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[b]I am the mother of two girls, who just turned three and one. I also just found out that I am pregnant with number 3. I thought the jump from one child to two was a lot. Just wondering if anyone has any advice or insight on what it is like to go from two to three. They will be just about 4 years, and 20 months when the baby is born....
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Haha you will feel my pain now! LOL just kidding! I have a three (almost 4)year old, 2 year old and a 5 month old. I'll be honest, it's ALOT harder than i thought it would be! When Kelly Ripa said that the switch from 2 to 3 was easy it's b/c she has a nanny!!!!! You will be outnumbered, with two you can take care of one and your dh can handle the other one at the same time, now with three there is always one out or who has to wait for something! It's alot harder for me b/c i'm nursing (but that is worth it of course) since I'm sitting feeding my baby alot of the day it's hard for ME to tell my older two hold on I'll help you when I'm done. I feel guilty alot that I don't have enough hands to handle everything at once like I used to! To save your sanity you need to make sure your dh helps you constantly, I mean warn him NOW while you are pregnant that you won't have enough hands and when he is home he will be on duty!!!!! Try to get out by yourself once a week, I say try cuz I try but don't often!
Don't mean to scare you, just warning you! It is great to have kids so close together b/c they can play and grow up together!
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I will be going from 2 to 3 in December but my girls ar e5 and 3 My first two are 21 months apart and I figure it can't be harder then that. LOL
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I have 4 kids all a little less than 2 years apart. Going from 2 to 3 was not so bad. Yes you are out numbererd though it was pretty easy for me. I was scaried with the 4th one and so far that has been okay. The oldest one will start to do a lot of things on her own- ie. dress/undress, play, keep you get things. Its the younder one that makes it hard with the baby. They are still in diapers and still need that one on one time.
You need to have a positive attitude, try to be organized- so start now and rid yourself of extra clutter around the house- it is easier to keep a house organized with less stuff and if the stuff has a place. I also set out my kids clothes the day before so that they can go get dress themselves.
Good luck
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No adivce, just good luck!
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My theory is that is depends on the baby. Everyone I knew told me that going from 1 to 2 was sooo hard. It wasn't for me. My #2 was a dream baby. Sleeping, nursing - whatever I wanted. We took her places - she let others hold her. I had #3 the week she turned 2 and a couple of months before #1 turned 4. If #3 had been first - she would be an only child. She had eating problems, sleeping problems, won't let anyone hold her except occasionally Daddy, you get the picture. She is just a tough baby - anyone could get dealt that at any number. Thank goodness the two older ones went to preschool two mornings a week so she and I could come home and nap all morning!!! However - scheduling wise - it didn't change much. The really good thing (I think) is that you are already carrying a diaper bag, used to getting sippy cups, changing diapers, etc. The kids are close, so your toys are all appropriate. (until #1 turns 5 and gets all these magnet/lego/tiny tiny tiny toys) You never have to put up the crib - just move it around! It's crazy sometimes when I'm holding all three, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Mine are all dancing in our playroom to the oldest pretend guitar as I'm typing this. Too cute. And- if your older ones still nap, you can get them all on the same schedule in a few months. My oldest won't but he watches a video and has "quiet" time so everyone can re-charge.
Sorry so long, but let me know if I can help any!