I have two boys, one is 3 1/2 and one 18 months. We are starting to think about more children, but I'm just curious about your experiences - how far apart are your children? What is good and what is bad about it?
2006-11-14 07:08:57 · 13 answers · asked by Mrs. Lucky 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
How nice for you to be at the beginning of this lovely road.
I am a mother of five and expecting my sixth in April.
My oldest two a boy is 13 and girl is 12, this worked out really well because my huband had 2 kids from a previos marriage who were 7 and 8 when they were born. They are really close and the boy really looks out for the girl. They were never bored at home.
I then have three younger ones who are 1,3,5 they are all boys and this can often be a bit of a handful as one of them is in diapers and the other two wear them at night. Why am I having another one so soon then?
Because I think it is nice to have them close in age and I think they will appreciate it too. Also it is easier to have three amusing eachother with your supervision of course then one to amuse all on your own.
Your gap of 2yrs sounds just right to be honest it is nice of they can be friends.
Best of luck x
2006-11-14 11:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by strictmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have four children. My oldest is a girl who is 8 then I have a boy who is 5. The two of them would fight all the time for a couple years and are now starting to get along better. Then I have a 3 year old girl. The 2 and a half year difference between her and her borther was great. My son is very protective of her and they are very attached to each other. The two girls get along good too. My youngest is a 16 month old boy. Everyone adores the baby :)He was born when my ( younger ) daughter was almost 2. I was concerned about how she would respond to him. I thought there would be major jealousy issues. But she has done wonderful.
2006-11-14 08:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by unknownstar1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My children range really. All my pregnancies were back to back. I have six living children, 10, 9, 4, 3, 1 2/3 and 6 months old. The two missing would have been 7 and 6 this year had they went to term. I enjoy the closeness of it. The hardest part is when we have the flu. It sucks having that many sick all at once. Fortunately not too often.
2006-11-14 07:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids have 2 year spacing. It was hardest when the third came along. After she was about 18 months, it got easier. Now at 8, 6, 4 they play together really well. And I loved getting all the baby stuff used and gone. I'd hate to carry around a diaper bag off and on for 15 years!
2006-11-14 07:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only have two and they will be 4 years apart, further than I wanted, but that was how it happened.
I think 2.5 to 3 years is perfect. Children need time to be babies. I know families with too many children too close together...ok, not too many, but they are too close together...they always whinning and tattling because that is the way to get attention.
I have another friend with four, they aren't whinny, but they don't get to do much because even a simple trip to the park is a big deal!
My mom had 5, we were all spaced out, we all had time to be babies. You have to consider what you can do physically, emotionally, phyiscally and spiritually...and what kind of parent you want to be.
I couldn't raise my children as I want if I had many more. I work on their education, take them on outings, I can't see having the energy.
2006-11-14 07:15:46 · answer #5 · answered by jm1970 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 kids, 9,7, and 2. I think it really depends on the kids. After my first, I was ready for another and my son was really well behaved. After my second, I would have never had another child right behind. It took me 4 years to decide I was ready. After my third, I am done. He is more of a handful than the other 2 put together. If you feel that you are ready, go ahead, children are wonderful.
2006-11-14 07:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by mistkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first two children are 11 months apart. Then the difference between the middle child and the last is 4 years. I liked the space in between. Having them back to back was hard. Good luck to you.
2006-11-14 07:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by ♥just me♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kids are 1 year and 8 days apart. I say if you can afford them then have them if you want more kids they are so fun to have around. my kids are 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 and they are the love of my life and I have the most fun with them. If you want another one then have fun having one.
2006-11-14 08:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by littleangelof5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sons are 12 months and 10 days apart. at first i didn't think i could handle them both realyy being babies. but it wasn't so bad.they wore the same size diapers at one time, and that made it easy. plus now with them being 6 and 7 they can wear the same size clothes. they are growing up as best friends. in march i had a 3rd baby. i thought that was going to kill me. i am 30 and starting all over. but she is wonderful. and the boys are old enough that they want to help me with the baby.
2006-11-14 09:54:40 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of mine were totaly unplanned , an they are 5 years apart. It works well for us , cause the oldest always wants to help take care of her sister ! it's Really a good exp for her !
2006-11-14 07:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by lilredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋