2007-01-10 02:37:13 · 15 answers · asked by Lady Love 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
No, not too early, but I will warn you, it will be tiring! lol. I have 2 kids a boy and a girl, 15 mo apart and lemme tell you, it has its advantages and disadvantages. They grow closer together but yet the oldest isnt old enough to help with his sister and is still quite a baby himself. But its still fun and a learning experiance all the same. I love my two and wouldnt have it any other way. Good luck to you and congrats if you are pregnant. Enjoy them while they are little! :D
2007-01-10 04:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by Koozie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're pregnant, it's just about the right time!
When children have 5 years between them, there is a marked drop in sibling rivalry, and the second born is as high achieving and smart as the first born, which is not the case when the kids are closer together in age.
If there are 5 years between children, then the children can develop more optimally, with their needs being attended to with more precision and care.
If there are 5 years between the children, the older doesn't suffer as much loss and anger as when they get a sib when they're still really babes themselves.
But most of us struggle through whenever we're born and families have always strived to make the best of it.
2007-01-10 23:32:45 · answer #2 · answered by cassandra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I had my daughter when my son was 20 months and was pregnant again when my daughter was 4 months. I survived. I would suggest waiting 2 years, I think that is a good spacer between kids. Although I really enjoy have my children so close in age. They get along great. Altough it was tough having a 2 year old, 1 year old and a newborn.
Best Wishes.
2007-01-10 10:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by Momma K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your worries are completely understandable. My wife and I have a 20 month old and are debating baby #2. But, if we decide to go for it, we'd be in the same boat as you. But that works for us. Our daughter would be old enough for pre-school by the time the second kid was born. Also, in the long run, a 3 year gap is close enough for them to really know each other and relate to each other without having too large an age difference. For example, my dad is one of 5. But he never really knew his youngest sibling too well as he was off to college and military while she was still just a kid.
Nevertheless, I can imagine you have a million questions running through your head just like the first time. But, as you know, those questions disappear quickly as you just enjoy being a parent.
Congrats and best of luck!
2007-01-10 10:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by Hai Karate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter & son are 18 months apart and soooo close. They hardly ever fight and when we go place's and they don't really ask to bring friends because they've got each other. I love them both the same (although when I was preg with my 2nd I thought I would never love it as much as my first, Not True!). Now there both in school and it's so cute to seem them come home and talk about their day.
Congrads and Good Luck!
2007-01-10 10:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by pearl28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is the PERFECT age gap. My son was exactly 2 1/2 years old when my daughter was born. They are so close and my son is so good with her. My son was already pretty independent, so it made it ALOT easier being pregnant. However, you might want to start potty training your 2yr old, so he/she doesnt try to revert back to diapers once the baby is born!!
2007-01-10 18:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
regarding your health, it will not be a problem my mum was pregnant of me when my sister was 1year & 2months old (meaning that I was born when my sis was 23months old), mum didn't have any health issues, by the way I am now 26. The pb that you can face is time to take care of both of your children, but if there is someone who can help it wouldn't be an issue at all. Good luck
2007-01-10 10:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh god I hope not. my son is 19 months and I am expecting my second on Ians second birthday. I think (hope & pray) that this will keep them close for many years as they are only 2 years apart, and will be only a lil bit apart in school. I know my brother and I are 5 yrs apart and we have nothing in common maybe that will change in time, but him and our other sis are only 2 yrs apart by a week and they have a very close relationship.
Hopefully your kids will too!!!!!! good luck
2007-01-10 10:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by boyer_tommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, 2 years is a lot of time! My kids are 11 months apart.
2007-01-10 10:50:39 · answer #9 · answered by davidsch62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you may already be pregnant, isn't it a little late to be asking this question? That being said, are your finances in order to be able to support another child? Are you mentally prepared to divide your attention between 2 children?
2007-01-10 10:46:35 · answer #10 · answered by SE L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋