Life With 3 Kids?

[Anonymous]

I have three: 6, 4, 1. It’s not easy, mostly the relentlessness of it. Logistics are still ok given that nobody has any activities. But I look forward to the day when #3 is out of diapers, doesn’t need a stroller anymore, and we can leave the house without snacks.

I work PT and will probably do so for the foreseeable future. We have a weekly cleaning lady and a nanny for the days I’m at work. Most groceries delivered, and meals are simple affairs. That’s how we make it work.

[Anonymous]

Mine are 11, 10, and 8 right now.
It is harder than having two, but I can’t imagind which one I would have chosen not to have. They are wonderful kids.

I do remember when they were little that I felt like I was just going from fire to fire, and it became impossible to get even ordinary things done around the house. I ended up hiring a housekeeper four days a week to do all of the cooking, laundry, and big, organizational projects.

Now, the kids are old enough that I don’t need so much help anymore. My kids aren’t huge into their activities. They each have a sport and a musical instrument/choir, and my 10 years old has started a couple of clubs at his school because he is that kind of kid. There are times things get hectic, but it’s not all of the time.

[Anonymous]

Mom who had an unexpected 3rd (I was on birth control) and found out when I was 6 months post partum. The ages are currently 6 (boy), 2 and 1 (girls) and it's hard. I feel like our lives are very hectic right now. My husband and I both work full-time and by the time we get home in the evening, EVERYONE is emotional. The 2 girls fight all the time and my son is also starting to get a little jealous. My plate is full but I know this is all temporary. I am still struggling with getting past the idea of how much easier 2 would have been and feel guilty every time the thought crosses my mind. However, I do have a sense that this was all supposed to be in the plan and I do know how blessed I am to not only have 3 uncomplicated pregnancies but also 3 healthy children.

[Anonymous]

We have three (all planned) and man it is tougher than I expected. Our are 5, 2, and 7 months -- all healthy. We both work outside of the home and have weekly cleaner and a nanny and it is still tough. I think the person above who wrote that things are relentless is so true -- someone literally always need something. However, I don't think it will always be this tough and my goodness it is so sweet how much they all love each other. You will get through it!

[Anonymous]

I actually found adding my third to be a breeze. Now that they are older, it's definitely more complicated w/ all their schedules, but when they were little, it was great. I was more confident as a mom, and the older two entertained each other and the baby. Much, much easier than the first, or even with adding #2. My first two are two years apart, and the third is 3 years younger than the second.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mom who had an unexpected 3rd (I was on birth control) and found out when I was 6 months post partum. The ages are currently 6 (boy), 2 and 1 (girls) and it's hard. I feel like our lives are very hectic right now. My husband and I both work full-time and by the time we get home in the evening, EVERYONE is emotional. The 2 girls fight all the time and my son is also starting to get a little jealous. My plate is full but I know this is all temporary. I am still struggling with getting past the idea of how much easier 2 would have been and feel guilty every time the thought crosses my mind. However, I do have a sense that this was all supposed to be in the plan and I do know how blessed I am to not only have 3 uncomplicated pregnancies but also 3 healthy children.

Mom of three (older) kids here. I promise you, it gets so much easier - things really turned a corner when our youngest was 3.5. Hang in there!

[Anonymous]

I have 3 kids but I’m a SAHM with a part time nanny/housekeeper.

I had a difficult time juggling 2 kids when I was working. DH has a demanding job so I was responsible for everything kid related.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I actually found adding my third to be a breeze. Now that they are older, it's definitely more complicated w/ all their schedules, but when they were little, it was great. I was more confident as a mom, and the older two entertained each other and the baby. Much, much easier than the first, or even with adding #2. My first two are two years apart, and the third is 3 years younger than the second.

I could have written this. Mine are 9, 7 & 4.