Going from 2 kids to 3 kids…Who here has made the jump?

Good luck. How old are they now

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I want advice from anyone who has successfully made the jump from 2 kids to 3 kids.

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This guy. It took a while to be able to get the 3rd one down, but if you chase the bites with water, they'll go down ok.

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We have 2 and the wife and I have pretty much decided we're content with the beautiful thing we have going. My girlfriend is kinda on the fence, but I wouldn't rule out her getting the baby bug once she gets in her 20's.

I have no kids right now and am loving my college life. I have no idea what your going through, I just wanted to let you know how my life was going

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.

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Going from 2 kids to 3 kids

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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

Ryno I didn't know you had a 2nd one. I knew we both had our 1st around the same time. Wifey is pushing hard for number 2 now and I'm very scared. I barely survived the zero sleep stage of a newborn.... Plus, I love my little girl so much, it almost feels weird to consider loving another little kid that much but kind of serious.

It's not difficult. I have 6 kids.

Just learn that you don't have to spoil your children to give tge a good and happy life. Hand-me-downs are not going to cause trauma. Also, your kids don't need 20 toys each on Christmas.

Be sure to take time out of your day to really talk to each of your children. Listen to them, and give them advice or just tell them you understand.

During the day, also make sure you take each of your kids aside and hug them tightly and tell them you love them. Look them in the eyes. It seems silly, but it means the world to them, and lets them know that you may get mad at them at times, but still love them.

That brings me to another point. If punishing a child, whether from spanking or giving them a talking to: always remind them you love them. A young child especially needs to know the punishment is seperate from the love you have for them.

My wife and I take our kids on vacations, roadtrips, day-trips, etc. However, we also take our kids out on father/sons days, mother/sons, mother/daughters, and father/daughter days. It's a good time to teach lessons, and also let them know that you don't prefer anyone over the other.

One tip is to never bring your kids to the grocery store, but if you do, make it clear that they don't get to choose what groceries you buy.

Be a loving parent. And a loving parent teaches boundaries, and doesn't give a child a choice in everything. Tough love is still love.

P.S. don't give your children iPads or phones. It makes them dependent on them, and less able to think for themselves or entertain themselves.

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I want advice from anyone who has successfully made the jump from 2 kids to 3 kids. by successful I mean I don't want to hear from divorced people please. thanks.

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I went from 2 to 4. And, in April, I'm going from 4 to 5.

I've been outnumbered for a while. However, my oldest is 14 (stepson). #2 is a 5 year old girl, and the twins are going to be 3 in May.

You don't need a Minivan from 2 to 3. A small SUV will work fine. I love our Minivan. Lots of space. If your wife (and you) are fine with the Minivan, I think you'll like it.

As for being outnumbered, that's not a big deal. You'll learn real quick how to handle it. If your 1st or 2nd needs something, it can wait for you to deal with 3rd. Just remember, kids whine, babies cry. Its not a cause for panic (obviously, an emergency is a different story). But, I guarantee, your worries will go away after a month or so. You'll get the hang of it just in time.