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what do you think??
Do you think having babys close in age is better or would you prefer years apart?? I want 2 kids, I have just had my first 8 weeks ago
My first 2 boys are almost 14 months apart and they are like best friends my oldest was the only one of our kids planned because we wanted to wait a little longer but apparently I'm very fertile because I'm 25 weeks with baby boy number 3 and my second will only be 10 1/2 months when he is born it is a little challenging and stressful at times but it's very manageable
My daughter just turned 13 on the second of May. I am due on Sept. 26 there were two pregnancies between them and i had miscarried both, so i doesn't matter how far they are apart. There was a reason. God saw fit for me at this moment in life to have another child.
Thanx so much mamma's, he has now made a deal lol, once we buy a house then we can try again, won't be long before we do!! I deff think its better to have them close together, especially after everything yous have just told me
My daughter turned 3 last week and I'm due in august with our son and this was about the longest I wanted to space but that being said there are 8 years between me and my oldest sister and 3.5 between me and my middle... I am infinitely closer to the sister that is 8 years older and have been that way since I can remember. I think it really depends on the kids
Mine will be 3.5 years apart. .. I think it's perfect
I think closer is better. I have a sister barely 2yrs older and a brother barely 2yrs younger. But I then have another sister who is 7 yrs older and a sister 6yrs younger. While we are all close now that we are grown-up I definitely was not close with my oldest and youngest sisters growing up. Your siblings are your best friends growing up if you are close in age and for that reason always will be. My mum does say that yes she had a few very tough years wen we were all small but it was worth it, we were never stuck for a play mate wen we were out of school.
Im a ftm due in 3wks 3days and I don't think I would leave it much more than 2yrs before havin my next child.
Im a ftm due in 3wks 3days and I don't think I would leave it much more than 2yrs before havin my next child.
Five years gap between our kid and this bubba...
My son is 3 and my daughter is 2. Im due in September. Its hard at times I wont lie. However they bring each other up and they are the best of friends. I couldn't imagine having a huge age gap. Each to their own tho x
Me and my sister are 11 months apart! I love it, shes my best friend. I wanted 2 children the same sort of age apart but i dont think id cope! :)
My first two are 11 months apart..it wasnt planned but i enjoy it.. my 1st is a boy 2 yrs & 2nd is a girl 1 yrs and I'm expecting in October and thus one will be about 17-18 months apart from my daughter.. i love that my kids will be close in age... i think it'll be easier because all in school at same time...sports same age.. closer and they can take care of each other...my husband was the one that wanted more..so but going Im having a bit because it'll be my last one :) good luck with talking to hubby & making a decision
I have a 11 month old little boy and I'm due 5 days before his first birthday with a little girl . It may be hard and challenging but i think its better finish at the same time and they have someone to play with once old enough and they have less chance of a jealousy issue because they won't remember not having each other. Chances of them being closer lot better. Many older mothers who have close children have told me its better and eaiser in the long run.
Under 3 and the oldest won't really remember being an only child clearly, so less resentment of the younger sibling
My big girl will be 4 in November and my baby girl will be here early September! My sister and I are 18 month's apart and we always faught! Idk if it's good or bad but these will be my only 2! Lol
My first 2 kids are 14 months apart and I love how close they are, it definitely wasn't planned it was a oops. But my kids ate the bestest friends ever and I love how close they are!
My first is 4 and my second is 1. It worked out ok for us because my oldest is always willing to help with her little sister. The only concern I have is when this baby will be born my second will be close to 18 months. She was exclusively breastfed until this pregnancy interfered and caused my milk to disappear. It came back but it was too late. So jealousy is my biggest concern now. But you never know, I'll just see how it goes once baby #3 is born. I'll keep you ladies updated after baby is born.
Age gap, 2-3 years is good.
Psychologists say under 4 or over 6
Psychologists say under 4 or over 6
They do recommend flu shots for pregnant women, highest priority is us
My middle boys are 13 months apart... about to turn three and four in July and August and they are best friends. Its really quite sweet seeing them so close. I wouldnt have it any other way!!! ♡
I have a 4 1/2 year gap with #1 and #2 and there will be a 5 year gap between #2 and #3
I think like anything there are pros & cons to both. Having children close in age seems more challenging in the beginning, but soon enough they'll entertain one another. Spacing them out means they'll be at different developmental stages and therefore need different things from you (which may be easier & less competition)....but they may not play as much if they're further apart. My first is 3.5 years old & I'm due with no. 2 soon. I opted to space them a bit for my own sanity ;)....but you know what's right for your family
I say if they are closer, they usually get along better bc if you have them say 7-8 years apart like my cousins are, when the youngest is say 9-10 and the oldest is 17-18 the little ones tend to be annoying to the older usually... but the older ones will also be protective of the baby. But If they are close I think they'd get along better and wouldn't have to worry about them thinking you had a "favorite " really. I say 2-3 years is a good space. I'm about to have my first but my daughters dad has a 3 year old son and he don't act no different
Lol I guess when they are both young it will be harder but also as they get older I just think will be so much easier..my boy is 8 weeks, he is my first and to be honest he is one amazing little bubba, so easy to look after plus as a first time mum I'm coping excellent.. How would you tell your partner if you wanted to try again in a few months but he doesn't like the idea?? He didn't say no he just thinks its silly
My daughter will be 7 in three weeks and I'm due with my second in 10 days. My mom had 4 kids by the age of 24...9, 5, 1, and a newborn. My little brother and sister are 16 months apart. I know how crazy it made my mom.
How would you tell your partner tho..He doesn't look at it like that???
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