My son is 7 months old and I SO want to have another one. Is it too soon to start trying again??
2007-01-31 05:44:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
It's recommended that you leave 18 months in between births for you body to fully heal. Try when your baby is around 8 or 9 months. I waited until my first was 2 1/2. It's a GREAT gap!!! The older one totally understands what is going on and even helps out.
2007-01-31 05:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Angela C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess if your doctor says it's ok but I had mine 18 months apart and had to go on bedrest at week 20 due to the fact that all those muscles down there had not gone back to normal and they were a little weak and at 20 weeks and I dialated to3 cm's but man back in the old days those dear women were having them every year or so I could'nt imagine and also it's very emotionally for some women and it's overwhelming as well but if you think you can handle it and you have some family help and your doctor says yea I say go for it .People always told me I would be glad that I had them so close together well it was fun the were playmates and good friends but when thay grew up they both left home 9 months apart and that was hard .If I had it to do over again I would not have them close together I thought well it'll be a long time until graduaion ,marriage etc and it was here all at once.Something to think about .Good Luck!
2007-01-31 05:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by connor'snana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course that's a personal decision, but lately studies have been showing that about 2.5 years is the best time to try for another baby because it takes that long for the body to completely recover after being pregnant and going through labor.
But I had babies that were 15 months apart, completely by accident, and they both turned out fine. Now they are 3 and 4 and they are best friends.
2007-01-31 05:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by mlcacek 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your body truly needs atleast a year to rest and repair itself. My mom had 2 about 14 months apart and has had some health issues ever since. I reccomend longer if you're breast feeding. My son is 8 months old and weaned to the bottle at 6 and I am just now starting to feel normal. Remember though just cause you feel normal doesn't mean your body has caught up.
2007-01-31 05:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by mommyta2boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors usually say wait a year and a half, but really whenever you are ready!! My son was 9 months old when i got pregnant this time! I had tons of problems with him, so they were a little leary, but this has been the best pregnancy of them all!! So, if your body feels ready, and your hubby is ready then go for it! Just let your doc know, and have fun! Just remember you'll be busy with two little ones!
Good luck!
2007-01-31 05:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by OU812 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never to soon it all depends on the family. Talk to your spouse and find out their reaction.I'm 6 months pregnant with my 4th child my older 2 are close in age they are 2 years apart and my younger 2 will be 2 yrs apart.All I can say is think about the silbling rivary between the 2, but it does get better as they get older. Good luck!!
2007-01-31 05:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most doctors say to wait three to four months after having your baby to start trying again.
My hubby and me started trying when my son was 8 months and first cycle and baby is on the way. I am due Feb 23rd. One thing I suggest is that think about it long and hard before you try. Do you think you can handle a pregnancy and a small child (it can be rough at times epecially with morning sickness)
2007-01-31 05:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
remember, your body is still healing. it can take a woman up to a year or more to fully regain the balance she had before pregnancy. that and do you really want to have two in diapers, two teething around the same time, two different times you have to get up at all hours?
i'm not saying it's a bad idea, don't do it! it's not my decision to make, but really think it through. if that's what you want go for it, but just know that there could be complications. medically and sanity-wise. best of luck!
2007-01-31 05:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by mistressmorro 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your body's sake, I'd wait til your son is about a year or year and a half before trying again. I had daughters 9 months apart by accident and my body paid the price for it. Besides, you need time to enjoy your son one on one.
2007-01-31 05:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just be ready for a lot of sleepless, eatless, thankless days and nights. It certainly gives you a full plate with a not even 1 and a half year old and a new born.... If you are completely ready, go for it but I would wait until he was closer to a year old... good luck in your decision!!
2007-01-31 05:50:59 · answer #10 · answered by Ang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋