I do not wish to upset anybody posting on this topic but I was wondering if any of you were prepared to share your experiences when your family expanded from 3 to 4 children.
As you can see from my not so original nickname I am currently looking after DS3 who is 18 weeks old and lovely .
DSs 1 and 2 are 4 and 5 years old. It took us 5 years to "make" DS1 as it took over 1 year to conceive the first time and I then had 3 miscarriages. DS2 came along a bit quicker than expected . Then I had a further miscarriage and now finally DS3. Much as the first year with DSs 1 and 2 was tough it is lovely that they are now such good friends and playmates for each other.
I would like to have another close sibling for DS3 but am now 42. Am I pushing my luck - well, I know I am, but is it worth it? I know ultimately I am the only person who can answer that, well, DH will get a vote too, I suppose.
Right, here is my question for you ladies: what are the practicalities of a 4th child? Never drive a "normal" car again? Unable to book holidays for family of 6? What else? I am still fully breast feeding so unlikely to conceive (also v little action, iykwim ) but I conceived DS2 the week after I stopped BFing the last time...
Sorry, about ramble, but this is on my mind +++.
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Am I greedy/stupid to be thinking about DC4?
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Mummyfor3 · 31/07/2008 16:35
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