Too many years between children?

Question

I have a 9 year old daughter from my first marriage. My current husband and I have been discussing having a child together within the next two years. Is this crazy because of the age difference? If anyone has had children 10 or more years apart let me know how it was for you. I'm talking about just two children 10 years apart, not 10 years from your first to your last and you have like 2 or 3 in between!

Answer 1

I don't think it would be that bad of age difference i would have done 5 years difference but this will be OK. It just depends on you, can would you be able to Handel a new born. You are now use to your child being more independent doing stuff for herself. If you are physically OK. with it then go for it.

A good thing about having the age difference is that your daughter would be able to help you.

Also think about the future if you want your kids to be close there is that big age difference she will be married by the time the young one is in high school.

Answer 2

I have a 15 year old a 6 year old and I'm pregnant again,it works out fine the older one looks after herself they get on

Answer 3

I'm 25 my first little brother is 13 and my youngest little brother is 3. My mom had one child every decade for 30 years, lol! She really likes the fact that she spread us apart and it wasn't planned, just worked out that way. What I like about it was having so much time with just me and my mom and having that one on one attention. But then when my brother was born I was old enough to help mom out a lot- and my step dad too as it was his first child. And then ten years later my mom discovered she was pregnant with my youngest brother. I was 21! old enough to have him myself! It was weird at first but I wouldn't change it for the world. I love my baby brother as if he was my own. I've called him "my baby" since he was born. Anyway, my point is the age difference has worked out for our family and I see nothing wrong with it. I have friends who have younger siblings in grade school, and we're in our mid twenties! It's not so uncommon nowadays. Just remember to keep your daughter involved in everything otherwise she could end up feeling a little left out. Good luck!

Answer 4

My kid's are 13, 10 and the baby will be 2 next week, I dont think it's crazy at all!! Your daughter may enjoy helping out with the baby my oldest two loved it, they love their little brother. Go for it...... Good luck

Answer 5

I am the yougest of seven kids. And I will admit it gets crazy, but truth be told, I am actually closest to my brother Gabriel, and he is 16 years older than me.I don't think age diffrences matter much. The second youngest in my family is 9 years older than me, and there isn't really any problems between any of us. We are all really close. I love my older brothers, and the age diffrence wouldn't make a diffrence.

Answer 6

I feel the same way as you. I have a 6 year old (will be 7 august 16th) if i had another kid i doubt my son would have much to do with a baby. That is not all the reason why i have not had another one but i do think like that.

My mom and daddy had 7 kids, our ages are 34, 31, 28-me, 27, 23, 18 and 13

I can tell you i am more closer to my sister who is 18 than i am with the one who is only 17 months younger than me.

Every kid is different when it comes to brothers and sisters...But i would not let the age difference come between you and your decision to have another kid.

Good luck

Answer 7

I am 25, one sister 22, another that is 12 and my brother is 11. It worked out really well for my family, plus it's cool that my little sister and brother kind of look up to me and call me for advice and stuff. The only problem I had was my Mom would expect my sister and I to babysit a lot more than I think is reasonable. As long as it feels right, I say go for it!