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Is having 3 kids really that bad?

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Mamabear256 · 09/02/2026 21:34

Currently pregnant with 3rd. Have 2 boys 6 and 3.5 years old. This pregnancy was planned but now I’m panicking after reading horror stories online (mainly Mumsnet) about how hard having 3 is compared to 2, loss of freedom, ruining family dynamics etc etc. is it really that bad???

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WeaselPax · 25/06/2026 18:51

Anyone else gone from 1 to 3 thanks to unexpected twins?

EverardDeTroyes · 25/06/2026 18:51

It's a long time ago for me now but I found 2 to 3 the hardest transition. Prior to 3rd baby, I had a hand for each child, or dh and I had a child each. The 3rd child messes with that. But you adjust and learn new strategies. I had 4 eventually so it can't have been that bad. Good luck and enjoy it all.

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