SFM: The perfect age gap
What is it, in your opinion? Why?
I used to think 2 years was perfect because that's how far apart my sister and I are and we were best friends growing up and still are. After G, I definitely changed my mind. I know that 2u2 in my household, if the second baby had colic/reflux too, would be way too stressful on me, finances, and our relationship.
I always thought it was bad to have two kids that were really far apart, but my mind is changing over time. SO's 9 year old LB is over a lot; spends the night at least twice a week and is over here every day when he's on a school break (and will be here every day during the summer). He's awesome with G. I mean, it's actually nice having him here. He has just as much energy as Gio, so he's rolling around on the floor right with him. At the same time, he can take himself to the bathroom, pour himself something to drink, and is pretty low maintenance. I rarely have to do anything for him. It's beautiful. I spend time with both of them and we're always doing something, but I don't feel like I'm constantly behind on making sure they're both being taken care of. It takes some of the pressure off of me knowing that R can do for himself while I take care of G and then when I'm done, we can all hang together.
So....now I'm thinking at least 4-5 years would be ideal.
Re: The perfect age gap
I'm enjoying the 4.5 year age difference right now. DD1 is pretty independent around the house. I do worry about them being a littl
My sis and I are 27 months apart which I think is a good age difference but I defini
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My daughter and son are 5yrs apart and while its great because she's so independent they also are
Mine are 25 months apart. While it is tough sometimes, I think it's a decent gap.
DD was not potty trained when DS was born (but is now), but she also doesn't really remember being the only child. She has been a good helper with him, as muc
So far I LOVE my 3 year age gap. They are close enough to spend time together in the future (and a tiny bit now that she is getting a personality and playing with toys), yet he is old enough to be independent. I can focus on her when I need
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I think it depends on your family. Our girls are spaced far apart. the first two were spaced 5 years apart. We did not really think too much on it- I was pretty young, finished up a masters and just started a career, so we waited. And by waiting I mean
I should add that I do love it, but it's tricky sometimes. I'm o
To put a different spin on this ...
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I always thought a 2-3 year age gap was good. Now that I have kids with a 6 year age gap, I think its not too bad.
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My boys are 26 months apart. I actually really like the gap and if we were to have another one would want them to be about the same. My first was pretty independent and was potty trained pretty early so that helped a lot. They can also play with the sa
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I love the two year gap. Our boys are best friends and super close. Dd and ds3 are 4.5 years apart and I think it's too much and the ds1 and ds2 are 7 years apart... Which they fight and annoy each other.
In the long run, I like that mine are 21 mos. For me, the "window" is 15-30mos apart. I think that once you get to 3+years, it's like raising a series of children instead of a sibling unit.
The early times have challenges, but my kids won't remem
My older sister is 4 years older than me and my younger brother is 4 years younger than me. My parents planned it out that way. Growing up it felt like the perfect age gap between all of us. I'm close to my sis and bro. And even
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ds#1 is such a help and he is so independent. dresses himself, goes to the bathroo
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