Do you have more than 3 children?

Ilovepeppers

We have 3 and are considering having a fourth once I get to my goal weight (hopefully March). We want the children to all be close in age, which is why the first three are one, two, and three.

I'm wondering if going from three children to four is very difficult. I'm a stay at home mom, if that helps.

stevepierson

I only have two, so I guess I can't help...

punkrockmama

#4 is on the way...with that being said, only you can determine if you are prepared for that 4th.
Ours are 10, 4, (almost) 3, and I'm due in August.
Everyone is different, and this question is one that no one can really answer for you. If you are financially stable, in a strong relationship, have the outside support necessary for mental breaks and couple time, and you both WANT a fourth, then I'd say go for it. If any of the above were missing from my life, I would not have chosen for #4. But that's just me!

cdbillups

We have 4 (all girls) and they are relatively close in age. We had the first 3 and then thought we were done. They are 12,11, 9 and 5. I've always heard that once you get past 3 kids the stress level doesn't increase any. If you can handle 3 you can handle 4.

ishallnotwant

I thought going from 2 to 3 was harder than 3 to 4...after 3 it all seems like cake. I had 5 in 10 years, the youngest 3 were all under 3 when I had my littlest.

perdie7

I have 5 kids. The oldest turned 6 a week before #5 was born. They are now 23,21,20,18 and 17

It really depends on the children. My 2nd and 4th were the hardest, but that is because they both cried alot, and didn't sleep much, so it wouldn't have mattered whether they were #3 or #5, they would have been hard.

That said, I love having my kids close together, it some ways it was hard when they were young, some not. They are good friends with each other, which is great, They always have someone to talk to/play with. We have so much fun together, and some good fights/frustrations too. We can go out and play soccer, or stuff like that cause we have enough with just family.

Probably the worst part for me was the people who made snarky remarks about over-population...UGH, none of their business...But I also got lots of nice compliments on how well behaved my kids are, and still do. They all have have jobs and have had to earn their own spending money. So now we get lots of compliments on what good workers they are and how nice, curious and respectful, etc, etc.

I can see I'm starting to ramble, so I will stop. Just enjoy them.