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One, Two and Then Three

The Difference Between Having Your First, Second and Third Child

For those of you having your first child, this may seem a bit unreal to you. However, if you are having your second or third child, we think you'll relate very well! Here are some of the ways having a second and third child differs from having your first:

First baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy.
Second baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.
Third baby: Your maternity clothes are your regular clothes.

First baby: You pore over baby-name books and practice pronouncing and writing combinations of all your favorites.
Second baby: Someone has to name their kid after your great-aunt Mavis, right? It might as well be you.
Third baby: You open a name book, close your eyes, and see where your finger falls. Bimaldo? Perfect!

First baby: You prewash your newborn's clothes, color-coordinate them, and fold them neatly in the baby's little bureau.
Second baby: You check to make sure that the clothes are clean and discard only the ones with the darkest stains.
Third baby: Boys can wear pink, can't they?