My husband and I have a one year old daughter. Is it to soon to start trying for baby #2. It took 2 years to get pregnant with our 1st. Will it take that long again?
2006-09-13 05:15:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I got pregnant again when my daughter was 15 months old. I freaked!!! Needless to say that 2nd one wasnt planned but very much welcomed! They (Dr.'s scientists) that your body needs 2 years to fully heal from a pregnancy. I felt absolutey fine with my second pregnancy. In fact my 2nd was better than my 1st. My girls were 23 months apart and the only problem I had was when I tried to put baby #1 in a toddler bed it was fine until baby #2 was born. Then baby # 1 wouldn't sleep in her toddler bed anymore. Oh and she was well on her way to being potty trained until the baby was here. When she saw the baby in diapers getting the attention and having her diapers changed, she no longer would go on the potty. That was really the only challenges. Everything else I believe was ok. But the decision is yours and your husband. And just because it took you that long to conceive with your first child doesn't mean it will the second time. My family and friends all said that I will like my children being so close together because they will have more in common and will play well together. They were right!! Good Luck!
2006-09-13 05:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by r_u_kidding 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They say you should give your body at least a year to heal after having a child, and after miscarriages too. Since it's been that long, medically, it should be okay to start trying again. If you are ready for another baby, and think that would be a good spacing between them, then go ahead and start now. I think between 2 and 4 years between kids is ideal, because then they are close enough to have the most things in common. And just because it took so long for the first time, doesn't mean it will take that long this time. Every experience is different.
2006-09-13 06:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by Cyndi Storm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its too soon. Your body knows how to get pregnant now so it should be way easier to get pregnant again. I have 3 kids all under 5 yrs old and I don't have enough time to spend quality time w/ any of them - when I try the other 2 intrude. Its hard when your trying to feed a newborn and your 2 yr old is getting into something they shouldn't be and you have to put the baby down to go help the older one and the babys screaming cause the feeding was interupted. Its hard - so hard, and it doesn't get easier. If I could do it again i'd have my kids 3 to 4 yrs apart. Young kids need too much individual attention & when theres 2 or more of them its really hard. Good Luck!
2006-09-13 05:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Chargers Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why is that considered to soon ?
I was pregnant with my daughter when my son was 5 months old. It took me 5 yrs to get pregnant with my son and 5 months after he was here my daughter was conceived.
Most people I know started trying once their kid was 8 months old or a year old cause it could take some time getting pregnant
Whatever you decide, good luck!
2006-09-13 06:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by wilowdreams 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out that I was pregnant when my daughter just turned one. I am glad that I had them this close. They get alone fine. So I think that you should start if you and your husband are ready. It may take as long but it might not. Hard to say. Most likely it will not just because you body has all ready been their it. Best wishes.
2006-09-13 05:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the closer they are in age the more chances they will be close later on. And, they will be at similar stages so they can play better together. Go for it! And don't worry about it taking 2 years to conceive. I have heard that once you have been pregnant once it is easier to get preggo again.
2006-09-13 05:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by In Luv w/ 2 B, 1 G + 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say for you to wait till your first is out of diapers. However, I'm not the one that's going to have to carry all their stuff around. If you think you're capable then go for it. Just remember that your daughter deserves a lot of attention right now. You don't want her to feel left out 'cause once you have baby #2 you'll have less time to spend with her when right now is when she follows you more.
2006-09-13 05:23:44 · answer #7 · answered by Geneddly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start when you feel ready to have a second child. It may take you just one month or it could take years. This is a decision for you, your husband and your doctor. Congrats on baby number one!
2006-09-13 05:29:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you asking us? If your husband and you are comfortable with the idea of another baby, go for it. I think that this should be a personal decision. As long as you are both happy, do what you have to do :)
2006-09-13 06:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not too soon. I got pregnant with my second when my first was only 10months old (It was planned but didn't expect to catch first try LOL). Much to my families disapproval. But I wouldn't change a thing as they are close friends. Hard work though but worth it.
2006-09-13 05:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by ♥kazzalou♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋