Pregnant with 3rd (Kinda Nervous)

[tanj]

Hi everyone this is my first time posting here.I been on the forum for a while now but have never ventured in here.

Well I'm pregnant with my third and the closer its getting the more nervous I'm getting.I'm due Nov 3rd.If their are any ladies out there with more than two kids my question is did you have this same anxiety?How did you prepare yourself?

I think mines comes from in part too that my DH will deploy right after I give birth for a yr.

I'm having a 3rd c-section as well.I found out I was having a baby girl June 13th so I'm really excited about that.I haven't started buying anything yet which is odd.I don't know whats wrong with me.

[Sarsi]

Congratulations on your 3rd baby!!!
Don't worry you'll be fine
I have a 3 and 4 year old girls and a 3 month old boy.
I too had anxiety when I was pregnant because my girls are still very young.
but everything turned out fine, the girls adore their little brother
and they love it when I let them help out.

we didn't shop for the baby till the last month too.

do you have family or friends to help you out when your DH deploy?

here's sending you good vibes and hope you feel better
hugs!

[hlchen]

Congrats on your third baby. I have a 5 yo daughter a 2.5 yo son and a 5 month old son. I has anxiety on how my 2nd would react to the new baby. But, I worry for nothing, they both love the baby, they kiss, hold and hug him all the time. Having 3 is not much different than having 2 kids. Your two are older so they will be much help to you.

Try to let/have family there especially in the beginning after delivering since your DH will be deployed.

Don't worry to much.

[Sternchen]

Congratulations! What a blessing

[annemerrick]

My daughter was born on Nov. 3rd!!! I have 3 kids...as well, and I can say that I thought the 3rd was the easiest! Baby #1: It was all new, therefore it was a discovery process. Baby #2: Was very difficult because baby #1 was pissed off!!! Baby #3: No stressing out about unknowns, baby 1 and 2 played together, went to daycare, etc....just much more relaxed!! I know that it is nerve wracking, as you have your routine with the other two, but I think you will find it a suprise how easily the third child goes.

[sophia618]

oh WOW mama!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

i didn't know that you are pregnant with your 3rd! brave lady~ i'm finally getting little use to having two crying and screaming children at the same time....hehehe lol

i am so sorry to hear that your DH will be away for a year?!!! my gosh.... i wish i was closer, i could offer a little help (maybe i'm the one who need a lot of help with my kids!!! ) i'm sure your children will be wonderful helpers!!! don't be nervous, you've done this beautifully twice already! i'm so happy for you! congrats again!

[makeupmama]

first of all, congratulations! i think it's wonderful that you're expecting. i just gave birth to my second child- a baby boy last may 26th. i have a 7 year old daughter. i grew up in a family with 8 kids. my mother said that while it was hard at first, it gets easier and more fun as the kids got older. plus you already have 2 beautiful kids who can help you out. my 7 year old is a big help with the new baby. enjoy your children!

[scarlett_2005]

Congrats!

[calicaliente]

Congrats Momma! I only have 2 kids right now (3 1/2 yr old & 4 mo old) and I had the anxiety before my daughter was born a few months ago. But honestly from friends with 3 kids, they say it's similar to having two. The plus side would also be that the older two can entertain & keep themselves company while you're spending more time with #3.

I feel your pain on the DH deploying. My hubby's military too and I know that stress all too well. Do you have family & friends near by that can help you once the baby's born?

[tanj]

Wow thanks for all the stories.Ya'll have really made me feel relaxed,lol.annemerrick thats too funny about baby # 1&2,lol.My 1st was a big help and my son plus her played like crazy they still till this day are close.

I think what worries me is that sometimes the 2nd throws tantrums and can be difficult out in public.If I want things to work I gotta give him a pep talk before we leave the house,lol.

Well I haven't thought about that.I'm so glad he'll be able to stay a couple of weeks after she's born.I can't think of any family who could come or who isn't scared to fly.I know if my mama was up and well she would be here with me.I just plan on going home for xmas and new years.Now thats another story,lol.Trying to fly with 3 kids yikes.

[Imaprincess07]

I know how you feel. I'm also pregnant with number 3 and I'm very nervous about this one even more than the first two. My SO will be away for 5 months and will be back just in time for the delivery.

[missbanff]

Hi tanj, I don't have a third but most of my friends do.....every single one of them say that having 3 is so much easier than having 2. Good luck, dear, haven't seen you in the LV forum in a long time!

[tanj]

Originally Posted by Imaprincess07

I know how you feel. I'm also pregnant with number 3 and I'm very nervous about this one even more than the first two. My SO will be away for 5 months and will be back just in time for the delivery.

Thanks girls for the encouragement.Congrats Imaprincess07.

I hope it will be easy.It was like nightmare for my older sis but my nephews were terrible when they were smaller,lol.