Flynn is a dream baby, so much so I used to call him my fake baby when he was little because he was so placid as a newborn (I actually used to worry he was brain damaged or autistic, he just never seemed fazed by the usual things that upset babies). So he has definately made me more "secure" in making the decision for another child so soon, in that I feel that if the next bub is a challenge I can at least (fingers crossed) count on Flynn to not be too much trouble. But that said we have always wanted 3 kids each 18 months after the other.....
I have recently realised why I waited so long to have no 2!! My girls have both been big whingers and initially very very bad sleepers (only initially though). I am now really struggling AGAIN, with teething, whinging and crying constantly in the car, and always always having to be on the move, NEVER being happy sitting still. I am exhausted and YES it contributed to me waiting so long (mind you I LOVE My gap).
But I am seriously considering the third and have told DH it will take me another two years to decide. I think though that ultimately the decision wouldn't be about their behaviour, as I know with Tilly she was absolutely wonderful from two to five (won't comment after that) and Im hoping coco is the same.
So for me, the decision isn't what the previous babies were like, the decision for me is based on this "Will I regret not having another one when Im older and my kids are grown up". xoxoox
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