Having a large family has made me realize that welcoming Baby No. 4 feels like crossing a threshold. At this point, your “normal large family” card gets revoked, and you might as well apply for a “freakishly huge” parenting license! But that’s just the start of the changes.
With Baby No. 4, it’s like a switch flips. You become a seasoned pro at handling babies, and your approach shifts dramatically. Here’s a look at how parenting evolves from your first baby to your fourth (and fifth and sixth).
First Baby vs. Fourth Baby
First Baby: Are we seriously allowed to just leave the hospital with this tiny human?
Fourth Baby: Who even watches that long discharge video before heading home? It’s like 20 minutes of my life I won’t get back!