Three under 4.. somebody give me hope!

[Mim135]

Hi all

I've just found out I'm pregnant, about 8 weeks I think.. But, I have a just turned four year old and a 7 month old!! 🤯 dare I say, this was completely unplanned and has totally thrown me. I knew I wanted one more but certainly not yet, I'm only just getting used to having two!

Are there any mums of three close together that can give me hope? My partner works around 80 hours a week so the majority of care is down to me, I feel like I won't be able to split myself in three and it's not fair on the two I have, particularly my eldest who's emotions are more developed?! He's only just got used to having a little brother and now I'm pregnant again.. having a slight meltdown here, so would really appreciate some kind words 😢

My three girls are 17,15 and a half and 13 so I had three under four many years ago. I too was terrified and thought I wouldn't be able to cope...but you just do. Like yours my DH worked long hours so it was just me and the kids. I won't lie it was a bit difficult at times but it gets easier as time goes by. Also, they play with the same sort of things, want to go to the same places watch the same films etc which makes life a lot easier. It's okay you'll be fine.

Trust yourself you will be able to handle it and deal with it.

It’s not that bad, I had a 4, 2 and newborn and am now about to have a 6, 4, 1 and baby due tomorrow :) they all play together, they go to similar groups and classes, they do fight but they love each other to death. I don’t think 3 was much more effort than 2 really, you are doing the same things just once more,

Thank you, I think I'm just feeling guilty on my other two.. and already wondering how I will do bedtime with three! Hopefully will get used to the idea in a few days, probably just in shock.