Whats the best age gap?

xdebbie1988x · Apr 1st, 2012, 19:12 PM

Just wondering whats the best age gap.

My wee girl is nearly 7 months old and i want another baby as i want them close in age. It was a c-section i had.

Thanks

Bats11 · Apr 1st, 2012, 19:26 PM

Well its different for everyone, my first two are 2yrs apart and that was fantastic, but I always said for our 3rd I'll make sure they are both at school & this is exactly how its turned out, just perfect for me.

So if you feel like ttc for another baby, I say gor for it!

Leopard · Apr 2nd, 2012, 00:51 AM

They recommend waiting 18 months before falling pregnant again after a c-section, however if you feel ready, go for it!

cookielucylou · Apr 2nd, 2012, 05:21 AM

I'm glad someone said 2 years is good, ours are going to be 2years appart and i'm already worrying about managing with 2 so young.

kelly6407 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 06:21 AM

I found my 4yr age gap to be better than all my friends small 1,2,3yr gaps. My son was ready and willing to have a baby join the family and he's took to it perfectly. Never ever had a single issues like every1 else I know has had. They talk about jealousy, child not understanding to be careful, hard work having 2 kids very young etc.

It's been a breeze!

But saying that I'm now pregnant with no.3 and my baby is only 10.5 months old so there will be a 18month age gap(15months going by her corrected age and abilities) so I'm prepared for hard work
I'm thinking the jealously thing won't be as much as an issue with a 2nd child accepting a 3rd child as she's been in a sibling household already

She'll be a bit rough and won't understand though at her age but that's to be expected, just have to keep a close eye on her.

I also had a section but not seen the mw yet to discuss problems that might cause, but I'm high risk anyway so will just be another thing to add on to my list of difficulties lol

ClairHawkins · Apr 2nd, 2012, 12:55 PM

My 4th and 5th child has 12 months and 10 days age gap and has been fantastic they are so close! was hard when i was huge preg and having a teething baby, was also hard when one started school and the other one had to wait! They say less than 18mo gap there is little or no jelousy, I think every family is different tho and whatever works for you is fine!!!

Good luck!

misshopefull · Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:32 PM

My DS will be 3 and a half when the baby is born. For me this is perfect because DS had terrrible tantrums when he was 2 yrs old. I would never of coped with him and being pregnant.

He is now potty trained, at pre-school and much better behaved. He is also very excited about being a big brother

becstu · Apr 4th, 2012, 23:14 PM

It all depends on how you feel if you think its the right time then go for it! Im due in July and my babys are 7 1/2 ,9 and nearly 12

cbhattarai · Apr 5th, 2012, 00:31 AM

What doctors say is for waiting for 18 month. You can go for your Second Baby...

cheshire · Apr 5th, 2012, 01:08 AM

2.5 - 3 years is perfect for me, but then I have never tried any other! I have a friend who had twins and then another 10 months later. It was hard but easy now they are all 8-9.

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xdebbie1988x Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ayrshire. Scotland UK Posts: 48	Whats the best age gap? Just wondering whats the best age gap. My wee girl is nearly 7 months old and i want another baby as i want them close in age. It was a c-section i had. Thanks

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Apr 1st, 2012, 19:26 PM	#2
Bats11 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 920	Well its different for everyone, my first two are 2yrs apart and that was fantastic, but I always said for our 3rd I'll make sure they are both at school & this is exactly how its turned out, just perfect for me. So if you feel like ttc for another baby, I say gor for it!

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Leopard Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,866	They recommend waiting 18 months before falling pregnant again after a c-section, however if you feel ready, go for it!

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cookielucylou Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2,739	I'm glad someone said 2 years is good, ours are going to be 2years appart and i'm already worrying about managing with 2 so young.

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 06:21 AM	#5
kelly6407 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dunfermline, Scotland Posts: 195	I found my 4yr age gap to be better than all my friends small 1,2,3yr gaps. My son was ready and willing to have a baby join the family and he's took to it perfectly. Never ever had a single issues like every1 else I know has had. They talk about jealousy, child not understanding to be careful, hard work having 2 kids very young etc. It's been a breeze! But saying that I'm now pregnant with no.3 and my baby is only 10.5 months old so there will be a 18month age gap(15months going by her corrected age and abilities) so I'm prepared for hard work I'm thinking the jealously thing won't be as much as an issue with a 2nd child accepting a 3rd child as she's been in a sibling household already She'll be a bit rough and won't understand though at her age but that's to be expected, just have to keep a close eye on her. I also had a section but not seen the mw yet to discuss problems that might cause, but I'm high risk anyway so will just be another thing to add on to my list of difficulties lol

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 12:55 PM	#6
ClairHawkins Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wales Posts: 476	My 4th and 5th child has 12 months and 10 days age gap and has been fantastic they are so close! was hard when i was huge preg and having a teething baby, was also hard when one started school and the other one had to wait! They say less than 18mo gap there is little or no jelousy, I think every family is different tho and whatever works for you is fine!!! Good luck!

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Apr 2nd, 2012, 13:32 PM	#7
misshopefull Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: England Posts: 817	My DS will be 3 and a half when the baby is born. For me this is perfect because DS had terrrible tantrums when he was 2 yrs old. I would never of coped with him and being pregnant. He is now potty trained, at pre-school and much better behaved. He is also very excited about being a big brother

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Apr 4th, 2012, 23:14 PM	#8
becstu Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mornington Peninsula Victoria Australia Posts: 10	It all depends on how you feel if you think its the right time then go for it! Im due in July and my babys are 7 1/2 ,9 and nearly 12

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Apr 5th, 2012, 00:31 AM	#9
cbhattarai Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 16	What doctors say is for waiting for 18 month. You can go for your Second Baby...

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cheshire Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,288	2.5 - 3 years is perfect for me, but then I have never tried any other! I have a friend who had twins and then another 10 months later. It was hard but easy now they are all 8-9.

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