2006-07-01 17:57:28 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
As the third child in a family of three children, I'd be glad to share my point of view. My sisters were 9 and 11 years old when I was born. Perhaps this is a bit longer than you are willing to wait, but it worked out beautifully for my family. My mom told me that since the two older kids were old enough to do pretty much everything on their own, it was MUCH easier to raise the third child (me!). Plus, she had two older "helpers" that were more than willing to help with all the baby things. I completely understand where she is coming from. One of my sisters has three children of her own now. Ages: 5, 3, and 2. Luckily, she has a husband who is more than willing to help out all the time, they are well off financially, AND she is a stay-at-home Mom. Otherwise, I know it would be really rough for her to have those children so close together, especially during the baby years. Not to mention having three in college at once!! Of course it depends on how your personal situation is and also when your biological clock starts to *really* tick. My mom had my oldest sister at age 21 and had me at age 32, so it wasn't really a problem waiting a long time.
Good luck! :)
2006-07-01 18:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by L.T. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends what's best for you. Is the 1-year-old in daycare or are you home with him/her? How will this work out for you financially? Is your baby sleeping through the night?
I have 3 older kids (12-1/2, 10 & 10) and 2 babies (15 months and 3 months). I feel like my new baby is missing out on some of the things I was able to do with the older one (like play with her on the floor) since the older baby doesn't really know not to hurt the younger one...
2006-07-02 01:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by IVF Expert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the 1 year old be potty trained then start working on a third!
2006-07-02 01:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by soleil_fairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to let your body heal from the last one. If you have a 1 year old you need at least 18 months to 2 years before getting pregnant again.
2006-07-02 01:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can answer this question for you. It is up to you to decide given all the factors and your particular situation, which no one but you (and the babies' father) can know.
And to people who would say not to do it ... That's not up to you. If someone has the capacity and desire to raise and love a child, good for them. You need not do it, and in fact I hope you don't. Three children is not too many; I'm one of seven myself, and we're a big, mostly happy, surprisingly functional family. Do what is best for you and yours.
2006-07-02 01:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by Cols 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it! I have 3 and wish I would have stopped at 2.
2006-07-02 01:00:49 · answer #6 · answered by jts_31565 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when at least the one who is 1 turns 3 so you have more time to spend with them instead of the other baby.
2006-07-02 01:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever you are ready. i have 3 children under 5 and like that they are so close together, and my neice has a 11 month old and a newborn. it just depends when you are ready :)
2006-07-02 01:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by sex_c_tink21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ultimately, enjoy the ones you have, have a third in a year or so, remember not to do the "middle child syndrom" love them all...always. do what you feel, and she feels is best, but i say wait and enjoy what you have for now.
2006-07-02 01:02:25 · answer #9 · answered by who be boo? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now is a perfect time. So you will be done with pampers faster. Plus so they won't be so far apart and they can look after each other.
2006-07-02 01:02:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋