going from 2 to 3 - Page 2

[Lakin24]

We're going from 2 to 3 as well. My 2 daughters are only 17 months apart. Having a busy busy toddler and an infant was pretty difficult at times. When this baby is born, my girls will be 8 and 10 (oldest will be turning 10 on July 16). Not really sure what to expect, honestly.

[mishymama]

For me, my biggest transition was from 1-2.  ODD had to learn to share me, and to play by herself a bit more.  It was hard for both of us.  The transition from 2-3 is only a logistical-while out of the house alone thing.  BWing solved any issues there.  The being out alone with 3 kids and 2 hands was really the only major transition for me.

maisiedotes- first, I love your u/n and your avi.  Very cute.  As for moving, if you're giving the larger room to the children, I'd bet you'll have no problem fitting 3 little ones in there.  We have only just gotten our 3rd bedroom back b/c my "baby" brother lived with us for a bit over a year while planning his wedding.  So we had 5 kids in one (very small) room, and the baby in our room.  Berfore that we had a boys' room and a girls' room, and bought them bunk beds, but honestly, none of my kids can stand to sleep alone, so we just have 2 twin beds shoved together in the one room and they all sprawl on those together.  Now that we're setting up the separate rooms again, we're just putting the one twin in each for now, and the other bunks will be stored in the garage until someone is ready to sleep on their own.

[shells_n_cheese]

I am going from 2 to 3 also, and yes, admittedly nervous! I found out 2 days ago, and honestly, when I first found out (his pregnancy was a total shocker) I felt overwhelmed. But, after telling DH and having 2 days for it to sink in, I am starting to get really excited about it!

I think we'll be allright.

[gardenofsimple]

I'm not very much worried about going from 2 to 3, though my husband is! I'm more worried about the age differences! My oldest will be just about 13 and my youngest will be almost 8 when this baby is born. In some ways it'll be nice to have the other two old enough to help out (and independent enough to help themselves!) but it's really like starting over. I haven't changed a diaper in years. I've been sleeping very comfortably through the night for a while. For crying out loud - my oldest will be starting college in 6 short years!

As far as having more than two kids though, I figure it can't get much more difficult.

There's a quote that I like: 

Raising children is like making biscuits:  it is as easy to raise a big batch as one, while you have your hands in the dough.  ~E.W. Howe