They say three is the magic number, and I reckon it is.
Iβve been a mum of three for five months today, and I realised pretty early on I was enjoying it even more than I did the first and second time around.
I donβt mean baby number three is the best baby, I mean the experience of baby number three is the best. Hereβs why.
10 reasons baby number three is the best
1. You know what youβre doing. And you can do it with your eyes closed. So instead of trying to work out whether youβve got the nappy on properly or whether Gina Fordβs Contented Little Baby book is actually the work of the devil as you suspect it might be, you just get on with things and trust your instincts.
2. Thereβs more time to enjoy your baby. Because youβre not wasting time worrying about Gina Ford youβve got more time to enjoy just being a mum.
3. You know just how quickly it all goes, so you savour the moment more. The first few newborn weeks, the months before theyβre on the move, the first time they roll over.
4. You know just how quickly maternity leave goes too, so you make sure you make the most of it. Like eating cake for breakfast and watching daytime TV.
5. Jabs are no big deal. Instead of worrying about them beforehand, planning life around them and clearing the diary for days afterwards just in case, you only remember youβve got them because the surgery sends you a text and you pitch up, get them done and forget about it.
6. Rashes are no big deal. Spots that used to have you rushing to a baby book or the internet for advice now have you peering at them and deciding itβs almost certainly nothing to worry about.
7. You completely forget about things youβre supposed to worry about. Like the cats. With baby number one I shut the cats out of our bedroom at night until BB moved to a bedroom of her own, and even bought a cat net for her cot. With baby number three it was four months before I realised weβd never even thought to shut the bedroom door. Goodness only knows where the cat net is.
8. You donβt worry about timings. Like whether they’ll need a feed when you’re out and where you’ll do it, or whether they’ll need a nappy change when youβre out and where you’ll do that. These thoughts donβt even enter your head. You just go out.
9. You donβt worry about a routine. Because there isnβt one β they just have to go along with whatβs already happening.
10. You’ve got reinforcements. By the time baby number three arrives the chances are your other two are old enough to help. Fetching nappies, passing the wipes & playing with the baby while you make the tea – having little people around is really rather handy!
Do you have three or more children? Did you enjoy things more third time around? Iβd love to hear your experience!
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This is so spot on, fab post #thelistlinky
I’m still trying to convince myself to have baby number 2, I was so drained from the baby routine and planning ahead of things. It’s comforting to know it gets easier with each baby #KCACOLS
I know we have definitely been a lot more relaxed with our second than we were with our first and I can only imagine that happens even more with a third. I imagine it’s good that the older two can entertain each other while you deal with the baby too x
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Love this! Somehow I don’t think it will be enough to convince my husband that a third child would be easy! #KCACOLS
You are right, it gets so much easier the more children you have as you know what you are doing and are so much more relaxed. I have 3 at the moment and am expecting number 4 soon. I hope that will be even easier! #PostsFromTheHeart
Could’ve written this myself!!! I’ve been a mum of 3 for 8 months now and whilst it’s slightly crazy, it is definitely easier in terms of knowing what to do and when to do it. I feel like a pro these days, like I’ve finally got the hang of this mum thing – as they say, “third time lucky!” #postsfromtheheart
Yes! Can most definitely agree with most of these! #KCACOLS
I can’t quite imagine having three – I don’t even have two yet! But I can see how it would get easier with each child because you’ve been through it before and know what you’re doing. I’m hoping I’ll be more relaxed the second time around. #FamilyFun
We’re still thinking about having a 3rd, and reading this was really comforting! I know I was much more relaxed when my 2nd was born compared to how I was with my 1st, so I guess it really would be the case that a 3rd would just slot in around everyone else quite easily! x #TheListLinky
I’m one of three siblings and now have 2 little boys, I feel like I could definitely have another one! Three is a good number π #PostsFromTheHeart
Haha I don’t think we’ll have a baby number three but you make a good case for it. I was certainly less stressed and worried he second time around so no doubt a third time it would be a breeze…haha ok perhaps not a breeze… thanks for joining us at #familyfun
Oh as a mum of three I nodded all the way through this! Oh to be that chilled out with number one would be bliss wouldn’t it?! #FamilyFun
Well, I have 2 adopted children, they came on the same day so it’s a bit like giving birth to twins. I so have my hands full, I don’t think we could have a third, but I loved your list! π
#postsfromtheheart, sorry, i forgot to add
Ahhh I’d love three! I’m pregnant with my second and people keep telling me I’ll be more relaxed this time. Here’s hoping! #TheListLinky
Great read – we’re on 3 now and completely agree
I love this… maybe I’ll leave it open in a bid to convince the Other Half that one day there should be a Number Three! #PostsFromTheHeart
I reckon you’re right. I want a baby number 3 next year and I can’t help but think it’ll be so much easier. My first pregnancy was unexpected so I was totally young and clueless, then my second pregnancy was 5 years later so everything still felt new. A feel like I’d really know what I’m doing third time around!
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I agree, third time round with my wee man, I was much more chilled and just didn’t have time to worry about the little things as I did with the girls. The pregnancy flew by because again I didn’t have time to think about it at all. And he was very relaxed about going to nursery and school as he was so used to being more independent and not being pandered over as I just didn’t have time. Totally pandered now though being the cute little one still! #KCACOLS
Haha I love this. I remember being so stressed out with routines etc with my first. If I ever have another I know I won’t be as particular with routine etc because it will just have to go along with us, like you said. #familyfun
Very true. I am in a new relationship for my third child and the whole family is more happy and relaxed #kcacols
Ha! It’s nice to read a positive post about having 3. My husband really wants 3 but I’m not so sure #KCACOLS
This is so true! My third is 6 weeks old, and so far it has been far easier than with my other two, and I’m much happier. Mostly because like you said by now you learn to trust your instincts and go with the flow. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it!
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Thanks for this post, my second is 2 now and we’re just thinking about if we could have a third…
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This is good to know cause I limited my wife to three kids (she would have four or five if she could). #kcacols
I’m currently pregnant with our second and of course the conversation of whether we stop at two or try for three has come up, it’s nice to read that by baby no. 3 everything is a little more chilled! x #KCACOLS
So nice to read that you’re enjoying it all with baby number 3. Completely agree – I was much more relaxed when I had number 2 and worried a lot less so can imagine what you’re like with baby no 3 #KCACOLS
I’m always so busy doing the school run with number 1 and trying to sort out number 2 that number 3 HAS to go with the flow. She had been fairly good (apart from the not sleeping for 18 months) but that last couple of weeks she has become the destroyer of furniture, wall paper, books, toys, souls (joking). I think its time to give her the attention she deserves π #KCACOLS
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