3 kids anyone?

[marchfamily]

I also thought the going from 2 to 3 was much much easier then going from 1 to 2.


I completely agree. All of mine are 16M apart, so we have 3 car seats, 3 in diapers, 3 giving us tantrums. But, I thought the transition to the 3rd was the easiest!

Congratulations, Dal! Wonder if you'll have a third girl?

[ajlanden]

Thanks for the car insights!!!

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I also thought the going from 2 to 3 was much much easier then going from 1 to 2.

I completely agree. All of mine are 16M apart, so we have 3 car seats, 3 in diapers, 3 giving us tantrums. But, I thought the transition to the 3rd was the easiest!


That is such welcomed news!!!!! :D :D :D

[dal]

Ashley We have the Honda Odyssey which I think in terms of seats, is a similar setup to the Pilot. Do you have seats in the second row or a bench? We have two individual seats. Anyway, I'll be putting both girls in the third row, on the bench. They will both still be in Marathon carseats when baby is born. Then when baby outgrows the infant seat, I will move A to a booster in the back row. Baby will be in the second row behind the driver. Oh I told K the only way she could move to the third row with A was if she learned to do her carseat straps and she learned in a day! LOL. She still can't undo them though so we'll work on that over the next 4 months... No way I'm climbing all the way back there to strap and unstrap them.

marchfamily I kind of expect a third girl only b/c we have the two so I feel like that's what we make. But my initial gut feeling was boy so we'll see. Oh but I had a dream it was a girl... We're not finding out until the birth.

[mamax2]

I'm in the 2WW - hoping to be a 'real' member of this thread soon :D

[shelbel]

I would like to join this group! I have a 3 DD's - 3 (will be 4 in late Aug), 2 and 6 weeks! The 1st two are 21 months apart and the 2nd two are 25 months apart. Each one was a surprise and I'm still in shock I have 3 daughters! I also think that going from 1 to 2 was harder than going from 2 to 3.

We drive a Honda Odyssey. I have our 3 year old in the back row middle seat and the 2 youngest in the captain's chairs. The 2 year old can't buckle her seat yet, so I need her up front.

mamax2 - I have my fingers crossed for you!

[portlandbride]

mamax2 Good luck to you!

Just wanted to come in and update. We had our ultrasound today and we are having a BOY!

[newmommy]

portlandbride: CONGATULATIONS!!!

[mamax2]

portlandbride ~ YAY!!!!! That's awesome - I hope to be in your shoes in 17 weeks ;)

3dpo - countdown is on! :D

[newmommy]

After a crazy day...one teething, one potty training...dh says to me: "I'm not sure I can handle 3 kids" WTF?!?! :confused:


Here I am telling everyone we'll TTC next spring/summer, and he drops that. I feel like crying. We always said three, and just a few months ago he agreed that we'd try next summer...anyone go through this before? Do I push the issue? I'm so hurt.

[Abby'sMom]

Ah geez, I'm sorry newmommy! FWIW, I looked at your profile and see that you're only 30 (as am I), so you have YEARS left from a fertility standpoint.

I feel like I can't even handle the three I already have sometimes (you shoulda seen me yesterday with my three... DD - 3.5y - was mostly listening, DS1 - just turned 2 Thursday - was all over the place running away from me at top speed and laughing and would not listen, and the baby - 7w tomorrow - was in the bucket carseat. I was trying to leave the ped's office and literally couldn't corral DS1, carry the bucket and deal with DD at the same time! People were looking at me but of course no one offered to help until random teenage boy asked if I needed help. God bless him - I'd probably still be standing outside the dr's office trying to sprout a third hand now without that kid's help. Anyway, just saying we all have days like that, but you get over them). Give your DH some time to get over the tough day and regroup.

[portlandbride]

newmommy Aww, I'm sorry. My DH always said he didn't know if he could handle 3 kids and here we are half-way to our third. So, he very well could just be feeling frustrated. Give it some time, next summer is a long way off.

[Koala_Gurl]

After a crazy day...one teething, one potty training...dh says to me: "I'm not sure I can handle 3 kids" WTF?!?! :confused:


Here I am telling everyone we'll TTC next spring/summer, and he drops that. I feel like crying. We always said three, and just a few months ago he agreed that we'd try next summer...anyone go through this before? Do I push the issue? I'm so hurt.

Next summer is a long way away...you both will probably change your minds about 20 times between now and then (at least on a micro level.)

I think I still want 3, but there are sure days I think 2 is fine. ;)

[mamax2]

newmommy ~ It took us a year to decide if we really wanted a third. Then, once we did, DH decided maybe we really couldn't afford it so we put it on hold again. Now, we are TTC AND I'm looking for a job. Honestly, I really hope I'm pg soon because if I'm not, I can see the tide turning again. Next year is so far off - give yourselves plenty of time and just brush off his comments for now. One comment made in the heat of the moment really shouldn't be taken too seriously or held against someone.

[dal]

newmommy Aw that is frustrating. But like some previous posters said, he will probably change his mind a bunch before you TTC. Going for the 3rd was one of the hardest decision of our lives. Also, your kids seem really young. Who knows what time will bring. I never thought I'd have 3 when my youngest was a baby. But now that my two are a little older (5 and will be 4 when baby gets here), it is so much easier to think of handling a 3rd. Hang in there!

[dal]

mamax2 I've been thinking of you! How many DPOs are you now? Do you have a day you plan on testing?

[mamax2]

mamax2 I've been thinking of you! How many DPOs are you now? Do you have a day you plan on testing?

Thanks! I'm 11 dpo, I tested yesterday and BFN :( My temps are still high and really stable - almost flat, but I did start to break-out a little yesterday which is also a PMS sign for me. I have no idea what to think! I'm not going to test again until at least 14 dpo, but even that might be too early since I have a 15 day LP. The suspense is killing me!!!!!

[rancherswife]

I feel like I can't even handle the three I already have sometimes (you shoulda seen me yesterday with my three... DD - 3.5y - was mostly listening, DS1 - just turned 2 Thursday - was all over the place running away from me at top speed and laughing and would not listen, and the baby - 7w tomorrow - was in the bucket carseat. I was trying to leave the ped's office and literally couldn't corral DS1, carry the bucket and deal with DD at the same time! People were looking at me but of course no one offered to help until random teenage boy asked if I needed help. God bless him - I'd probably still be standing outside the dr's office trying to sprout a third hand now without that kid's help. Anyway, just saying we all have days like that, but you get over them). Give your DH some time to get over the tough day and regroup.


Oh, I can totally picture this happening to me in a couple of months! Completely! I HATE when people just STARE at you and don't offer to open a door, or SOMETHING to assist you. WTF is wrong w/ people? Idiots! What a great kid, someone is doing something right w/ that one! Glad to know you survived! :)

[Pookie]

Newmommy A year is sooooo far away. ITA with everyone else. I have a feeling that when your DH sees your kids a year older it wouldn't be a big deal.

I'm still pg with #2, but we've always said we wanted 3. Now that we're having one of each, I'm constantly getting comments on how we should be done and we're going to "ruin" the "perfect family", etc.:rolleyes: I really don't care what anyone else thinks. This is our family so it doesn't really concern them, but I was just wondering if anyone else gets these comments or has any good comebacks? It's kind of annoying since it's almost like if we were having the same sex, we'd have their "permission" for a third. I want 3 kids because I want 3 kids regardless of the genders.

[newmommy]

Thanks everyone!!!

LOL about the gender thing! Everyone tells me how I HAVE to have a third so that we can try for a girl. Of course it would be GREAT, but I honestly don't have a good enough come back!! Any ideas would be great!

[mkvh]

newmommy--Sometimes I have those days, and I never have ONCE wavered from wanting at least three kids. Hang in there--I think our kiddos are at quite challenging ages right now.

3 or more? We were talking about growing into (or out of ;) ) our house; we currently have a 4 bedroom, with one used as a guest room since my mom comes to visit frequently. My mom mentioned the house not being very roomy--we don't have a lot of living space. DH said, "Well, maybe that's because she envisions the rooms all filled with kids and no room for her!" I said, "Yeah, especially if we have 4." His response? "Yeah, no kidding." :P

Choosing to have another baby--I had a great conversation with a friend of ours who has 4 kids. The kids are now something like 11, 9, 7.5, and 5, but when I met them the oldest was 6, and the youngest wasn't walking. She really inspired me, seeing how well she made it work with so many little ones. So I asked her how she decided to get pregnant again when she could see the light at the end of the tunnel! She said, "You just decide to do it. Eventually, that part will be over again." I guess it resonated with me. I'm having a lot of those "light at the end of the tunnel" moments as DD2 starts sitting up, sleeping better, etc. And I just wondered how you decided to "go there" again. I guess if you want it badly enough, it's worth it!

[Daniel's Kitty]

I'm still pg with #2, but we've always said we wanted 3. Now that we're having one of each, I'm constantly getting comments on how we should be done and we're going to "ruin" the "perfect family", etc.:rolleyes: I really don't care what anyone else thinks. This is our family so it doesn't really concern them, but I was just wondering if anyone else gets these comments or has any good comebacks? It's kind of annoying since it's almost like if we were having the same sex, we'd have their "permission" for a third. I want 3 kids because I want 3 kids regardless of the genders.

I will have three boys so I keep getting asked if I am going to have 4 so I can have my little girl.

[Daniel's Kitty]

Oh, I can totally picture this happening to me in a couple of months! Completely! I HATE when people just STARE at you and don't offer to open a door, or SOMETHING to assist you. WTF is wrong w/ people? Idiots! What a great kid, someone is doing something right w/ that one! Glad to know you survived! :)

I prefer the staring instead of the "wow, you have your hands full" and then laughing and walking off because they are so proud of their originality. Or asking if you know what causes it and treating you like you deserve no help.

[mamax2]

I prefer the staring instead of the "wow, you have your hands full" and then laughing and walking off because they are so proud of their originality. Or asking if you know what causes it and treating you like you deserve no help.

OMG - has this actually happened to you??? I can't believe people would behave that way. I guess maybe I'm sort of lucky to live in an area with a lot of old folks. People our grandparents age think 3+ kids is normal!

Actually on that note, DH just sub-let some space in one of our stores to a baby furniture company. Apparently, we're in for the biggest baby boom since, well, THE Baby Boom :p I guess when the economy is bad people just stay home and make babies ;)

[newmommy]

mamax2: LOL that's so funny, but it sort of makes sense!!! HAHAHA No money to go out, so people stay in to have fun!! ;)

MKVH: Ya I know DH can't see past DS#2's baby stage...he had a hard time with DS#1 until very recently! LOL :p Just kidding. But seriously he has said several times since that day that it was just his mood that day. I even heard him telling DS#1 that if we have another boy his name will be: "Enzo"....I'm not sure what the HELL he's thinking but that's anotehr story!!! LOL


Today while food shopping with my boys, I looked over to a woman who had two little ones int he cart, and she was preggers with her 3rd! I was going to ask her the ages of her children, when DS stepped on the dishsoap and it splattered all over our food and the floor! LOL Luckily that kind of stuff doesn't even phase me, although the poor produce guy got stuck cleaning it all up :o My point being that I TOTALLY see us with three kids, and I actually really look forward to being pregnant again!

speaking of the older generations: My grandmother told me that I'm not just good at being pregnant, having babies, but also raising them. She told me that if we were rich, she thinks I could handle ten kids!!! She's sweet for saying that!

[rancherswife]

daniel's: Very true! lol I've had both things that you mentioned happen/been said to me and it just about pushes me right over the freaking edge every time. People can be such asses when it comes to kids, esp. ones that only have one. wtf? Good point though! ;)

[mkvh]

I prefer the staring instead of the "wow, you have your hands full" and then laughing and walking off because they are so proud of their originality. Or asking if you know what causes it and treating you like you deserve no help.

OMG...I HATE the "hands full" comment. At first, I'd say no. Now I just say, "Yes, in a good way." But the staring and snickering when I'm trying to manuver my double stroller into a store is obnoxious. I get the comments now b/c mine are only 18m apart...I cant' wait to add another and hear what gets said!

[Ericka_Jarett]

OMG...I HATE the "hands full" comment. At first, I'd say no. Now I just say, "Yes, in a good way." But the staring and snickering when I'm trying to manuver my double stroller into a store is obnoxious. I get the comments now b/c mine are only 18m apart...I cant' wait to add another and hear what gets said!

Some people can be such idiots. I have 3 under 2 and I get that stupid hands full comment every since time I am out at least 5 times. I ignore the comment most of the time and just go on my way. I had one person stand on the other side of the door staring as I struggle to get the door and my 3 kids out of it. I get through the door and she says wow, you have your hands full. I quietly as I walked away said yes, that's for stating something so obvious. I have been like this for 9 months already.

I get the comments: you have your hands full (thanks for stating the obvious); wow, how do you do it? (I just do, not much choice in the matter); I could never handle all those kids (that's why they are mine and not yours); are they all yours? (I borrowed them from the lady over there); are they all related? (they all look similar to each other and you just heard me say sister or brother)

[marchfamily]

I will have three boys so I keep getting asked if I am going to have 4 so I can have my little girl.


We have three girls and hear this all the time. My mom is one of 6 girls - I tell people we only make girls in my family.

I hear the "hands full" comment and "do you know babies are made" comments too. Is it so hard to fathom that we chose this situation?

[mkvh]

Is it so hard to fathom that we chose this situation?
Apparently. Dontcha love it when they ask you if you planned it that way? Like you'd ask THEM about their birth control choices or sex lives!

[shelbel]

I've also had one lady stare at me when I had my 3 girls at the department store the other day. She then loudly said "wow! You have 3 babies!". She would not stop staring at me, but I kept on ignoring her. As soon as she left, a mother w/ 3 boys came over to me and we talked about how we hate those types of comments and how people can be so rude.

I also hate the "when are you trying for a boy" comments. I get these ALL THE TIME. The first one I got after I gave birth to our surprise girl came about 1 hour after I had her. Grrr.

[mamax2]

I guess I'm in the minority because I get the 'hands full' comment sometimes (even though I just have 2) and it doesn't bother me a bit. Yeah, it's stating the obvious but so is "Wow, it's hot out today" or whatever. It's just a person who doesn't know what else to say. My response is usually: "I know! Tell me about it!", but not in an off-putting way, in a happy way. My thoughts are if you have a couple of kids and get negative responses which you then meet with an even more negative response, it kind of just fuels the stereotype that a Mom with a bunch of kids is a crazy mess. I don't know, that's just my take.

Maybe this would help: http://images.cafepress.com/product/164812670v3_240x240_Front.jpg

[dana b]

i admit, i completely gawk at women that have more than 2 kids, like if i stare hard enough i'll figure out how i can do it, too :p
we've moved to the '2 and done' camp. i've thought long and hard about it and i've decided that it's just not for me (dh doesn't mind much either way). so much went into making that decision and even though i've always wanted a big family, this is just what's best for all of us. of course there's still a *tiny* chance that we'll feel differently in a couple of years!

[jenny0505]

danab, what helped you reach the decision of being done at 2? I've been waffling so much lately about the idea of adding to our family. I have always wanted a big family of 3 or 4 kids, but lately I've been thinking we're better off stopping where we are now. My friends tell me if we're "on the fence", it means we'll definitely go for a third. I really don't know, though. I feel so conflicted. It's the uncertainty that really scares me. Going from 1 to 2 kids was really challenging for me, and I can't really wrap my brain around adding another to the mix. The fact that my youngest will be 2 soon makes it tough, too. Things are getting easier - traveling, sleeping, errands and so on. We had tentatively planned on TTC this summer/fall, and I just can't imagine myself pregnant or with another child next year.

Part of me wishes I had always wanted only 2. Then it wouldn't feel like I was changing my life plan so much. If we stopped now, I think I'd be content, but I'd always worry that I'll regret the decision much later down the line.

[mamax2]

Part of me wishes I had always wanted only 2. Then it wouldn't feel like I was changing my life plan so much. If we stopped now, I think I'd be content, but I'd always worry that I'll regret the decision much later down the line.

Gosh, this was me to a "T"!!! It was about a year between when my DH first suggested we have another until we got to a place where be BOTH agreed on going forward. Whenever I'm wondering, I always remember the phrase: "You never regret the children you have, only the ones you don't have" I know that I will never look back and think "Gee, I wish s/he had never been born", but there's a really good chance I might look back and say "I wish I would've had a bigger family". My Mom and MIL both regret not having more kids, so that sense of longing is very real to me.

Of course, the other side of that coin is that it IS o.k. to change your life plan! Just because you thought 3 or 4 was the right number for you, you don't have to stick by that. You just have to do what's best for your family and only you and your DH and God know what that is. Good luck though - I know all too well what this internal struggle is like.

[newmommy]

I heard "you've got your hands full" at least 3x's today at the same store! LOL One woman quickly added: "enjoy it, it all goes too quickly" I smiled and kept walking : )

[Ericka_Jarett]

newmommy - see if people would add that after stating something so obvious, it would be easier and much nicer to hear.

We've had a painter at the apartment for 2 days now and each day he was telling me: you really have an important job. They definitely keep you busy.

[newmommy]

Ericka Jarrett: ITA!!! Usually I get something like: "oh and if you think it's hard now....just wait...bigger kids, bigger problems!!!" Now that one....I think I just stared at her and said something like: "wow thanks, that was exactly what I want to hear". :p

I really feel like negative people are negative about EVERYTHING! No matter what I bet those are the same people who put a negative spin on life in general. It's sad really--that they're so miserable. :rolleyes:

So I've been reading that website about 3 children: Havingthreekids.com

Has anyone looked at this one?

[marchfamily]

Dontcha love it when they ask you if you planned it that way?

Oh, we've been asked this tons of times - right out asking if the second and third were planned. Sometimes I go into "well, the first took a year to conceive, the second one month, the third we weren't sure how long it would take". But most of the time I just nod and say, yes, we planned to have them so close.

[mamax2]

So I've been reading that website about 3 children: Havingthreekids.com

Has anyone looked at this one?

Thank you for that - that column has me LOL!!!! :D

[mia's mama]

That column is so damn funny!

[Pookie]

I have a carseat question for all of you that already have 3. DS is getting ready to outgrow his Roundabout and I'm thinking of moving him to a Regent. When DD outgrows the carrier, I'll move her into the Roundabout so we'll be using a Roundabout and Regent when (hopefully) #3 comes around. Now there will be probably be about a 6 1/2 - 7 year spacing between #1 and #3, so not sure if DS will still be in the Regent. However is the Regent a bad seat to consider because it's such a space hog? TIA

[dana b]

That column is so damn funny!
SO funny! i'm in tears.

[mamax2]

Pookie ~ What kind of car do you drive/do you anticipate driving at the time?

[kristin]

Interested to see what you ladies with three (or planning on 3) will do as far as strollers. My kids will be 5 and 3 when #3 comes along. I know my 5 yo should not be in a stroller, but I would like a stroller that he could stand on the back of for longer trips. Does that make sense?

Part of me just wants to go back to a single, but since my husband travels for his work almost every week, I take the kids everywhere I go. And I really can't see me with a single stroller with two loose cannons running around :).

I was thinking maybe a Joovy Caboose sit and stand? Can I attach and additional buggy board to the back of it for my 5 yo?

Why is it that any time I get pregnant I only have strollers on my mind :o?

[dal]

kristin My kids will be 5.5 and 4 when baby #3 arrives. I can't stand double strollers - just so sick of them. My 5yo does occasionally get tired but she never goes in the stroller anymore. She just turned 5. My youngest now will have just turned 4 when baby comes so for her, i want a stroller that she can stand on the back of. I am thinking of the Peg P3 Pliko. I also want a stroller that baby can nap in comfortably.

[portlandbride]

kristin My kids will be 3.5 and 2.3 when the baby comes but neither of them have ridden in a stroller since last winter. We get out every day, too and neither of my kids will have anything to do with any type of stroller or cart if we are in a store. Maybe your 5 yo will want to be the "big kid" and not ride?
In your case I would definitely go with some type of sit and stand. I had a Phil & Ted's double that I didn't get any use out of and it was expensive! The sit and stand types seem to be much less expensive.

[mamax2]

Kristin ~ Are you pg again??? Or is this the same pg from last month that you thought might be a chemical pg? I'm so confused! Congrats, either way!!

As for strollers, I think it depends on what kind of places you go and how likely it is that you'll need a stroller. I also take my girls all over the place, but realistically, a 5 y.o. is probably in school most of the week and anywhere else we go is errands and places I wouldn't want to haul a stroller anyway. My 2.5 y.o. usually refuses the stroller now anyway. Definitely not buying any others! (no, still not pg, in case anyone is wondering :( )

[kristin]

Kristin ~ Are you pg again??? Or is this the same pg from last month that you thought might be a chemical pg? I'm so confused! Congrats, either way!!

As for strollers, I think it depends on what kind of places you go and how likely it is that you'll need a stroller. I also take my girls all over the place, but realistically, a 5 y.o. is probably in school most of the week and anywhere else we go is errands and places I wouldn't want to haul a stroller anyway. My 2.5 y.o. usually refuses the stroller now anyway. Definitely not buying any others! (no, still not pg, in case anyone is wondering :( )

Mamax2 - I was wondering about you, but I didn't want to come right out and ask. Hope it happens for you soon!
This is actually a new pregnancy. My doctor thought it was possibly the pregnancy I thought was a chemical so I had blood work done, which showed I am fairly early on (only 5 weeks). I have a good feeling about this one but am trying to be cautiously optimistic.

Good point about my 5 yo being in school most of the week - he will go for 4 days so it is unlikely I would need to consider him in stroller plans.

Dal and portland bride - Thanks for the advice. I guess it does make most sense to get a sit and stand. April is really far away and by that time maybe my kids will be behaved enough to stay with me during errands (please God?) Off to find the sit and stand strooler thread (I think it exists?).

[mamax2]

Mamax2 - I was wondering about you, but I didn't want to come right out and ask. Hope it happens for you soon!
This is actually a new pregnancy. My doctor thought it was possibly the pregnancy I thought was a chemical so I had blood work done, which showed I am fairly early on (only 5 weeks). I have a good feeling about this one but am trying to be cautiously optimistic.

Awesome! I'm so glad your little angel came back so quickly!! Yeah, wouldn't you know the first time in my life I really *try* to get pg is when I don't! :rolleyes: Maybe it's also a difference in age - I'll be 32 soon and although that's definitely not 'old', it's probably different than getting pg at 26, right? Anyway, I'm hopeful something happens soon. We're giving it until the end of the year.

[mia's mama]

mamax2- I hope this is your cycle!

Well, we decided to "go for it" a few months ago and what do ya know - #3 is due to arrive in late April of 09 if all goes well (fingers crossed). We're very excited even though I've had many what-have-I-done moments since finding. Mostly I'm freaking out that I might have twins in there and then what? 4 kids in 4.5 years? Noooooo! I certainly have no reason to think this- my pregnancy is not a result of fertility treatment or anything- I'm just having these irrational thoughts, I guess. Because I've spent the last week worrying about taking care of 4 kids, 3 seems like a cake-walk ;).

[dal]

mamax2 I just wanted to pop in and say I'm thinking of you! If you want to share, when do you test next?

mia's mama Congratulations! My youngest now (will be the middle child) is your oldest's age (born 11/04). I, too, was a little worried about the possibility of twins. No reason but just freaked a little about taking care of two babies at once with two older kids. And you're right, it does make three kids seem much more manageable!

Hope everyone is doing well! I'm 24 weeks pg today. Starting to get things ready for the baby. It's strange doing all this baby stuff after almost 4 years! Since the first two were so close in age, I had never moved on from the baby stage.

[mamax2]

Congratulations Mia's Mama!

dal ~ I'm not sure, I'm only 7dpo, but my DH is *begging* me to test because he is so confident. I don't want to burn through HPTs like I did last month though. Maybe CD10??

The idea of twins both scares and exhilirates me!

[newmommy]

mamax2: I'll be waiting to see if you test!!!

I too think about the third pregnancy being twins....you know what would be perfect(in an ideal world) two healthy baby girls--so we'd have two of each :D DH thinks I'm nuts for thinking that way-but I do!!

We'd have to move for sure though...we'll be like sardines here if we have three kids!! Hahaha!!

[mamax2]

mamax2: I'll be waiting to see if you test!!!

I too think about the third pregnancy being twins....you know what would be perfect(in an ideal world) two healthy baby girls--so we'd have two of each :D DH thinks I'm nuts for thinking that way-but I do!!


We'll be nuts together then because that's the same reason I secretly want twin boys! And this is despite having neighbors with pretty wild twin boys!

[kristin]

Mamax2 - I hope this is your month! Keep us posted!

Mia's Mama - I've had many, OMG, what have we done moments since our BFP. Especially since m/s has kicked in. I cannot wait for school to start - the kids and I need it!

I think many of you know, but the possibility of having twins scares the daylights out of me. I know 2 couples that were going for a third and wound up with 4. DH keeps insisting we are having twins - he loves the idea of having 4. But he gets to go to work, so his opinion isn't holding much weight these days. I know it would be a blessing, but a very challenging one.

I've definitely decided this will be my last pregnancy. I feel like I'm taking too much away from my kids with being sick all the time. I'd love to foster kids in the future, but this will be my last pregnancy.

[portlandbride]

mia's mama Congratulations! I was also a bit scared of twins (no reason to be) with this pregnancy. Thank goodness there is only one in there!

mamax2 Hope you get a BFP!

Not much new to report here. My girls started preschool today so that was a relief for me. I was really needing some time away and the 3 hours today was perfect. Everyone was in a better mood because of it.
I will say this pregnancy is much harder on my body than the previous two. It's probably because I've been pregnant or nursing since Sept. of 04!:eek:

[mamax2]

Thanks for the good wishes everyone, it must have worked because I'm pregnant!!! :D My due date is May 15th which feels sooooooo far away.

I ended up testing on Sunday at 9 dpo and got a very clearly positive test not even using FMU. I'm 100% sure of my ovulation date so I guess my body is working overtime on that HcG production. I started feeling pg last week, I could feel the smell sensitivies and food cravings starting and DH begged me to test for 3 days until I did. The exhaustion and a bit of nausea are already kicking in too. I've NEVER had symptoms this early on, so it'll be interesting to see where this goes.

[kristin]

Congrat's Mamax2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A happy and healthy 9 months to you!

Do you think this is going towards twins? That is early to get a BFP and already have symptoms ;););).

[mia's mama]

CONGRATS Mamax2!!!! How exciting!

[mamax2]

Congrat's Mamax2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A happy and healthy 9 months to you!

Do you think this is going towards twins? That is early to get a BFP and already have symptoms ;););).

LOL - Well, I'd be lying if I said the thought hasn't crossed my mind, but I don't meet any of the 'twin criteria' such as fertility treatments, 35+ or family history, so I'm thinking my body just kicked into gear early on this one.

[dal]

mamax2 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so thrilled for you. I've been checking often to see if you had updated with a BFP!

[duke's flygirl]

Congratulations to mamax2 and again to mia's mama!!!

mamax2: your DD was my grandfather's b-day! So a GREAT day in my books!

I still can't believe that in just under 5 weeks I will be a mom to THREE! :eek: I have my freak out moments from time to time still, and wonder how we will manage.

portlandbride: I totally agree...this pregnancy is taking its toll on me. I'm also with you, I have been pregnant or nursing or both since Feb 04 with a 3.5 month break before I got pregnant with this one!

Hope everyone has a great day!

[phart]

Awesome mamax2!!!!

Am I the only one finding 3 to be quite tiring? I keep threatening to go back to work! The older two are very good at playing together but then just as good at fighting. The 4 month old is figuring out sleep and it's all wearing me down! I mostly like the closeness of their ages but...geez. They are crazy people!

[mkvh]

Congrats mamax2!!!!!!!! :D

[newmommy]

Mamamax2: woohooo congratulations!!!! I can't wait to hear all about your pregnancy!!

[mamax2]

THANK YOU THANK YOU, one & all!

The timing will be interesting, this baby is due 1 month before my oldest gets out of school for the summer. I was really hoping I'd get a few months under my belt with just having 2 of them home all day, but looks like I'll be throwing myself head-first into the 3 all day thing! My biggest worry is how limited I will be with a newborn - my girls love to swim, go to the beach, etc.

Side note... Shannon ~ Can you believe how long it's been since we were in that very first Ladies in Waiting thread on WC and now here we are this many years later in a thread about having 3 kids?!?!?! Crazy, isn't it?! :D

[mamax2]

newmommy ~ I got your PM and wrote a response, but you have exceeded your storage or something so it won't let me send it...

[newmommy]

LOL!! Going to try to fix that now!

[rancherswife]

Congrats to all the new mommy's of 3-to-be!!! :)

I will say this pregnancy is much harder on my body than the previous two. It's probably because I've been pregnant or nursing since Sept. of 04!


I could NOT agree more. I've got five weeks left and I told my dh the other day, I'm not sure how women have more than three, my body feels like it's totally breaking down on me.

[mia's mama]

Okay, please tell me that some of you showed WAY earlier with your third kid. I'm only 7 weeks and I'm so bloated- my stomach is freaking huge! I know it may go down as my hormones level out, but this did not happen with my other pregnancies- I mean I was definitely a bit bloated in the evenings, but this is craziness! I swear I look like I did at 18 weeks with DD and 16 weeks with DS. The bloat is around morning, noon and night..ugh.

This combined with my high and tripling HCG levels has me FREAKING out about the possibility of twins...please tell me I'm not alone...

[mkvh]

...my body feels like it's totally breaking down on me.

THIS is why I keeping mentally changing my TTC#3 date...my body NEEDS a break!

mia's--CONGRATS!! I missed you last time... And I have nothing to share--but I know quite a few who "tried for a third" and ended up with twins. :eek: Can't wait to find out if that's the case for you.

[mamax2]

mia's mama ~ I get really bloated too, but it happens early in all my pregnancies, so I'm sure this one won't be any different! I have no idea what to tell you about the HcG levels. I think I'm the only person left in the world who doesn't get bloodwork, early U/S, etc. My MW/Dr office won't even see me until I'm 10 weeks, so I have no clue about that number stuff. It sounds like you must be undergoing some close monitoring though so are they going to do an U/S and check you for twins soon?

[mia's mama]

Of course, after I posted that and after 3 days of continuous, ridiculous bloating, it has gone a bit this morning. I'm going in for an ultrasound today, so I'll be back to update!

[kristin]

Mia's Mama - Good luck with your U/S - keep us posted.

I had the scare of my life this morning. First OB appointment with this pregnancy this morning, but a new practice since we just moved. I've been pretty sick and bloated for the past two weeks. The midwife says to me, "Your uterus is really big, are you sure you have your dates right?" When I told her that twins run in my family she said, "Brace yourself".

That location didn't have an U/S tech there, so I had to wait until 1:30 to get an ultrasound, I spend the better part of the day thinking that I was pregnant with twins. I can't even begin to describe the absolute panic I was experiencing. Thank God the u/s showed only 1 baby with a HB of 157!

[DisneyGirl]

I could NOT agree more. I've got five weeks left and I told my dh the other day, I'm not sure how women have more than three, my body feels like it's totally breaking down on me.

Everything about my 3rd Pg was totally different..Like you my body was just falling to pieces and the labor while it was quick it was very hard on my body. No more kids for me..I think my body would you crumble.

[rancherswife]

disney: oh $hit, don't tell me that! Reece's delivery was ridiculously fast (ob didn't make it and nurse delivered him) and while i'm hoping for another speedy delivery, I really don't want it to jack me up! lol

[mia's mama]

Only 1 baby for me too...measuring right on track with a heart rate of 127 (I'm only 7 weeks today). I can not tell you how relieved I am. Funny enough while I was waiting for my u/s I ran into a "friend of a friend" in the waiting room who had just come out of her u/s at 12 weeks to find she was pg with twins- no fertility, no family history. I looked at DH and said, "okay- it can't happen to both of us, I think we're off the hook";).

[mamax2]

CONGRATS to Kristin & mia's mama ~ Sounds like a great day for both of you.

I am one of the crazy ones that secretly hopes to hear twins. I have NO idea why. We definitely have never discussed 4 kids and I have no plans to have a 4th after this one, it's just one of those "Wouldn't it be neat" kind of things. I hear so many cool stories about twin relationships. I'd love to watch that unfold.

[mia's mama]

I think if my kids were a few years older, or this was my first pregnancy, twins would be awesome- but I was having thoughts of NEVER leaving the house again with all of these kids under the age of 5 ;). I really think I would lose my mind!

[mamax2]

I think if my kids were a few years older, or this was my first pregnancy, twins would be awesome- but I was having thoughts of NEVER leaving the house again with all of these kids under the age of 5 ;). I really think I would lose my mind!

IKWYM, mia's! My girls are a little older and have about an extra year on yours. My oldest is in school full days this year so that definitely helps a ton!

I'm starting to hit that panic-stage already. thinking about l&d and then it just snowballs. I've had great l&d experiences, but barely made it to the hospital last time and live 1+ hour drive from the hospital and no HB MWs either. I've been up since 4:30 this morning on the worry-train :o

[ajlanden]

Congrats to Mia's Mama and MaMax2

Okay, please tell me that some of you showed WAY earlier with your third kid.

I am only at 13 weeks and I am HUGE! Seriously, I look about 25 weeks. :eek: I am eating better this time and definately keeping active between teaching and the kids at home, but it doesn't seem to slow my growth down.

The biggest problem I am having is the exhaustion. I come home from school just beat. I hate it because I don't feel like I am doing my best as a mother or a teacher. ~sigh!~ I hope I can catch nap today!!

[mia's mama]

I am only at 13 weeks and I am HUGE! Seriously, I look about 25 weeks.
So glad to hear this! The bloating has finally gone down (I am 8 weeks tomorrow), but I definitely have a pooch in my lower tummy- I guess my stomach muscles arn't what they used to be. I am completely exhausted too- I really don't remember it being this bad with my other kids!

[newmommy]

I just want to come in and say that I visited a friend and her newborn. I was holding her newborn son, my nine month old was at my feet, and my toddler was by our side...it was PERFECT! I just felt that three is the number for me, and I can't stop thinking about TTC/being pregnant and having our complete family of five : )

I sort of feel nuts because I have a baby now, but I was this way when our fist born was the same age!! LOL

Please ladies, keep us posted on your pregnancy, and all the details!! Especially the trials and tribulations of taking care of two others while pregnant!!

Okay, have a great rest of the weekend all : )

[karlatta]

Hi, I'm new here. Took me a while to find the thread, because my oldest isn't 3 yet, so I don't venture over here much.

I just got a BFP today, so I guess I'll be mother of three in a few months. I'm excited and freaked out and every other emotion in between. Thrilled that this is happening, but wondering what the heck I was thinking. My kids are pretty young, but we planned it that way. (DS will be *barely* three and DD will be not quite two when #3 is due.) I look forward to learning from those of you that have been there, and sharing with those of you that are on this journey with me. :)

[jenjen0713]

Congrats karlatta! Sounds like you are in a similar situation as I am....DS #1 just turned 3, DS #2 doesn't turn 2 until Feb and DS #3 is set to arrive in January.

[mia's mama]

Congrats Karlatta!

[roadrunner]

Another new Mom to be of three. I'm 17 weeks now with #3, who is due to arrive around March 29th. At that time, DD#1 will have just turned 5, and DD#2 will be 2.5. Actually, all three are spaced exactly 2.5 years apart!

This baby was a huge surprise to us. We gave away all of our baby stuff last June, then I got preggo in July. Surprise! But, it's all good...we're very excited, and really can't believe that we had every not wanted three.

So far this pregnancy has been good to me. I had severe Hyperemesis with the first two, and with this one I've barely been sick. My DH firmly believes that it just MUST be a boy, but I'm still getting girl vibes. Our big U/S is this coming wednesday, so I hope we can see what it is.

I have to say that I'm very surprised at just how many Mom's of three there are here (and actually IRL as well). I guess three really is the new two!

[Eliezrah]

Congrats to all you soon to be mommies of 3! I love it!!! My kids aren't as close as some of yours, but they are pretty close in age. DD is the oldest and is 22 months older than DS1 (he just turned 3 and she'll be 5 in a few weeks). DS2 is 8 months so he's just under 2.5 years younger than DS1. I was overwhelmed at first, but I was when each of them was born. I found it much easier going from 2 to 3 than it was going from 1 to 2, I guess since I had already done the 2 in diapers thing and the baby and toddler thing. Good luck to you all!