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How far apart are your kids are you glad?

My hubby and I are trying to decide when to start ttc # 2 but just cant decide
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419158 tn?1316571604
My first 2 were almost 3 years apart. I thought that was a good gap for us. Then we had our 3rd when our youngest was 4. so 4 years apart then. And then we had our 4th baby 11 months from the last!! Im still not sure if its a good age gap but whats dome is done, lol. I have to say its alot more work:~) Im glad to be done too! Good luck!
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726324 tn?1324074610
I heard somewhere that 3 years is the best age gap for optimum development of the first child before a new baby come...... So i'd go for 3 years!
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I have a 13 year old son. . ..  I had a baby boy in April this year... which makes him 8 months and i've just recently found out i'm pregnant again, due Aug 10...
Its going to be difficult having two little ones at home, but glad i've got an older son to help out!!
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280369 tn?1316702041
My kids are 16 months apart. At first it was tough, but now I am glad they are so close in age. My older  son LOVES his little brother. =)  No jealously issues whatsoever. But I will admit I was terrified at first and cried most days because it was tough, but now that my son is 3 1/2 months, it's much easier!
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212720 tn?1304375415
My kids will be 3 years apart and I think that is perfect for us. My daughter is more independent and will be a great help with her baby brother. :)    My sister and I were 3 years apart as well...
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1035252 tn?1427227833
My kids will be about 22 months apart and I originally wanted them to be 2 years (didn't think we would conceive this fast) but I'm glad. It will be a lot harder having a 2-year-old and a newborn but I think once we get past the first few years it will be very rewarding.
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