hi i have 2 little girls already aged 17 months and 6 months i am already thinking about tying for one more maybe next year should i do it or not its just i would really love to try for a boy (wouldent matter either way) and i dont want to spend 15 years out of the work force i want to have my kids close then go back to work just wondering how much more stress it would be to raise a third child as apposed to 2 i need any info/advice any of you have got to offer.
p.s i am a stay at home mum and plan to be untill all my children go to school.
2006-12-03 15:10:55 · 8 answers · asked by nomorebabieshaha 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I have a seven year old boy, a three year old girl and a five month old boy. I have learned one thing in the last year that I have been a SAHM, adding one more doesn't really matter. Your life is most likely already hectic, so adding the third, I haven't really even noticed a difference yet. Now, my youngest is only five months so I am not running him to school yet, or soccer games, etc. But I take my eldest to school and pick him up every day, take my daughter to school and pick her up two days a week, then of course you have grocery shopping, doctors appts, and other errands. But I love having them all together, it is great, there is never a dull moment and that is how I like it. My husband and I are actually considering adding a fourth within the next two years (I am hoping for another girl). Best of luck to you.
2006-12-03 17:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by bluekitty8098 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same like having one or two kids but one more, and of course with different personality and different needs. all kids have an inborn temperment and attachment methodes. I think that's a good idea, but I ope you have some help. My son is 7 and I plan to have another child in the next year or five. so my things is that when my son is 10 or 12 he will be a big help , because that's the way I raised him. but I am just saying if you have the help and support your idea is great. young children just a few months apart will require a lot of attention, devotion, and don't forget sleepless nights. If you thing you are emotional and physically ready for this then I would say go for it.
I hope info was helpful. Good Luck
2006-12-03 23:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by schatjelief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my three, 4, 2, and 4 months. I wouldnt trade it either, Not for a million dollars.
I think if you have the patients to take on all three, or for that matter, as many as you'd like. Then do it. Its the best thing in the whole wide world. I feel that the closer in age has its down falls somedays, others its great. Atleast they can share toys, hand me downs, and even hopefully friends.
And with mine all being so close together, I get more mommy time, since the oldest always wants to play with the younger, and the baby sleeps.
Again, I wouldnt trade it for the WORLD.
2006-12-03 23:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by littledsboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be very hectic. Every child wants you at the same time. It really is a lot easier with two. You know how you keep an eye on each of your kids, well you only have two eyes!!! I need a schedule book so I can put everything in there and don't forget an appointment or an after school study. But I wouldn't trade my 3 for anything in the world!!!
2006-12-03 23:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by besitos2610 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 children all born 16 months apart. My first 2 bonded so well that by the time my last one was born, and she got older to, they didn't include her in anything unless I made them. Enjoy the ones you have now and let your uterus have a rest. I had my tubes tied and I don't miss the ones I didn't have.
2006-12-04 01:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by kitkat1640 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have four kids ... and honestly, the hardest adjustment was going from one to two. After that, it was pretty much the same. You are busy, and you are needed in different ways constantly by all of the kids. It depends on how far you can stretch yourself and how much support you have.
2006-12-04 01:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by EyeSpy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait a little longer. That way when the two girls are in college and you are lonely, you'll still have one at home. Plus it is cheaper for college tution and whatnot.
2006-12-03 23:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by JIMMY j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it financially sound for you to do so. I have 3 girls and it is like a three ring circus. We are bypassing our 401k and saving instead for proms, weddings and cars. Good luck
2006-12-03 23:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by Angela S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋