Going from 2 children, to 3

[black_rose]

I think needing to move made it more stressful for us, Ds was in the loungeroom along with the kids toys and trying to move with a refluxy baby was chaos. Luckily I all ready had a big enough car.

I have a routine of getting washing on as soon as we are up followed by the dishwasher.

It's just getting settled into new routines that is the tricky part.

[AwesomeFoursome]

I had 3 under 3. They are now 3, 18mths, nearly 3mths. I love it. I am lucky DD2 is a very good sleeper, sleeps through & self settles, 2 things DS never does n DD1 does sometimes.
Since having DD2, I now follow happy mum = happy bub/kids. I make sure I have time for me and look after me. I go to the gym 3 times a week and have all 3 in the gym childcare, its free and they love it now. I love going, it gives me a break, Ive lost 17kg and have lots more energy.
I am still a bit nervous about taking all 3 out on my own. I got the kids have a membership at the indoor playcentre and we go there a 2 or 3 times a week, they play while I have a cuppa n read. Its child-safe, they can't get out, run off or get into anything. So it gives me somewhere to go without having any worries.

All up I don't find it much harder than 2. DS and DD adore DD2. I wouldn't change it for the world.

[tellytubby]

Thank you so so much ladies.

I've just sat down with lunch and a cuppa and read them all, and I just about smiled all the way through

A couple of months ago I was so unsure about number three, but I'm finding I'm starting to feel confident about the decision, even excited

DD will begin Kindy next year (she will be 4), which will be a 5 day fortnight, so I think it will be perfect timing for a baby to join our family!

Our car is a Toyota Camry, I was worried about that - but now I realise I can get the compaq car seats which will fit nicely! And DD and DS will share a bedroom, which I'm sure they'll both love!

Wow... !

AF finished yesterday, so this month is our first month of casually TTC! Excited about what the future holds, thank you again xxoo

[Roryrory]

We have a 4 year old, a three year old and a 5 month old. (Oldest two were just 4 and just three when Rose was born). It's not that big a deal. AND I am now in my fourth week of a five week stint of being home with 3 kids and no car and at least a 20 minute walk from kinder and the shops. When I have a 3yo and 4yo kinder session on the same day and I am dong it without a car the juggle is a bit annoying sometimes, but not a major stress.

People will have horror stories about a single baby, least of all three. Don't let other people put you off.

[~Trish~]

And definitely don't worry about the size of your car! I have a tiny Toyota Yaris and I can still fit three car seats across the back! DD is in a Safe N Sound Compaq and the boys are in the original style Maxi Rider - they fit perfectly

[tellytubby]

And definitely don't worry about the size of your car! I have a tiny Toyota Yaris and I can still fit three car seats across the back! DD is in a Safe N Sound Compaq and the boys are in the original style Maxi Rider - they fit perfectly

Wow really!? Thanks Trish!! That has really put my mind at ease! I was hoping to keep DD in her Maxi rider, as she is 17.6kg, and put DS and new baby in compaqs

[~Trish~]

That sounds like it will work great

[deletedit]

Radically different for us.

Went from having a 2 1/2 year old and 9 year old who fight with each other - its been constant screaming since Miss 3 sprouted a personality and a strong will and stopped being a fun toy - to having a 10yo who hybernates (she calls it 'quarantine') in her room and a pair of littlies who happily play with each other, although the baby doesn't like being barricaded in the hallway by a wall of cushions and boxes.

Its quite dramatically changed the family dynamic. Its so much quieter since Miss 10 has realised she can just play computer games all day (after having had a computer for 2 years), so now I'm in the situation of do I try and get her to come out and do ANYTHING else (because playing simple flash games all day can't be good for her) or just enjoy the peace and quiet?