Going from 2-3 kids

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So recently I have found out I'm pregnant with baby number 3 .. it has come as a shock as it was one time and previously took over a year to fall with my other children as I have a hormone problem . I am so undecided in what to do as I have one of each and am blessed to have them but they are still so young . My eldest is 4 and my youngest is just 2 . I love my children but just worry that I will struggle to cope with 3 under 5 .

Has anyone been in a Similar situation that can shed some light.

Thankyou

dc1 was just turned 5 when dc3 arrived for me.
dc3 fitted in very easily.
I found dc1 quite challenging, but dc2 and dc3 much easier.
A lot of it is down to their personalities, but I think most of us are much more relaxed with dcs 2 and 3 - you realise, that, in the grand scheme of things, stuff you fretted about with your pfb really doesn't matter.
dc3 got carted about to a lot more things than dc1 would have of course, and it is a fact you get different experiences if you are a dc1 from if you are a dc3...... but it doesn't mean it is a bad thing, it's swings and roundabouts.
From a parenting pov it is hard work, but you get on with it.
If you think about it, and knew how time consuming having one dc is before you had dc, you'd wonder how you were going to fit parenting one in your (pre-children) life, but you do.

Having 3 is lovely

I had three under five! The first two years were tough but wonderful. Now, the youngest is 4 and I'm expecting number 4!! They are a great little team. You will be fine! Congratulations!

I had 3 under 3. They are now 4, 3 and 2 and I'm due our accidental #4 in a week.

It's been very hard and not terribly enjoyable. Our 3rd is an epic child but she's been the most contrary and difficult of the lot. They are all little so are very unreasonable at the same time!!!😅 But your gaps sound much more manageable, I think it will be fine. Our #3 is the utter apple of my eye, smart as a whip and very affectionate. I just couldn't have a world without her. I'm sure you'll feel the same!

I had 3 under 5. 3rd was planned and very much wanted. Most of the time its easier than I expected, but when it's tough its very tough. Worth it though, 3 is great.

We had 3 under 5 - in fact we still kind of do. Eldest is 6 next week, middle is 4 and youngest is 2. I won’t lie, it has been difficult at times. We can see how much easier life would be with just 2 from seeing friends. And also going back to the baby stage again is part of that too. However, no3 is awesome and a proper delight. Nothing can compare to the times they are all playing together and seeing that sibling bond. It does nudge you into chaos as well but we planned and knew that. It’ll be grand op and not half as bad as the shift from 0-1 or 1-2.

4 ,3 and 17 weeks here. Exhausting and hard work but great fun and soooo much easier than going from 1-2. Im enjoying the baby stage much more as I'm so chilled and less PFB than ever before it's quite liberating ! All in all it brings a new level of fun and busyness which we love

We had 3 under 4 here.
You'll be fine, it's a different feeling-you are far more relaxed over things than you were with 1 or 2 especially once they start moving
Yes it's difficult logistically, but it's good for things like them all having similar interests, bedtimes etc.

We had 3 under 3 (and now have 6 under 10!) - Yes, it's hard work at times BUT the positives far outweigh the negatives. Things that you thought were oh so important when you only had 1 or 2 kids...well, you just don't sweat the small stuff anymore. I found that 3 was actually easier than 2 (and, so some extent, so is 6!)! They all have someone else to go & play with & I just love seeing their changing relationships with each other. You'll be FINE - 3 is a lot of fun...and your 2 will adjust in no time & love their little bro or sis.

In a very similar position to you OP! MY eldest is 4 this week and second 1 next month! Also a tiny bit panicked about those first few months but hoping with eldest in school full time I will manage...