Going from 2 children to 3..

[WanaBaba]

Hi, so I got a very unexpected BFP yesterday, we wernt trying so it was a shock! I'm now freaking out about having three children to look after! I have two girls aged 5 and 19 months. I'm wondering if any mummies of three can tell me how much it changes going from 2 to 3?!
I can't believe I'm going to have a baby!!

 

[lewood88]

Tbf it's no different from having 2 kids, I'm surprised how not different it is, I was expecting it to be hard but it's pretty easy lol

Congrats on you bfp Hun xxx

 

[donnarobinson]

I was terrified worried all the way thru and I've been so surprised it's no different really and it's much easier than I thought it would be x

 

[justplay91]

I don't have three, but I have read a lot that once you have two, adding one more to that isn't really that much harder.

 

[happynewmom1]

So far it's really very little change for me. Obviously it is an extra little person to take care of but she has fit in quite well. I was already still waking up with my 3 year old so the lack of sleep wasn't a shock like it was for my first two I do baths all the same day/time and carry her in a wrap a lot to still get things done such an exciting surprise!! Congrats!!

 

[WanaBaba]

Thanks ladies, I'm starting to feel a little excited about it now the shock is waring off a bit, although it still doesn't feel like it's actually happening, if that makes sense!
I keep looking at my kids though and feeling so guilty, the eldest because I already find it hard to spend a lot of time just the two of us and that's going to become even less time and my youngest because she still feels like a baby, is still breastfed before bed and is such a mummy's girl I can't imagine her reacting well to this at all!

 

[CaptainMummy]

Congratulations!!

Well I must be the odd one out because for me, 2-3 has been bloody hard work! Although being single (since before dd3 was born) and only 13 months between the two youngest probably hasnt worked in my favour!
It is great fun though, and I wouldn't change it for the world

 

[george83]

Congratulations!!! Our third was a surprise too so I've sort of been where you are.

I found going from 1 to 2 children difficult but going from 2 to 3 has been easier. I have 15 months between my youngest 2 (hats off to Mrsmurphytobe for managing 13 months) so it's very full on. I literally don't stop during the day and my oh is usually home after the children have gone to bed so I don't get much help in the day to day looking after them but I love it. I'm just about to go back to work after my maternity leave and am dreading it - I'm going to miss them so much

 

[Twinmum87]

Been a piece of cake. But then again I did have twins first that both had colic, reflux, major sleeping and feeding issues, several medical issues and life was pretty much hell so adding one normal baby in is absolutely nothing in comparison to what twins threw at me.

 

[mazndave]

DD2 was born 3 days before DD1 turned 15 months, and 2 months after DS turned 3. I'd never planned to have a third so early, so when I got pregnant when DD1 was 6 months I was pretty terrified. It's been absolutely fine - she's pretty easygoing and has slotted right into our family life. It's a bit rubbish going back to night wakings so soon after finishing them with previous baby, but other than that 2-3 hasn't been anywhere near as challenging as I thought it would be (yet!) I'm a bit wary with taking them all out on my own still, but that's partly to do with not trusting a high spirited 3 year old to not run off! I think one of the main things I was apprehensive about was tipping the gender balance - having one of each and then a third leaving one in the minority. Will see how that pans out as they get older, if my 2 DD's gang up on their brother!

If I could afford it I'd have a 4th, so it definitely can't be that bad!!

 

[Eleanor ace]

Congratulations! . I've not found 3 much more work than 2, its been a very easy transition

 

[lau86]

Sorry to be the voice of doom but I've found it hard! I've heard lots of people say 'oh the 3rd just fits in' but for me the baby sleep deprivation stage combined with the two older ones is hard

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I 100% agree with you Lau. Totally outnumbered. More kids than adults. Not enough hands, arms etc. I personally found 2-3 a huge shift.