What’s the incremental stress and work for an additional kid?

Buckle up, there’s a bigger jump going from 1 to 2 children than 0 to 1 child.

Depends on the age gap. Had our first two 15 months apart and it was 10 times harder than just having one. 8 years between second and third and it was pretty easy.

Just wait until you get to three

Less than 2 you can play man 2 man or zone. After 2 kids you are forced to play zone. Thats all i got.

1 kid is easy, 2 kids is exponentially harder

I thought 0 to 1 was harder because I went from well rested to well tired. 1 to 2 wasn't bad because we could each handle a kid and we were already tired at that point. 2 to 3 is hard because we are now outnumber. It's not easy or cheap, but I greatly look forward to a bunch of kids running to my car with a kingly greeting when I get home from work. They are a lot of fun, and you will never regret having more!

I currently have 3 in high school at the same time!

1 kid was easy, 2 wasn't much different.
The third kid is where it became expensive.

You'll need a bigger vehicle. Can't fit 3 car seats in a Civic.

Most hotel rooms are designed for families of 4. You'll have to get a second room or a roll away bed.

Houses, we made a 3 bedroom work, but it wasn't ideal. It's cramped.

Vacations - most theme park rides are designed for 2/4 riders. You'll have to take turns.

after 2 you might as well have 400.

quote:

---

Parents of the Ot with 2+, how hard was it

---

Have 3 within 5 years of each other, it is insane but they'll typically be into the same things all at once.

quote:

---

My pov is I want to retire and have a functioning adult brain

---

Quit being a pussy