HOW I'M COPING WITH 3 & THE PERFECT AGE GAP?
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Hi Guys, I thought I'd film a bit more of a chatty video to answer a question that I'm getting a lot lately - 'How are you coping with 3 kids/children?'
So what is it like transitioning from 2 children to 3?
All is going well but I think there are a few reasons why it is all going well - which I explain in this video.
Thanks so much as always for watching and subscribing xxxx
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Q: Where is your accent from?
A: I was born and raised to Toronto, Ontario, Canada but moved to Essex in England when I was 14 years old. Hence my mixed up accent.
Q: Do you work? What do you work as?
A: I work in Marketing and PR but I am currently on maternity leave. I am focusing on my vlog while I am on maternity leave and I love it!
Q: Who’s in your family?
A: I have been married to Matt for 7 years, he is the love of my life! We have three sons - Fraser is 5, Caleb is 2 and baby Jackson who was born in September!
Q: What camera do you use to film?
A: I film my videos with the Canon G7X and Olympus Pen EPL7.
Q: What lighting do you use?
A: I use natural lighting 90% of the time and a softbox light during the winter / dark evenings.
Q: Where do you get music from?
A: Soundcloud and the CZcams Library.
Thank you so much for watching and for the support as always! Love you guys x
I'm a only child so growing up our household was always so quite and it was lonely at times. My mum was strict with housework/tidy things but we also had fun too. I'm far away from having kids yet but I feel like I always want 3 (if possible) I want my house to be warm, full of laughter of a larger family and see the special relationship between siblings because I missed out on that myself in my childhood. I hope I will be a glamorous mum like you!
Hello, I also same like you... me too single child and now I am longing to get 3 children..🤗
Only have two and not interested in having 3 but totally agree that the hardest transition for me was having 1 child, two has been relatively ok. With my first it was such a shock to the system!
Fermerswife totally agree - such a shock xx
Totally agree 0-1 adjustment was very hard ☺️
Listening to you makes me feel so so much better and more at ease. I have a 2 year old and I'm currently 6 months pregnant! It was planned and we are SUPER duper excited but anxious and nervous as ever with the idea of having two very young kids. But thank you so much, I've been getting a few comments from family members that it's too soon and impossible etc etc so listening to you reminded me exactly why we decided to have another and restored some of my confidence as a mother x P.s. I've been binge watching your videos for the past month and can't get enough! So so thankful I found your channel at this time of my life! Your children are gorgeous, watching little Jackson brings the biggest smile to me and my two year olds face, we just can't wait for our bundle of joy xx
Hi Emily, I found your channel the other day and have been watching your videos every chance I get! I have never commented on anything on CZcams before until now but I have to say thank you because somehow you have totally changed my outlook on life!!! I have 2 girls 4 & 1 and I love being a mummy more than anything in the world but lately since having my youngest I've been getting in a rut, stressing about EVERYTHING!! watching your videos have been really useful not only for tips but your always smiling and always patient with your boys you really are an inspiration! So thanks! You have a beautiful family and a beautiful home and your such an amazing mummy xx
Thank you!!! This is literally a breath of fresh air. I'm almost READY. Yet so ready to experience it all over again 🥰🎉🤍
Its amazing how Ur words are just so soothing and calming.. U bring up the reality so sweetly.. U doing a really good job there.. I love watching and listening to you.. Thank you
I absolutely adored this video Emily!! Even I've always wanted a big family. currently expecting my second and my son will be exactly three so I'm really hoping this age gap works out well just as it did for you . I think you're doing a wonderful job as a mom. Keep it up. And keep the videos coming :) I love watching them. They're so honest and insightful :)
Hi Emily. I just subscribed to your channel a few days ago and I have been watching your videos non stop!
I have implemented so many things that I have seen you do and it's had such a positive impact on my 13month old daughter and on my confidence as a mum.
Thank you so much! Your such a lovely person with such s beautiful family. Xxx
Sehr 4eva Aw wow thank you so much for subscribing and watching!! Really appreciate it xxx
Your videos are AMAZING. They are never boring and you always make me smile even when I feel down x
I love the way you parent the boys! You definately inspire and motivate me! I have two and would have loved 3 but medically that wasn't possible. I still feel I can't get over that feeling of not being done even though I know it was for the best. Being a mum is the best job in the world 🌏😍💖xx
Aw such a shame - Hopefully one day you'll be a grandma and get to do it all again that way :-) xx
Thanks for putting things into perspective! I laughed when you said 'i'll get my showroom home back in ten years'. xoxo
So true bye bye show home hello mess :-) xx
I loved this chat video Emily! I think you've mentioned something fundamental: having a sense of humour!
I'm expecting my second one and we always said we wanted 3 kids. My eldest will be 3 years when the 2nd is born, but I'm having a high risk pregnancy, so we will see how it goes to decide if we can have or not the 3rd child.
I really appreciated to hear your experience with 3!
Aww this is a really lovely and positive video - we are expecting our second and keep hearing how hard it will be so its really nice to hear some positive stories xxx
I honestly found our second just fitted in xx
I am 38 weeks pregnant with baby #2 with a 21 month old! I can't wait for her to get here! I definitely want 4 children, but want to take a 4-6 year break after this baby comes lol. I am only 21 so I don't need to rush it. Anyways, love your videos:)
I love your positivity and your videos have helped me work through my anxieties, thank you for posting these great videos, it makes me want to have more children in the future x
Thank you so much - so kind of you to say that xx
Ahh I admire you so much Emily with your three boys! I can't wait to have more one day! Great video beauty xx
You are one of my biggest inspiration in yt! Love your vids Emily! And you rock Mama!
Thank you so much that is so nice of you to say xx
Loved the video and the way you spread positive energy Emily thank you for sharing your time and information with us it really helps..God bless you ,your family and your little ones😍
New subscriber and I've been binge watching your videos! Really helpful for me 💙 you deserve more subscribers xx
Hello Emily. I just recently came across your channel and have totally binged watched. You are beyond lovely and have a beautiful family. Our children are exactly the same ages. It's been really fun watching another Mum of three 😀 Be well!
This was so interesting, we have a 3 year age gap with our two which has been fab and the transition to two has been absolutely fine. I agree having that routine is so helpful x
+liza prideaux I love that age gap too! Made me feel like I could do it all again once they're 2 xx
Love your videos Emily! I have 2 year age gap between my two children finding it tough at the moment but hoping the smaller gap will get easier as they get older xx
Aw I think that will lovely though when they're older :-) xx
I just found your channel about a week ago!! I'm loving it! I'm due with my 5th in February and we are so excited to meet our baby girl! Our kids are bit older and I'm trying to get my mind prepared again for the baby infant stage. Lol watching your videos is helping me. Thank you for being so real!
Oh wow your 5th how amazing!!! I know what you mean - you forget - i did xx
Hiya! I'm a new subscriber and just wanted to say that I am completely loving your videos, keep up the good work! : ) x
You always nail the video topics! I loved hearing your thoughts on 3. We have 2 now and I've always said I wanted 4 children, so we'll see how that goes haha :) You really seem to grace through motherhood beautifully! And thanks for reminding me that I won't have a perfectly clean house right now - I'm such a clean freak and most days I feel like I'm drowning in the mess. I feel like social media always leaves me wondering how other moms keep their house so clean. But I know I'm also not seeing the whole picture! Good reminder that we can have a clean house later, but the kids are only small once!
My son just turned one and my husband and I are talking about planning for a second but the age Gap has been a big question for us both. Watching your family makes me think 3 years apart is a good gap :) thank you so much for sharing
I found 1-2 was really tough! Number 3 just kinda rolled into the family, haha! But something that I struggle with is having two older ones in school with all these after school activities, homework etc... it's so tough running around with a tot in tow, I'm completely exhausted at the end of each day. I'll admit I didn't nurse number 3 as long simply because i needed more flexibility, I have keen memories of my eldest feeding him a bottle in the car on the way to tennis 😬. Yes, it's crazy sometimes, but all worth it in my book. Hubby and I call 3 kids manageable chaos.
God bless you!!! Thank you for sharing this video!! I am a mom of one 21 months old and I'm still struggling trying to do it all. Full time job, trying to manage a family. Thank you for not making me feel like I wasn't the only one dealing with this problem. Thank you 😊
Summerfall-27 nope all us mamas are struggling even if we don't show it :-) xxx
So true about going from 0 to 1! It's such a huge adjustment!
I have 3 just like you, with a 3 year gap each! Your videos have inspired and motivated me to wake up to a new day tomorrow with a renewed sense of "I love my family and I want to be the best I can be." Sometimes I fall of my routine and find myself getting slightly depressed again about how tired I am and feeling self-neglect. But it's nice to see mummies like you who use CZcams for a good cause and helping other mummies feel inspired and knowing that we're not alone! Your subscribers can only hope that we give you the same to continue being a great mummy and vlogger! Cheers to you Emily!
Oh yes, I have just subscribed and started watching your old videos. This one in particular resonated with me most.
No problem and you definitely deserve so much more subscribers xx
Aw thanks so much xx
Hi Emily, i am a new subscriber and i just wanted to say that i love your videos they are so helpful and so down to earth.
Blerine Salihu Thank you so much for subscribing and commenting :-) xxx
Fab video - totally agree with you on it being hardest going from 0 to 1 child! Hardly anyone says this so I was so glad to hear someone else agree with me. It was such a shock having my life change so much with my first! I was clueless! Also agree with you on the age gaps - loving my 3 year age gap between no. 2 and 3 compared to 20 months apart for no 1 and 2.
Emily! You have gained so many new subscribers! Congrats!
I know! but I don't know why! I'm so happy though xx
I've just started watching your videos and I'm loving them, you have a beautiful family. I agree with everything you said, my second is 8 months and I don't feel done yet, I would love a number 3!
😊 an formative video .. Thanxx for doing it Emily 👍🏻 Love to 3 kids 😘
Thanks Marryam xx
So glad you made this video, this really helped me out a lot 👍❤
This is all so reassuring! We struggled to adjust to having our son. Going from 0 to 1 was just hard! I am expecting my second soon. The kids will be 3 years apart!
Omg, you are so sweet with your subscribers! I found you on CZcams about 10 days ago and since then I always wait for new videos!! Love love love! You are such an inspiration, I'm a bit scared to try for another one, I have a beautiful 1 year old daughter and feel like I have to give her a brother or sister but I don't know if I can cope, I try my best but I have a very busy life and i work 6 days a week. Congrats! :*
+Renata Lima aw she's only 1 it definitely gets easier - maybe wait a bit more like I did ;-) thanks so much for watching xx
I love your honesty, for me personally 2 is more than enough! love your videos x
Ha 3 is a lot xx
Please do an updated version of this video!! Love you! ❤️❤️❤️
i love your channl so much, i'm a new mum, and you're a great role model!
Wow thank you so much what a compliment xx
can't wait for your Christmas videos =) your Christmas Basket, elf on the shelf, etc. =)
I may do Vlogmas but I'm a bit scared xx
So helpful! You should make more sit down chat videos like this ☺️💜
Loved this Em, you're so right the subsequent babes do just slot into your routine 💙
Totally - I found that xx
thanks for the video. very good to know that going from 1 to 2 wasn't so hard. I agree with you no baby to a baby is ultra tough!
Great video! I have 2 little boys, eldest is 4.5 and youngest is 18 months so just over 3 years between them and I found the age gap quite easy to adjust and going from 1-2 was sooo much easier than going from 0-1 like you said! We're undecided on when we'd like another but I would quite like the similar age gap again! Xx
Aw yes I love our age gap xx
Great video!!! I'm like you, I've always wanted a big family and imagine the same Christmas as you in years to come. I too think that you know when you're done. I really don't feel done after Harleigh but we aren't sure if we will be able to have more yet. Jumping from 3 to 4 seems huge for some reason 😂 x
I'm sooo brooooody! I have just one and would love to have 3 gorgeous kids like you Emily! especially that you make it look easy! It's great to know that the hardest transition is already over though! haha xxx
Hellooo Emily another really interesting video..have always wondered about having a third (but husband is digging his heels in lol).
I'd love to see you do christmas gift ideas video, I'm always stuck for ideas and have serious envy over most of your stuff 😂 just watched an older video you posted of Calebs 2nd birthday gifts and my littlees would have gone nuts for most of it.
Anyway keep up the good work, I really look forward to your updates 👏
Definitely one of my fav moms vlogs !!i could listen to you all day long. ❤️❤️❤️ 32 days left ( ish!) To my first one , a boy! Thanks for sharing everything you have been through ! Love and kisses from Sweden
Good luck - how exciting!!!! Bet you can't wait now xx
Emily Norris I'm still ok. I enjoy feeling him , I know I'll miss it. I guess will get harder last few days
ugh thanks about the clean house bit - everyone i know seems to have such clean floors andmine are caked with raisins!
Mama Bee ha ha I think we always see the mess in our own houses more than others :-) raisins over here too! Xx
Lovely said! I agree on everything you said, and you explained it just as I would .
Aw thank you - its hard but worth it xx
your an amazing mum ! ❤️
Thanks grace xx
My first daughter is 2 years and 4 months and my second one is 8 months old (they have 1 year and 8 month gap). I can tell you it's hard :) It's like having two babies at the same time haha I have a nanny to help me with the bigger one five days a week, otherwise I cannot do it all alone! Great video, Emily, so glad you are so happy!
Ahh love it! Those blinds are amazing! Such a gorgeous room I just wanted to faceplant that carpet 👌🏻
Posted these on the wrong video 😂
+Jessica Avey (Lilypod and Sweetpea) ha baby brain xx
Amazing video Emily ..thank u ..u gv a lot of motivation
Hey Emily, I've been your subscriber for a month now. Been watching all your Vlog and feel so related to you. So happy that someone is sharing what we as mum and a wife and a working mum is going through. I'm pregnant with baby #3 and so supported by your weekly pregnancy video. I feel blessed.
I already have 2 daughters and we are from Jakarta, Indonesia. It is Where you went for honeymoon in Bali 😊
Sarshaparilla ooh I'm so jealous that you live there! We had the most amazing time. Can't wait to visit again one day xx
I can relate to so much that you are saying. I have 3 girls-6,4 and nearly 2 and it is a crazy household but I love it so much and wouldn't change it. My hardest transition was definitely 0-1 but found 2-3 hard too. I feel very out numbered at times especially as my 3rd can be very demanding! Lovely video Emily 😘
Abigail Davey oh really I'm praying Jackson is a good boy when he's bigger - when their newborn it's the easy bit xxx
I completely agree with you that the hardest transition is from 0-1 child.. it is a complete change to what you have already been used to.. and to make all those changes again to try and adjust to a new lil being in the house.. its a complete new life for me..
Lovely like always❤
I completely agree. I have a 4, 2 and 7month old. I really struggled with my first..but then was pregnant 9 months later with my 2nd and wouldn't have had it any other way. Love your videos. Thank you for making them!!
Aw how lovely! I love having 3 xx
Great video and I completely agree with all of your points. My first two are 6 and 9. We always said we wanted 3 children but after the second, there never seemed to be the right time. We resigned ourselves to the idea that we were 'done' (consciously but not sub-consciously I think) and I finally started selling all the baby gear at the beginning of the year. Well, I'm now 36 weeks pregnant with no. 3! The age gap is a bit bigger than I would've liked however with my two eldest in school I think it'll almost feel like a first baby all over again. Time will tell :-)
Congratulations. Xx
As soon as you get rid of baby gear it always happens! 🙈
GemMummy Thank you! x
Hi Emily, love your channel... U r such an inspiration to me.
One of the best vedio out there
I've recently had a little break-down: I didn't know what I wanted in life, I moved to another country, I'm away from my close friends and family, focusing on getting my licensure in the US=lots of studying, almost 0 fun time, struggling with money, etc. (but my husband is with me so thats a big +!)
Your positivity really helps me stay on track. Thanks!!! :)
Fab video, Emily. My parents had three, as soon as the youngest started school, the next baby came along. I've only got two, not for the want of trying. My daughter was three and a half when my son was born, she did seem to struggle a little with the transition of becoming a big sister. Once baby was old enough to sit and play, they had such a close bond. She really loved dressing him as princesses and mermaids when he was little haha ❤️😘
Ha ha a real life doll for her :-) xxx
love love your chatty vlogs please don't avoid them it's so nice to watch them is like have a good catch up. I always think it must be so odd for you a bunch of strangers telling you how much they feel they know you. it's true though I truly feel like your a friend and watching your videos is like meeting a friend and helps me remain sane. sending all my love to you and the boys Emily.
Aw thank you so much - I always worry that I am boring people so nice to hear that xx
Great video Emily! I completely agree with you. Xx
The Brennan's Thanks for watching xxx
I'll find out soon what it will be like! I have had negative opinions about having three that some people like to share, but the majority of them are from parents of two or less which is a bit strange! You are doing a brilliant job Emily :) xx
How exciting - not long now! xxx
I don’t feel done which is how I found your channel. Looking for videos about those with 3 children. Lots of people tell me not to do it!
Love your personality and family. Stay blessed
great vlog. I really enjoyed it. you look so well and so lucky to be able to plan your child three years apart. some of us had trouble getting one and the next are taking there time to now. hee, hee! but so pleased for you. well done. xxx
Food, Family and Fun with Alexis Knibbs I totally know what you mean we were very lucky! And that's why I get annoyed when people ask if I'm disappointed with 3 boys! All babies are a blessing xxx
I can understand that myself. I, like you, would love a girl but right now I will take what I'm given. Personally, I don't think the universe doesn't throw you anything you can't handle. If I had another boy I would think that if that was meant to be that is what is meant to be. Everyone else will have to let go of no girls themselves. Ha, Ha! Xxx
I'm glad I found your channel. Hello from Portland, Oregon
Ms.Dee Zamora so glad you found it too!!! Thanks so much xx
Emily once I click to watch any of your videos..i realize myself smiling! You are a great mom and you are always positive.love you a lot. By the way.I am a mom of one baby boy
0 to 1 was soooo hard. My birth experience was traumatic, I lost a lot of blood and tore internally, my recovery period was very long and I didn’t feel like myself again for quite some time, I really struggled with breastfeeding which was excruciatingly painful, and I was SEVERELY sleep deprived for the entire first year of my baby’s life because she was an awful sleeper, so badly that I experienced heart pains daily. Nothing can be harder than that was. Just found out I’m pregnant with baby #2 (now that baby#1 is almost 3 years old) and I just know it HAS to be easier this time. It just has to.
Another fab and informative video. Im mummy to 1 boy whose almost one in may and i feel ready now for another but deep down i know financially and probably physically im not ready yet, as lovely as it would be i think i may try for another when my boy is 2 and a bit x
Emily love your shirt! Where is it from? You're channel is delightful 💙
Kate Carter Thanks Kate!! It's actually a denim dress from ASOS xx
This was great. I feel like I'm loosing it with my first newborn atm haha thank you for this
hendan ana It is tough especially if it's your first! Can be so isolating. Promise it gets easier xx
Loved the video! I have a three year old and his little sister is due in January. I agree that a three year age gap is nice. I have anxiety about caring for a newborn and entertaining my little boy! But like you, my biggest adjustment was having no baby to one, so hopefully it won't be that bad. Loved all the advice! Thx ❤️
Cilantro 22 you will be totally fine :-) congratulations xx
Completely agree.. I've always said I struggled having my first baby, by three, I feel like a pro haha X
Totally the same with me xx
great video Emily, pen on the wall, yep, lol. but this is what life is in my opinion, family is wonderful.😀 you look beautiful btw.
Mrssupermumm totally agree!!! Still not sure how you do it all :-) yes messy house = happy kids xx
Thanks for this video. I am expecting my second baby due anytime and my eldest Poppy is 3y3m. She is old enough to be excited and get involved a little bit and like you said I need so she can carry on with her activities such as her groups etc. Also will be nice for one to one time with new baby whilst she has her day at nursery. Was nice to hear you say that the gap worked well for you. xx
I have really loved the 3 year age gap :-) xx
I take my hat off to you Emily,I know sometimes it probably does get hectic and your thinking omg lol. My house use to look like a show home,and I do have OCD but I've had to chill out a lot 😩. I think your fantastic. Xx
Ha its hard to let go but I always say messy house means happy kids xx
Going from 0 to twins was harder than added a 3rd! 💚
We love our 3 year age gap too and your vid is def now swaying me towards a third :) Love the denim top, where is it from?
I love your view on the age gap. I didn't think about having more of a gap being a good thing but now I get it. My baby is going to be born when my oldest is 8.
it's depends what sort of child you got, if you got a good sleeper or child that not going through terrible 2s. having 3 is easy but if you got a crap sleeper n you got to get up for school run. then it's hard also depends what hours your husband's works !
am speaking from experience
Rhonda Skinner I totally agree. I have a 4 week old as well as a 2 year old who isn't adjusting well and a 5 year old who needs to go to school. Getting a good nights sleep and everyone out the door is a serious challenge. There are so many variables. I'd agree with her that 0-1 was harder than this though.
Emily .. that was such a pleasant talk.. iv got twin boys and yess ive got the yearning for a third.. you really helped me with this he he.. love u lady .. and so spot on with having patience and a sense of humour when u r a mom otherwise we would be a bunch of mad ladies wouldn't we?
OMG yes sense of humour and lock myself in the bathroom and breathe for 10 seconds ha ha ha xx
Emily Norris and on the 2nd second they start knocking on the door..lol..
am your new subscriber love you videos xx
Thank you so much for subscribing Marie xx
We'd like a third one day. I'm not done. Definitely not. I loved this. I've found the change from one to two hard, because of Daisy being poorly it just wasn't what I was expecting at all. I'm so nervous to have a third in case our third is poorly too. But this has made me excited. I'll be coming to you for some tips in a couple of years! xx
Charlotte Louise Taylor aw I can imagine that was really hard trying to split yourself in two with the hospital must have been so difficult :-( definitely have 3 if you don't feel done xxx
Now your due your 3rd! ❤
Charlotte Louise Taylor how is three
Thanks for the video 😊 there is a 17 month age gap between my two...we wanted 2 years but that wasn't meant to be lol. I definitely agree with the feeling about not being done. It's a hard feeling to describe but I feel I could go another lol. Loving your channel btw you seem so sweet and easy to relate to 😊
Aw thanks so much Gemma xx
your such a fab mum!I agree with you one is a shock and then you just embrace it!I'm really struggling with my girls just now there nearly 4 and 5!not sure if it's bc they are the same sex or too close in age? (15 months)but they fight like cat and dog!trying to get on top of it now that baby number 4 will be here anytime after Christmas!routine is totally key!i can survive so much better knowing I have the evenings!xx
Me too I love a routine! Congrats on the soon to be new baby xx
Watching this after TTC for 6 1/2 years. So happy for you xx
OMG are you trying for your first? Really hope it happens for you soon :-( xx
courtney Tate I cured my pcos on a vegan wheat free sugar free diet and after a year I no longer have all the cysts and it's not in my blood work now ... just wanted to share incase you had similar issues
Aw praying for you, love. That sounds so hard.
Aw we are on that road too Courtney. Good luck with yours!x
Aw we are on that road too Courtney. Good luck with yours!x
I'm 16 months apart from my sister and I would never do that, we argue so much even now . Xxx loved the video
Ha ha I hope it gets better soon xx
you explain it all so well ! ive always been nervous about the transition from 1 to 2 kids but hearing this makes me feel alot better x
The Cleland's I honestly found going from 0 to 1 the hardest xxx
You are stunning, I love that blue on you :) I love these videos! xo Kaylyn
Also I'm so glad you didn't say from 1 to 2 kiddos! haha I have one now and want more ;)
LovedHappy Thank you so much! Going from 1 to 2 was fine for me xxx
Hi Emily it's So nice to watch Your videos i could listen to you all day long haha. I have a two year old Son and i would love my second to be a boy again 😍 boys are so much fun! You never get bored Hahah ❤️
arjana ndrecaj I love having boys and I think brothers have a special bond. Congratulations xx
Would love an update to this video. Ups and downs of 3