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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hope OP is ready for the 4 month sleep regression. And also the fun bouts of childhood illnesses that arrive when the child enters preschool or daycare and starts getting the flu, RSV, roseola, etc. And also the difficulties that arise when that sweet infant turns into a feisty, difficult two year old. My sister had a really easy infant like the OP so they decided to go for two under two and now he’s two and an absolute nightmare and she’s struggling. Easy babies don’t stay easy babies. But it sounds like with all the support and flexibility she has they will
be fine, many people can’t work part time and don’t have family to help them. [/quote]

OP here. I know not every stage will be easy. We know that our next child could be difficult. We know sleep issues will come up, but we are pro sleep training. I have had friends though who had super easy kids in general. I think it all depends. [/quote]

NP here.  I had my first at age 37, second at age 38 and third at age 40.  My first two are 13 months apart, last two are 18 months apart.  So, I had 3 under 3 :)

For me - it was the only option as I waited too long.  The first was the hardest...just getting used to a baby.  Adding on my second baby was tough as I had to learn to juggle, three was easy.

BTW - I'm a schedule person...strict schedule with feedings and naps..all of mine slept through the night (11-12) hours at 14 weeks.  No TV or devices until they were 5 - all ready like fiends.  Those are the things I did right...I'm sure I screwed up others :)  Good luck![/quote]

OP here. This is the same for us. We are both schedule oriented people and babies thrive on routine. We got lucky with a good sleeper, but we did start a routine at 8 weeks old. He no sleeps 10-12 hours and has been since 3 months old. We only want two kids though. [/quote]

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