I've read that Doctors recomend waiting 18 months before trying for another baby. I don't want to wait that long. Is 17 months okay to start trying? I know it's only by a month and the chances are only 25% to concieve in the first try but I got pregnant with our first on our first try and my mom and her mom and my aunt all got pregnant on all of their first tries with all of their kids.
Thanks!
2007-10-02 07:14:48 · 13 answers · asked by JumpingBean 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
My son was 8 months old when I got pregnant the second time, so they are only 17 months apart. They are 7 and 6 years old now and they are so close and the best of friends. Sure, they have their arguments and stuff but mostly they are great together. When they are really little it does make parenting alot more challenging but as they grow older it gets easier. There is nothing wrong with trying to get pregnant before your baby is 18 months old as long as you're ready to sacrafice the majority of your free time!
2007-10-02 07:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Christy D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay well first off, I'd like to congratulate you on your engagement and child =D And naturally, my response would be that your too young, however due to your tenacity I can see advice such as that would be irrelevant. Also, I understand that you said you're financially stable, but it would be easier to give a better answer on how "stable". How much is your fiance/families making annually, where do you live, what is the average household income where you live, the price of your house, the tax rate where you live, etc). Every possible financial and fiscal variable would be useful. I'm simply assuming that you're household makes $100,000 a year with a provincial/state average of $60,000, and 14% tax (these quantities are based on where I live). Then I suppose having another baby, albeit a difficult task, would be mitigated based on how much money is being brought in, and the fact that you are constantly home. Since you are only 18, it would be very difficult since your brain just developed fully and is still finalising all tweaks. Sometimes, even though you can handle 1 child perfectly, another might push you over your personal threshold, in which case it is completely based on what you feel you can handle, just don't be too rash xD. So yeah, if you really wan't a child, good luck, and I wish you, your children, and your soon-to-be-husband the best of everything =D
2016-05-19 15:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start when you want the health of the baby does not depend on how long you wait it may be a bit easier on your body if you wait 12-18 months but the fetus it's self won't be effected it has no idea of knowing when you last delivered. I had a miscarriage people said you have to wait 3 months I waited 6 weeks and now I'm 32 weeks along with a healthy baby. Your body is pretty resilient and bearing children is something the body is made to do. Good luck!
2007-10-02 07:24:13 · answer #3 · answered by Leesa T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well this pregnancy right now wasnt planned(but I am very happy) but my daugther is only 15 months and I am 4 1/2 months pregnant. I also have a friend who just had a baby and got pregnant when her daughter was only 3 months old. Try for a baby whenever you would like!!! good luck!
2007-10-02 07:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by kamdens mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is 16 months and I have been trying for the past two months. I thought you just have to wait until a year after to try having another one. When your trying your not going to get pregnant but when your not you do get pregnant.
2007-10-02 07:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by star840306 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that one month either way will make much difference. I have always heard you should wait a year before trying. The main reason is that it is a strain on your body to be pregnant, and it is healthier for the mom to space out your pregnancies. I have known several people who have children 11-13 months apart, and they are all healthy.
2007-10-02 07:19:39 · answer #6 · answered by kat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the times feel right, go for it.
My daughter is 18 months and I'm due with #2 in January.
So she was only 1 years old, when I got pregnant again.
Both of them where planned.
2007-10-02 07:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by MommyToRachel&? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on how your body feels - you know it better than anyone else. My neighbor is a nurse, and she has told me stories how people come in a month after giving birth, pregnant with #2 (or 3, or 4)!!! If you feel read, best of luck to you! If you're concerned about it, make a doctor's appointment and talk with them about it. Good luck!!!
2007-10-02 07:18:40 · answer #8 · answered by Teresa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would it be bad? My dad and aunt were born only 11 months apart! Unless there is specific medical condition, I don't see why it would matter.
My son is 13 months old and I'm 32 weeks preggers!
2007-10-02 07:19:15 · answer #9 · answered by ilovejolie86 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is 12 months and we have been trying for the last two months!! Good luck!!
2007-10-02 08:09:46 · answer #10 · answered by matty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋