How many of you thought you couldn't handle a third child? I'm not pregnant yet but...........?

Question

It's not that I wouldn't mind having another baby. I am the third child, my husband is the oldest of 3, and I would like to have 3 kids. I have 2 now, 2 boys. I am still very young, 23, and I would like to have all of my kids now, so I will be young enough to enjoy things with them like Theme Parks. Not that they will want me to go but they will need a ride! I really want to try for a little girl, but if it's another boy, of course I will love him like crazy! I'm just afraid that I might not be able to handle 3 kids physically and mentally. I'm currently a stay at home mom and there are days that I feel like I'm about to break! Has anyone else been through what I'm feeling? Does this mean I shouldn't have another baby? I wasn't necessarily ready for the 2 I have, but now I wouldn't have it any other way. Is it normal to feel the way I'm feeling? Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

i found the transition from 2-3 harder that 1-2 as you run out of hands but honestly it's not that hard!

i have 3 now and we are working on number 4

Answer 2

I didn't think that I would be able to handle my 3rd either, but I got pregnant unexpectedly last summer, and my baby girl is almost 4 months! Honestly, if you can handle 2, 3 is not that much harder. The older ones like to be big helpers, and since you are blessed by being able to stay home with them, you will have all the more love to go around! Good luck to you!

Answer 3

It is very normal to feel that way. Being a stay at home mom is stressful, you love your kids but it is stressful. I am 20 and have 2 boys also and want to try for a girl but I am kind of in the same situation as you, not sure if I could handle it. You should take in to consideration the age of your children or how old they will be when the baby is born. If they will be 2 or 3 then I would say yes.

Answer 4

I am 23 as well and expecting number 3! I don't know how I will handle it considering the 2 boys (4 and 23 months) I already have. I figure the best way to face this challenge is to take it head-on just like when I felt I wouldn't be able to handle two children.