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ziggy
10-01-2014, 09:02 AM
I have new baby aged 10months as well as another aged 12months. I've had enquiry from nurse who has baby who will be a year old next month.

Would be a bit like having triplets i suppose lol

just wondered if anyone else has minded 3 non walkers. One would only be here 3 days and the others would be 4 days

Mummits
10-01-2014, 09:09 AM
I have three non walkers now, two of whom twins. It is physically hard work lifting them in and out of the car, buggies etc. But I have done it before and it is doable, and was worth it I think for the pleasure of later having three toddlers growing up together who learned from each other and were so close and really like brothers and sisters. If you have a strong back, I would go for it!

smurfette
10-01-2014, 09:43 AM
I have three non walkers now, two of whom twins. It is physically hard work lifting them in and out of the car, buggies etc. But I have done it before and it is doable, and was worth it I think for the pleasure of later having three toddlers growing up together who learned from each other and were so close and really like brothers and sisters. If you have a strong back, I would go for it!

Exactly this! I have actually got 5 under two, four of these are under two.. Have had them all since about ten months and there is only three months between them! Common age here for mums going back to work. They are fab now, all in a lovely routine play nicely and like siblings, very enjoyable. Do watch your back I did do mine in with all the lifting.

Rachel6
10-01-2014, 10:10 AM
I had 3 one year olds about 5yrs ago it was hard work but also lovely that they were more or less doing the same things. I now have one yr old twins & two 2yr olds which again is hard work in different ways, I do find my days go very quickly :-)

munch149
10-01-2014, 10:24 AM
Yes and It was hard work but doesn't last long. I had 2 at a year and one 10 months all non walkers. I would say it was really hard for about 3 months, got easier after about 6 but now it's the easiest I've ever had it as they are all close in age, at similar stages and get on really well so it is easy to plan and they love each other's company

KatieFS
10-01-2014, 11:43 AM
I have 3 ey children 2 days a week. 2 of these are twins now 11 months and a rather demanding 2 year old. The days are busy, generally go quick fun but exhausting!
Going to start a playgroup with my happy crew of 3 nxt week which the 2 year old will find a challenge but feel its a good time to get babies socialising, plus the 2 year old needs more time with children her own age, different environments to get her ready for nursery! Ill need to be mega organised..... Ha ha

Mummits
10-01-2014, 11:54 AM
Exactly this! I have actually got 5 under two, four of these are under two..

This made me laugh Murphf! Is one of them an imaginary friend?

smurfette
10-01-2014, 12:25 PM
This made me laugh Murphf! Is one of them an imaginary friend?

lol didn't notice that gave myself a giggle too!! Actually they are all imaginary, I am not really a childminder I just like to play with the toys and go to toddler groups cos they are such fun lol!!

Should have said five under three, four of whom are under two!!

Mummits
10-01-2014, 12:54 PM
Well I did think maybe they wouldn't stay still long enough to be counted!

smurfette
10-01-2014, 01:11 PM
[QUOTE="Mummits;1332625"]Well I did think maybe they wouldn't stay still long enough to be counted![/QUOTE
Certainly feels like 20 some days!!

ziggy
10-01-2014, 01:40 PM
think i prefer doing this to having a mixture of babies and schoolies, so will give it a go (if latest mummy gets back to me).

I do have a back problem but if i do my yoga and follow my physio's advice I should be ok.

thanks for replies

k1rstie
10-01-2014, 02:33 PM
I would think about who you are going to get around? Would you need a triple buggy? Would it fit in your car?would it fit through the school gates? Would it get through any doorway, gate, checkout, .....?

ziggy
10-01-2014, 04:52 PM
I would think about who you are going to get around? Would you need a triple buggy? Would it fit in your car?would it fit through the school gates? Would it get through any doorway, gate, checkout, .....?

I wouldnt be having all 3 every day. I drive to groups 2 days a week and have friends there who would help get them all in and out of car. wont need to worry about school gates etc as have decided not to have schoolies again