Is it easy to have 3 kids?

Answer 1

What's easy for one is difficult for another. The hardest thing (for me) when I had my third is that I was more tied down. Our middle child was 3 and had been potty trained for awhile, and we had just gotten into that sort of easy going lifestyle again. When baby #3 was born we had to start all over again. (That is one thing you have to remember....when you have a new baby, in a sense you are starting all over again. Everyone in the family has to make adjustments.)

We now have four children, sure we have to start getting ready to go a bit earlier, and we have to take turns more often, and don't even get me started about the laundry....but when it all comes down to it, I wouldn't have it any other way! Good luck to you!

Answer 2

I am a mother of 3 wonderful kids. I have a 9 yr old son, 5 yr old son, and a 4 yr old daughter. I think it is only as hard as you make it. Yes, when the 4 yr old was an infant it was hard for me to go out alone with the kids to run errands. But that was because of the infant carrier and the 1 yr old that needed to be carried also. It takes alot of patience with the arguements and the "he said she said" crap. But that is part of raising children no matter if you have 1 or 100. Now that they are a little older, they each have chores and jobs around the house. The more help I have cleaning, the more fun time we have as a family. Financially it can be a struggle some times. Especially when it is time for school fees, school pics and things along those lines. I can say I love it. I was scared at first of having to drive a mini van so they would all fit... but it works out great. I love my 3 little monsters. I couldn't imagine life without them.

Answer 3

Parenting is never easy, but I have 3 kids (all boys ages 12, 5, and 6 mos) and because mine are so spaced out it works out good for us. The 2 older boys love the baby and I think he will grow up thinking he has 3 dads! They each have their own unique personality and are in different stages of their lives which makes it hard at times. I was always told though that you never want an uneven number of kids because 2 will gang up on the 3 rd somehow.

Answer 4

Your ad said you have at least one grade schooler? That's always good, built in help LOL and a bit past the feeling of losing his/her identity in the family. If you are considering this very personal choice, then a part of you and your husband? must really want it. Check your pros anad cons and always remember one more blessing can't hurt. Sure you'll go through potty training again UGH but please don't listen to people who say oh no, you'll outnumber kids to parent ratios and stupid things like that. Tell them there is just more love to go around. Possibly plan for a bit more help so you can bond with baby while others are at school, and maybe hire a teen after school to play with baby while you spend half hour with others, not homework mom, maybe a book or a surprise treasure hunt when they come home that leads them to a piece of candy or new book, let's them know you were not all absorbed, even though u sorta were, and that you were thinking of them. Also good idea, if gifts are given to the new baby, and they are from close friends, suggest a small item for other children. or keep a bag with a few small wrapped items in it and when baby comes let them know baby already loves you and wants to say hi! The best advice I have ever had was that going from one to two children is the HARDEST, one more is a snap, the family dynamics are already there, and you are obviously caring enough to be thinking the process through and brainstorming. I am a education major/psychology minor, and a mom. you can feel free to e-mail me if you want. no set answers in life but I love to chat and sometimes that's all we moms need is our own time, away from elmo if possible LOL

Answer 5

Having 1 child isn't easy. Parenting isn't supposed to be easy! It's a challenge Every day to know what is right & wrong when dealing with kids. After all we are responsible for how they turn out. Parenting is an awesome responsibility!!! IT ISN"T SUPPOSED TO BE EASY EVER!!!!!

Answer 6

I have 4 right now. 2 of my own and 2 step kids that we have joint custody of. Also I'm pregnant. It was a lot of learning on all of our parts to go from 2 to 4. But now one more isn't going to make abig difference. And the only thing I would change is that I wish we had my step kids full time.

Answer 7

I have 3 now and it was a lot easier w/ jus 2.....i luv them and every minute is worth it but its a big difference. People say all the time how much harder could it be, i use t say it, but now i know and all u can tell peeps is try it out if ya don't believe us moms of 3. Good luck w/ whatever u decide.

Answer 8

Having kids period is not easy. They don't come with and instruction manual. Also, no two are the same, so as soon as you think you have a clue what you are doing, the next one comes along and shatters that misconception.

Answer 9

As a mother of 2 yr old triplets I have to say it is not EASY, but it is very "do-able" if you keep to a routine and have a lot of structure. Keeping schedules for mealtimes and bedtimes is the most helpful.

Answer 10

I have 3 children. Going from 2 to 3 was difficult at first. But we have made it. Go one day at a time, keep things simple, and you will make it. My children are 7,5, and 2 now.