I used to think 0, then I thought 1. Now I have 2, so we have, logically, considered 3.
I don’t think I can do it. You have to be a special kind of mom to run around after 3 (or more) children. I’m the kind of mom that needs a break. To me, just having one of my girls around is that break. I couldn’t imagine a day where having both kids with me is considered an easier day! I know, any number can be difficult, and any number can be easier, depending on mom’s stress level and tolerance, and certainly depending on the ages and personalities of the children…but, my sanity might be in grave danger if we added another child to mix…
I keep telling myself all the reasons…the standard vehicle fits 2 car seats, the standard restaurant booth is made for 4, and so on…I see people doing it with more all the time, and I have to wonder how!!! How are they able to leave the house? You must have to develop super human senses to figure out where 3 children are at any given moment at a playground or other public, crowded place. I was always told that I would ease up when #2 was born. I didn’t. Not at all. I am that hovering mom always looking out for hidden danger.
I vividly remember coming home from the hospital when Abs was born. We were driving home, and both girls stared crying at the same time. J and I were together in the car, and even with the 1 to 1 ratio, we forgot how to function.
Of course, I visited a friend with a new baby on Sunday and held the baby for an hour. It really brought me back and reminded me how much I love the infant stage. But, then I got to give him back. It took me over a year to learn to successfully juggle 2 children. Seriously. So why do I keep telling myself that when M enters Kindergarten I might change my mind. I won’t! Right? RIGHT???
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LOL! I want FOUR, but when I seriously consider what that means, I start freaking out and think that I’m okay with just one! LOL!
I’m stopping with my 2! As you know I have also considered going for 3 but I know deep down that it would be too much for us. I do get sad about the thought of never having another baby in the house though. I got it – you have another and come visit often!
i occasionally get that hankering for a third as well (mine are 1 and 4)…but, then, i also wonder how in the heck i would do it. all the moms i know with three look…insane. so, fear (for now at least) keeps me at 2. lol!
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I am a 2-er myself. Okay, actually my husband and I. I felt “done” at two, and love my babes. I am not a big baby person, and think that another newborn would be too much for me, esp. since I have had postpartum depression..
I think every family knows when they are done, don’t you?
We have 2 kids — a 1 1/2 year old and a soon-to-be 3 year old. Two is REAL good for us since the Hubs and I are both 44 years old. Although, if we had only started earlier(LOL!), I’d imagine we’d have had 4 by now!
Two kids makes sense for all the reasons you wrote about.
When I had one I thought “wow, I am busy and this is crazy” yet when I had the second child I thought “wow! One was a breeze! Two is a handful!” ***Maybe it just goes on and on……you know, “when I had two it was a breeze! Three is a handful!” and so on and so on…..
I am not a big fan of other people’s kids. They drive me nuts most of the time. So I was pretty sure I would only have a couple myself when the time came. That time is here. We have two now (3 1/2 and 2). Our oldest is “special needs” and is a handful. For a while I thought I was done. Now we think we want to have another. I don’t know if I am ready, I don’t think I can ever be sure. But I do know that I would love to have a girl, and our family just doesn’t feel complete… yet. I am sure that you will know if your is our not.
Don’t do it! I knew I wanted more than one. Hubby is an only child and really only wanted one. Our daughter was a bit of a surprise. We have one of each and that is plenty for me. I give all the props in the world for people with more than 2. My oldest is in Kindergarten right now and I like having that one-on-one with our daughter.
Several of my friends (3) have had babies in the past 5 months and when I need my baby fix I call them to do lunch.
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I just found this site on your FB. You can come and visit E whenever you want!!!
Well….I personally have 7 kids. It really does get easier with each one. My older ones are great helpers, and we all work together. Yes, I do sometimes want to pull my hair out, but the benefits are worth the annoyances! I was way more stressed when I had my first three then I am now though. If you ever want to know more about us, I’d be happy to share, but for now…..enjoy those little ones that you do have, because it goes by fast!!!