Do you have a 2 1/2 -3 year gap in your children?

Question

I was hoping to have my children two years apart, but something has come up medically where I won't have them two years apart. Anyway... in your experiences did you like having a 2 1/2 year to 3 year gap? Children can still be close having this much time between them right? I don't know why I'm stressing so much. Its out of my hands really. I just hope to get pregnant late fall/early winter. Thank you!

Answer 1

Don't worry.  My oldest three boys are each 2 years apart, then our fourth son was born 3 1/2 years later.  They are all actually close with each other, and the younger two of them are precious.  The one who is 3 1/2 years older really enjoys his little brother and includes him in as much as the  youngest will let him (my youngest is quite independent). :-)  Each child is individual--there is no guarantee that children will be close or not no matter what the age span (fortunately I have been blessed with boys who enjoy each other for the most part).  Children just know when they are loved and their relationship will be what it is.  For now, enjoy the extra time with your oldest--it will never be the same again. :-)

Answer 2

ok, my mom had me and my twin brother  3 years apart from my older brother. and i have to admit, my mom said it was hard. but me and my older brother were super close all the way up until he was in 3rd grade. i loved it he would teach me stuff he was learning, in advance to make me smarter. and played games and the age difference didnt matter. however now its different, he got really rude and we live in the same house and i havent spoken to him in 3 years. ha, thats just him though. i think you will do just fine in motherhood but i felt like sharing my personal view on the topic. :/ hope i helped, good luck

Answer 3

My oldest is 14 years old, my middle is 13 years old and my youngest is 10 monhs. So yeah, there is quite a gap in there. But my older ones love my younger so much, there is a special bond between them.

Answer 4

they will be fine me and my brother are 6 years apart and we are extremly close

Answer 5

There's a 2.5yr difference between all of my oldest daughter and son and my son and youngest daughter. When they were younger, they faught like crazy and were constantly beating up on each other. I spend most of my time breaking up fights and yelling. Now at the ages of 18.5yrs, 16yrs and 13.5yrs, they get along wonderfully and enjoy spending time together.

Children can be close and be 2yrs apart or 10yrs apart and vice versa. Age gap doesn't mean anything relationship wise. Don't rush yourself if your body isn't ready. I think 2-4yrs is a good age gap...older child is potty trained and able to do some things on their own.

Good luck

Answer 6

my two boys are 19 months apart,very common these days i am finding.

they are identical twins,just 19 months apart.

nick is nates big brother and his protector in school.best friend and worst enemy's.

we would do it all over again.

Answer 7

I've never measured.

Answer 8

2 1/2 -3 years is actually the recommended time between babies because they recommend waiting 18 months between pregnancies to allow your body to fully recover and for the vitamins to build up in your system.  My boys are 2 1/2 years apart and very close...my niece has 3 boys each are 2 1/2- 3 years apart and do great together.  To close together and your body can't handle it as well to far apart they will have a big generation gap affect but that is not usually until 4 or more years apart.  

Answer 9

It really doesn't matter what the gap is. Most siblings have a special bond anyways. I've seen your other questions and you really need to stop worrying about this.

Answer 10

Hello.

I don't have children. Yet, my brother is four years older than me, and we have been close every since I was little. He would babysit when I was younger and now that Im 14 and going to be a freshmen in high school, and he is 18 and going to be a freshmen in college. We are closer than ever. I can confide everything in him, and he will never tell.

Answer 11

Well, I'm not a mother but I am a daughter in a family of three children and I'm eight years apart from my younger sister and three years away from my younger brother. I'm just as close, if not closer to my sister as to my brother. So this really is a silly thing to worry about.

Siblings are usually close and will stay that way if you raise them right to appreciate family and the love of their siblings. :D