iv got a 5 month old baby and now want to try and start for another but im worried what people will think?

Answer 1

How old are you???married??? job??? house???

Answer 2

Normally I would say why care what others think, but in this case I won't. First, how old are you and what are your circumstances? Do you have a stable marriage or relationship?

Why the rush for another child at this point in time? Your baby is still an infant and needs a lot of love/care/time. It is generally suggested that at least 18 mos. should exist between siblings and I actually feel that is too close.

A child, in my opinion, deserves as much time as possible to be concentrated on solely, without competition from any other siblings.

There is a lot of time after your child is older to give him/her a sibling.

If you are parenting well and actively, then you shouldn't be in such a hurry to add another. I would wonder why you are so eager.

Answer 3

I really would not worry what people think, i have been in this situation before with my 1st baby (i now have 2), i know you do worry what people will think at the time but ive learned not to, it's your life, you learn buy your own mistakes not others. If you really want another baby then go for it, but as long as your sure and have thought about everything first, such as, coping, getting up at night, etc. I have to admit it isnt easy with two children but mine are 2 years and 5 month. But you do get used to it once you get into a routine. I feel it will be good for your children to grow up together, im an only child and would have loved a sister/brother to grow up with me. Its up to you and your partner though not anyone else, dont let others tell you you wont be able to cope because you will, you have to if you think about it, just make sure its what u both want though please. Good luck anyway, and godbless your child(ren).

Answer 4

Who cares what other people think? As long as you can support it and it's not with another guy then you have nothing to worry about. It's your life so do as you wish with it. P.S. I became pregnant again when my baby was 3 months old (was married, had good job so able to support it) but it was very very tiring having them so close together. It's worked out well now though but I wish I'd left a bit more of a gap. Good luck!

Answer 5

You are a little crazy. :-)
Seriously.....the 5 mos old isn't mobile yet. Think what it's going to be like in a few months when he is crawling and then walking! Not to mention that your body still needs time to recover from his birth before you try to have another one. Wait until he's a year old before you try to conceive again. It will increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby!

Answer 6

who cares what others think? It's your life. I have 14 year old boy/girl twins and I am now 38 years old. I am pregnant again and due Feb 2, 2007 ( I'll be 39 by that time) My family thinks I am crazy for having another bby at my age.....but I dont care. I am happily married, I have a beautiful house and I want another child.....

Answer 7

dont be concern about other people! but dont go a head and have a child now wait until the five month old is adout 1and a half at least the first child could help you with the baby and always put a smile on your face when ur sad and u'll know that the wait was worth it!

Answer 8

it doesn't matter what people will think.
if you feel you are ready and your partner is ready, then that's all that matters.

one tidbit of advice that i will always keep in mind....i've often heard of moms waiting until their older child is at least potty trained before starting on the next one.
i've heard that 2 in diapers can be pretty crazy.
plus, the older one will be old enough to help you and old enough to understand if mommy can't play right now or old enough to understand about the new baby.

just some food for thought, but do what works for YOUR life!

take care.

Answer 9

If your ready and can financially and emotionally support another child then go for it. You shouldn't be worried about what anyone else thinks of you, it's your life so do what you want with it. Just make sure you can provide for those babies, and nobody can say anything.

Answer 10

first of all how old are you. if you are old enough to have kids and iam talking older than about 21 and are married to a good man go for it do not worry what other people think. but if u are younger than that you dont need no more kids

Answer 11

Well, what others think is irrelevant..are you capable of supporting these children?? and give your body a rest, 2 years apart is the best way to get your body in gear for #2, good luck..