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Upset:/

As I have posted recently I just had my daughter 5 weeks ago. And my boyfriend and I have had sex since the 6th day after I had her. And we want another baby... Well I took a pregnancy test today the clear blue tests.. And it said not pregnant. Deep down I was hoping it would say pregnant. Since you're more fertile after birth.. But nothing:(
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I'm not saying either not to have all your want close in age. But it is soo much riskier to you and that second baby. I totally understand the disappointment. But they say it takes one full year for ur body to get back to normal after a baby. You'd be alot more at risk for health issues for you and your baby. Also miscarriage and not have the umph and importantly the good things in ur body to support a healthy baby to soon.  Enjoy your baby girl and try in few months at least :)  good luck
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i would at least wait about 3 months, then they would be about a year apart (me personally i want to wait 4/5 years before having my second after shes born because ill have more time to spend 1 on 1 with each and you wouldnt have 2 children going threw the terrible 2's together lol) but i know what you mean id love to have twins :) it'd be hard work but they'd be the same age and be able to help each other out
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I know it's good to wait my heart just  wants more close together so bad. I understand what you're saying. Part of me just wishes I was maybe to soon to test. But maybe if its negative for real it's a sign.
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We're not saying you shouldn't have another one, we are just trying to warn you that it is too soon! I mean literally, you are risking a miscarriage! Your second won't be as healthy as he/she would be if you would just wait, a few months at least. And that's at best. At worst, the new baby won't even survive. And what about your health? How will you care for your 5 week old daughter if you are suffering from severe health issues?

Studies show mothers and infants are healthiest and have the best survival rates when they are spaced at least 2-3 years apart.

Have all the children you want, we are not trying to discourage you from that. We are just trying to present the facts. If you don't believe us, ask your doctor. You need to be consulting a doctor anyway.
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Girl dont worry   at my 6 week check up my test came up negative  like u deep down i was a little down    but now my daughter is almost 6 months old and im 16weeks 5days pregnant!!  Dont be discouraged hun. Trust me if its meant to be it will happen.. And to the post that are discouraging u forget them  u do what ur heart tells u and if u want another little one  go for it.... Of course enjoy ur beautiful 5 week old and enjoy that one on one with her ^_^   Keep your head up hun and u can message me anytime
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A week after birth is too soon to even try sex yet. Spend some quality time with your new baby because you won't have much bonding time if you have another new baby in the house. New babies need more attention and care but will u be able to do all that while suffering from the woes of pregnancy again?
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You should wait just a bit longer before trying again , your bodies not even healed up yet from having your daughter . It'll happen when it's time :-)
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That's okay it will happen when it supposed to happen! Eventually you will get pregnant because you are more fertile after birth :) don't get discouraged!
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Like I mentioned in your other post, it is extremely unhealthy to have two pregnancies so close together. You should wait before conceiving again!
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4194487 tn?1370046144
Dont let that discourage you, keep trying it will happen before you know it :)
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