April 2020 Moms
Kathryn0903
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STM+ Check In September
Kathryn0903
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EDD/Weeks + Days:
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
Any questions/concerns?
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
Any questions/concerns?
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
Re: STM+ Check In September
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DS is 9
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? He is amazing! We are currently deciding when to tell him the big news.
Any questions/concerns? Slowly getting out of the shock state and embracing this journey.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? Baby will be born 3 months before DS turns 10 and I am very nervous. I feel like they will have nothing in common and by the time baby’s old enough to “play” DS will not be interested.
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 2
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Doing good. He wants to be very independent right now. Struggling a little with some middle of the night wake ups. Not sure if it's molars coming in or the fact that he's in a toddler bed now.
Any questions/concerns?
Anyone else with a 2 yr old planning on potty training before baby comes? I'm terrified of potty training, but I've given us a deadline of March to potty train.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? They will 2.5 yrs apart. I think it will be good. A friend with a sister 2.5 yrs younger than him was telling us it was a great age gap since they are still close, but are far enough apart to have their own group of friends.
EDD/Weeks + Days: 4/30 5w3d
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
2.5
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
She is being really sweet sweet these days (mixed in with huge emotional outbursts)
Any questions/concerns?
TW miscarriage
We’re holding off telling her because on my miscarriage history. I really want her to have a sibling.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
They’ll be 3yrs apart and I think it will be just perfect for us.
***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***
TTC#1 since July 2014
AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
DE attempt in Czech Republic!!
March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis.
Headed to Prague April 30
3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
My blog: www.wearethehammitts.blogspot.com
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 14 months
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Being a typical toddler lol. He's just started walking so that's fun. Obviously no understanding of having a sibling
Any questions/concerns? Just hoping he gets over his hitting phase before LO comes
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? 22 months. It's pretty much what we were aiming for so we're happy about it. My brother and I are 2.5 years apart and pretty close. DH and his brother are 8 years apart and that was definitely too far for him to be very close to his brother.
W born September 2020
#3 due November 2022
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 2.5
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? He’s the besssssst. So smart and funny.
Any questions/concerns? Mostly I worry that #2 won’t be as easy as #1. My kid is a dream.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? 3y2m. We feel great about the age gap.
@Kathryn0903 we also used Oh Crap and it went great! We PT at the end of July, when he was just shy of 2.5. I had JUST found out that I was KU and I’m SUPER grateful that we did it before the MS hit. He’s been accident-free at home since day 3. Still has the occasional accident at school, but I feel like that is super not my problem.
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
SD is 6, DD1 is 3.5, DD2 is 11 months
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
SD is a great albeit high energy kid, DD1 is the sweetest stubbornest kid ever, and DD2 is the craziest, never sits still and is always smiling
Any questions/concerns? Nope
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
DD2 and this LO will be just about 19 months apart. I’m terrified to have two under two! Especially at 37. Am I too old for this!?! Aaaahhhhh
@NiceyMeany not to scare you but DD1 was super easy too and DD2 is not difficult per se but she’s a handful. We joked if she was the first she would be an only child.
EDD/Weeks + Days: April 8 | 8w4d
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 4,3,1
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Trying to start the weaning process with baby #3 and she just doesn’t seem ready at all. Going to take a break and try again.
Any questions/concerns? Not right now.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
Oldest with be 5, son will be 4, and youngest will be 19 months. We wanted our children close together but the thing that is the most fun is that I will have my four seasons! Not planned at all, but each baby was (or will be) born in a different season. 🤗
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How old is/are your other kid(s)? 10.5 months
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? He’s great - he just started walking this past week! He’s also been teething, and finally cut his top two middle teeth, so he’s much happier
Any questions/concerns? Nursing at night is a challenge. When he’s doing these big developments, he wakes more and wants to comfort nurse for a half hour or more, and my nipples can’t handle it
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? Pretty much 18 months to the day, if this one were to come on my EDD. We’re excited, it wasn’t planned but we’re so happy they are so close together, but will also be two years apart in school, so they can be friends but not have the same friend group.
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
21 months this week.
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
He's awesome. We've entered the "screaming in a store" phase.
Any questions/concerns?
🙋🙋 Same about potty training. We're waiting to start until he shows signs of more readiness, and also until the upstairs bathroom is done being reno'd. I've never heard of this Oh Crap method, but I'm for sure going to look it up!
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
A little less than 2.5. I like the gap! I wanted them closer but the timing didn't work out.
Edit: spelling
How old is/are your other kid(s)? He will be 2 on 9/18.
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? He’s in a really fun stage. He’s learning so much all the time and he loves showing off his new words.
Any questions/concerns?
I’m going to join in on the potty training train. We are planning to wait until after our trip to Disney in November before we push it. We figure a half potty-trainer kid would be worse on the trip than one in diapers. Plus, he’s really not showing signs of readiness yet.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
Almost exactly 2.5 years. It’s pretty great. My brother’s kids are 23 months apart and get along well now, but they did have issues at the beginning and the kids are only going to be one year apart in school it looks like due to two summer birthdays. My SIL’s kids are 5 years apart and that seems like too much of a gap because my nephew was just too used to being an only child and can’t handle it. I really like the birthdays being about 6 months apart. That will work nicely. Plus, my kids will be 2 years apart in school, which is preferred.
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DS is just over 2.5
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? He's going through a lot of development lately. He's sweet and talkative but struggles with aggression around other kids.
Any questions/concerns? Definitely concerned about how he'll handle the new baby.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? 3 years and a few months. I'm happy about it, I had always thought I'd want them closer together but I'm glad DS will be a little bit older.
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DS will be 3 at the end of this month
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Sometimes he's an angel, sometimes he's a monster. We've been potty training for awhile and recently put it on hold when he transferred to a new school. Now that he's settled in, we thought the 3-day weekend would be the perfect time to try the "potty train in 3 days" method. The hardest part is getting through naps and bedtime. We've been doing a lot of laundry.
Any questions/concerns? DS has been acting out aggressively lately and we're trying to nip it in the bud before #2 arrives. We can't have him throwing things when there's an infant in the room! I'm also concerned that he'll never be potty trained. I think it's normal to feel like every tough stage will never end. I'm just glad he still takes naps!
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? 3.5 years. I really didn't want them to be that far apart, but I'm warming up to the idea. I'm hoping this means DS will be easier to handle by the time #2 starts getting into things. But, who knows!
Me: 35 DH: 34
Married: April 2014
DS born 9/16
TTC #2 since December 2018
BFP 8/19 MMC 10/19
BFP 5/20 MC 6/20
How old is/are your other kid(s)? Son turned 4 in June
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? He's doing great! I mostly feel bad right now because I haven't been feeling well (nausea) and I injured myself this weekend, so he's not getting a lot of quality Mom time.
Any questions/concerns?
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? They'll be a little less than 5 years apart. It's a little more than I was hoping for (my ideal was 4), but we'll have basically no daycare overlap (very good for our budget) and I'm excited that our son will be old enough to be helpful with the little one. I know that may be very hit or miss, but I think he'll like being a helper.
April 27/6 weeks. Although I fully intend to have this kid in May, so my kid's bdays aren't too close.
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
13yo DS (bday April 29)(same baby daddy)
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
We just told him last week since I've been feeling really sick lately. He knew we were trying and seems indifferent.
Any questions/concerns?
Sometimes I question if DH and I are truly ready to start all over with the baby stage. We haven't changed a diaper in over a decade!
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap
They will be 14 years apart, which is ridiculous and makes me laugh. However, I really enjoy the idea of basically having 2 only children.
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DS is 5
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? He is the best! He starts kindergarten on Wednesday and is a bit nervous. He has been having some separation anxiety over the past month. We have not told him yet as this pregnancy is so new. (And because 5 year olds aren’t very good at keeping secrets)!!
Any questions/concerns?
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? DS will be 6 when this baby is born and while the age gap is a bit larger, I think it will be great! (Also we really could not have afforded 2 kids in daycare)!
How old is/are your other kid(s)?: 6 and 13 months (both girls)
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?: 6 year old is great! Just started first grade and loving it. 13 month old is teething horribly but doing well considering. We haven’t told my 6 year old I’m expecting again.
Any questions/concerns?: 2 under 2!
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?: oldest will be 7 when this baby is born, youngest will be 21 months. I’m scared. Lol
@babybison Definitely look up the oh crap method. The signs of readiness are not what you would expect and unless your 21 month old is very delayed in development, he is ready now. I honestly wish we had PT'd sooner than we did, and would have had I read the book sooner!
@mercury94 Just want to echo what I said previously about readiness. "Readiness" doesn't look like what you would expect. As long as your kid has a general idea of where things go (like toys and such) they are ready for potty training. A kid doesn't have to actually show interest in using the potty to be ready to be taught to use the potty. For a lot of kids, using a potty doesn't even register since they don't even understand what it is at all. That being said, definitely wait until after your Disney trip, you don't need that added stress for yourself!
EDD/Weeks + Days: April 4th, 9w2d
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DD is 2
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? She's doing great! She started preschool last week and is absolutely LOVING it.
Any questions/concerns? Since this is my first time being pregnant while having another kid, this is new to me. DD is very climb-y and rough with me sometimes. Also likes to be held a lot. It's physically draining. I'm hoping this isn't bad for the baby because I definitely rested a LOT more than this with my first pregnancy.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? DD will be 2 months short of turning 3. I think it will be a good age gap and I'm excited!
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
W born September 2020
#3 due November 2022
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Any questions/concerns?
We haven’t told our kids yet. We’re hoping to once we have an ultrasound in the next couple of weeks.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
We have a pretty large gap and haven’t had that before so it’s going to be interesting, but I really feel like they’re all going to share a pretty incredible bond.
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 2.5 and almost 5
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? My girls are at a fun age right now. My oldest starts preschool this week! We are holding off on telling them until we see a healthy bean on the ultrasound (which isn’t until 13 weeks)
Any questions/concerns? With my previous pregnancies I dealt with debilitating nausea that lasted until birth. It has already started and I’m very anxious about how to deal with it.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? When baby comes, my girls will be 3 and 5.5. I feel okay about the age gap.
Edit- wrong tag
April 28
How old is/are your other kid(s)?
K turned 3 in july and G turned 1 in june.
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing?
K is in the threenager stage, the other night at bedtime he told me to get out of his room before I started the night routine. I was shocked and tried not to laugh because he's never said that to me before. G is just starting to walk and is getting both his bottom molars.
Any questions/concerns?
Not at the moment
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
My boys are 23 months apart. My youngest and this baby will be 22 months apart. I'm a little nervous to have 2 toddlers and a baby but I think the gap is nice because when they get older they can play together hopfully!
How old is/are your other kid(s)? DS is 4 and DD is almost 2
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Great! My son is so excited and my daughter has no clue. They are both at a fun age.
Any questions/concerns? Nope.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap? DS will be 4.5 and DD will be 2.5. I’m really excited about the age gap, I feel like my son will love being a big helper. DD will be about the same age (a little older) as her brother was when we brought her home and it was a great age gap. Enough independence but also a helper. She’s such a little mama though so I have a feeling she will be more hands on than he was. He would ask to hold her then push her off when he was done after about 30 seconds lol
Natural BFP Feb 2017. DD born Oct. 2017
Natural BFP Aug. 2019, EDD April 2020
Natural BFP Feb 2017. DD born Oct. 2017
Natural BFP Aug. 2019, EDD April 2020
How old is/are your other kid(s)? 2
How is/are your kiddo(s) doing? Brilliantly. She is the light of my life.
Any questions/concerns? I've had bleeding on and off since 7w3d. Red blood. But my ultrasound was apparently flawless.
How far apart will your kids be? How do you feel about the age gap?
They will be 2 years and 7 months apart. I feel good about that gap. I live in Canada so I will get a year at home with them and I am so excited about that!