - probably because DC3 was the worst sleeper of the three. And now they're all at school it's logistically complicated fitting in all their after school activities. He gives great hugs though

I found it tougher than the jump from one to two personally. You only have two arms, the world is set up for families of four, most houses have three bedrooms, most cars fit two car seats more comfortably than free etc. It was really tough juggling three at once for at least the first three years, I’m used to it now but it’s not easy.

The friends I have with 3 dc (4) say it's a ridiculous amount of extra work. I have 2 and work ft and generally feel snowed under.

Can’t believe I typed free instead of three. I am so tired [grin.

Personally found it much easier than 1 -2. Does depend on the age gap maybe - only 18 months between my eldest two. But then when I had the third one was in school and the middle in nursery half the week. Oir house is always busy and although we manage to keep it fairly tidy with lots of storage solutions the never ending pile of laundry can be depressing!!

We had an accidental #3 nearly 6 yrs after #2. I found going from 1 to 2 far harder than 2 to 3. I think the age gap helped, my older two were so excited to have a little one and utterly adore him, as well as being very useful and independent. Whereas when we went from 1 to 2 there was only 21 months on between and I found it very hard to keep everyone happy. Yes, little things will be a pain, being able to fit 3 car seats etc etc. Seeing the kids fall so completely head over heels with another little person s amazing, and funnily enough has been a real positive for the family

Obviously the cost of childcare is a consideration for many, we home ed so have someone at home full time so that isn't a problem for us.

We didnt plan number 3 but because of having her our lives were changed completely. DH became a SAHP, we moved house, moved abroad, moved back.

We found we needed a bigger car, bigger house. When visiting people we felt like an invasion force. When out and about I would find myself herding and counting:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1, 2, 3, 4
"shit! I've lost one, oh no I'm 5!"

It wasnt what we planned and sometimes it has felt like a rollercoaster but no regrets