2007-08-21 06:06:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My children are ages 5 1/2, 4, 2, and 4 months old-they were born 18, 20, and 24 months apart. It was and is wonderful! My three daughters are best friends now, and my son has three beautiful older sisters to play with and keep him happy!! I will have 3 children in high school (and college) at the same time. Ours were all planned, I could not wait to have another baby after my first was such an angel. Good luck to you!! What type of advice do you want? Our first daughter was in a crib until age 2 1/2 so we had to buy 2 cribs and mattresses of course. Life is much harder when you have 2 "babies" so get your rest now and enjoy your older child, get into a good solid routine. And-believe me-2 is not that hard-three is much harder!! With 2 it is still easy to go out a bit.
2007-08-21 06:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you planning on keeping the baby? I think that a baby is the best gift of all in life, and it's a shame that so many women out there cannot have children of their own - so I think that welcoming this pregnancy would be a great way to start! Congrats! I'm pregnant with #2, and my daughter is going to be two next month. It's tough because she is such a handful - but with my boyfriend [practically husband] around helping me - it's helped take a lot of stress off of me. Not only that, but he is really helpful because when I don't feel well or need a nap he's ready and willing to take care of our daughter - even though he works all day so it's really good to have someone around to help you out during the pregnancy. Another option, if you plan on keeping the baby, is checking out some day cares if you haven't already enrolled your 9 month old, because if you don't have that support or help throughout the day - a day care is a good way to allow you to just have a day to nap, rest or to just have some alone time because everyone needs some alone time. Not only does it allow you those options with your child in day care, but it allows your child to grow and experience without Mommy right there. It's a scary thought, but it really helps grow their social skills and day cares generally have toys that allow them to grow in many different fundamental ways. Also it allows the child to grow relationships with other adults. So not only does it benefit you, being pregnant, but it would benefit your child too :) Congrats again, and I hope this helped!
2007-08-21 06:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll do just fine. It's great to have kids close together. You will need to become extremely organized. Scheduling will be very important. You'll want to do many things at the same time...Dr's appts, diaper changes, naps, eventually feedings and baths, etc. Your 9mth old will most likely show signs of jealousy, you will want to spend as much quality time w/ him/her after you put the newborn down at bedtime. And, even though you're going to have a million things to do, try to rest when both babies are resting. Otherwise, you will be exhausted! Once or twice a week, you may want a sitter to come over for a few hours...just so you can get some things done. I have a 12 yr old come over for 4 hrs a week, cost me $20, but I get a ton of things accomplished. And, last but not least, get the father involved. My husband can change a diaper, bathe and feed Noah :) Don't criticize or correct your husband, let him do it his way...some help is better than NONE.
2007-08-21 06:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I got pregnant when my daughter when my son was 4 months old so I had my hands completely full so get rested while you can. My children are exactly 13 months apart but the benefit is that they will grow up together and will be close. Whenever they go off to school they will basically go at the same time
2007-08-21 06:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by Latisa H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I can give you is get your 9 month on a schedule, if he/she is not already! I have 4 children (9 yrs, 6 yrs, 2yrs and 9 months) I'm pregnant due in Jan. A good bedtime and nap schedule is a big sanity saver!
2007-08-21 06:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by sunnyday_17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love every minute of it! You are one of the lucky ones!
As stated above, your kids are going to be so close it'll be crazy! A constant playmate, someone to do everything with and share with.
Hardest part for you is that you have double duty on feedings and diapers but that works out to your advantage too since they'll be done at close to the same times.
My sis and I are 14 months apart and I couldn't have asked for a better friend!! My kids are a few years apart each, and it takes everything I have to make them spend time together.
The most exciting part is when your new one starts to kick and move around in your tummy, your little one will be all over it wanting to feel and listen and 'talk' to the baby!
How totally blessed that is!!!!
2007-08-21 06:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by TBS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy this time with your firstborn. Take naps with your baby to rest while you can. My kids are 18 months and 4 days apart and I truly enjoy it. It can be exhausting at times, but it is a lot of fun. They are great little playmates and are discovering the world together. My daughter is so empathetic towards him and he adores her. If you are still breastfeeding you have to insure you are getting enough calories (800 extra, 300 for baby#2 and 500 for breastfeeding) and drink alot of water.
Congratulations!
2007-08-21 06:13:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get ready again! That's about all I can say! Congrats on the baby you already have and the one you are about to have! I know it will probably seem impossible to have another one so soon, but you can do it!! Just have faith!! At least your little ones will be close together in age!! Maybe that will make them close together in life! Good luck with everything! I hope you have a healthy baby!!
2007-08-21 06:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by krazy_gal04 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully when they are close in age, the older baby still takes naps during the day, so you can still get sleep. As it gets closer to your due date, you can get your older child a baby doll to mimic with in anticipation for the new one. My oldest loved it esp. when baby was too small to be handled by the "helpful" toddler. Mine are 17 months apart and they love being together. Even the first day, my oldest was concerned why the baby cried when the nurses messed with her baby. and Good luck!
2007-08-21 06:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by bkcwzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being so close in age you have to remember that your very lucky because all of the things you used for your first baby you can now use for the other one. I think you will have alot of fun with this. Good luck
2007-08-21 06:13:41 · answer #10 · answered by brey123_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋