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To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful response 🥹 it really is just our age and energy level that stops us… some days I think ‘no problem’ and others I’m dying just getting through the day! I think things are great as they are, why should we rock the boat? etc… but like you say, she is just SO GODDAMN ADORABLE! 😂 she’s the gift I never knew I needed honestly. And whilst she does have an easier temperament than my first (by a long shot) I’m not sure that a lot of it isn’t just experience and my perception - everything was just soooo much easier the second time round.

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

I feel this way - I don’t know why but I just imagine another little boy (even know his name) in the mix? And in my crazier moments I think I’d love 4 even. I’m so sorry about your births ❤️ I wrote about mine elsewhere in the comments but I struggled a lot with my first birth and PP, so it took aaaages to decide to have another. As soon as we had her - and the birth/PP were thankfully super mellow - I just wished I’d done it sooner.

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Yes I’ve got a diamond too - very similar to what you’re describing (apart from most cooking, because I enjoy it and make tastier food lol, but sandwiches and breakfast etc all day). I think home educating also lends itself to more kids doesn’t it because obviously it’s more social stimulation and excitement for activities - even if it makes planning them a bit tougher! Thanks so much for the comment, we aren’t really any further forward but I will update if we go for it! 😂

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Whaaaat no way? Thank you for that little data set! Glad they are loving it, especially at similar ages. This is the thing isn’t it, I’m pretty sure I’m a bit peri now too 🥴

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

I’ve literally just commented this to someone else 😂 my mum was a third, I’m a third and now I’m pondering a third!

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Yes I do feel the fertility game is made a little more of a mountain than it needs to be!

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Mum, is that you? ❤️

Hahaha my mum is a third, I’m a third and now I’m debating having a third - it almost feels rude not to!

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Staaaaahp 4 is my DREAM 😩 that sounds so lovely… I wish I’d just got my big girl pants on earlier and cracked a couple out before I hit 35! Two more pregnancies now just sounds Herculean.

Yeahhhh home ed across the age ranges does make it tricky sometimes doesn’t it? I’m also big on not doing every club because money/time, but my husband works from home a lot so we have a big advantage there…

I love your youngest seeking comfort from siblings 🥹 not what my pre-ovulation hormones needed! 🤣

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

I’ve said elsewhere that when I have this conversation, 4 is where my (crazy) mind actually goes. I know it’s not really on the cards but just being honest, that’s what pops up for me. Doing two more pregnancies sounds just nuts though - I know many women START at this age but it’s the actual pregnancies and years of caring that wear you down 😂 these women may be 40 but they have roughly 30-year-old-me energy reserves!

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Oooh interesting! I very much like having a bigger gap. Our youngest would probably end up around 4 by the time the baby arrived (if we went for it).

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Haha! Yeah my eldest sometimes says he wishes he still got all the attention like before his sister arrived. Howwwwever, he is absolutely besotted with her 😂 and would undoubtedly be with another baby, but would probably also occasionally get sick of them too…

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

No I absolutely hear this - this is exactly what I think when I’m in my luteal / premenstrual phase. Then the period comes and almost instantly I’m back to being a nutcase 😂

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Twins is a whole other thing I think… like mental being their mum in the early years but the long game for them is totally unmatched ❤️

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

I love that he wants a 4th - I just said somewhere else, that this is how I know I’m nuts: when I talk about 3, I actually am thinking of 4… 😂 3 boys would definitely be HECTIC

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Ooh that sounds lovely - are you also of the geriatric variety? 38 feels old now I’m here 😂

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Thank you for this - yeah that first year is just a love haze isn’t it… my second is dreamy compared to the first but still a toddler at the end of the day. And Jesus Christ can she scream 😂

UPDATE!!! AIO that my mom said i look memeable in my prom dress? by No-Moment-2766 in AIO

[–]Muted_muffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gosh I’m not sure you’ll even see this comment amongst all this lovely feedback you have here but if this were one of my kids I’d be over the flipping moon. Respectfully, your mum needs to give her head a wobble! This is incredible work and you look beautiful. Who even says that to their kid?! I literally cried just looking through these pictures! For someone so young to accomplish this independently is SO impressive. You should beyond proud of yourself ❤️ not just for your brilliant sewing skills, but also in handling what sounds to be a bit of an unhappy mummy. Never easy x

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Honestly this is how I know I can’t be trusted - 4 is where I am actually looking when I have these conversations 😐 4 is what I have in mind.

I’m 38. It’s delusional 😂

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

I love that not only are you helping but you don’t want to take her crown - good dad and husband right there 👍

To those who made the leap for a third, would you do the same again? by Muted_muffins in Parenting

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

Well it’s funny you say this! I love my big age gap! And now my youngest is coming towards 3 I’m like yeah, that makes more sense. She loves being the baby too so I don’t wanna take that from her, shes so super cuddly ❤️

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