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[quote=Anonymous]New babies are always a big change in the family dynamic, no matter which number it is.  You think when you have your first that you have childcare figured out, you know what kind of parent you are, you know how to swaddle, feed, and potty train...but then it brings with it a whole new set of challenges.  While you are changing #2, #1 goes and pulls the ceramic cookie jar off the shelf.

Then you have #3, and you feel like you have a routine for chores, know all of the baby stuff, and are totally prepared for the transition.  But then the routine is thrown off completely.  The baby doesn't want to nap, you can't get a load of laundry done, and it starts to feel impossible to get to work.

Then with #4 you feel like this is going to be a breeze, and it kind of is...until they are about 2.  Then you have three older kids who are pretty comfortable with xyz, but now you also have a tantruming toddler to deal with :)

I love my kids deeply, and I am glad that I had all of them.  My fourth is the most social, friendly little kid, and I am so happy he exists.  But it can be a challenge to raise him![/quote]

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