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14 months vs. 15 months

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So I know this is probably a very dumb question...

Is there a major difference between having babies 14 months or 15 months apart?  Maybe not major, but any advantages you can think of for one over the other?

 We were originally going to start trying again this month, but my period got all messed up so I was thinking to wait another month.  That would put them 15 months apart.  BUT a part of me is eager and still wants to do it this month!

Any insight is appreciated!  I'm just wondering if there are things I'm not considering...

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Re: 14 months vs. 15 months

  • MitoRachelMitoRachel member
    My kids are 14 months a part and my oldest is now 15 months. Since DD was born DS has learned how to climb on the couch, cut a few more teeth, and gone from 3 words to around 20. It COULD make a difference based on whether your older kid ends up being an early or late walker and early or late talker, but you can't know that a head of time. Even if you did know it would be hard to choose whether it is better to carry a kid around while pregnant or chase one! I guess the other thing to think about is when your school system's grade cutoff date is. Of course that only matters if you are hoping they will only be one grade a part in school. Really, I don't think there would have been much difference for us if DD was born now instead of 6 weeks ago.
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  • Mrs MoJoRisinMrs MoJoRisin member
    I think this is a silly question. Every kid is different, one month is not going to make or break you.
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  • kcisthebombdotcomkcisthebombdotcom member
    No, there's no difference. After the the first year there's little difference-either way you have two kids. A friend of mine has kids 2.5 years apart who are 5 and 2.5  and her life is pretty similar to mine with a 3.5 and 2.5 year old. 
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  • artroyerartroyer member
    imageKC_13:
    No, there's no difference. After the the first year there's little differenceeither way you have two kids. A friend of mine has kids 2.5 years apart who are 5 and 2.5 nbsp;and her life is pretty similar to mine with a 3.5 and 2.5 year old.nbsp;


    Thanks. I know I'm over thinking it. I think my true problem is that I'm eager, excited and scared all at the same time!

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  • moonfaeriemoonfaerie member
    14 vs 15 months won't make a difference. If you know you want to try for 2u2, then go with the flow, have fun TTC, and be happy/excited/scared when you get your BFP!

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  • sometimesalwayschaoticsometimesalwayschaotic member
    Mine were 15 months apart.  I don't think that it would make any difference at all.  I would just have fun and stop over analyzing.  Why wait? Go with the flow and see what happens.  We have always just let things happen when they happen and don't take precautions to prevent.  We have been happy with how things have turned out.  Of course, things can be very tough but I think anytime you have a new born things are tough.  There are advantages and disadvantages to any age gap.
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  • KristiBreeKristiBree

    Seems a little silly to me but, between 14 and 15 months DS started walking and talking much more.  Not sure that it would make a difference in having yours 14 months vs 15 months apart....

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