Going from 2 kids to 3
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Just found out I’m pregnant with a third and trying not to freak about being outnumbered. This is definitely a surprise my husband and I weren’t expecting. We have a five year old and three year old. Please share all your tips, tricks and anything you would do preparing for a third!
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Oh this is so exciting!!!!!! Congrats!! Normal to feel overwhelmed.
I always say, everything is exaggerated. The sleep deprivation and the JOY! -
Yayy!!!! This exact thing happened to us. I cried for a very long time (weeks) bc I was so overwhelmed at the thought. I now CANNOT imagine our lives without our third. He brings such a good dynamic to the family and I’m SO much more of a chill mom. Nothing phases me anymore, it’s lovely.
What would recommend is to start out sourcing now if you can, so whomever is helping you is already in a groove once baby gets here. Postpartum is different with 3 bc life doesn’t pause. Honor yourself with every aspect of support you think you will need.
You’ve got this, I’m excited for you!! -
I think it’s all relevant, our hardest transition was going from none to 1, because we were both a bit selfish with our time. I will say when that 3rd one comes, taking 2 to do anything seems WAY easier. 3 got easier when our youngest turned 2, and everyone was out of diapers! You can do it mama, those 3rd born are something special!!!
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3 kids is wonderful and wild. Honestly people will try to convince you to have the 4th as they say it’s easier with an even number. Once you have 3 kids you just give up control, and live a little more freely!
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You’re going to have so much fun!! Our third was a surprise and she was the easiest transition. Number 3 jumps right in the chaos! 5 and 3 will be an amazing age to help, too!
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New mom of three here, and I also have a five and three year old with my newborn. I was on the fence about a third and now that he’s here and we’ve gotten in a groove we are seriously considering a fourth one day. It is so much more joyful and fun than I expected. Chaotic, of course, but not a lot different than juggling two. You’ll do great!
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I’ll agree with most here that the transition from 2-3 was easiest for me (with 0-1 being the hardest). I think though that 2-3 was the hardest for my husband in those early days because he was having to juggle 2 by himself more often while I was focused on the baby and our now middle was not yet 2 yrs old when the 3rd was born. But I love having 3!! And feel like I could focus on soaking up the newborn phase knowing it would be my last.
