Third baby

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i have two children- 5 and 10. Boy and girl. They’re so great and I longed for the day they would be independent and “easy”. It seems like I feel unsettled now at how easy it is. I keep craving another baby. I had my children young so still have time but I feel like if I don’t have another one my time will have passed as my other children will be too old.

on the other hand life is starting to become very easy. I work full time ( started when DD was 3) and was a SAHM for 4 years before that. I miss the days of not working and being mum all of the time. despite this I recognise how much more money we have now - just not a lot of time which I don’t like.

im trying to progress my career for the first time in my life too. I know on paper I am heading in the right direction. I’m assuming it’s hormonal and the fact my children are becoming older and i suddenly long for a baby. When I had a baby I remember wishing they would grow up so I could sleep/have some me time. Now that’s happened I’m feeling nostalgic.

I always remember all I wanted to be when I grew up was a mum. It’s the only thing that comes really naturally for me and I genuinely love. I thought I’d have a massive family when I was young. Obviously the reality is different!

anyone else feel like this and have any thoughts?

My kids are 4 and 7 and I recently had a baby.
She is such a blessing and the best addition to our family ! We adore her, the kids adore her, she has a lovely temperament and sleeps all night (so far!). I feel an amazing bond with her that I didn't even have with my other two. I think that our situation is exceptional and not all babies are as 'easy' as mine but I don't regret it for a second. I'm 40 soon so had to quickly decide whether to go for number 3, and I'm just so glad I did. She is such a little legend! I dont know about you, OP, but I felt a strong calling to have another and would have regretted it had I not done it.

I've been feeling like that recently. Dts are transitioning to high school in sept and I can already see the changes that are coming. Now I get a quick kiss goodbye in the morning instead of hugs in bed, no more farm parks, small kid days out etc.

I'm 40 though, and have finally got my career to where it should be after mat leave and six years of part time. It's a financial decision really. And we'd be royally fucked if it was twins again!

If you can afford it and if it's what your want and you DH/DP is on board then why not?

Ps I would actually have more if my husband would let me!

Ohh I thought everyone would say … your children are too old just enjoy them! You are finally financially stable just enjoy it.

my OH doesn’t want another neither do my children LOL. Although OH would have another if I really wanted it (but I wouldn’t without him onboard).