ChristineW Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have had at least 1 kid in diapers for the past 6 1/2 years. Kid3 is finally potty trained except for nights. I think you guys know where this is going. I've had nausea for the past week and I was supposed to start yesterday; instead I got 2 pink lines. NOOOO!!! I am barely sane with 3; I'm not sure I can manage 4 especially 4 in 7 years. We moved 2 years ago and I got rid of all the maternity clothes, the infant clothes, and 95% of the baby equipment. At the same time, I'm kind of excited. I've always wanted a Christmas baby. DH will not be thrilled about the timing. He has always worked Christmas Eve and NYE b/c its a time of year when he can rack up hours. Then again, he can uniquely appreciate a little tax deduction showing up on December 30. Please moms of 4 or more, tell me that I can handle this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congrats! I found 4 to be the hardest as adjusting to new routines. But we made it through all that. You will too. Go easy and be nice to yourself. You and the children will survive. I have a 11:30pm, December 31st tax deduction. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! :party: You can do it. I had my first 4 in less than 7. Life is crazy for awhile, but they're all worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 How exciting! I found #4 to be the easiest to adjust to. I found out the week after dh left for a 15 mo. deployment that I was expecting. DH came home for the birth and R&R (not so much rest there) and then left again til ds was 6 mo old. Even with DH gone all that time, it wasn't terribly hard to adjust. #3 was way, way harder IMHO. Smile! New maternity clothes - not the ones with the completely worn elastic is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! :party: You may be overwhelmed and exhausted as you are in the season, but it will pass and you will be blessed to have each of your unique 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :grouphug: Congrats, it will all be fine! Sleepless, but what a lovely reason to lose sleep. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congrats! I agree with the others. Number 3 was the hardest one to adjust to. Number 4 was cake, and I had no help from my parents [they thought I had had enough children tyvm] and all C-sections. And # 4? Well she totally completes our little family. Cannot imagine life without her. :lol: Here's hoping for a wonderful Christmas blessing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 You can do it! For me, adding 3, 4, & 5 was pretty easy. My 5 guys are 6 1/3 years apart. Routines and habits saved my sanity. Congrats :party:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have had at least 1 kid in diapers for the past 6 1/2 years. Kid3 is finally potty trained except for nights. I think you guys know where this is going. I've had nausea for the past week and I was supposed to start yesterday; instead I got 2 pink lines. NOOOO!!! I am barely sane with 3; I'm not sure I can manage 4 especially 4 in 7 years. We moved 2 years ago and I got rid of all the maternity clothes, the infant clothes, and 95% of the baby equipment. At the same time, I'm kind of excited. I've always wanted a Christmas baby. DH will not be thrilled about the timing. He has always worked Christmas Eve and NYE b/c its a time of year when he can rack up hours. Then again, he can uniquely appreciate a little tax deduction showing up on December 30. Please moms of 4 or more, tell me that I can handle this. Number four has been the easiest for me. My oldest was almost 7. The oldeset two have been a big help. "Honey, can you watch the baby while Mama takes a shower, " has been lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congrats! I found 4 to be the hardest as adjusting to new routines. But we made it through all that. You will too. Go easy and be nice to yourself. You and the children will survive. I have a 11:30pm, December 31st tax deduction. :D I found # 4 my easiest...I had 2 little Hellers and an instant playmate! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 You'll be fine. I had five in 7 yrs. We made it! The hardest part for me was those first few weeks (my last 4 have been c/s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Please moms of 4 or more, tell me that I can handle this. Congratulations! I'm certain you can do it! I had my four in less than six years, and still have the youngest (who is 2) in diapers. Luckily, you can do without 95% of baby stuff and without frilly or fancy baby clothes (who wants to bother anyway??) Adding #4 was pretty easy here; here's hoping it's the same for you! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! Four was the easiest for us, too. My ODD was 4.5 when baby was born, and was very sweet & helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations!! I found that #3 was the hardest adjustment. My oldest was 8 when #4 was born. He was a really big help. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto4 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congrats! I had four in 6 and a half years... yes it was hard, but you can definitely do it! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! I thought #2 was the hardest transition but maybe it's because they were the closest in age. My boys were 9.5, 7.5, and 4.5 when baby girl was born:) They loved her much and still do;) Then 10 years later we had twin boys, yeah you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! You can do this. Trust me. I was where you are about 18 months ago. And I'm still here! My oldest turned 7 two months after my youngest was born. My middle two were 3 1/2 and 1 1/2. It's tough. There are days when I don't feel like I can do it. But you are stronger than you think! Sure, some things suffer (there are piles of laundry and dishes around here all the time!). But you focus on what matters. And my kids are learning great skills -- both my 7 and 4 year old can do lots of chores! Someday, their spouses will be thankful they had so many siblings that they had to be responsible. Praying for your sanity -- and that your pregnancy is healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! Count me among those whose #4 was the easiest. He still is my easiest, happiest kiddo (and I had two more after him, 6 in 8 yrs). In fact, if he hadn't been so easy, we would not have gone for a #5 (#6 was a surprise). On the diaper thing, I feel your pain. Just remember that it's temporary. This summer I will PT the last one (knock on wood!), after 11 years of diapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! I don't have 4, but I'm single and adopted 2 on the same day, so does that count? There were times in the first year that it was truly hard, but I found my strength and got through it. My mom had her 4th when her oldest was 5. I am sure it was tough, but it's do-able! I still wonder how my mom walked her oldest to & from KG when her 4th was born in November of that year. :) She also moved and started a business while pregnant with #4. So, who knows where women find what it takes, but we have it in us somewhere. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We potty trained #4 in June (7.5 years of one or more in diapers!), did a little dance, got rid of the crib one Saturday in July and the following Monday I realized I hadn't had a cycle yet that month. I bought a test just to reassure myself, because there was Just No Way I could be pregnant ... But I was. Baby's due date and DH's orders to Afghanistan were on the same day. They induced me a week early so the twain could meet, and it's been 5 weeks now. We're surviving (thanks to a lot of support from family and friends) so I'm pretty sure you'll make it! But go ahead and cry a little bit if you need to. God knows I sure did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in SJ Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 You can do it! I agree with everyone else who said #3 was the most difficult transition. Get ready for bedschooling. That's what we called homeschooling at the end of my pregnancies and with a newborn. A ton of "Beautiful Feet" type of schooling. Look into freezer meals. These healthy freezer meals for the crockpot look fantastic. http://mamaandbabylove.com/real-food/ Yay! Babies are wonderful. Amber in SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations. Agreeing that #4 was easy to add -- even when my fourth was/is my most demanding. I also had the 7 year total gap (well, just over 6 1/2), and had just trained my third when I found out that I was pg (after having had 3 in diapers for almost a year at one point). I was on bedrest for several months, the other kids did fine and flourished. I agree with stocking up the freezer/getting a separate freezer ... that was a lifesaver for me. I also used Pearables in the middle trimester to train the dc to help with housework, and taught them to make simple breakfasts and lunches (cereal, sandwiches) ... far from being put upon, at those ages (3, 5 and 6), they were enthusiastic and empowered by being able to make a difference in family life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! My #4 was my easiest baby, and within 28 months I had added #5 and #6. You can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamblessed Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! I found number 4 to be a tad easier. Even if your oldest is only 7, children can be very helpful at this age. Even the youngers can fetch diapers/wipes and toys for baby! You may be tired but you will survive!! I did and I now have 7 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 When I found out I was due my my 4th, my DH was working full time and going to 2 different colleges full time (One was for a religious degree and one was for a secular degree). I was due in the middle of finals week (and I always go within a couple of days of my due date) which was the week before Christmas. The pregnancy was stressful wondering how this was all going to work out, adding the 4th baby to our family was a piece of cake. And she remains my sweetest and easiest child. You can do this. Even if it seems like the worst possible time, it will work out. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasia Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Congratulations! I had four in six years and my fourth was my easiest pregnancy and is still my easiest kid. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 How exciting! I found #4 to be the easiest to adjust to. I found out the week after dh left for a 15 mo. deployment that I was expecting. DH came home for the birth and R&R (not so much rest there) and then left again til ds was 6 mo old. Even with DH gone all that time, it wasn't terribly hard to adjust. #3 was way, way harder IMHO. Smile! New maternity clothes - not the ones with the completely worn elastic is great. :iagree: with the bolded. 4 was an easy adjustment. #5 was a different story... :tongue_smilie: You can do it!! :) Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Congratulations! I had four in 7 years, and I'm still alive. I wasn't that happy about the pregnancy at first either, but she has been the best kiddo, and I love her to pieces. I know the diaper stage is exhausting but I enjoyed all the baby stuff with her because I figured she would be my last - I haven't been in any rush for her to grow up. I have a December 31st tax deduction too - dd12 was born 12/31, which is also our anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemMommy Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Four in seven years. #4 wasn't hard to add to the mix. She was a peaceable baby, for the most part. AND, the older ones are tremendous help! It was FAR easier to cook dinner, for example, because the others would entertain a fussy baby while I stirred pots! The older ones get a real kick out of helping. I was very tired/sleeping for about 6 months after the birth. I decided that it is perfectly acceptable to nursing one BooK only each time (yes, I was lop-sided, but I never could remember which side to start on otherwise.). And, I decided it was perfectly acceptable to snore like a sailor at the 3am feeding and then dump, ahem, I mean tuck the filled-up baby back into bed after wiping drool off my cheek. After the first 6 months (and once the kid was sleeping through the night) #4 was truly EASY. I was an experienced momma!! Congratulations on your delightful surprise!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Congratulations! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAPeachie Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Congratulations! You can do this. (We are currently expecting #5. I'll have 3, 3 and under this fall.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Congrats! I found 4 to be the hardest as adjusting to new routines. But we made it through all that. You will too. Go easy and be nice to yourself. You and the children will survive. I have a 11:30pm, December 31st tax deduction. :D I also found 4 to be the hardest - and I have five. But you can do this, and the older kids will probably be more excited, and more helpful, than you realize. once they older ones start getting bigger, they can do more to be helpful. even my 7yo now loves to be a "big brother" to any little kid he comes across. oh, and 1ds was a great help when 2ds was born, and he was barely three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I thought #4 was so easy it was ridiculous! Seriously, I remember laughing the week after he was born because life was just too simple! My oldest was 4 years and 4 days old when #4 was born - how cool is that?? I loved it because I was relaxed, confident, etc. - nothing like I was with the first three! Now having 4 age 3 and under has been a bit more challenging, lol! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Thank you for the support. I told DH last night and he's still in a bit of a daze. I've had multiple miscarriages so we're waiting a while to tell anyone (especially the kids) IRL. DS6 complained for the umpteenth time about needing a brother to play with, and it was so hard to keep my mouth shut. Thanks again. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAPeachie Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Thank you for the support. I told DH last night and he's still in a bit of a daze. I've had multiple miscarriages so we're waiting a while to tell anyone (especially the kids) IRL. DS6 complained for the umpteenth time about needing a brother to play with, and it was so hard to keep my mouth shut. Thanks again. Christine ((HUGS)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 You can do it! Our first two are five years apart; we had our last four in 8 years. Things can get crazy (and messy!) at times but I wouldn't have it any other way. I adore my big family and I know you will, too! Congratulations on your pregnancy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy123 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 They are soooooo worth it! :) As a mom of 5 in 6 years, you CAN do it. A key for me has been letting go of unrealistic expectations and enjoying the little things in life more! Congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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