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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are the same ages as yours and I personally can't imagine going back to the baby stage. Sure I miss a lot about those ages and stages, but I also really love the freedom that having 2 "older" kids gives me. That said, I know quite a few people in your/my situation (youngest 5-6 yr old) who have recently had #3 and they all seem to be very happy with that decision. Most just felt their life wasn't complete and really wanted that 3rd to complete" their family.  There are some really cool things about having a baby when the other kids are older like having little helpers, kids who adore the baby vs fighting for attention. I also think that being the 3rd you're more laid back with things like naps and they learn to just go with it.

When I have thought about having a 3rd my reason for wanting one has been that I miss my kids being that age. I have a hard time remembering what they were like when they were younger, I long for a baby on my hip or being carried in the ergo, I miss the sweet firsts of that first year. Given what I miss and think I want from having a 3rd , i know that having 3rd won't change those fact that those moment are fleeting and no matter how many kids you have that eventually end. obviously the reason for wanting a 3rd is different for everyone and only you can answer that question for yourself.

As far as travel goes.. you can absolutely still go to Europe with a baby. Big question is cost and traveling as a family of 5. 5 changes travel in needing another airline ticket, bigger car, bigger taxi, bigger hotel room and so forth. A big part of why we didn't what 3 was not wanting to adjust out standard of living. [/quote]

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