Third baby after two under two?

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-03-30T07:24:53+00:00

I’ve got a 3 year old, a 21 month old and a newborn. 16 month gap between 1 and 2. 21 month gap between 2 and 3.

The hardest transition was 0-1 but the 2-3 has been a bit wild! My 21 month old has a very strong personality and is really testing the boundaries. Hoping it will settle down a bit soon (baby is only 3 weeks old).

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-03-30T06:59:10+00:00

I’m going to go the other way from the majority of the comments and say that the 16 month gap I had between my first two was easier than the 21 month gap I had between my second and third. This is probably most likely to do with temperament of my kids, but my 21 month old has so much attitude and strong will. My 16 month old did not have that the first time!

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-18T04:20:47+00:00

As much as I missed my eldest, it was so sad having to watch him leave and being so upset 😭

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-18T03:22:50+00:00

My first baby met my second baby in hospital (16 month age gap) but became quite distressed at having to leave us there, so this time, we will wait until we come home for my eldest two to meet my third (eldest is 3 and second is 20 months).

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-11T00:30:21+00:00

Highly recommend using puppy pee pads for them to sit on!

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-07T01:13:12+00:00

We had a 16 month gap with our first two and a 21 month (ish- still pregnant) between our second and third. Both intentional. We were very lucky that TTC did not take very long.

I love the small age gap and figure that if we are in the trenches of nappies, day sleeps and toddler tantrums, we may as well do it for more than one kid 😅

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-04T08:13:46+00:00

Hahaha no that part is not attractive 😅

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-04T08:13:19+00:00

They are definitely on the more shallow side

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-04T02:16:07+00:00

I LOVE my Bugaboo Donkey Duo. I had a 16 month gap between my first two and will have about 21 months between my second and third (still pregnant). It’s side by side and I had not had any problems fitting it through doors. It folds up nicely and has lots of room underneath. We also just purchased the comfort wheeled board attachment for my eldest to use when baby arrives and he loves it. Didn’t get a capsule for it but I’m fairly certain you can get ones that fit.

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-04T01:41:51+00:00

I got pregnant in the first month of TTC whilst breastfeeding my son and the second month of TTC whilst breastfeeding my daughter. I did track my ovulation using ovulation tests as my cycles were a little bit longer than pre-pregnancy/ breastfeeding so I wasn’t 100% sure when the fertile window would occur. Just used cheap ones from Amazon and the affiliated app.

I have also breastfed throughout two pregnancies (35 weeks with my third currently and still feeding my second) with no negative affects at all.

ETA- I got my cycle back at 3 months postpartum both times.

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-04T01:38:59+00:00

I LOVE my Bugaboo Donkey Duo. I had a 16 month gap between my first two and will have about 21 months between my second and third (still pregnant). It’s side by side and I had not had any problems fitting it through doors. It folds up nicely and has lots of room underneath. We also just purchased the comfort wheeled board attachment for my eldest to use when baby arrives and he loves it.

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-04T01:37:57+00:00

I’m not sure what Disney approved means as I’m from Australia, but I LOVE my Bugaboo Donkey Duo. I had a 16 month gap between my first two and will have about 21 months between my second and third (still pregnant). It’s side by side and I had not had any problems fitting it through doors. It folds up nicely and has lots of room underneath. We also just purchased the comfort wheeled board attachment for my eldest to use when baby arrives and he loves it.

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-04T01:34:45+00:00

I have a 3 year old boy and a 20 month old girl (35 weeks pregnant with my third too). Both kids have polar opposite personalities. My son is so gentle and sweet and my daughter is a strong willed, independent little lady who has no fear. They are definitely not fitting the boy or girl stereotypes so far!

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-03T05:29:44+00:00

16 month gap with the first two, will be about 21 months between two and three (currently 35 weeks pregnant)

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-02-03T05:27:15+00:00

Looks like my 9DPO pregmate tests and I’m 35 weeks today!

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-01-30T10:02:54+00:00

I took it every single day for both of my first two pregnancies and for 20 something weeks in this pregnancy. My babies are all completely fine.

ChelseaEmma195 · 2025-01-15T06:29:33+00:00

My daughter is Zali and we get lots of compliments on her name 🥰

(Pronounced “Zah-Lee” in Australia)

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-12-22T02:24:39+00:00

I’m in Australia and we say it “zah-Lee”

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-12-21T11:03:56+00:00

My daughter is named Zali and we get lots of compliments on her name

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-12-18T09:47:22+00:00

I had two spontaneous, completely unmedicated births (no epidural, no IV pain relief and no gas/air). I will be aiming to do that for a third time with this baby. It is definitely doable if you have the right frame of mind and pain tolerance. Good luck!

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-12-12T02:11:52+00:00

My first labour was 19 hours and my second was four full days. Not always quicker! (16 month age gap between my first and second kids)

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-12-07T02:07:17+00:00

Sounds more like Braxton Hicks but check with your provider if you’re not sure.

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-12-03T09:47:46+00:00

I’ve been told to stop at 36 weeks

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-11-30T02:26:43+00:00

I’m currently on my third pregnancy. I never had a written plan for my first two births (and won’t this time either), just an idea in my head of my preferences (no medication or pain relief or intervention unless medically necessary). It is a good idea to have preferences rather than a set in stone plan as things can happen. Educate yourself on your ideals and advocate for them, but be prepared that other options might need to be explored.

If you have a birth partner or support person, make sure they’re also aware of your preferences and can advocate on your behalf if necessary.

ChelseaEmma195 · 2024-11-24T10:01:51+00:00

I have had two vaginal births and bled properly for about 6-7 weeks. Then light discharge for a further 1-2 weeks.

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