3 verses 2 children? Differences? To Take the plunge or not?

Question

We are blessed with 2 beautiful children and are now discussing the possibilities of having a 3rd and final child. We have discussed what we see as some of the pros & cons. For those of you with 3 what kinds of differences do you notice? My H is worried that the close bond my 2 have now will never last if we add a third - our 2 are only 20m apart but if we have a third they would be at least 2.5 yrs apart. What is the bond like amongst 3 vs. 2? If you were to be able to (put all individual love aside) go back to having 2 would you? How did you ultimately decide to go for 3?

Please note - I understand the economic crisis situation - my husband and I are both very well educated and financially stable people!

Answer 1

I have 4! 3 girls and a baby boy. My girls fight over everything. Even when we get them matching toys we get that's mine no it's mine and so on and so forth. But at the end of the day when all is said and done I wouldn't change them for anything. I look at it like this when my husband and I r gone there will be more of them to help each other though it.

Answer 2

I have three and I don't think it's any harder or more hectic than when I had two.  My older two are about 3 years apart and then my youngest was born when my now middle child was 5.  The nice thing about the bigger gap between the second and the third child was that I had more time when she was an infant because both of my older two were already in school.  And both of the older kids adore the youngest and look out for her.  I think having 3 is great.  If you want another then I say go for it!

Answer 3

If you want 3 go for it i have a 15 year old 6 year old and I'm pregnant again.

no 3 was with failed birth control and having mine so far apart means less squabbling m,ore time as they have different needs

Answer 4

I have 3. They are ages 8, 3, and 1. I wouldn't trade any of them for anything. My 8 year old and 3 year old fight bad but my 8 year old is a very good big brother to both his sisters.