people with 3 children

**shellsbubs** · 01-09-2006 11:59

Hello just curious how some people are going with their 3 darlings, is it easier caring for the third baby now you have the experience, routine, little helper's? Another question is did people find all their births similar eg. arriving on time, were after pains worse with each baby? Anyway hope to hear from people

**fozzie** · 01-09-2006 12:07

Hi just wanted to say that I too would love to hear what everyone has to say about this as we have just stated TTC#3.

**FourAngelKisses** · 01-09-2006 12:12

All 3 of my births and labours were similar, can't say I noticed anything different really. Except I had a 3hr transition stage with my first which was total hell as transition should only be 30mins.
As for easier to look after, I'd have to say yes. But my older kids were 5 and 6 when I had my third, so they didn't really need to be looked after as much. They did help out a little when he was younger, now that he is older, they have more to do with him.

HTH....good luck with TTC.

**Jem** · 01-09-2006 12:21

my last pregnancy was very different..
first two i had to be induced and went 2 weeks past my due date,
ds2 came smack bang on his due date.. no need for induction, My after pains were verrrry painful with the 3rd

**shellsbubs** · 01-09-2006 12:26

thanks- that has helped - well my first two pregnancies were both two weeks overdue and was induced both times which frustrated me and secondly after birth of number two i had terrible after pains and was told by my aunt that they get worse with each pregnancy so thats why i was curious.anyone esle with similar experiences?

**FourAngelKisses** · 01-09-2006 12:30

Afterpains....I forgot about those, lol. I had none with my first and horrible ones with my second. They weren't as bad with my 3rd (from what I can remember). I'll have to let you know how they are after my 4th.

**mandiegraham** · 01-09-2006 14:44

Angel_kisses9798 we are due the exact same day and we are also on number 4!!!!.

My labours go quicker with each child from 6hrs to 4 hrs to 1 and a half hrs so i better be on my toes with the next one.

My other kids were great helpers with the new baby and i found it more special because i got to share that with them and create thoes memorys with them. It gets easier with each one and im more relaxed with them because you know you have done it before and you know you can do it!.

Take Care Mandiexxx

**FourAngelKisses** · 01-09-2006 14:47

Oh cool......I'll race you to the finish line then shall I?? lol Good luck!!!

**mandiegraham** · 01-09-2006 14:49

You may heheheh!!! Hope you have a great pregnancy, and im glad to see the pic, now i know that i dont look big for my dates also hehehe.

**Scorpian Queen** · 03-09-2006 20:40

I have 3 children, ages 4, 2 and 4 months. With regards to labours, they were 21 hours (totally horrible!! and ending up with forcepd delivery), 1.5 hrs - very fast, fantastic! and 3.5 hours - a little longer than the 2nd time and much more intense for some reason, but no stitches and very speedy recovery.

My 1st was 3 days late, 2nd 4 days early and 3rd 10 days early, so I think often all labours are different and it's hard to predict how they will be, although if it's any help, my obstetrician did say that labours usually get easier up until No 4 and then get harder/longer again as the uterus gets tired with No 5 +.

I actually found it pretty easy going home with my 3rd. You definitely are more relaxed and confident. My other 2 were surprisingly good - I was expecting jealousy issues! I think for me it was more of a shock going from 1 to 2 than 2 to 3. By no 3 you are already so into the swing of caring for kids and all the routines that go with it that one more doesn't make much difference. It is busy though!

Good luck