My husband and I want to get pregnant, but we are waiting. Our son is only 15 months and we wanted him to get a little older first. Also, we are currently looking into which kind of health insurance we want. So once we do get insurance, you usually have to wait 9-12 months for maturnity to kick in. Any advice would be great, because everytime I look at my son, all I think about is giving him a little sister or brother!!
2006-12-13 03:46:31 · 14 answers · asked by Fashionista 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Plan out when you want to have the baby. Then plan on when you would need to get pregnant and don't try until then..
When you have a date set you will want to stick to the schedule...I have a 5 month old SON and when he was 1 week ol dI said I want ANOTHER ONE! now he's 5 months.. I still want one REALLY BAD but i said to myself and my husband lets wait until he's at least 1 year old...then we can start...this time Ill be able to say ok I want a baby in APRIL or MAY so lets get pregnant in July or August! lol
Also think if you only want 2 children or 3 or 4...if you plan on only having 2 then you might want to wait even longer...so that when your son is 3-4 you can have a new baby and experience it all over again.
Plus...I think you might be craving that baby girl..I know i am!!! Every time I go shopping I get sidetracked y all the pink pink pink.
2006-12-13 03:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by A Person I am 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish you're nonetheless taking your prenatals in the event you don't seem to be begin ASAP - your frame is in surprise and you wish to have the further nutrients to aid it heal. Be certain to drink plenty of drinks if you're breastfeeding due to the fact that it dehydrates you and do sleep while youngster sleeps even though your mother is there so you'll think much less exhausted. You are nonetheless very fatigued from being pregnant and hard work as good as adjusting to the alterations on your existence. Know this it's common, and you do not must nutrition correct now. Try a few realistic stretches or Yoga to calm down and open up your muscle tissues and drain out the lactic acid that has constructed up. If it's hot out take the youngster within the stroller and opt for a couple of block stroll - recent air and sunshine are exceptional curatives. Set a agenda and persist with it - a events of feeding, bathing, dozing aid repair order and aid you think happier - be certain to set apart slightly little bit of time to learn, watch a favourite exhibit/film and care for you. After slightly even as you're going to think larger however preserve the ones nutrients for a minimum of a million complete yr to revive the ones you have got misplaced. Good Luck!
2016-09-03 14:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concentrate on your son right now, he needs you and you can use the time to really bond with him, get him toilet trained and read to him. You will be thankful once you have another one, that you did have this time just with him. You can read him stories and prepare him for the new one too. Get the rest you need in the meantime, because once the next baby is there, you'll need it,because then you have two that need you. Your nerves and your body will thank you.
Good Luck on the next one. Maybe it'll be a girl, main thing though it's healthy, that's whats counts.
2006-12-13 03:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a cute little puppy to keep in the house, its just as demanding and yet still rewarding. Your son will love it too. Schnauzers are super great kid pets, we just got one and my mom used to have some, they are so so so great w/ kids, no matter how young or how rough. They also housebreak in like 5 days if your consistent w/ them.
Also, I agree w/ the colic comment. Second kids are NOTHING like first kids and that...ha...really really helps.
2006-12-13 03:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by mikeyswifeyof4 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
open a home daycare- makes you rethink the baby blues a lot, haha. My friends husband was recently having the baby blues like crazy, then they ended up taking custody of THREE more kids (for a grand total of 6)-- guess what- baby blues gone in a hurry... lol
Also, some birth controls really supress the want for more babies. Ask your doctor.
2006-12-13 07:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by melaniecampbell 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Babysit a few kids every day.
That tended to work for me while I was waiting to get pregnant. By the end of the day I was saying to myself "I must be MAD for wanting to make some of these myself".
The desire didnt go away though, but it did help me get through :)
Feeling productive always helps.
2006-12-13 03:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I spent a lot of time on mommy boards and learning everything I could about labour and delivery. All the scientific studies, everything.
That helped when I was waiting to try for my first.
Good luck!
2006-12-13 03:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a puppy or look at some of the miserable pregnant women walking around and then see if u want a baby
2006-12-13 03:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by pg#3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mostly when I look at my daughter I just think how much I want to devote my time only to her. I'm sure when she's older and it's not as much "hands on" mothering I'll be ready for another baby. Just think to yourself how much time you have to focuse on your one and only baby, for now.
2006-12-13 03:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should talk to someone about this. I mean when you look at him, you should be thinking about alot more then having another baby. Spend this time enjoying the little one you do have.
2006-12-13 04:06:17 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋