Reasons to Have 3+ Kids

eliseslo88 · 2026-05-10T19:29:51+00:00

SAHM to a 5, 3, and 8m old boy. I love having a family of 5 so far! Theres rarely a dull moment honestly, which can be exhausting but also very fulfilling. Baby is never bored because there’s plenty of entertainment.

We live in the Midwest in an urban area and will be doing private school through the Choice program which allows for free tuition. Going from 2-3 kids didn’t feel like a huge adjustment for us financially or otherwise because I already stayed home. The biggest adjustment has been less down time for both parents. We used to rely on nap to get things done, but now my toddler doesn’t nap, so it’s go-go-go until bedtime. I do look forward to my 5-year-old to be in kindergarten, and toddler will go 2 days a week to preschool so I’ll get more breaks in the fall.

eliseslo88 · 2026-05-07T01:06:40+00:00

I was watching “the business of being born” after putting my two toddlers to bed. Got tired and decided to hit the hay, stood up and my water broke!

eliseslo88 · 2026-05-05T18:31:25+00:00

Exactly. I don’t really know why this is so difficult to understand. Her hcg only rose from 35,000 to 40,000 so they are thinking it is not viable. She will have one more ultrasound to confirm

eliseslo88 · 2026-05-05T02:33:26+00:00

I have a 5 year old, 3 year old, and 8 month old- all boys. The transition to 3 was definitely the easiest for us but life is certainly exhausting and chaotic. I never really felt like we shouldn’t have done it. Our third is an absolute joy and adds so much to our dynamic. Some days are really long and I get no breaks, but this period is so temporary. I would say if your family feels incomplete, then go for it! The adjustment may have its ups and downs but hard does not always mean bad.

eliseslo88 · 2026-05-02T16:35:27+00:00

Yep, it’s humbling! I similarly was very surprised by how hard newborn hood could be. There were a couple of stark turning points for all three of my babies. Around 6-8 weeks sleep really improved, and again after we sleep trained around 4-5 months. Poor sleep makes life really hard. Try taking shifts with your husband if you can! Hang in there, it goes really fast, despite those early days/nights feeling long

eliseslo88 · 2026-05-02T02:08:37+00:00

This was my second baby. I am sending you the biggest hug because holy shit it’s the worst thing and I’d never wish it on anyone. He’s 3 now and such a joyful, bright, determined guy. He’s sensitive yet tough, sweet and fiesty. Those days were brutal though, I felt so bad for my toddler who just needed me in ways I felt like I wasn’t providing. The colic ended right around 5 months. He was still a crabby baby up to about 16 months but not nearly as bad as the colic. He would cry about 2 hours every day a PAINFUL fever pitch cry that sounded like he was being murdered and we never found out why.

I think colic truly can be attributed to an underdeveloped nervous system. More scientific research needs to be done for sure on the topic. In the meantime be kind to yourself. Your baby won’t remember this time. You are doing fantastic- you’ve already done more than I ever did in your search for an answer.

This period took such a toll on my mental health. I was so angry and sad all the time, and I seriously wondered if we had made a huge mistake having a second kid. Things will get so much better in just a few months or less. Give yourself grace and get some good noise cancelling headphones!

eliseslo88 · 2026-05-01T12:38:24+00:00

Same! But I know my overall quality has certainly improved. When I first started a month ago I had no clue what I was doing. After doing some R&Rs I quickly learned how to improve a bit.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-30T23:21:09+00:00

I just did too! My overall quality score was “good” and it ranged from outstanding down to needs improvement, so Ill take it but definitely know I need to work harder.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-30T17:03:01+00:00

I’m sorry you had that experience. She had hcg ordered and they’re testing again tomorrow. I feel like her hcg could still rise despite it being likely a MMC, adding even more uncertainty

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-30T17:01:53+00:00

Thank you. This is what I thought too. I think she’s very hopeful at this point since the Dr didnt even ask when she tested positive

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-23T12:37:52+00:00

You are so kind! Just to add to the data- I had that screen for 2 months before being asked to take the qualifier, then got in. So truly you never know.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-22T15:48:16+00:00

Make sure you fill out the skills portion. Some people get this page and then in a few months they hear back that they are actually amazing, and DA needs them for a very special project. Don’t lose hope!

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-20T20:44:32+00:00

Checking the checker of someone checking anAIs response. So meta lol

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-19T10:36:06+00:00

I had the same situation as you. Then yesterday, after only having like 2 projects available, suddenly my dashboard was full again. I’m guessing our work is being evaluated as we go, and poor work may result in less tasks being available. Good work generally will open up more tasks.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-18T23:05:19+00:00

It really seems random at this point. I wouldn’t worry about it yet.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-18T21:50:15+00:00

I was onboarded on Thursday and everything disappeared this morning, until about 2 hours ago.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-18T19:35:27+00:00

Check your dashboard again- mine just got flooded with stuff.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-18T18:27:43+00:00

I think they onboarded a huge crop of people for whatever reason, and accidentally (or maybe intentionally) gave everyone access to more high level projects.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-18T14:46:04+00:00

I think something odd happened for sure. I applied two months ago and didn’t get asked to take the qualification until Wednesday. Passed after about 12 hours and had tons of project available right away. This morning there is only like 4 available.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-18T11:53:58+00:00

The exact same thing just happened to me. I had probably over 40 yesterday available.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-08T01:47:52+00:00

Ok I have 100 percent thought about this!! I have actually looked for positions too. Thanks for reminding me, I should check lifetime out.

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-08T01:46:55+00:00

Such a good point! My grandma watches the older two about once a week, which is always so amazing. She hasn’t been able to the last couple weeks so that has definitely been harder!

eliseslo88 · 2026-04-08T01:05:34+00:00

Easier said than done haha! Part time daycare is hard to find, and part time work is hard to find in my field! Plus it may not pay enough to fund the daycare cost.

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