Having a third child

[Suzesnooze]

I had one of each but my husband always wanted a bigger family. Decided to go for no.3 when my other two were 4 and 6. Never regretted it and was glad I had another. Would possibly have had 4 to round it off but that was pushing it!

 

[Nocomment20]

Do it

Probably will tbf

 

[Rodneytrotter]

I have three and like you I knew I wanted a third! It is a big jump financially as you need a bigger car to fit 3 car seats (I had 3 all in car seats still). It was also tricky when all 3 wanted to hold my hand! Youngest is now 8 and we have to book two hotel rooms whenever we go away as you can only have 4 in a room (when youngest is still in a cot that's allowed). Also life seems to be catered for families of 4 at theme parks and in supermarkets etc. I have no regrets at all though!

 

[Kaylarina]

We have 2 girls (1 and 2 years old) and I'm pregnant with baby number 3. My husband is from a big family whereas I'm not so I always wanted a big family.

We are quite lucky that we are in the position that I have been able to (mostly) step out of work until our children are older but we are making some big changes - a move to the US to be closer to his family.

 

[Bleurghgram]

Absolutely no right to comment on this as I’m not a mother but I am a third child… my parents left an accidental big age gap and my brother truly has never forgiven me for being born. He remembers life without me and as a grown man still believes I stole his parents, middle child syndrome is real and growing up with him was hard

I love being the baby of the family now though! I definitely had it easier than the other two.

 

[pennyspenny]

Team there here!

 

[LittleMy]

Oh wow, yes I have the same concerns regarding the house, car, childcare etc, even down to the fact my 6 year old son is currently on the pathway for a potential ASD diagnosis and like you say, there’s a massive genetic factor with this! Our families would be shocked if we had another child (my partner can be persuaded haha) but like you said, I can’t help how I feel.

I’ve heard so many people say that they just knew when they were ‘done’ and I’ve never felt that way!

I feel the exact same. I don’t feel done at all which surprised me tbh as I haven’t had the easiest parenting journey

 

[lucyloo11]

Not going to lie, in my late 30’s I did have the broody feeling. Maybe I just needed that third and final daughter. My husband was adamant it would be a really bad idea. Now in my mid 40’s I am so relieved I listened to his voice of reason.
We’re now in a position where we have more disposable income than we’ve ever had before. We have freedom. We have date nights. Our girls are independent and earning their own money. We are a happy little foursome. I’ve ’done my bit’ and relieved I only have a year left of being a ‘school mum’ and ‘dance mum’.
Can I imagine being perimenopausal with a bad back and raising a primary school age child at this point. Nope!