My brother is 6 yrs older and my sister 6 yrs younger. My husband's brother is 7 yrs younger and his sister 14 yrs. We would like our children to grow up together and be friends from the git go, not grow into it as adults or worse not at all. What do you suggest is the best age difference?
2006-12-06 07:55:32 · 5 answers · asked by jhurd731 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Whatever you feel comfortable with is what is best for your family. My children are 20 months and 18 months apart. In April I will have another and my current youngest will be 15 months. I love having mine this close. They love to play with each other and are good friends to each other. It can be busy at times, but motherhood is always busy no matter how many children you have and how far apart they are. I am lucky to have a helpful and supportive husband. That makes a huge difference too. Good Luck!
2006-12-06 08:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Steph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That decision is really up to you. IF you are prepared for the costs, let alone the closeness in age that can be very demanding. I have a friend that had her kids one year apart. She said that it is the hardest thing she has had to deal with especially, with two of them running around in diapers. She said she would of at least waited until one was potty trained and off of the bottle also. She said what one wants the other does to no matter what. Age difference is totally up to you. And if the money situation is going great than you are the only one who can make that choice if you are ready or not, If you want an opinion, at least wait until the one is potty trained and off of the bottle, it will be a lot easier on you... Good Luck!!! Also think about college, people usually have them three or four years apart because college is so expensive!!! Good Luck!
2006-12-06 08:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by squeaky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my brother and i are 15 months apart.
when we were little it was hard for my mother dues to busy schedule and us being so close in age.
However once we were old enough we were able to bond because of that closeness. My sister is older and i always felt more of a burden to her because of the 6 years. i was always to young to do things with her.
2006-12-06 08:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Killerdaysie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Siblings no matter how close or far apart they are...... fight. Do you really want to have two babies? At least if you wait till the first is at least 18 mths, then he'll be able to entertain himself while you care for another baby.
2006-12-06 08:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by mel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you feel you can handle another then go for it..but having chilren so close together can be very hard and giving your attension to each of them is extremly hard...but sure why not..if you have the love and money
2006-12-06 08:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by lovedove662000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋