We currently have two boys, 3 1/2 and 1 1/2. We found out we're expecting a girl in August, which we are thrilled about. But I'm curious about what challenges you faced when converting from a family of four to a family of five. Did anything change for you? How did your other children react? Was it easier to get back into a routine?
Any advice is appreciated. I guess I'm a little anxious about what lies ahead. :)
having the third was a piece of cake for me. That being said....it all has to do with the temperment of your child. If she is a hard baby, it will be hard. If she is an easy baby, it will be an easy transition. My older boys loved #3...it was great. There is no such thing as a routine in my house after #3 and different school schedules.
Good luck!
I'm curious too! I have 2 girls, 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 and we're expecting #3, a boy on May 9th. Congrats to you!
not much changed for us, only thing I could think of is that most going from 4 to 5 have to worry about a vehicle change but we already had a mini van so nothing of an issue to us. It's just a lot of fun with three. We have a 6yr old 4yr old and soon to be 1 yr old.
My child who was 1-1/2 at the time did not take well to the 3rd child, but it was boy so that made him the middle child and a middle boy to boot. He was fine when I had my 4th which was a girl but he was 3-1/2. However, the 3rd had no problem adjusting to a fourth child. As to changes, beware that you do not have enough hands by yourself for 3 kids. Does not seem like a big deal but it was. Things will work out so do not fret. The other thing is that you need to count noses as they grow more independent. We left one at home for a very brief time and we left one in a closed van in the summer, very scary. I thought my husband him the child, and he thought I had the child. Different kids each time, thank goodness.
Baby # 3 was the icing on the cake for our family. I was comfortable, confident and he became a very portable kiddo because the other kids had nursery school etc. We were relaxed as parents and pretty much didn't care what others thought about our choices - in terms of nursing, family bed, and gentle parenting. It was great. Kids are now 30, 29 and 25.
The biggest change is from 1 to 2. I didn't find going from 2 to 3 any big deal.
I had two sons first as well and with my second son being a momma's boy thought he might be jealous of the new baby. We didn't know until the baby was here that we were having a girl. We didn't change routines, attitudes or anything else. Everything pretty much stayed the same as before and not only did the boys love their new sister, they have (even now) been very protective of her. They are now 27, 25 and 22 yrs of age.
