My husband and his sister are almost 3 years apart and he thinks this is the perfect gap. We're trying to "plan" our family, and I was wondering others opinions. How far apart are your kids/siblings. How well to they/you get along? Just curios, and thanks for the input!
2007-05-15 18:35:12 · 14 answers · asked by cait5156 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
So if my son just turned one (today- yay :) ) When would you suggest I start trying again. I know it takes alil while to get pregnant, so what would you suggest from experience, did you try for the second one to be that far appart, when did you start trying. Im eager to have another. Thanks again!
2007-05-15 18:48:34 · update #1
me and my brother are 2 1/2 years apart and growing up we fought like cats and dogs. read an article once about all the pro's and con's of 0-2 yrs 2-4 yrs and 5+ yrs difference. I think that 2-4 they fight more with each other, but every thing else is good. My first two are 13 months 2 days apart and my third will be about 26 months after my second. I wouldn't know about planning because we weren't trying for them all were conceived while on birth control.
For the most part my 2 and 3 yo get along well (hitting a rough spot because of the terrific two's)
2007-05-16 02:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by jalopina98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 years
2007-05-15 20:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by *Kimberley*125 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I have 4 children and I'm pregnant with my 5th. My children are 3 years apart, 2 years apart, 18 months apart, and this last baby will be 20 months younger then my youngest son. I like the 3 year age gap the best.
2016-05-19 17:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think no gap works best. In my family, my two brothers were a year apart. My younger sisters and brother are a year apart. I'm 3 years on either side. The older two are close, the younger 3 are close. None are close to the other end and none are close to me.
Personality has some to do with it too. But for parents, I'd say 2-3 years is ideal in a general way.
2007-05-16 16:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by TotalRecipeHound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother & I are 4 years apart. I remember growing up thinking it was ok but when I hit the age of about 14 and was going thru those miserable teenage years he was such a pain! The age gap was hard at that time because we were just at different levels in our lives.....but it did even out eventually. Although I always said I wouldn't have a gap that big between my own children. My daughter and my son are 2.5 years exactly in age difference & its not a hassle at this stage. At his arrival she was old enough to understand what was going on & why I was so busy etc with a new baby....she coped and still copes very well. Good luck with your decison & family planning!
2007-05-15 18:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by babyblues_752001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think there is a 'perfect' gap, it just depends on the individual child's personality.
I got pregnant when my daughter just turned 1 - & I had a misscarriage. I finally got pregnant 6 months later - & I had another misscarriage! 6 months after that I got pregnant again & this time everythings ok.. I hope (Im 13 weeks).
My daughter is now 2 & she has changed so much. I think it has worked out better because I think she is more ready now (if that makes sense!).
Good luck to you, I think if you're eager - go for it!
2007-05-15 20:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by keldwy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, 3 years is about perfect, as you would have one potty trained before having the next. Plus a three year old would get to enjoy the baby, and have a little bit more understanding of the whole thing. Any closer, and the older child loses it's babyhood too soon.
2007-05-15 18:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two boys are 2yrs and one day apart, I love and enjoy them dearly but it is hard work. My Two year old is very active and a handful at times but it is getting better (baby now 3 months old). I'm sure they will be great mates when they get older, they just have to survive this time to see it. I think if my oldest had been a little older it would have been easier. We were very..... blessed to manage to have both of them, planning didn't have a big part to play.
2007-05-15 19:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also agree.My youngest two are just about three years apart.They get along great for the most part.However I didn't plan it that way,it just happen.I have brothers that are a year apart and they act like twins.They fought alot as kids.So really i think it depends on the environment and their personalities.
2007-05-15 18:44:34 · answer #9 · answered by dubbz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two oldest were just under 2 years apart, and they were always very close. I like that age difference, they have a playmate at just the right time and its soooo much easier.
2007-05-15 20:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋