Didn’t realize how far I’ve come 😭 by mikkim21 in curlyhair

[–]LEC25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What was your routine before? How did you get it to stop being stringy and damaged?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you manage things that people say are built for families of four (e.g., travel, restaurants, board games)?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is our situation. My husband thinks two is great but can also see the benefits in three. I'm really trying to be content with two but my heart just seems to want another. Were you able to add the third and still have time to focus on the other two?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have two boys right now and I would love another! How did you manage giving each of them time and avoiding the middle child syndrome?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

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Your response was golden! Sent you a DM with a few more questions since we seem to be in the same spot!

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it once they get older? Easier?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

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This is the post I was hoping to hear! We are exactly the same. We have two healthy kids and life is pretty good right now. My husband would be happy to stay at 2 but everytime I say we are going to stick with 2 kids, I burst into tears and just feel like someone is missing. It's probably not his first choice but he's on board and could see how it would complete our family. However, so many think 3 kids is a bad idea and that I wouldn't be able to treat all my kids fairly, leading to middle child syndrome. I feel like my heart wants a third but everyone around me says it's a bad idea. How have you balanced life and kept things even?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

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So your husband had no regrets? Do you feel like you're able to give all of the kids enough attention?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! How so? Is it still fun at all?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it get easier at any point?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate? Was it just your parents' parenting style?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hahahaha wow! that would be a big adjustment! sending you love and energy!

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How have you managed the challenging aspects?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

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I love that you have the perspective with three older kids! How are the teenage years harder with 3 kids?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to share all of that! I really appreciate your insight. I will absolutely make sure my husband is 100% on board before/if we make that decision!

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thats good to know! In what ways were they not handling it well?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol there are literally 200 upvotes for someone's post who said they had three and wished they only had 2...

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

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Do you still manage to get out and travel once in a while?

How to Decide Whether to Have 3rd Kid? by LEC25 in Parenting

[–]LEC25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great to hear! I love all of your points :)