I have a 6 month old and I want another baby, is that too soon to get pregnant?

Question

I have a 6 month old and my husband and I are ready for another baby. Is this too soon or will it be the perfect timing once the next one gets here? I get conflicting answers from family and friends, so please help me!!!!!!

Answer 1

it's too soon in my opinion, and most doctors would say wait a year between pregnancies if you can. It can take the body that long to completely recover from pregnancy and birth.

Answer 2

Although some people say it's too soon, i'd have to disagree. It's your body, you want kids, and your husband wants a baby. True there are physical issues to consider (have you lost the baby weight...and gotten back into your normal figure???) as well as emotional (can you handle a newborn and a 15 month old baby at the same time?)

But those things aside, you can do it. My grandmother had six children...each one year apart...(give or take a month or two). Basically she'd give birth, and three/four months later another one is on the way. They did it way back when...so why can't you do it now? It's safer with medications and such, so I'd say go for it. Good luck =]

Answer 3

Medically speaking, its better to give your body a longer recovery between pregnancies, otherwise you may experience a rougher pregnancy as in more aches, skin issues, stronger nausea etc. When you are preggo, your baby gets first dibs on all the energy and nutrients. You need to give your body time to fully recover so that it has all the resources to handle carrying your next baby. Most Dr.'s will tell you to wait at least 12-18 months.

Now, from a mom's perspective.... I got preggo with my son when my daughter was just 13 months. Let me tell you, it was hard! The diapers and baby food made the nausea worse, and I was so exhausted trying to carry a pregnancy and care for a busy growing toddler. Then when my son was born, I spent months with two in diapers and fixing 3 separate meals... However, once you get past the pregnancy and the first two years (my son is now 2) it gets better and they two kids can end up be great playmates.

Answer 4

You will probably have them both in diapers and bottle feeding at the same time, and how will you take care of the new baby when the oldest one is getting into everything. Toddlers need your undivided attention, as they can have accidents that can be life threatening. Also, with the new baby, the oldest baby who still needs all of your attention, will not be getting the attention he needs to effectly teach and guide him. There is twice the amount of work. I know because I reared two boys that were 18 months apart, and it was the hardest thing I even did. I am a professional nanny, and the oldest child suffers from lack of nurturing and attention. It does not make them closer, and they fight all the time because each is usually jealous of the time that you spend with the other because they are still needing your attention. You also will not be physcially prepared yet from the birth of the first child, and this is very demanding both physcially and mentally.

Answer 5

if you do not have complications and high blood pressures and all and I would say go for it. Get over and done with it and you will not regret it. The two will grow up together and will get along easily. You might not fall preg right away and besides by the time you give birth the other one will be a year plus old. So why not. Have a good discussion with you doctor, if he says its ok and like you said you hubby is also ready then do it. Good luck.

Answer 6

I wanted a second baby when my son was about 1 month old, and I got pregnant when he was 2 months and 3 weeks old, Right now he is 9 1/2 months old and I am 7 months pregnant with a baby girl, wouldn't have it any other way. God bless and Good luck.

Answer 7

I think it really depends on how you feel physically. If you feel up to carrying another baby & taking care of two "diaper" aged children, then go for it. My mom had 2 daughters who are 11 months apart, so I know it can be done. Good luck to you and the babies.

Answer 8

I did with my oldest 2. They are almost 15 months apart. They were a handful when small, but I managed to do it alone after the divorce. They are 12 & 13 now and get along great! Probably another handful when dating starts, but I think I'm up for it. Anyway, that's up to you and your spouse if you can handle them. Mine are healthy and I was healthy thru it.

Answer 9

Doctors recommend a 2 year gap between pregnancy's.So the body can get ready for the next.

Answer 10

YES IT IS TOO SOON!!! I wish someone would have told that having my daughters 16 months apart would be hard. Not to mention your uterus hasn't completely healed yet. When I was trying to bottle break my oldest daughter she was stealing the baby's bottle. She didn't want to potty train, she wanted to be like the baby and as they got older they fought all the time. I got tired of their fighting and coming to me to settle it all the time, I told them to settle it themselves. They still fight. Don't get me wrong I LOVE MY GIRLS BEYOND BELIEF!!! But if I could have spaced them at least until I got my oldest daughter bottle broke and potty trained I think it would have been easier. At least at age 2 or 3 she may have looked at her sister as a sister and not someone taking her place.