I want to have another baby and I like having my kids close together I have a 3 year old a 18 month old and a 5 month old and I am ready to have another I would just like other peoples opinions on having children close together.
2006-11-13 09:20:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
GREAT! I would have had my kids closer, but the second time took more trying and planning. My daughter is 13 months and I am nearly 14 weeks. They should be roughly 19 months apart (planned c-section so going early). I think they make better bonds with each other, and will be closer throughout life. I am sure it's harder at first, but worth it! I would say gear up and have the next! Plus, everything is still good to go for the hand me downs!
2006-11-13 09:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is great i have a 4year old, 2year old and a 4 month old and im trying for #3 everyone thinks im crazy but i love it and i think its great that they are all close in age for 1 they will all be toghther inschools and they will all be out of the house at the same time plus ill keep fresh in the how to department, not forgeting a thing, i just like to make sure ones out of diapers befor t he next is born for moey and time issues
2006-11-13 11:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really your choice! I have stair-step children but in my opinion it makes for a closer family. The older children are such a big influence on the others that you'll find yourself with extra "teachers" to help you out. The relationship my children have amongst themselves is simply amazing. While I didn't exactly plan it that way, that's the way it happened for me and I couldn't be happier with how things turned out. Just remember, before they can become your little helpers with the the younger kids, you will have to do the majority of work. I can remember times when I had a little one barely walking with me, one in a car seat and another "bun still in the oven". It was crazy but a strong woman can do anything!!!!!
2006-11-13 09:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by baybeegrl5 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I, personally think you are having them too close together. I wanted mine five years apart and that is exactly what I did. That way one was in school while the I was changing the others diapers. You have your hands full. Pretty soon you are going to be getting one ready for school, getting making the other one breakfast and still changing ones diapers. If you have another one you will be adding on getting up inthe middle of the night, bottle feeding, changing two of their diapers and still trying to manage getting up to get one ready for school and making the other breakfast. This is just the morning! What do you think the rest of the day is going to be like?!!!
2006-11-13 09:39:30 · answer #4 · answered by no.#1 Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say if you can keep your sanity go ahead. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 month old and don't think I could handle a third right now. I know I want one and miss the newborn stage but I would be pulling my hair out. If you feel pretty relaxed with your kids and situation now then I say go for it.
2006-11-13 09:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by megkenzee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can handle it, I think it's great. You can use the clothes with out worrying they are "out of date" and the left over unopened formula/baby food can be used for the next one.
My daughter is 7.5mos old and we are 6wks into the 2nd pregnancy. We might wait a couple of years for the next "pair" just because we are about to make some major career changes in our lives, but I think it really helps them to bond better with the syblings.
My older sister and I are 2yrs apart. My younger brother and I are 5yrs apart. I definitely got along better with my older sister. It may have also just been because we're both girls.
2006-11-13 09:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by Laura R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm still cooking baby #1, but I'd like to have mine close together. The farther apart they are, the less they have in common I think. I don't want Irish twins or anything, but within a couple years would be my ideal.
2006-11-13 09:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by desiderio 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a TOTAL of 33 months from my 1st to my 3rd.
It was a very busy time in my life, but the hard part was over that much quicker.
My sons are all very good friends, now in their mid twenties.
Good luck, and hope you have a LOT of patience!
2006-11-13 11:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that you are fully recovered go for it :)
FYI:Recent study recommended 18 months in between each birth to allow full recovery for the mom to be able to nurish new pregnancy.
2006-11-13 14:33:47 · answer #9 · answered by lizstonerock@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should wait. you could find that having so many children on the floor is overwelming. wait till your eldest is about 6 then try again. at that age, the eldest can help you a little and he/she will not feel left out.
Good luck whatever you decide
2006-11-13 09:26:33 · answer #10 · answered by tsmoreland324 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋