I've never known anyone to have children this close. WHat should I expect? ANy tips?
2006-10-31 06:10:09 · 40 answers · asked by Kennedy & Kevin's mommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
My boys are 2 and 3 years old (their birthdays are 01-01-03 and 12-06-03). They are 25 days shy of 1 year apart. (I also have a 6 year old daughter.)
Here are a few tips:
1) Wean the 8 month old ASAP from the bottle (if you use one). The sooner the better!!! The same goes for nursing...although, most women who are pregnant have a harder time producing enough milk to continue. If you don't, then you will have a MUCH harder time getting the bottle or breast away since you will have the new baby on the bottle or the breast.
2) Sleep whenever you possibly can. I would hold my oldest boy in bed with me and we would nap together.....just so I could get a little sleep.
3) Personal hygiene is a bit harder to do with babies that close together. I had to figure out how to get showered in 5 minutes or less for the first 6 months.
4) In order to stay sane, you will need a tandem stroller. Then you will be able to get out....and then at least you won't be stuck at home. It takes a bit of learning, but it is completely do-able to go out and walk, going to the mall, or even grocery shopping.
5) Even when you feel like you can't take one more minute, just look at their precious sleeping faces and your heart will melt all over again.
It DOES get better as they get older! It DOES get easier as they get older in so many ways. And it is SO much fun!!
Have fun!
Oh Yeah-- If the babies are the same gender, then make sure you hold on to all those baby clothes!! That will save you SO much money. You also might want to get in with a group of moms that pass down clothes in good condition. It can be quite helpful.....not to mention they usually have some really cute clothes!
2006-10-31 06:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mum to 3 cute kids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly consider she is also to younger to be pregnant. At 6 months, she would possibly not have ample protein to nurse her kittens, which would provide her seizures if she doesnt have ample protein for HERSELF. Make definite shes getting PLENTY of meals. Dont be afraid to fatten her up, she's going to drop many kilos whilst she has her kittens, much more then she had earlier than she used to be pregnant. Since shes having kittens at 6 months, she is a kitten herself. She would possibly not are living so long as the typical cat is meant to. Maybe eight-10 years. But well good fortune besides!!!
2016-09-01 05:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 kids that are really close together too. My daughter was born when my son was only 11 months old lol They were actually born in the same year too. My sons birthday is Jan 7th 02 and my daughters is Dec 12th 02. I am glad that i had them close and it really is like having twins. Right now my son is almost 5 and my daughter is almost 4 and they do everything together, but the don't always get along 100% of the time lol People always think they are twins lol
2006-10-31 06:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by *~Amber~* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well I have twins, so I can sort of imagine. Your 8 month old will probably be too young to experience the jealousy that usually comes with a new baby, so that's one good thing :-)
Seriously though, get as much rest as you can, nap when they nap. Seek out help, don't wait for friends or family members to offer, go and ask them to come over for a few hours. If you go to church, seek out help from them.
I do know a few people who have kids that close. I worked for a woman who, 5 weeks after adopting a newborn, found out she was pregnant, she also had a 2 year old. Another woman who is infamous in my community, she adopted twin boys and then found out she was pregnant with twin boys! Her 2 sets of twins are 11 months apart!
Man these people who keep telling you to use birth control are RUDE!! This is a blessing, and while I sence that you feel over-whelmed and nervous, I don't think you sound regretful!
You'll get through it, you just take it one day at a time. Surround yourself with other moms to get the support you need, and don't forget to make dad chip in as much as possible.
If you are going to be breast-feeding both of them, check out some websites about twins, they'll give you instructions on how to breast-feed multiples.
Good Luck and God Bless
2006-10-31 06:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by who-wants-to-know 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All I can say is ignore negative feed back and stereotypes. You will have so many people talking, but as long as you keep the creator in your life and your kids by your side you will be great. By the way get your 8 month old out of them diapers and off the bottles and thats one less kid you'll have to worry about.
2006-10-31 06:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by precious_of_them_all 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My kids are 1 year and 9 days apart...I found out I was pregnant when my eldest was 3 mos. old.
It is a lot of work but you can do it!!!
Just remember to treat them the same as they grow up.
Its like having twins-kinda! I had a double stroller, 2 cribs, 2 carseats etc...
Mine are 16 and 17 years old now. They are wonderful people.
HOWEVER...They don't always get along with eachother...
good luck
2006-10-31 06:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by daiseychik@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take it one step at a time. Don't fall over board. If your still with your hunny! Then Take it one step at a time. It will be hard, but may be you might consider some birth control on the side, just to make sure you slow your process of reproduction. Plus they get to a little pricey together. I know me and my bro are a separated by little bit of time! So, Love your two gifts and be grateful that you can have children. Its good to have them together b/c my little one is very out going, but can't get along with other kids his age. He's having a little trouble! But He's a great kid. So, having them close is good, plus when they get older they can look out for one another like me and my bro! :D
2006-10-31 06:19:18 · answer #7 · answered by deadgrl6 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My husband and his sister are that far apart. I have a friend who has a 17 month old and a 3 month old.
You'll survive. It'll be rough at first but you'll make it. Try to set a good routine for the older child. Ask plenty of friends and family for help. Sign up for WIC if you qualify. (Women Infants Children)
2006-10-31 06:18:12 · answer #8 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I went to school with a girl who had a brother that was 9 months older.
Expect to buy a lot, a lot of diapers. Recognize when you need help and be prepared to ask for it (it's not wrong). Everything will fall into place. It'll be fine after some adjusting. You'll live.
2006-10-31 06:13:56 · answer #9 · answered by Nicky G 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My 11 and 12 year old sons are 13 months apart.Plus my daughter was 4 at the time my 3rd child(the now-11 year old came along.) it WILL be quite a handful,but later they will be buddies.
Best wishes.
2006-10-31 06:14:17 · answer #10 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋