2007-12-11 09:27:28 · 37 answers · asked by Jenny 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
no you're not crazy but just be glad you can have one in the first place
2007-12-11 09:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow--a lot of great advice and opinions out there. I'm in a similar boat! I just had my first four months ago and am eager for another--though I do want to wait a bit. My doctor urged us to wait one full year from the birth of our first before trying for baby #2 so that my body could fully recover.
Other benefits to waiting that full year is that I will probably be a heck of a lot more skilled to take care of baby #2. Every day I learn so much more! I'm sure you feel the same way. Also, I think about my energy levels. I want to be prepared to take care of a toddler and a newborn, so I want to time it (if that is even possible) so that I can effectively and efficiently take care of them.
I think it is wonderful that you are so eager! Must mean motherhood really suits you. Take your time. Enjoy your little one and I am sure it'll be no time before his/her little brother or sister joins the mix!
Good luck and congrats on your 5-month-old!
2007-12-11 10:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by laskigal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For your Health and their Health PLEASE wait!
YA is full of women that had babies close together and act like they are souless dolls... they babble about convinence.
But there are Health Issues for both the Baby and the Mother,.. as well as Mental Issues when children are too close together in age.
People on here are idiots,.. please wait a year or two for your body to recover. If you are still breast feeding there will be changes in your milk to fit requirements of your child,..a pregnancy so soon can effect this.
This seems a common event in women once they get things stable enough,.. some switch flips and they go nuts wanting another right away. Think of this as a Mental Impairment at the moment,.. you shouldn't make such a choice until your current child is 12 months ( things vary from woman to woman and it takes some women 2.5 years for their body to recover fully and be prepared to provide properly for another pregnancy).
So this "crazy" is normal for some women. Expect higher chances of you entering this state at around this time with your next child.
2007-12-11 09:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by sailortinkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r not crazy my boys r 5 6 and 7 and i have a friend that has 3 kids and 2 of them be the same age for about 2 months
2007-12-11 09:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by MrsCAPTAIN !!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two youngest stepkids are being raised by us. My husband and his first wife had four kids. The oldest is 23 and the second oldest is almost 21. Well...
The third, she is 11 and was born on 6/28/96...and they didn't want her to basically be an only child...so the last one came along on 6/13/97...she hadn't even turned a year old yet. They are now 10 & 11...and it has been fine.
So, as long as your doc says okay...go for it!
LIZ
2007-12-11 09:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by Eric & Liz E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be very difficult caring for a 5 month old baby while you're pregnant and then caring for the new baby as well when it comes along.
Oh well, I guess it will make a funny story for them when they're all grown up. You won't remember the bad times then, only the good. Good luck!
2007-12-11 09:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not crazy at all. I have 2 that are 21 months apart and it works great. Go for it!
2007-12-11 09:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by вσуѕяυѕтιмєѕ3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My children are 23 months apart. It was wonderful for them to have each other to play with, and share toys and even friends growing up. Now that their teens they can relate with each other and know that their best friends. To think my sister just had her second after 14 years! Her kids will have nothing in common at all.
2007-12-11 09:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by devistatinglywonderful 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My girls were 13 months apart and it was great! The baby learned a lot from watching her older sister. She never crawled, because her sister walked; so at 10 months she got up and walked. Didn't have any trouble potty training..she did everything her big sister did. And, they kept each other company; before pre-school and reg. school. They are Best Friends.
2007-12-11 09:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by Carol (Yeah I said it!) G. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two toddlers are exactly 14 months apart. My second child, my son was born when my daughter was 14 months old. There is definitely alot of challenges I face with this everyday. My first instinct is to tell you, "yes, you are a complete nut."
2007-12-11 09:32:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, Jenny this is Jenny : ) My younger brother and I are only about 14 months apart, too. And even though we argue a lot (like all siblings do), we're really close. So if resources like time and money permit, go for it! Best of luck to you and your family!
2007-12-11 09:31:48 · answer #11 · answered by JennY! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋