How long did you wait to ttc #2?

ESM354 · April 2009

I am wondering how long you waited before you ttc with baby #2. I think I would like my kids to be around 2 years apart so I am starting to think about ttc again. My ds is almost 13 months old. I have mixed emotions about it though because I am going baby crazy again but I am sad to think that it might be the last time I am able to be pregnant- we don't want a big family. Also, we only have 2 bedroom in the upstairs of our house and I worry about a family of 4 in that space. Please help. Thanks!

californiastars · April 2009

Not to sound biitchy, but I am in that kind of mood, I am just trying for one at the moment and even though DH and I had planned on having 2, at this point it looks like one and that is it (and that is if God blesses us with even one)

cbbc · April 2009

Well, I have about a 9 year gap between my first two, but DH and I are going to TTC #3 very soon. We only want one more child and I'd prefer they were close in age.

Sunflower777 · April 2009

We waited 2 years to TTC#2. We were lucky, got pg on the first cycle, so they're 2 years, 9 months apart.?

kevinsgrl · April 2009

We started to TTC #2 when DS was 16 months. Unfortunately we are still trying. I wanted mine about 2 years apart too, it seems though they will be further. GL

hockeypirate · April 2009

Yeeeah, working on 1 here too.

Just a suggestion--you might want to try the Toddlers boards instead...your question seems a bit insensitive considering that many of the girls on here are trying for one and may have had some setbacks TTC.

izzybella · April 2009

DD was 18 months when we started and we were very lucky to get pregnant on the first cycle. They'll be 28 months apart.?

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armandos_girl · April 2009

Still cooking #1.

sandy02 · April 2009

We started TTC #2 in Feb.

armandos_girl · April 2009

FWIW, I don't find this question insensitive to people who are ttc #1 or having trouble ttc#1. At least not to the extent that this board isn't an appropriate place to ask the question. She could have worded it a little better (ex. for those of you ttc#2 - how long did you wait) but other than that it's a legitimate question.

liz_e34 · April 2009

hockeypirate:
Yeeeah, working on 1 here too.

Just a suggestion--you might want to try the Toddlers boards instead...your question seems a bit insensitive considering that many of the girls on here are trying for one and may have had some setbacks TTC.

Sorry - but it's not an insensitive question. There are people on this board in all different stages. Simmer.

ESM354 · April 2009

Thanks to all those who gave responses. Also, those that feel the need to cut people down on here I hope that you feel some sort of joy from it because otherwise I don't see the point. I never understand why people feel the need to post nasty replies on here. Haven't you ever heard that if you don't have anything nice to say you shouldn't say it at all? Also, you don't know me or anything about my first pregnancy so who are you to judge? I wish everyone all the luck that are ttc their baby- I have been there before too. And my brother and his wife tried for a really long time too before succeeding as well.

LizLovesJason · April 2009

We TTC'ed for #2 when my first was about 15 months old, and fortunately I got pregnant on the first try. They're 24 months apart, and I LOVE it!! I won't lie, the first 6 months or so after DS was born were very difficult--trying to juggle a very fussy newborn and a toddler who threw lots of tantrums. But now at ages 4 and 2, it's great. They play so well together most of the time, and they're close enough in age to have similar interests. Also, for a long time they both napped at the same time every day, so I would get a couple of hours to myself during the day. (Now DD isn't napping as much.) I totally recommmend the 2-year age gap!

Edited to add: Our third will be almost 3 years apart from the second, only because I had a miscarriage last summer....Otherwise we would have had another 2-year age gap.

Elaine&Matt · April 2009

13 years.

Dr.BeepersWife · April 2009

ESM354:
Thanks to all those who gave responses. Also, those that feel the need to cut people down on here I hope that you feel some sort of joy from it because otherwise I don't see the point. I never understand why people feel the need to post nasty replies on here. Haven't you ever heard that if you don't have anything nice to say you shouldn't say it at all? Also, you don't know me or anything about my first pregnancy so who are you to judge? I wish everyone all the luck that are ttc their baby- I have been there before too. And my brother and his wife tried for a really long time too before succeeding as well.

No one judeged you and overall you got pretty decent responses. Get over yourself.

Mrs_Liberto · April 2009

ESM354:
Thanks to all those who gave responses. Also, those that feel the need to cut people down on here I hope that you feel some sort of joy from it because otherwise I don't see the point. I never understand why people feel the need to post nasty replies on here. Haven't you ever heard that if you don't have anything nice to say you shouldn't say it at all? Also, you don't know me or anything about my first pregnancy so who are you to judge? I wish everyone all the luck that are ttc their baby- I have been there before too. And my brother and his wife tried for a really long time too before succeeding as well.

Oh, FFS, if you thought these responses were mean you should [kindly] STFU and leave now.

SugarBaby07 · April 2009

Our son is 13 months and we started this month for number two. Hopeully it happens soon. We also have a two bedroom home at this point we arent going to stress about it because the baby will be with us until at least 6 months old. My friend is going to let her two stay in the room together her son is 2 and she is due in 2 months with a girl.

aniceucchik · April 2009

my plan: I would like to start TTC #2 when this LO is 2-3...but I will be pushin' 30, so who knows...but i really dont want to start any earlier that age 2...

reality: i have to make it through with #1...still got a long haul...

tzrbug · April 2009

DS is nearing 17mo, this is first month ttc. I am right there with you, TWO and through, it is a mixed emotion thing, but I'm looking fwd to down the road being past all the newborn/baby stages and them being able to interact with each other vs concentrating on this baby will the "last this" and that. Space issues will work out, they always do

GL!

mrsc720 · April 2009

I don't have any children yet but I would like them to be close in age, if money allows. My two brothers are 2 yrs older and 14 months younger then me and I like it that way. I also have a sister who is about 7 yrs older. I love my sister but we were never friends when we were younger. Actually she hated me until I was about 16. My younger brother and I always played together. Actually I don't think we ever had a real fight until we were teens. Then again... my MIL meant to have two kids close in age and they are about 5 yrs apart. Therefore, I think I will take what I can get! Ever heard the phrase... people make plans so God can laugh at them? /sigh

Sorry I didn't mean to be a b*tch. It just happens. I think it is hard for people w/o children to respond regarding a second child since most would be happy to concieve the first. Therefore, I will stop talking/typing now....

bbowie · April 2009

This will be our first month TTC #2, so 17 months for an age difference of 26 months.

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