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Should I go for number 3?

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 11:46

Sounds like a toilet habit now i've written it..

I have ds who is 6 in April, DD age 1.. Nice gap and I coped fine.. should I brave it with 2 close together and have No 3??? Would i be tempting fate as both were easy babies???

Help!!!!

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 12:21

anyone????

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mygirllolipop · 14/02/2006 12:31

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 12:34

thanks.. why am i such a chicken?

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pepperpots · 14/02/2006 12:50

hell yeah! i am going for a number three at the mo ds1 is 3 and ds2 is 19 months

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 12:51

just got to convince dh now!!!! i jst feel ready for more.. was young with ds, but now just take it all in my stride.. i want to be super mummy!

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pepperpots · 14/02/2006 12:54

i'm sure you can persuade him good luck if you decide to go for it and become a supermummy

mygirllolipop · 14/02/2006 12:59

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 13:23

thanks ladies.. my mum's trying to put me off.. what a good day to start convincing!

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Nemo1977 · 14/02/2006 13:31

you will be fine with a smaller age gap. My ds is 2.4 and dd is 8wks and its fab!! I want a 3rd but dh doesnt

CaptainDippy · 14/02/2006 13:44

Why the hell not!!? I've got 14 months between mine and it is good fun - I rather enjoy it (has it's moments) A small age gap is thoroughly recommended by me!! Go for it alliep30!! (Am still praying!! )

HVK · 14/02/2006 14:01

I have spent the last two years trying to decide, although for a diffrent reason. My first little girl is fine, she is 9 in March, my second little girl(6) has Severe Learning diff and Hypotonia..they said that she probably wouldnt walk, talk etc etc as her MRI scan is severe. So thinking of having a third was not even in question back then ,as we always said we would like 3 children.

Anyway she has progressed really well, started walking a year ago and she talks and signs.

I know I def want a third its taken time but whatever happens i just want another one. My risk is low and everyone is telling me to go for it!

Anyway my point being ...go with your gut feeling/instinct ,as if you want to look for hurdles I'm sure you will find them..its your decsion not your mums..I asked myself would I regret it in the future if I didnt try and the answer is yes!

you go for it!!

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 18:04

HVK - you should be an agony aunt! Thanks for telling me your story. I think you would cope with anything, you're obviuosly v strong

Hi Capt Dip!!!! Thanks for that.. hope you're well x

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HappyMumof2 · 14/02/2006 18:12

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Jasnem · 14/02/2006 18:13

I'm currently expecting no 3 (due any day now) after dithering for ages. I have two girls (5&6) with a 15 month age gap, and loved having them close together.
When I mentioned trying for a third to my mum, she just said, better to go for it than spend years regretting not trying. I think she was right - I did spend a couple of years trying to talk myself out of it, but would have always had regrets.

Ask me again if it was a good idea in a month or so

expatinscotland · 14/02/2006 18:14

i have two 2.5 years apart. wish i'd been able to wait longer, but i feel myself that i'm getting too old energy wise.

1.5 years? personally, NO WAY. but hey, if you want to, then more power to ya!

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 19:05

well, i'm 29 and feel there's a little life in the old dog yet.. I just feel more ready for this now.. don't want dd to be lonely like ds was too.. but could i cope?? don't know

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HappyMumof2 · 14/02/2006 19:06

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 19:33

cheers chick.. can't send em back if you change your mind unforutnately!!!!

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HappyMumof2 · 14/02/2006 19:37

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alliep30 · 14/02/2006 19:39

it took me 3 years to fall pregant, hence large gap! I would like to try while i I know everything is still working i think!!! Thanks for all your advice happy x you are the voice of reason

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HappyMumof2 · 14/02/2006 19:41

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