How close together did you have your kids?

Question

I just wanted to see the different answers for this question. I just had my son 4 1/2 months ago and am really wanting to have another one. Did anyone else really "crave" wanting to have another child right after they had their first? My husband and I are planning on having about 3 or 4 and I just really loved being pregnant and had a good labor and delivery (even though it was 22 hours), it went really well and I love my little boy to death and he is such a joy. Just wanted to get some ideas on if it would be a good idea and what are the pros and cons about having 2 pretty close together. We're thinking about waiting until our first is a year old.

Answer 1

I know what you mean!

After our first, I got post natal depression which put me off having another for a while so the older two have a 3 and a half year difference.

But after our second, I was so broody we started TTC when she was 6 months. 9 months later I was finally pregnant and they have 22 months between them.

It is Ok for the first year (hard work, but nothing awful) Then the elder one hits the 'terrible' twos and it can get a bit difficult, but nothing you can't handle.

We are waiting til the youngest is a bit older this time before trying for number 4. Partly due to health reasons and partly for my sanity lol!

Answer 2

I am pregnant know but my first child, my son is 4. I wanted to have another baby right away but was unable to. Some Docs say when you don't give your body enough time  to heal you are more likely to miscarry. That is was happened to me. So you should check with your Doctor first before trying to conceive so you don't cause yourself any unnecessary emotional strain.

Answer 3

I also loved being pregnant and had a textbook delivery with my first baby.  I started wanting to have another baby when my daughter was around 18 months and it took us nearly a year to get pregnant.

My daughter turned 3 in May and I just had my son 3 weeks ago, so they are roughly 37 months apart.  I love it.  My daughter is a great helper and just loves her brother.  Also, my daughter is almost completely potty trained and will be out of diapers soon, so it'll be nice to only have one child in diapers.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

I didn't really want to have another until my son was between 1 and 2, but knew I had to wait and lose weight. My kids will be 3 years and 1 week apart because I'm pregnant with my second who is due March 5, 2009. I think it would be best for you to wait until your first is a year old. Concentrate on him for awhile.

Answer 5

I had my youngest two 12 months apart. So, while my 3 year old was I think 3 months old, I got pregnant again (not on purpose) with my now 2-year old, but we couldn't be happier with these two children. I also have a 6 year old. Now, it's a bit like having twins because they seem to do the same things at the same time. So, it can be a bit frustrating but it is getting a lot better. The only thing was really hard for me was being pregnant with the little one and trying to take care of a newborn. Lugging around a baby carrier AND carrying another baby in my tummy was a little hard. One other thing, when my newest baby was born, my other one was on another sleeping schedule and the newborn was on a DIFFERENT sleeping schedule. So, it was hard to get my rest, but I survived and I'm so happy with my daughters. If you want to do it, go ahead. It's hard sometimes, but raising children period is hard. So, whatever your heart wants.... good luck.

Answer 6

My sister and I are 8 years apart and we;re plenty close.