I'm going crazy with baby fever. This is our first month of trying and I'm pretty sure that I'm pregnant. Yay! My girls are 10 and 3 (almost 4) and the thought of a 3rd is REALLY scarry, but I'm so excited at the same time! We might not be pregnant this month obviously, (I'll find out this week). My question is, what's it like to go from 2 to 3 kids? The 3 year old thinks she's the boss of the family, lol. I'm worried about her having to share Mommy. She'd be 4 1/2 when the baby would be born.
We lost both of our last 2 pregnancies and I also lost one in 2006 before my youngest came around, so that makes me nervous too.
I had a harder time going from 1-2 than I did 2-3. And mine are 6 and 2! You will be fine, so will they, its awesome!!
The hardest part for me is sharing my time with all of them. I dont want to leave anyone out. But it works out, I think we are all ok. ;)
Are you crazy? No, just smart!
Having three is much better than having just two. And having 4 is much better than having three.
Good luck to you and yours.
we went from having 1 to having 3. our oldest was 20 months old when I had the twins. now my oldest is 2 1/2 and the twins are 9 months old. I love it this way and am so happy we have 3. go for it!!!
My daughters are 5, 3 and 9 months and adding #3 was seamless. The only "problems" I had were trying to get 3 people out the door on time in the winter. But with yours being older, they'll be able to do more for themselves.
Best of luck :)
We just had our third (our first son). My girls are 4 and 5 yrs old. They LOVE him (almost too much) but are now starting to be helpers for real. We just started rice cereal twice a day for him, mixed with breastmilk. The girls can feed him for me and love it. Because I'm nursing they don't get to give bottles except if I'm out, and I pumped. They can entertain him for me while I prep dinner. It is alot more work but really I am so well prepared this time. With #1 you have no idea what you're doing. With #2 you think you do but find out they're not the same as #1. Only you find out too late! By #3, you're pretty good!
I am so glad we had a third. He is the easiest baby ever and I love him so much I feel it physically. My daughters are thrilled to have a baby brother too. I am looking forward to all the fun stuff I know is coming. And hard work!
The girls have had jealousy which comes out in various ways - acting up, being clingy, etc. We have implemented one on one time with each kid every day - even if it is as simple as sit with one for 10 min and color - and that works wonders. In the morning before DH leaves for work, I often walk our 2 dogs and take my 5 yo with me and the 4 yo sits with daddy and eats cereal with him - both girls LOVE this. (The baby is usually already back asleep at this time, so it is really their one on one time. So needed.)
It will be alot of work but having a 10 year old is a beautiful thing. So much easier than mine being much younger. Good luck!!!
PS I had my IUD removed August 15 last year and was pregnant within 1 week...
With the age and spacing of your kids, I think you'll find it to be great! Both of your girls will be at an age of wanting to be helpful and will love and adore the baby.
I had a 22 month old that I thought would be SO jealous when I had baby #4. But she wasn't at all. I gave her the role of being big sister and being my helper, and she did great. She loved her sister, never seemed jealous, and really surprised me. So, I do suggest giving your younger daughter (and older too) the role of helper. Give her something to make her feel important...and, of course, be sure to give them continued focus and attention.
For me, going from 2 to 3 kids was the hardest BUT my kids were way closer in age than yours (the next youngest was 19 months old when baby arrived), which makes a huge difference. Odds are you won't be chasing your 10 year old around trying to get her to follow you out of the store;-) Honestly, I think you'll do GREAT with the spacing you have. You aren't dealing with several babies at once. You are dealing with a 10 yr old and a preschooler - that's awesome. I can't imagine it'll be too crazy at all.
If you like to read books, "Siblings without Rivalry" is awesome. I think anyone with more than one child should read it!
Hope you're prego!
I have three and love it! They are 16, 13 and 11 now. They get along really well, and having three has provided a great sense of belonging and family identity, which was really helpful because my husband left when the youngest was only 6 months.
I have 5 kids and I could never imagine what's it's like with one more but after they're born, I can't imagine life without them. It's easier to settle into a routine with each one even though they're all different. I also had two miscarriages. It's so hard! Start taking prenatals now, eat plenty of fruits and veggies and don't drink caffeine. Good luck and congratulations!!
Our third is only two months old and we have 2.5 year old twin boys. I've hardly noticed a difference in terms of challenges. Everything is going really well and everyone has adjusted. Although I had two at once so I don't know personally, but a lot of my friends have said the transition from 1-2 is much tougher than going from 2-3. Good luck to you!
