Eeeeep potential v small gap between babies. Panicking!

[Meridian]

My DS is now 7 months and on Sunday i realised that my period was late. i did a test yesterday and it is positive. This would mean a potential age gap of only around 15 months between LOs.

I am quite seriously panicking at the prospect of this. My DH and I did always want two children but we were thinking more along the lines of 3 years or so gap between them.

I was sort of looking for some reassurance from people who have such a small gap between their children. I'm under no illusions that it will be easy, I just want to now that you survived!

Thanks

 

[JWandBump]

Ive only got the one but would love anothe baby if my OH would let me So i dont have any advice sorry but good luck!

 

[katlin]

Its hard my husband has taken off 2weeks to help and im finding coping with a newborn and a vivacious toddler so hard. I honestly wish i hd waited...

 

[suz29]

I've got a 14 month gap between my two and it's not half as bad as I expected. I think with your 2nd your more confident and a bit more chilled out which makes it a bit easier.
Getting organised is essential and if we're going out in the morning I have everything ready the night before, bags packed, pram in car, clothes looked out.
Yes it's hard but you'll manage.

 

[sapphire1]

Sorry, no advice, but congratulations! I'm sure it's hard work, but a small age gap is lovely when they're a bit older. TBH it's probably hard work whatever the age gap! x x

 

[Rockell8788]

Literally ALL our friends and family have children with age small age gaps the biggest gap is 18months. They have all survived and yes did struggle for the first few months but then that is normal regardless of the age gap. Me and dh are now envious of how close the children are and wished we didn't wait 3 and half years but happy with our decision

 

[nugget80]

my 2 girls have a gap of just 12 months and 3 weeks...! it was alot of work when they were little but its not as hard as you would imagine. now they are 9 and 10 and i am so glad they are as close as they are. you will just need to be exra organised with them....! its lots of fun though and they will be great company for each other and grow up very closei'd love another sooner rather than later but oh wants to wait til i have done all my training and have a job...

 

[Babyoh]

I have 16 months between my two. It really is hard but at the same time I found it harder the first time round when we became parents for the first time. Now I just keep telling myself that there will be days where it gets tough and things go wrong but I'm not superwoman and can only do what I can do....that takes the pressure off somewhat and in a funny way makes it much easier than when I just had my first born!! Also, this time round the shock of having a baby and how much it changes your life is not so great as you're already used to evenings in / lack of freedom (not meaning that in a bad way...you know what I mean!!) In a real funny way I'm loving it - it's a challenge and if I get through the day in one piece and if I manage to have a good day it's a real buzz. And, of course, having two beautiful children makes me feel very fortunate (although this isn't the first thing I think of when both are screaming and needing me!!) But seriously, it's do-able and really lovely - and it will only get easier (or so I keep telling myself!!) Congratulations and enjoy the pregnancy xx

 

[prettykitty]

I've only just had my first chicky - so I know my advice will be useless but I'm a big believer in fate. I'm sure you will be fine - like the others have said I'm sure it's easier second time round and it will be okay so will the gap. Best thing to do
Now for you and your LO is to relax and enjoy it xxx

 

[pip squeek]

Iv just found out im pregnant again and i will have 18 month between min im very excited but scared at the same time

 

[Mindy_mini]

Iv just found out im pregnant again and i will have 18 month between min im very excited but scared at the same time

I'm in exactly the same boat - my dd is a few days younger than your LO and I'm about a week behind you on this pregnancy!

 

[hayley x]

we have a 19 month gap and absolutely love it xx

 

[labydird]

my cousin got pregnant for the 2nd time when her baby was just 5 months old! It was tough at first but also, on some level, easier for her as they both were potty trained at similar times, fed similar foods at the same time, clothes wise they could soon mix and match, playing time, they played really well together etc etc!! Now they are grown up (oldest is 7) and are still the best of friends. Tough at first but hopefully lots of sibling love between them and them helping each other will help you!

 

[Mindy_mini]

Whoops double post!

 

[Cattia]

I have 16 months between my two. We didn't plan it that way, but honestly I love it! Yes it's hard at first, but having a newborn is never going to be easy no matter what the age gap and I think every parent is going to find looking after two means stepping up a gear, however when I was pregnant literally all I got was people telling me how hard it would be and I can honestly say it has been a hundred times better than I ever would have thought. Having them close generally means you get less jealousy and they're going to grow up together. It's a lot of fun having two. I am lucky to have amazing family and friends around so I always have help when I need it. Don't worry about the horror stories (everyone seemed to have one) - it will work out fine. And congratulations!

 

[heather91]

Honestly the baby will be easy compared to your older child! Baby will settle into your routine, its so much easier second time I promise! X

 

[Meridian]

Thanks all, for the advice.

I know it is a blessing really and that it is nic that my LOs will be so close, just taking me a while to get used to the idea of having two under two!

 

[Carrie76]

I have 15 months between my two and it's honestly not as hard as I imagined it was going to be. I do get my bad days as im sure we all do but I'm loving it. For the few weeks before my second was born I remember panicking thinking how on earth am I going to cope, but I did and now It's like second nature.

Congratulations

 

[elly75]

It is rough at first having two under two but it does get easier. The baby will settle into a routine and that will help. Having things prepared the night before certainly helps (as well as support from others and a break for you once in a while).

 

[Carrie76]

I have 15 months between my two and it's honestly not as hard as I imagined it was going to be. I do get my bad days as im sure we all do but I'm loving it. For the few weeks before my second was born I remember panicking thinking how on earth am I going to cope, but I did and now It's like second nature.

Congratulations

Opps, 16 not 15!