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re: Going from 2 kids to 3 kids…Who here has made the jump?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:35 am to Radiojones
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:35 am to Radiojones
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I love being a dad but I will be very happy once we are out of the diaper stage.
that is the biggest thing. its just a pain managing the house with baby stuff. My little one now is up and walking and can climb up and down the stairs by himself, so no baby gates, he will be potty training this summer most likely…another 3 years with diapers and gates won't be fun, but you have to have perspective and remember in the grand scheme, 3 years ain't that big of a deal. I like the idea of having a house full of people around on holidays when I get older and one more kid to take care of the old man when I can't wipe myself anymore
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:35 am to AUCE05
Currently have 2 girls ages 4&6 and the wife has badly wanted another baby for the past year. Not going to happen! But I am interested in adopting a boy instead of procreating another girl but she is totally against it. Makes no sense to me & of course she thinks we need to go see a marriage counselor now! 
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:37 am to LSUballs
Nice
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:37 am to Tiger Ryno
First kid you try to spoil and do everything perfect. Second kid you mostly try to keep it even and give them the same. Third kid you spend hours hiding in the bathroom.
That, and you have to switch to zone play as already mentioned.
That, and you have to switch to zone play as already mentioned.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:38 am to The First Cut
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With three that young, you probably should consider pulling them from daycare and have mom raise them.
I would't mind this as we are fortunate that we could make this work now…but my wife has a real nice career and job and makes very good money and more than anything she likes working
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:38 am to CurDog
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having kids in college for 8 or 9 straight years
oh, i would not worry much about this. if your kids are going to attend private school in BR, you will get a break when they go to college
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:39 am to fabtigers
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Currently have 2 girls ages 4&6 and the wife has badly wanted another baby for the past year. Not going to happen! But I am interested in adopting a boy instead of procreating another girl but she is totally against it. Makes no sense to me & of course she thinks we need to go see a marriage counselor now!
Dude. I've got one of each. The girl is very hard to raise. Could not even imagine what 2-3 girls, plus their mother in one house would be like. Prayers sent.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:40 am to CurDog
honestly I will be paying as much as college tuition for my day care costs for the next 5 years, so that really isn't a huge deal
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:41 am to Tiger Ryno
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honestly I will be paying as much as college tuition for my day care costs for the next 5 years
now that is true
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:41 am to Tiger Ryno
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getting outnumbered, having to buy at least one large vehicle with a third row seat, most likely a mini-van, having kids in college for 8 or 9 straight years, already paying out the arse for day care…other than that we love little kids and our first two are pretty cool. The main thing is I"m almost 40 and I'll have kids in my house until I"m damn near 60
well, there's that. We have 4 (ages 7-18mo). It's a freaking challenge at times but well worth it. My philosophy is if you want more, pack them in tight, particularly if you're near 40.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:41 am to Tiger Ryno
We went from 2 to 3 and really thought it would be more difficult than what it turned out to be.
We now have 7 so just be ready to go big!
We now have 7 so just be ready to go big!
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:41 am to Tiger Ryno
I have 9, 7, and 2. The challenge is that the 9 and 7 year old are fairly self reliant, but getting more involved in school and extracurriculars. They brush their teeth, shower, and occasionally pick up after themselves. However, my wife spends her life driving all over the place for gymnastics, ballet, swimming, jazz dance, and piano (all are girls).
The 2 year old is forced to be mobile by necessity. It will be great when she is out of diapers, but she is our most headstrong and defiant child. Trying to coordinate naps and diaper changes between the older girl's obligations, homework, and school is a bit of a challenge, but doable.
The 2 year old is forced to be mobile by necessity. It will be great when she is out of diapers, but she is our most headstrong and defiant child. Trying to coordinate naps and diaper changes between the older girl's obligations, homework, and school is a bit of a challenge, but doable.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:47 am to LSUballs
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:48 am to Mid Iowa Tiger
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we now have 7
God bless you.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:52 am to Tiger Ryno
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I would't mind this as we are fortunate that we could make this work now…but my wife has a real nice career and job and makes very good money and more than anything she likes working
You asked for advice...that's the best advice I can give you.
Good luck
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:52 am to Tiger Ryno
Ryno, we stopped at two. We both came from families of three and thought that we wanted that. But our family felt complete after two and we ended it there.
It is expensive to raise kids and not sure if that is thoroughly considered by parents. And kids can add to stress!
The idea of being outnumbered is legit, especially on weekend when everyone is going in different directions.
It is expensive to raise kids and not sure if that is thoroughly considered by parents. And kids can add to stress!
The idea of being outnumbered is legit, especially on weekend when everyone is going in different directions.
This post was edited on 2/26/14 at 8:53 am
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:52 am to Tiger Ryno
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Going from 2 kids to 3 kids
assuming you've got a male and a female, you're probably going to have to wait until they're about 12 before you get a third one
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:53 am to Tiger Ryno
Don't really remember... I have 5 with number 6 on the way.. From 1 to 2 was the hardest.. 2 to 3 was a different kind of hard.. After 3..Its all downhill.. The older ones help so that's what I mean is all downhill..
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:55 am to Chicken
I agree chicken. they do add to stress, particularly when they are younger and you are waiting on them hand and foot plus both parents working…its just not easy. I kind of worry about both of our mental health then again many millions of people have done this successfully…I never thought I could handle two but God's grace is enough…it HAS to BE
then again many millions of people have done this successfully…I never thought I could handle two but God's grace is enough…it HAS to BE Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:56 am to CENLALSUFAN
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The older ones help so that's what I mean is all downhill
My wife and I do everything possible to avoid this. Kids don't want to be proxy parents.
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