three kids???

[kate_perth_10]

Hi i have two little boys and we are thinking of having a third.
I was just wondering how much it changes things having a third?? Going from one to two kids was a huge change but is having 3 that much diifferent than 2??
How do u spread ur time between 3??

Any advice would be great::yelclap:

[CJJHRA]

I found it hard cause I didnt have three hands, where as I could handle two and seperate them.

But your two boys are close in age arent they, so they should be able to keep each other entertained while you tend to a new baby.

You manage to spread your time between them all.

[sugar n spice]

well im preg with my 3rd so i will be interested to no aswell but from the replies i got from ladies with 3 young kids i think i will have my work cut out for me oh well, its worth it isnt it:confused:

[CJJHRA]

Its worth it! Its not really that hard to feed and bath an extra person. Going out takes a little longer. I think its easier having them closer together really.

[mim]

So far I have found it easier to go from 2 kids to 3 kids, then going from 1 to 2 kids. It was a bit of a shock for me with the second, but then I think that might have had something to do with the fact that they were 18 months apart.
How old is your youngest? My DD is three, so she is pretty independant, which makes things easier.
It has been worth it 10 times over, I can't imagine not having Austin. Go for it!

mim xxx

[cjb/jbvd]

i think that if you can honestly say that you have the time, energy and resources to care for 5 people equally (you, DH, and three kids), then go for it!!

i cannot say that, so i have resigned myself to one!

also, i do not subscribe to the "older ones can look after the youger ones" theory. i reckon that you are the mum, and that's your job no theirs.
ok off my high horse now!

either decision, i hope you and yours will be happy
best of luck

[kymmy]

I found it much more difficult just having one...

Having three for me is a lot of fun.
The older two occupy each other
and my eldest looks out for her brothers
for short periods
so it isn't stressful
the house is always a mess
and nothing seems to get done
we are always busy
but we enjoy it for what it is worth
I have never been happier.

I spend time with each child
doing what they like
eg. homework with my girl
thomas trains with my boy
feeding my baby
These activities happen day after day
and everybody is happy

It isn't easy but you choose to enjoy it or not...

I could write an essay about this topic i think!:ecomcity:

[mykidzrokk]

We went 2 to 3 and didnt notice any difference....i noticed it more goin from 1 to 2.........once u get into a routine....which i had by the time #3 came cos #1 started school just a few weeks earlier....it was a breeze...what bummed me having the second wa i was used to going back to sleep when she was asleep...didnt work with 2!!!