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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1 to 2

But I think have three kids is way harder than having two.  The transition to three was easy, actually having them, less so.[/quote]

I totally agree with this BUT I spend a lot of time with my kids in the summer by myself. So going from 1 to 2 felt difficult but going from 2 to 3 wasn't such a big deal because I was already outnumbered. However, actually having 3 kids seems like mathematically much more work than 2--it doesn't feel like 3 times the laundry, it feels like 10 times the laundry, 10 times louder, 10 times more coordination of pick up/drop off/doctors appointments, etc. But I wouldn't trade it for anything, my third balances out my older two and is the sweetest and still gives me cuddles!! [/quote]

PP you're quoting, and yes I agree with you that I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I do think that the issue around being outnumbered and solo parenting 2 vs. 3 is part of it.  Taking three kids out on your own--or even just having them at home on your own--is such a different ballgame than with two kids.  I'm pretty capable of doing it, but it was a learning curve.  Whenever I hear parents who feel overwhelmed with two say they're considering a third, I want to scream.  If you're already overwhelmed, DON'T have another kid.[/quote]

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