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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t understand how it can be so difficult with just one or two kid. I have 3 and at one point had a newborn, 3 year old and 4 year old. I did 75% of things solo when DH was in the office.

Every time one of my kids is at a playdate or with friends and I only have 2 kids it feels like I have all this extra time and it’s so easy.

I feel bad and would never vocalize this since most of my friends have only 1 or 2 kids but whenever they complain at how hard it is I am always so confused. I don’t find 3 very difficult either and have always wanted more but that probably won’t happen. [/quote]

I'm a parent of an only. She is 6 now. Life is very easy now, but I found the first 3 years really hard and 4 and 5 were not a cakewalk either. Part of it is that she has some special needs but they are pretty mild. However, I am easily overwhelmed by noise, not very organized, and not very high energy. I don't complain much, but I honestly don't think DH and I would do well with 2 kids, much less 3. Thankfully, my fertility issues made the choice for us because I initially did want another child. Sometimes I feel ashamed I am not a more capable person, but I am working on practicing radical acceptance and am grateful to have a happy child and happy family.[/quote]

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