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11-12-2012 at 1:35 PM
Abclyons
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Moms with 3+

We have 2 beautiful little boys. 4 years and 20 months old.  DH and I have been talking about possibly having #3. He is ready to do it right now but I'm thinking about waiting until DS1 is in Kindergarten. So for you awesome mommies out there that have 3 or more would you have waited and had more space between your LOs or are you happy that they are all close together? I'm just nervous about being so tired and possible MS with 2 little ones to take care of. TIA
 
11-12-2012 at 1:46 PM
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I'm not a mom to 3 (yet) but I just wanted to share.  My oldest son started kindergarten this fall and our third is due next month.  I think the spacing is perfect.  I am a stay-at-home mom and I have really cherished this fall and being able to spend one on one time with our second child.  I know this is the only time in our lives where it will just be the two of us.  It is also nice because our third child will be almost 6 months when our oldest is out of school for the summer.  I feel more comfortable only having to focus my energy on two during the day during the newborn months.  This spacing has worked out really well for our family.  Good luck!
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11-12-2012 at 1:49 PM
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I love the spacing we have with our kids-- DD and DS1 are 28m apart and DS1 and 2 are 39m apart. DD started K this fall and DS1 is in preschool 2 days a week and it's been ideal. I think I would go nuts with 3 running around all day every day, but that's just me.
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11-12-2012 at 2:13 PM
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Working on 3 now but am happy with the spacing of our kids. Dd1 will be almost 5 and dd2 will be almost 3 when this one is born. I grew up with a brother 5 years older than me and I had always wished we were closer in age. So I am happy with our choices.
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11-12-2012 at 2:38 PM
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Like the PP's, I am (almost) a mom of 3. DS's 1 & 2 are exactly one year apart(yes, to the day). They are truly best friends & DH & I love having two boys so close in age! DD is due at the end of December & her brothers will be just of couple months shy of turning 3 & 4. DS1 was already asking for a sister & we didn't want there to be too many years between them anyway. People always want to put in their two cents about how hard it will be, but from my experience, the older they've gotten the easier it has been! I will say that DH has been tremendously helpful as far as MS & overall pregnancy issues go. As long as you have that support system it's not nearly as much of a challenge as you may think.
 
11-12-2012 at 2:43 PM
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My oldest is 5 and in kindergarten, my second is 3 and in 3-4 year preschool.  My 3rd is due mid-December.  I absolutely love that my 2nd daughter will be almost 4 years older than the baby, because she is more independent and doesn't have to be "stuck at home" with Mom and baby all the time.  She will still get to go to school twice a week and have her own fun.  My two girls were 2 years apart, and I felt like I was constantly being pulled in two different directions.  My oldest needed help with stuff still, definitely wanted attention, etc.  I just think the 4 year age gap is much better for us.
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11-12-2012 at 2:50 PM
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Mine will be almost 4, 2, and new. It's definitely hard being pregnant with the 2 little ones, but we knew we wanted them to be about 2 years apart, and it's certainly very doable. The hardest thing is BATH TIME, b/c DH is gone in the evenings and it's getting really hard for me to bend, bathe, carry them, etc. Every age would have its challenges, though. I am so glad that they are both sleeping through the night and finally going to bed decently in time for the new baby's arrival. Also, they play together great. I'm thinking it's going to be a hard first year with the new baby added to the mix, but this is what we wanted, despite the challenges.
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11-12-2012 at 4:32 PM
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I'm like the PPs, I am due with #3 now, I'm at the very end and still working full time.  So it is rough some days, but I am glad they will all be 2-3 yrs apart.  We didn't plan #3, but the older guys are playing together now and sharing stuff and they really do occupy each other when I need to catch up on housework, or just want to sit and read a book.  I didn't have a problem being pregnant chasing the 2 yr old around until recently and thats only because for some reason we had a jump in weekend parties/events.  So I am very pregnant, working full time and running all weekend.  I believe once I go on mat leave, things will run smoother and although I won't be getting as much rest as I want with a newborn, I will not be as fatigued from being in my 3rd tri.  GL with your decision, do what works for you and your family!
 
11-12-2012 at 6:27 PM
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My first 2 were boys - 17 months apart.  I was exhausted & needed a big break before #3.  They are now 7 & 6, my little one went to Kindergarten this year, and I am relieved to have them both in school.  Little sister is due in 4 weeks!!
 
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