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Is having 3 really that bad?

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comfybedandadarngoodbook · 08/12/2019 19:23

Just found out I'm pregnant with child #3. Is having 3 really that bad. My husband says people tell him three is really hard and they regret it all the time. At every stage. For me I've never had people regretting; yes a lot of work and energy. Not sure what we'll decide to do but I just need some other people's perspective!

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basicbitch16 · 09/12/2019 14:26

I have 3. I absolutely love it. Huge congratulations OP!

Penyu · 09/12/2019 14:41

As someone who has worked as an expat for many years, your husbands concern about package is a real one. Have you researched the cost of international school fees? Even average schools will rival U.K. private school fees and some will totally eclipse... most schools these days have that info on their website.
Additional medical and flights will also add up. However if you husband is on a lucrative contract then you can absorb that cost probably.
If he is on a teaching contract, then be very careful as the bigger the family the more expensive he will be to hire (4 dependents) and less likely to be able to work internationally. Schools much more likely to hire young singles.
Maybe this is the time you return home to family though? It’s a difficult decision ahead. If you are in any country which has sharia law then make sure you are very aware of your rights as a mother especially if you want to leave with the children. This sounds extreme but do not assume anything. Good luck.

tobedtoMNandfart · 09/12/2019 18:43

"He says he agreed to 2". Well diddums. Did he trip and fall on you with an erection? As PP says what measures was he taking to prevent a pregnancy. I think he's treating you poorly. It takes 2 to conceive.

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