What is the transition like from having 2 children to having 3?

Ladies, my husband and i are talking about having baby #3. We have 2 DD aged 3 and 8 months and are thinking about trying for another at the end of the year. I have to say it is more me who is pushing for another one because i just have that natural motherly instinct to have another one and I cannot sit here and say that i 'do not' want another baby because i do. We found the transisition from one baby to 2 quite easy, i am just busier than what i was before but i love every minute of it. What i really am asking is, how would you share your time evenly as possible with 3 and give them all the attention they need as i find that quite trying sometimes with just 2? And is there such thing as middle child syndrome? Your thoughts, advice and opinions are muchly appreciated.

Just thought id say, there is ALOT of thread's from women who have asked pretty much the exact same question, and gained so many replys. If you search back through the threads of this very section you will find them. Normally id go and find them for you, but i just dont have the time tonight.

Goodluck with your decision! :)

well i will tell you bout my experience and take what you want from it lol

found at first made no real difference as bubs would sleep lots but as they get older its more of a matter of how to get them all to nap at the same time lol,im more tired now..


i found one a peice of cake,two was still pretty easy but 3 was a bit of a jump as i no longer got day naps coz of the nap factor

i would say if you can plan it for when the oldest will be in kindy or something best or have them at dc for like 2 days a week....i found this a big help so i could have time with the youngest and they got the socialising and i got a break and relaxing time...i also find dc great for them as they do lots of activities that i wont do for mess factor its greatly helped their talking and they love the interaction with the other kids

good luck for ttc #3....

most important take one day at a time and nomatter what happens you will be able to do it,it wont kill you otherwise i wouldnt be having #4

So far 2 to 3 has been pretty good....DS settled in well and i have him in the same routine sleep wise as my DD's. So i still get my 2 hour arvo nap ;)

Going out is a challenge as i cant just go alone. DD1 takes off, and i can run after her with DD2 and Ds in the double pram, i need the extra hands.

Everything gets more hectic, meal times become fun, washing increases, needs change.

I feel i have it fairly easy as all my kids are close in age....so ive been able to keep in the swing of things and not had age gaps where i felt like ive had to 'start' all over again.