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@Mrs. Bum: there aren't too many with more than 2 yet. I think there might be a dozen or so regular members? There are a handful pregnant with #3 now.

We are planning on having a 3rd. Some days when I'm sleep deprived I think we're crazy!

Hopefully HLK208 will pop in with some insight! She has 3 and seems to manage them beautifully.

@coopsmama: I could hug you for that! Lol. Thank you

My oldest was 5 and my second child was 25 months when LO #3 was born and it's been challenging but manageable. LO #3 is seven months old now and we're finally getting into a routine. It's all about juggling and using logic of how to get things accomplished in a timely manner. Like, bath night. For example, when I give baths, I bathe LO#2 while LO#3 is in the pack n' play at the door of the bathroom so I can keep an eye on her, when LO#2 is out, LO#1 can pretty much bathe himself but I still need to watch him. I get LO#2 dressed for bed, brush her teeth and blow dry her hair and then help LO#1 finish up in the bath. When they're done, I bathe #3 in her infant tub because by that time, she's done with playing independently and needs me. I can't wash her first because then she'll be too tired to play independently while I wash the other two!

Even though thats an example, it's just how it goes with absolutely every thing. I kind of have to be rigid and stick to a schedule or we're all screwed lol.

@luckypenny: I am! Almost 9 weeks.

@HLK208:

@HLK208: we are looking at similar age gaps. I wanted a 3 year age gap (at least) between my first two, but lately have been thinking I'd have the third a little more quickly to reduce the amount of time I'm not working/working part time. Was the smaller age gap harder?

@Silva: the 3 year age gap was much easier than 2 years! At 3 years old, DS was potty trained, could get dressed and slip on his shoes by himself so if my hands weren't free, I could rely on his independence.

With the 2 year age gap, I kind of had to force LO#2 into a big girl bed to give up her crib and she was far from potty trained when my youngest arrived. So many times I need to hold LO#2 but I can't because I'm holding my youngest so I feel like LO#2 didn't get as much time to be the baby.

Ill let you know in August..and Im scared but what can I do about it now right