Family of five in a two bed

[Newmummy1234]

Is it possible for a family of five to live in a two bedroom house? Have two dcs already and thinking about dc3 but we already spend a fortune in rent (£1300 for two bed) due to where we live.
Can three children share a bedroom?!

Sorry if i've got the wrong poster but haven't you only recently moved?

[quote Newmummy1234]@titchy it wouldn’t be immediate as we have family reasons to stay here for a while so would have to stick with it for two years or so[/quote]
Well baby can stay with you and your dp then. Problem solved!

Any reason this baby needs to come now? Is your age an issue? It sounds like you would be much better placed to have another, if you must, in a couple of years when you know you can move.

I knew a family that had 3 girls in one bedroom. It seemed very cramped (three set of clothes in one chest of drawers and one wardrobe). It also made it difficult for normal teenage girl experiences like hanging out in your bedroom with friends or sleepovers.

Once you have plans to move in the next 2-3 years then fine. The baby can stay with you for the first 18 months and then move in with their siblings for until you move.
Plans do change and life throws curveballs at you but I'm sure you already know that.

We decided to not have a third until we bought our house which we did in 2018, then we held off again due to job move in 2019 so I can qualify for enhanced mat pay. Finally 2020 decided to go ahead and here's covid. Ended up going ahead with pregnancy.

You alone know your circumstance and how to cope. Do what feels right for your family.

Ickabog
Due to move to a three bed in lock down. But fell through due to covid.

Movingagain20
My age isn’t. My husbands age is the issue. He is a lot older than me and he doesn’t want to have a child much older than he is now.

we are a family of 6 in a 2 bed and it is quickly becoming hell.
5 was fine though

@Newmummy1234 your family's needs trump his wants. Your age is of more importance, you can't comfortably house a child and would be in a difficult position if the move couldn't happen. 2 years can make a big difference in improving your situation to then have another child, but will have much less impact in terms of your DH's age. I would wait.