So Broody Again.. Just Had Baby

dianesw85

Hi ladies, I had my little boy 4wks ago .. after ttc for 5yrs since my first ds, 3 mc's later and my little bean stuck :-) and now at 4wks old .. im so broody again is this so wrong ?? i would have loved to have had a 2nd child close in age to my first ds but of course everything doesnt always work out and was told my chances of concieving again were slim.. but the question is how soon is too soon to try again

x

AngelGirl37351

My doctor told me 18 months to 2 years but I didn't wait that long lol. Its really when you are ready. Physically and mentally

PepperStick

Broody? Do you mean ready?

dianesw85

sorry ladies broody means wanting another baby wanting to ttc x

SoEnamored

What to Expect When You're Expecting says that it takes 2 years (!!!) for your body to fully recover from pregnancy. Surprisingly long.  So Ideally, I'd guess you'd want to wait that long before you got pregnant again.  However, people certainly get pregnant earlier than that.  To start trying now, you might be setting yourself up for failure.  You need to get your hormones regulated, your pelvic floor strengthened, energy back up....Talk with your doctor about when your body might be in good enough shape to host another baby.

hmp1

My dr advised us to wait until DS was 12 months.

BethPSU

My first 2 are 18 months apart.  I don't think I would consider anything closer in spacing (although I know it has been done and people do survive), but it is tough!  I loved their spacing for the first 6 months or so, but once DS#2 became mobile it was very challenging.  I would wait to start TTC until your DS is at least 10 mos. or so.

beckslea

OP, I think this is a matter of personal preference although please do talk to your doctor since they know your medical history.  Your 6 week check-up would be a good time to do this.

I have heard one year but  if you had an uncomplicated pregnancy and a vaginal delivery, sooner may be ok.

Obviously 4 weeks is too soon!  Try to enjoy the next few months with your new baby before you stop preventing!