https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:25:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2793827 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:06:53 +0000 matador84 2793827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still feel like 2-3 is much easier than 0-1! For me the most important thing is to stay very organized and on top of everything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2793820 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 02:09:11 +0000 MsMini 2793820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am only 8 weeks into life with 3 but honestly the transition hasn't been too crazy! I keep my standards pretty low though, we use lots more screen time than we did before, or others would feel comfortable with, the oldest is in Kindergarten 2/3 days per week (T/Th and alternating Fridays) and my 3 year old does 1 day/week in daycare so I have just the baby those days and thats when I do a lot of my running around/appointments etc. We still do our weekly play group, play dates etc. I just make sure to set out all clothes the night before, stuff like that. I am also a lot more tired this time around, I don't get to nap like I did with LO1 and LO2 but even that you adjust to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2793817 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:17:32 +0000 bees_knees 2793817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this thread! Needing some words of wisdom :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763335 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 07:42:58 +0000 skipra 2763335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.kiwi: I would be less reluctant to put an almost 4 year old in school part time, especially if they can start before the baby arrives. Having 3 at home can be crazy those first few weeks after your SO goes back to work when it's still hard to get out and the baby is not on a schedule. But it is a temporary challenge and once you adjust it's just the new normal.<br /> And I forgot to say, congrats to all of you expecting #3! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763304 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:18:27 +0000 Mamatimes3 2763304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.kiwi: my older two went to school and my mom cared for the baby when I went back to work. I think 3 would be really hard all at home but I also could never be a SAH mom so I think it's just different for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763303 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:16:14 +0000 Mamatimes3 2763303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I think my third baby was the easiest! I wasn't worried about much and went with the flow. The transition wasn't hard either. She fit right in. But I will say that sometimes I feel a bit crazy with three! I joke that the third one tipped me over the edge. I just think my brain needed time to adjust to a full time job, being a wife and having three kids. It was hard at first. I felt like I was always forgetting something or I would do something half way because someone needed me. But my youngest is one now and I don't feel that way anymore. We're in a groove. I'm always busy with them and don't have a lot of down time but I wouldn't change it all. Three kids is awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763300 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:11:24 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2763300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.kiwi: yeah if they've never been in school before it can be tough. Lo1 started preschool right before lo2 was born but it was bc we felt she was ready. Oh my gosh the germs when lo2 was a newborn. And as though we weren't tired enough we got to have things like pink eye, croup, pneumonia that wouldn't quit for the first time with our newborn in tow. 😳 PLUS everything coinciding was just life for us (not intentional) but it was a bit overwhelming for my little mamas girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763282 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 20:49:45 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2763282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: omgsh i am expecting #3 and that is the advice I get too. We weren't planning to put any of them in school yet (I stay home, oldest will be 3.75 and second 22<br /> Mo when baby arrives) but I have been second guessing myself due to all the comments about how hard it will be with everyone home. We will probably stick to our original plan to keep them all home for now...... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763252 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:55:31 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2763252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: my 2 yo will be in a couple parent and me activities but that's all. Still my four year old is a big germ spreader but it won't be her first winter in a program so fingers crossed we can avoid a newborn hospital stay like we had with lo2! Thanks so much for the insight.. and seriously glad to hear that in your circle 2 to 3 hasn't been the hardest! We are hoping baby girl will sort of jump into our routine like lo2 did! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763238 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:32:00 +0000 skipra 2763238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: that is funny because no one I know thought 2-3 was the hardest at all. It's like once you're used to needing to tend to more than one it's not much different. Plus your kids are already used to getting divided attention and have a built in playmate. Since you'll have a 2 year old at home like I did, I will share the absolute worst advice I received (from multiple people no less!). I was advised to put my second LO in preschool to make things easier for myself. Hahaha he was miserable and not at all ready, it made him more jealous that I was alone with the baby, and he brought home some nasty illnesses and didn't understand to keep away from the baby and got him really sick too. So yeah, keep things as consistent as possible for your older kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763223 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 17:46:49 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2763223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: that is awesome!! I feel like I've read online (though haven't heard this IRL but maybe people just don't want to say it) that 2-3 is the most difficult for many! Will definitely keep in mind the one on one time. Lo1 will be in school much of the day but lo2 is the baby right now and will be just over 2 years old and at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763176 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 12:02:43 +0000 skipra 2763176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going from 2-3 has been the easiest transition for us! Best advice I can give is to try to give scheduled one-on-one time to your older kids. But seriously, after 2 babies you're already a pro! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2763169 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 11:29:39 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2763169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-best-tip-for-transitioning-from-2-3#post-2762993 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:54:13 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2762993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think there are now quite a few of us expecting #3! :happy: </p>