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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. [b] 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[/b].[/quote]

This is my sister and her husband. Have two, pregnant with third, already discussing number 4. But totally exhausted and overwhelmed and constantly complaining about how there isn’t enough anything (time, money, sleep, space in the house.) I do not understand, but my opinion is most definitely not welcome.

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