My first child is now 10 months. I'm thinking about another one already. Is it too early or should I wait longer? I don't want to have them so close together that it'll be really difficult but I also don't want them too far apart that they won't want to have anything to do with each other. Any suggestions?
2006-07-26 04:15:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
it kinda depends on you, I had my kids 5 years apart and I'd not change it for the world, my daughter was big enough to take care of herself (dressing, bathing potty trained). and She was big enough to help with her brother. I know many people who have had numerous back to back and they are having issues with the oldest still wanting to be a baby and they are having issues potty training and breaking of habits like the pacifier. I'd say it's up to you and your spouse what you both are comfortable with. Personally I'd wait until at least you child now is potty trained fully so you don't have two in diapers, but that's just my .02.
2006-07-26 04:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well a really good age is a year 1/2 apart but then you would have needed to be pregnant when your first child was only three months old! The only problem with that is that they are both still babies at the same time and it makes it harder for you. But they would be really close and dependent upon each other. My boyfriend and his brother are like that. Anyway. Starting to get pregnant now would fine. If you really have the desire to have another child right now than perhaps that's God's way of letting you know that you are ready. That's if you are a Christian. I'm sorry if you're not. But the two kids will be close in age, almost two years apart and they will be able to share the same generation trends and be a team sort of. I hope I helped! If I had the money I would start to have my next child now two. My first is only 5 months!
2006-07-26 04:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse 2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different, but I had my two girls two years apart. Then waited almost five years and had my son and daughter about 2 1/2 years apart. Being only a couple of years apart worked out great because they get along together, (also fight here and there...lol) but it didn't make it so hard being little at the same time. I would wait until your baby was 13 months, then you and your husband can try to have another one...but the choice is yours.
2006-07-26 04:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is upto you could you manage and handle another right now dont forget it gets harder when they start walking and the terrible twos lol if you really want another go for it it would be nice having a playfreind for 10 month old dont forget it takes time to conceive and then another 9 months to carry but why not wait a few more months give yourself a break and enjoy some fun time with your 10 month old you dont want to have all that morning sickness back again just yet do you lol any way best wishes and hope all goes well mother of 3 children aged 9 years 4 years and 8 month old boy
2006-07-26 04:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by nicole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until the baby is 15 months to 2 years old before having another child. That way it gives you time to get prepared for the birth and clothes. Good luck.
2006-07-26 06:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by crevels23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reasearch shows that there are two optimum times to have a second child. between 18-36months age difference, and more than seven years. Pre-school IQ and language and literacy skills in later childhood show that these are the best age gaps between sibling
Up to 18 months is the worst time with an average IQ drop of three points for the sibling.
2006-07-26 04:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a 10 month span is great spacing between the children. It allows them to grow up together and experience things together that they cant if there is too much time in between
2006-07-26 04:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by treeman1266 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors and reading material say its harder on your body and you have a higher risk of smaller baby/ premature birth if you get pregnant more than 24 months after giving birth. I've seen people though that have had no trouble and got pregnant almost immediately after the six week mark of giving birth. Remember the strain on your body and talk to your doctor for their recommendation. If you are still wanting to, go for it!
2006-07-26 04:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by missionhtg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them be 2-3 years apart.
2006-07-26 06:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by momma2jaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u shud def wait its not easy havin 2 children mine are 4 and 10 months and its hard but they get on so well always playin together so dont worry that they wont get on they will at least wait another yr or so ul cope better wit one a bit older x
2006-07-26 04:21:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋