Anyone thinking about another baby?

Stacy - posted on 04/24/2010

My daughter is 18 months old today and my husband has mentioned us trying for another baby. I'm not sure I am ready at this point but we both agreed that trying in july/august would be a good time for us. That way they will be 3.5 years apart. I want another one but I'm just not sure I'm ready for that just yet.

Annee - posted on 04/24/2010

i have 3 kids my oldest is 4 1/2, my middle is 1 1/2, and my youngest is 4 months. honestly i would wait until your daughter is potty trained for you to have another one because its a lot easier to not have 2 in diapers, my 2 sons are both in diapers and with them it is very time consuming to be changing diapers all the time. i think that 3 years between them is a good age difference because the older one can help you with small tasks and they will better understand that they can't be rough with the baby. my middle son is very rough with the baby because he doesn't know any better yet. hope this helps :)

Andrea - posted on 04/14/2010

My girls are 2 years 4 months apart and I love it. They are so close (most of the time). I have a sister myself that is almost 4 years younger and I always felt that the age was too much of a gap. When my second child was born my oldest just adorded her. She loved to help bath her, change dipers, and bring her toys so she didn't have to move to much. Now my middle child and youngest are 364 days apart and that hard.

Krystle - posted on 04/14/2010

my son is 17 months old and im 6 months pregnant wiv my second child it will be hard but in a few years im sure things will get better wat u need to remember is dat ur 1st child will be very jelouse just get the child used to another baby by talking to him or her

Krystle - posted on 04/14/2010

my son is 17 months old and im 6 months pregnant wiv my second child it will be hard but in a few years im sure things will get better wat u need to remember is dat ur 1st child will be very jelouse just get the child used to another baby by talking to him or her

Krystle - posted on 04/14/2010

my son is 17 months old and im 6 months pregnant wiv my second child it will be hard but in a few years im sure things will get better wat u need to remember is dat ur 1st child will be very jelouse just get the child used to another baby by talking to him or her

Krystle - posted on 04/14/2010

my son is 17 months old and im 6 months pregnant wiv my second child

Taron - posted on 04/13/2010

We've been trying for another one since our 1st was 10 months old. My sister & I are only a lil over a year apart. Mom didn't think it was any harder than having us 5 years apart. (we have another sibling 5 yrs younger) Sibling closer in age get along better I've seen that time & time again.

Jade - posted on 04/13/2010

you know, i've thought about it..but i feel i was too young to have my first..so i think im going to wait till im ready for another one..planned..lol, but if i was older, i would most def. have my babies close in age :) Just make sure it's what you & ur partner want..everyone always says to me the more you have the easier it gets, but who knows lol, i wish the best of luck to you.

Sheryl - posted on 04/13/2010

Well my girls are 17.5 mths apart, it was hard to start with the youngest being prem and sick all the time, but is getting better now they are getting a bit older (3 and 18mths) cause they keep each other busy. And we might be having another.

Rebekah - posted on 04/13/2010

Our twins were 12 months (corrected) when I fell pregnant with our #3. We are very happy with that age gap

Michelle - posted on 04/12/2010

my daughter was 15 months when our son arrived shes very good with him its nice having them close

Kudirat - posted on 04/10/2010

I got pregnant with my second child when my 1st was 9month, i find it really hard at the beginning but now am enjoying it. my daughter is 3yrs and my son is now 18month. i love to be pregnant again but i will wait till my son is almost 3 bcos both of them are still on nappies am just trying 2 get my daughter out of diaper...I will say to you that you will be fine, the first few months might be hard

Genna - posted on 04/10/2010

My son is 18 months and I am 2 months pregnant with number 2. I'm really glad that my son will have someone to play with so close in age to him. It's hard being pregnant and feeling yucky while running after a toddler, but I'm sure it will all be worth it :)

Sylvia - posted on 04/09/2010

My oldest daughter, now 7, was around 18 months when we started trying to have her baby brother, Gabriel, now 4. It took us 10 months to get pregnant with him, so they're about 3 years apart. They're good buddies and very close. I would say in my case it was way easier for me to go from one baby to two. It was more of an adjustment to go from 2 babies to 3 simply because I was already running after two children, but I have to say that I never considered having an only child. So more than 1 baby was always the plan. If you're ready to have another one, by all means go for it.

Samantha - posted on 04/09/2010

My daughter is a little over 17 months old, and I just recently had my second baby. At times it can be hard and a hassel but the rest of the time it seems as though there is still just one baby in the house. Having my kids 16 and a half months apart is the best decision I ever made. My daughter is really good with her little brother, all you have to do to keep the older child from getting jealous is make them a part of everything you do for your new baby.

Leah - posted on 04/09/2010

My oldest turned 10 a couple of weeks ago, my 2nd turned 18mo. yesterday, and I am 7 mo. pregnant w/ my 3rd. I never would have planned my first 2 being so far apart, but since my oldest is a girl and LOVES to help with brother it's been really nice. As for the 3rd it wasn't exctly planned, but we weren't preventing either. I did find out this one is a boy too, so it will be nice to have the boys so close in age and then my oldest can always be my little girl. Let's face it....anything more than 1 is crazy at some point in life, so if you're feeling it, go for it! No one ever said being a mom was easy!~

Marija - posted on 04/09/2010

What do you think about this?My daughter is 16 months old,and I´m 7 full months pregnant now.My daughter is having a brother in just 2 months.

I have friends who had 2 or eve 3 children in a short time.Personally,I have a brother and 2 sisters,and we were all born in 6 years.My mom was a hero. :)

It was hard in the beginning,but as we grew older,it became easier.

It´s going to be hard for me too,but I just have to do my best.when you love and care for your children,nothing is hard.no mather how hard somethimes it can be,when you see that smile and that beautiful face of your child,you can do anything.

And that´s why I say:"You go girl!" :)

Diana - posted on 04/08/2010

I wont be getting pregnant again. 1 child is enough for me. Yes its going to be hard if you add an extra child but if its your desire then i say go for it. If you want both of your kids to grow up together and play together then that would be a good idea.

Nikki - posted on 04/05/2010

Well, I am actually pregnant with baby #2 and due end of July. I too wanted to have my kids close in age. they will be a little less than two years apart. I don't know how it will be... am sure challenging but awarding at the same time, I can let you know how it goes for me when second one is around. lol

Lorena - posted on 04/05/2010

I also wanted my kids close together. My daughter is now 18 months and I am 6 months pregnant. This pregnancy is harder, more tired, more of all of the complaints and they started earlier and lasted longer than with my first pregnancy. That does make it harder already, but no regrets. All of my sisters (4) have had thier first two kids close together and they say the first 2 years are really tough, but after that it is great fun. I sure hope so. Good luck!

Jade - posted on 04/05/2010

Hi my son was 16 months old when I had my little girl who is now 8 weeks old! Yes its difficult especially as he has had a tummy bug and a chest infection all at once but considering there isn't much between them they adore each other. At first he was a bit unsure but after a couple of days he was fine with her and is constantly wanting to give her kisses, touch her, give her tickles. And she follows him around the room constantly. However if one cries the other tends to cry, neither of them like to hear the other one cry :( I wouldn't change anything, I'm only 20 now and I would love to have more soon but I know that I need to get things sorted for myself before we have more. I wish you all the best xx

Sally - posted on 04/05/2010

I have two toddlers 15 months apart. It has been the toughest thing I have ever known - little sleep and no time to do anything but cater to their needs. It is hard when they are on different feeding/sleeping schedules because it means you don't get a minute. Mine didn't nap at same time in day for the first 8 months! Saying that, now they are 18 months and 2.9 months they play beautifully together and I am ready for baby 3... Hoping a 2 year gap will be easier than 1 year.

Denise - posted on 04/04/2010

I dont know if it is hard or not, I just know that my husband and I would like a nother one,but we are clearly petrified. We barely have sex and it is ok with me. I think the concept is frightening for us both. Our lives changed so much with our first born. There were so many circumstances that accompanied his arrival, me losing my job, NEEDING social assistance, losing the house. We are recovering from all of that. I think that we feel more calamity will happen with a 2 nd child. We lost everything accept each other and gained a beautiful boy - that may be enough for life for us.

Ginny - posted on 04/03/2010

We have been talking about trying for #2 when our 16 month old turns 2. It took a year to conceive him, so if things go that way again, which due to medical reasons will probably happen, He'll be a little over 3 when we have the 2nd. Just a side note: I'd start trying now, but the hubby isn't ready yet!!

Denise - posted on 04/03/2010

I was 48 when I had my baby boy who is 17 months now. I asked my OB before delivery, that we were thinking about having another baby. He said try to do it in the 6 months after delivery. Truth be told, we are petrified of having another baby. This has been an incredible adventure and I dont know if I would be as lucky next time as I was this time.



It is great the way some of you can put 'having a baby on a calender. "We will try in May.." Must be nice.

Kristianna - posted on 03/26/2010

I have two boys, 17 months and nine years old, and they actually seem very far apart to me, but still very loving and sweet together. I think that as long as you have the intention to keep them close, it won't really matter what ages they are. I do think it was very nice having a competent older child to help out with a lot of things after having a new born. He was my "go-getter" Everything I needed, he would go run and get for me. I also enjoyed the fact that he wasn't in much need of any physically hard work from me, like having to potty-train or change diapers, or lift into a high chair or carry from car to store. I feel that those physical things would have drained out my energy and would have taken its toll on my bonding time with both kids. I was older as well, which I hate saying it, but it has given me a great deal more patience with both of mine. I think a good space between ages is at least three to four years, but then again, I've seen families where the kids are practically twins and because the diaper time passed so quickly between the both of them, they were able to do everything together and have been the best of friends. In my opinion, the closer together they are, the greater the patience you'll have to have :) Just remember to enjoy yourself as well :)

Annette - posted on 03/26/2010

my babies are 11 1/2 months apart and at first it was hard adjusting but now that they are older it is waaaay easier and they are the best of friends they dont do anything without the other. in the beg i was like oh my what have i got myself into and now that i look back its the best thing i ever did. i would say do it before they get to far in age where they might resent one another because one baby feels left out all the time. good luck!!!

Adenike - posted on 03/25/2010

wether its now or later,u will surely go thru motherhood again whenever u have another baby,so its depend on u.caring 4 kids its amazing,although time consuming,but if u can do it at once then its better 4 u.then u have time 4 urself later and enjoy ur life with ur kids.wish u best of luck.

Lisa - posted on 03/25/2010

ummmm No lol I cant imagine having another child but everyone wants different things.. SO if you are ready why not!

Xandra - posted on 03/22/2010

Hello, we decided to conceive our second child when our first daughter was only 3 months old!! so they are 13 months apart...it is hard but if I can do it then so can you, I work from home & i enjoy every bit of the challenges that come with having such a short gap between bubs...My girls are now, 3 months and 16 months...it gets better as soon as you get a routine, so if you do choose to have bubba #2 try and settle into a routine asap! ive managed to get the girls to have their naps at the same time which allows for some ME! time...have fun with what ever decision you choose...

Donna - posted on 03/22/2010

we are also thinking about another baby but not for another two years or so... we want our #1 to be good and potty trained and a little more independent.. but no your not crazy and its only difficult if you let it be.. people told me that kids in general were hard but i have a great baby and hes not been difficult at all

Dawnie - posted on 03/22/2010

I would love to be pregnant by June! I started late and I don't have a choice but to have them close. Also my bro and I have a gr8 relationship and couldn't imagine not having a sibling, so my bean must have one too. lol, Good luck!

Rebecca - posted on 03/22/2010

my son is 17 months old and i want another one but my boyfriend says one is enough

Jenny - posted on 03/21/2010

My daughter is 17 months old and we are thinking about getting pregnant again toward the end of summer. We want our kids close to. I have a sister and we were almost 8 years apart and did not get along at all. I say if you're feeling another baby and you want them close this is the time to do it. Everyone experiences it differently and it sounds like you're ready. I'm 38 now so it's soon or never for us.

Bre-Anna - posted on 03/20/2010

My son is 17 months and we are thinking of haveing another one. We want to have a summer baby so that means get pregnant in september but we r not sure if we want one now or later. We dont want them 2 far apart so they they have a good relationship w each other. Also I LOVED being pregnant w my son,besides they sickness everyday i loved it. :)

Kristel - posted on 03/20/2010

I have 4 children. My 8 year old son was only 8 months old when I got pregnant with my now 7 year old daughter. I then went through a divorce when she was 1. They keep each other company and play together all the time. Yes, they fight but that's what siblings do. I was remarried and now have a 17 month old and a 4 month old, both girls. So, as you can see I have plenty of experience w/ having children close together. My 17 month old just loves her little sister! In fact, Izzy was her first word besides Mama and Dada, which is our 4 month olds name. If you have patience and have a good supporting husband/significant other, I would say go for it, because they will grow up the best of friends!

Kelly - posted on 03/20/2010

I have 2 children, my youngest turned 17months yesterday and I also have a son, there are 25 months between them and I love it. It was really easy in the beginning as he was not phased by his little sister. He adores her more now! thoroughly recommend it!!

Donna - posted on 03/20/2010

have in the 2nd child his you choice when you do it.... with ur son being 16 months is the perfect age they say ur kids should be 2 yrs apart so its not ruff on u.. i got pregnetnt when my son was 16 months and it only took 2 weeks lol so good luck

Emily - posted on 03/20/2010

I'm in the same boat as you except that I'm in pharmacy school and so I'd have to time baby #2 to come right after I finish my spring quarter of next year. I get comments from some family and friends who don't know of my desire to have another baby while in school such as, "Surely you won't have another until you get out of school," and the like. Whether you're in school and wanting to have baby #2 like me or now, I think the most important things to consider are motivation, what's best for your marriage, and what's best for your baby. Since my husband is at home during the day watching baby #1, I can see how having baby #2 may put too much strain on my marriage, which would be worse for my little girl to experience than her having a baby sibling 4.5 years younger instead of only 2.5 years. I've been weighing and praying, and I'm sure if you do the same you'll come up with a solution. Just don't take what others say to heart because they can't see into the future, and remember that anything worth having is worth fighting for. Babies are always a blessing:)

Candace - posted on 03/20/2010

Same here, I delivered my 2nd when my son was 17 months...now my daughter is gonna be 17 months and my sons gonna be 3 June 1st. I'm not gonna lie, its a lot wf work. My son picks on her sometimes he's taught her to be mean so she's not afraid to stand up for herself now. She'll hit him before he gets close enough lol but they do play and have fun too. They'll run thru the house together laughing. Not to mention every morning my son greets my daughter with "GOOD MORNING PRINCESS!" And tells her she's beautiful lol its sweet. I myself was less than 2 yrs apart from my own brother & I loved it, he was like my best friend...so my kids hopefully will be the same. @ least thryll have someone to play with.

Jessica - posted on 03/20/2010

Ashley... Actually, I just delivered my THIRD child the day by daughter turned 17 months old. My children are 17 months apart each. My oldest will be 3 in May. When I became pregnant with my 17 month old I thought it was going to be the end of the world because my "baby" was only 9 months old when I found out. But my daughters are "best friends" as my oldest says. They play well with each other and were totally excited to find out that they were having a baby brother *3/17/10*. It's hard at times regardless the age difference of the children, but I wish you the best of luck! I enjoy having my kids close together, that gives me more time to enjoy them while I'm still young :)

Liena - posted on 03/19/2010

My daughter will be 17 months in a few days and I've been thinking of having a baby #2 for at least a couple of months now. My husb and I are going to start trying now. Not only would we love to have another baby as we've been so lucky with our daughter, but also my husb and I aren't getting any younger. He's 45 and I'm going to be 36 in a couple of months, so can't really wait too long. I've heard from other moms who have 2 or more children and some say it's easier when they're closer in age and some say it's easier when there's a bigger gap. I think it varies and like someone said on this wall, you won't really know what works for you until you go through it.

Sita - posted on 03/19/2010

Lol, my daughter will be 20 months old when our son is born. We got pregnant when she was 11 months old (September 2009). I'm feeling a little sad that she won't be our only child. But, I know she needs a playmate, and another child is such a blessing.

Breanne - posted on 03/19/2010

I am in the same boat. I wanted to try for baby #2 in June but it's a bad time. My husband and I just sold our condo and I am living in my moms basement while my husband trains for 2 years. 14 monts of training (we see him a little bit) and then 10 months in Afghanistan. If I got pregnant in June he would most likley miss the birth and it would be a hard transition for him to come home from that stress to a new baby stress. I think we'll wait. My son will probably be 3 or 4 when we think about more babies. I wanted them close in age, my sister and I didn't bond the greatest and we're 4 years apart (although awesome friends now). Maybe by then I won't want anymore. I didn't want more kids older than 27 and I'll be 26 this June. I guess I'll have to see.

Nikki - posted on 03/19/2010

Our 3rd chid is 17 months (oct 2008) and we are due with no 4 in Sept, one month short of two years. We will then have 6 (just), 3 1/2, 2 (just) and a newborn. We have 18 months between 2 and 3 and its great, although we have 2 1/2 between 1 and 2 and they are really close too. No right decision, just what you feel best, I would prob try soon as I have heaps of friends who found it harder to get pregnant second time.

Danielle - posted on 03/19/2010

My daughter is 17 months and we are expecting the next one in August. I am excited to have these ones close together. I have another daughter that is 12! And I think that is hard dealing with a toddler and a hormonal preteen! 2 babies? No problem!

Angela - posted on 03/19/2010

I've been thinking about baby #2 as well. My Matilda just turned 17 months and I'm ready...my brother and 1 are 15 mos. apart and we are very close. My mom said it was tough at times, but wouldn't change it if she had it to do over again!!

Fran - posted on 03/19/2010

Hi Ashley,
My son is almost 17 months old, and I am also ready for #2.
Sure, the beginning will be tough (even tougher than #1) - but I agree, I don't want them to be too far apart in age.
Good luck...
Fran

Christina - posted on 03/19/2010

I am 21 and have 3kids.Very close together.My oldest is a 3yr old boy.My next one is 17 months and a girl.And my newest one is about 3 and a half months old.I didn't plan it like that but it just kinda happened.Its tough some days but overall I wouldnt change it for anything in the world.My 3 yr old teaches my 17 month old to talk and things about life.She's also his partner in crime lol.The newest one makes it a little harder to keep up with everything because she still likes to be held alot.But I say go for it if you think you can handle it.I'm the type of person that doesn't spend alot of time about thinking on what I am going to do,I just do it.A good quality to have in my situation.It will take away some time from ur daughter but overall she will be gaining a friend and the good times make up for all the bad ones.