So far I have been really exited for this third baby. Another boy. But today for some reason while walking through Target I started to panic and realized that Paul and I are completely insane. INSANE.
Who has 3 kids in 3 years and 4 months? Insane people. I realize some people have kids even closer and to them I say, "deep breaths. lots of deep breaths." Every time I go somewhere I now think "how in the world am I ever going to do this with 3 kids. 3 kids!"
If there is anyone reading this with 3 or more kids tell me....how do you unload 3 car seats and not let one of your kids get mowed over by a car? How do you load? Is there a store that sells sleeping dust for the extreme emergencies when you feel you can not stay awake to watch them for 4 more seconds? what if you go into labor at 4am and have no family or Jillian Tuellers you can call to come watch the other 2 kids? What happens if you have to nurse and you hear the other 2 kids screaming and crying? ignore them? stop nursing?
I guess I'll find answers to all these questions somehow, but it would be nice to have a head's up before March. Any tips would be greatly appreciated - especially if you know where that sleeping dust store is located.
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You're superwoman, Lindsay! About the 3 kids... check out my cousin Melinda's blog - she has 4 boys under the age of 6. Your boys are so cute!
http://totallytaylors.blogspot.com
-Tally
you're just insane! JK - I would say cages. when nursing, lock Adler in a cage, or a playpen, and make William watch some Thomas. Candy works too. Lots of candy. How about you just come to Utah to have him? Then we can watch your kids!
congrats! i didn't know baby #3 was on his way...i'm a bit out of the loop. no tips here...i can barely handle the one nearly-two-year-old i have...with no more on the way! you are brave...but you can handle it. i've seen you in action. :)
Congratulations!
On the car unloading thing, Stephen taught our oldest two that they had to "put their hands against the car" (criminal style, yes), and not move until Mommy has secured all children. As for going in the store, I'm often greeted with interesting expressions as I walk through with Zach in the basket, holding the purchases, Chayce in the seat up front, and Payge being worn. As for nursing the new baby, I threw all caution to the wind and used videos. I know, totally against my mantra, but my sanity depended on it.
Practice nursing while walking. Seriously. I can honestly say I've nursed while pushing a cart in WalMart. Hmmmm, maybe I'm the insane one?
Oh, and sleeping dust=Benedryl.
Kidding.
You're going to do GREAT!
William might now be just big enough to be the Super Big Brother (aka helper). That will make a difference, too.
As for car seats? Well, my kids don't have a tendency to run. But I love Jillian's idea!
Also agree with Jillian on the nursing- get your moby, get your sling, and get used to walking while nursing. But, remember, unless they are screaming bloody murder, or waaaaay too quiet, it would be good for you to catch a few minutes of rest while nursing. I often found it was the only time I could really say, TIME OUT FOR MOM!
I'm convinced that sleep is a joke for Moms. I don't care how many, or how hold they are, a Mom will never sleep soundly through the night ever again. I think they need to make a powder for Mom's: "Anti-Sleep Powder: For those days when you just don't have time for a nap". Or is that what chocolate/caffeine is for? :D
BTW: What month are you due?
Lindz,
I have a friend with 5 little ones and she requires that the kids have a hand on the car until they are all ready to go together. They can walk to the side where she is, but they keep their hand on the car. I have been impressed to see this work well. I had it easy, because I never had more than 2 to deal with-- but we were always holding hands whenever we were walking "where cars go".
Another thing I used for store sanity was convincing the kids they had to answer me when I said their name. At home, they might just start moving towards me (or not!) when they heard me call, but they learned that in a store they had to come to me and answer loudly and quickly or else I would freak out and we would all go do something much less exciting.
I have a couple of friends with huge families. I learned the other day that the one with 11 kids is married to someone whose father always did the grocery shopping, so he has always assumed that was his job. It would be much easier to not have to drag all the little ones to the store, but I always appreciated at least seeing some other 'big people' during the day.
I'd come visit some time to lend a hand-- how's that for an offer? I am sure you'll make it. I have admired your partnership with Paul and the parenting you both do.
Elaine
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