My child is almost one, He's too wonderful and I want another one but I don't want to rush it.
2006-11-18 01:52:21 · 13 answers · asked by stephanie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
whenever you feel you can cope with a second one. Having two in diapers is tough going. My youngest child is 17months and I am pregnant with my sixth which is a little bit closer together than I would have liked as I am due in April.
I also have a 3y/o and a 5y/o. It is really tough at times as they are all boys and can be really rough with eachother,at the same time though they are great friends and they would play together for hours. It is so much easier that they have eachother and can amuse themselves when I have a lot to get done.
I'm happy with the way it is working out for me but it is not an easy ride,the bed time rountine can take up to one hour as they excite eachother when it is winding down time.
I have a 13y.o and a 12y/o who are also very close and the boy really looks out for his younger sister,so it works at every level.As long as they have their own space and you feel you will have time to give each one some individual attention I say go for it. A supportive husband is essential, after that it is your basic instinct that should rule,good luck.
2006-11-18 02:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by strictmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is never a right time, only when you feel is best is important, a lot of people say have a couple of more under 5 that way they will grow up together. I had my second child (boy) when my daughter was nearly 7 and i dont feel that i have missed out at all, i just didnt feel ready to have another one right away, and i am still only 27, just do whats best for you and not for anyone else, good luck for the future!!
2006-11-18 10:02:24 · answer #2 · answered by TRACY M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah you should wait untill your kid is 4 or 5. you want the first one to be out of diapers cuz its alot harder having to change that many diapers all the time and second at that age your child will also be attending some half day kindergarden or pre school so you can get that valuble alone time that your new baby will need with his/her mommy. Third if you first baby who is still used to al of mommy and daddys attention a new baby that young would make him/her very jealous of the new one and could try and hurt the new baby (he/she is not old enough at that age to understand right from wrong yet they just know some new kid is here and they pay more attention to it instead of me!) i hope that helped! good luck with your baby!
2006-11-18 10:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My second was born when my son was 2 years and 3 months. It was a good age. They both play together and like most of the same things. Although they do fight alot too, but then again, so does my 7 year old and 3 year old. They fight like crazy. I think a little closer in age like 2 years is good. So maybe start trying when your son is around 18 months of age.
2006-11-18 10:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question that you have to figure out on your own. If your married, you should talk about it with him.
Also you have to look at your financial situation, are you ready for another child.. Just think about it and you will make the right the decision... Good Luck!!!
2006-11-18 11:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feel you are ready to handle another child, then that's the best time for you. I had my son when my daughter was 16 months old, and even though it was alot of work, they grew up being very close to one another. They always had a playmate, and even now that they are much older, they are still close.
2006-11-18 10:30:24 · answer #6 · answered by Miami Lilly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wait till he is potty trained, it's the most difficult thing to do, and you wouldn't want to put pressure on the situation, and that's what you would be doing if there was another baby coming. I would say about 2 1/2 or 3
2006-11-18 10:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ihave an 8 yo and a 2 yo, ithought that was perfect. my oldest is a great help and she was old enough to understand what was happening without going into to much description. but know that im getting older, my husband and i are going to start trying come april. my youngest will be 3 by the time we bring home another.
2006-11-18 09:58:11 · answer #8 · answered by tsd574 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most women don't get to decide as they are taught to be submissive to their husbands sex drive so he doesn't cheat.
What is best for the children should be the question. I read that nursing should go up to two years and that three years apart is ideal for the children.
2006-11-18 11:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by fred r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait another year because you want to watch this 1 grow up then worry about another 1
2006-11-18 14:20:22 · answer #10 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋