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@bridgetbride Thank you! This is so encouraging.

@bridgetbride Will file this away for if we find 2-3 easy! Yes, differing needs can be a challenge. Sounds like you are doing great though. Thank you!

@roguefriar Thank you! Fascinating. I love seeing the sibling dynamics. My husband has 4 sisters and they are so hilarious together they put me and my 2 siblings to shame! My work is not really such that I could easily switch into a contractor/freelancer unfortunately. I did gain some...

@roguefriar Haha! My husband would be delighted if we make it to 4. Yeah, this would be really interesting to see!

@t1m It's not outsourcing to ask people about how 2-3 impacted their day-to-day life. Its gathering information. There's plenty of considerations I am not seeking input on but concrete examples on how 3 changes things is useful for me to keep in mind while making my decision. My fears are not...

@katrina2017 Oh that's a good idea! Absolutely. It's the days you think it'll be quick that it becomes a marathon, invariably!

@katrina2017 Wow, really! Love when they nap at the same time! Yes, this is helpful thanks. Sometimes having an activity that takes longer is ideal! But other days I don't have bandwidth to share that space.

@heretolong This is helpful thanks! Yes, I'm thinking to wait until at least a 2 yr age gap. My husband likes them closer in age because that's how his family is, but my youngest sibling is 5+ yrs younger than me so I can see how a bigger age gap at the end can be nice though its more total time...

@baxter006 Right! Yes, I can totally see that. I get it on the diaper front too. I'm already 35 so while not wanting to rush into 3, also feel like if we're going to do it I'd rather be done changing diapers by 40 (which would be 10 years of diapers for me)

@clanofails Right! Yes, this is all really good insights. Thank you!

@bob999 Thank you! Yes, this all makes sense.

@abzin44 And yes do report back when you get out of baby land! Haha

@jeanetteflint Haha yeah I would want the baby to be closer to 2.5 by the time baby #3 rolls around, ideally, which would make our eldest 5 too. Especially now that I've done 0-3!

@lifeincali33 Good point! My husband is a twin, so he has been joking about this from day one 🤦🏻

Thanks for this! These are all good insights. Tough not having support close by to get breaks! I am trying to get better at taking advantage of the support I do have more. Hopefully once your youngest is bigger you can get a parent getaway! Fortunately, I can take up to 12 months leave with my...

@lonelione Thank you so much! Appreciate your input on this. So lovely to hear.

@mattjames Thanks for sharing! Yes, I can see it being a challenge down the road, potentially. So appreciate the feedback.

We have a 3 y/o and 9 m/o. We are both working parents, with good jobs and benefits. We live in NYC in a large rent stabilized (affordable) 2 bedroom apartment. My parents live within 15 mins from us and will watch our kids until they can go to school (0-3). I am one of 3, my husband is one...