Anyone else feel nervous when TTC no.3?

[MrsApps3]

Hi,

I have two DSs 4.2yrs and 2.4yrs and have been broody for the past year. My husband and I have talked about it lots and I was ready to try since last summer, my husband has now said we can go for it and suddenly I'm getting nervous!
I'm not sure why, as I didn't feel like this before ds2 (ds1 wasn't planned), I'm not sure if it's because I know the hard work ahead. Has anyone else felt similar? I also keep worrying that I'm pushing my luck, as we've been so,lucky to have two lovely boys.

I'm interested to know how you felt before TTC no. 3, were you nervous? How has having three been?

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Most ppl think I'm crazy!! also get told a lot that dd must have been an accident bcos no one they know has 3 on purpose. Well I did :) don't let other ppls opinion put u off. I found family (my own and inlaws) thought we were nuts and openly told us so when we mentioned wanting a 3rd but once we announced we were expecting they were all excited at the thought of another grandchild. I know loads of ppl with 3/4/5 children I'm always surprised when ppl r shocked to discover I have 3 I think it's pretty normal :)

'Round our way, a single child is uncommon, 2-3 children very common (with 2 being slightly more so); 4+ again, uncommon.

MrsN, that would be a similar gap between my no.2 and 3. How old is your oldest? Mine is 4, there is just under 22 months between my boys. I'm a little nervous of a larger gap, but can see the benefits too.
I know what you mean about people thinking your crazy for having a third, most of my friends have said they are done with two, but one of my good friends had a third at Christmas (her older 2 are the same age as mine), and it has made me broody, but also hopeful that I could cope!
In terms of family, I'm one of three so it would be more the norm for my parents and although my husband is an only child my mil is constantly dropping hints about having another as she really wants a granddaughter! So I think the parents would be happy if we had another (just hope my mil isn't disappointed if I have a third boy!).
I agree, round here having one is by far the most unusual number (I only have one friend stopping at one and that is mainly as she is in her mid 40s and has two step sons).

mrsApps3; my eldest is 6 so a bigger gap. It wasn't intentional but that's how it worked out and it has been fab if I'm honest. My mum thinks having more than two is a bad idea as she thinks the first two children suffer. I think if we have one then I'm just going to have to ignore her opinion. I think my youngest is very confident and quite feisty so I def don't think she would get lost in the three. Everything she does she does it with gusto and is fierce! Both my children love babies and have said a few times that they would like a brother or sister so I think they would love it! It's great to hear other peoples thoughts and the pros and cons of this decision. I'm not sure why but having a third seems so much bigger a decision to everyone else than the first or second. I'm sold!
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