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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Those with 3…do you ever feel like one of your kids gets less attention than another? Maybe the easy one or the middle. With two you can divide the attention between them easily. [/quote]

No not really. Maybe slightly with nursing a baby, but each definitely gets their fill.

Echoing what PP said about level of need of 3 vs 2. I have a close family and supportive spouse, but I’m still amazed at how much time off I still have to take for illness/doctors appts/activities etc. I have 3 kids ages 3-9, and it seems like someone is always sick, always has a school thing or extracurricular that I have to check out of work early etc. Even in non-pandemic years (in The Before Times when a runny nose wouldn’t phase anyone) it was still overwhelming.

My 3rd was unplanned and I actively DID NOT WANT another baby…until the pregnancy test was positive. Then I was happy about it. But do not have any doubts about the CHAOS families of 5+ have. If you can, get regular help like an au pair or nanny. Even if your kids go to daycare/school. It’s not for the kids, it’s for YOU and your sanity. [/quote]

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