baby #2 anyone?

cbb722 · March 2014

I am so excited that DD is going to be 1 yr old this week.. this year has gone so fast I can't believe it.

Is anyone already thinking about #2? All of a sudden it feels like a lot of our friends who had kids the same time we did are prego again already. I just keep thinking how much I love my alone time with my baby

I don't know if I am ready to share yet...

How did you decide when it was time for #2? Also - we would like to save some more money before the next child!

BLPL101 · March 2014

We are going to start trying in June or July. DD will be 18/19 months. My brother and I are almost 6 years apart in age and I really dislike it so I want my kids to be closer in age. I think 2.5-3 years is ideal.

g8trkim · March 2014

Our kids are 2 1/2 years apart. We were going for right at 2 but it took 6 months which made all the difference. By that point he was potty trained, out of the crib, speaking well, etc. But honestly... you're never REALLY ready for another one. It just works itself out. It's tough having 2 little ones but it's never boring.

Every age span has it's pros and cons. I agree with PP that 2.5-3 years is nice. I wouldn't want them anymore than 4 years apart. I think we are going to go for #3 when DD is 2 1/2 so ideally the younger two would be 3-4 years apart. DS will be in elementary school by that point too.

Tapthathank · March 2014

We are definitely thinking about it! We were going to wait until DS turned 2 (in August), but now we are thinking of starting TTC in June. DS will be 22 months then. DH keeps saying, are you ever really ready? Sometimes you just have to take the plunge!

kalette · March 2014

When DD weaned at 16 months we decided we would NTNP. It took 11 months TRYING with DD, so I thought we had a while, but BOOM, that month. I'm excited now, but I was pretty nervous when we first found out.

oliversmommy32912 · March 2014

I'm pregnant with number two now. I think we started trying when DS was about 16 months? One month we didn't feel ready and then the next month it just felt right. I got pregnant right away twice but m/c both times. This one seems to be going well. The kids will be right at 2 1/2 years apart if this one comes on time. Honestly, I'm glad they won't be any closer. I can't imagine having another one right now. I'm glad he will be able to communicate better when this one comes. I don't think he will be potty trained but hopefully he will be out of the crib. I think a 21/2 to 3 year spacing is good for our family. If we have another one we will wait until the youngest is at least 3.

ss265 · March 2014

I was 33 when we had my son. We always knew we wanted another and for some reason 2 years apart seemed right to us. Plus, due to my age, we didn't want to wait too long to try for #2.

Things also worked out for us professionally. I wanted to make sure at least one of us got a high enough pay raise to cover a 2nd day care cost and we were able to make that happen through me changing jobs.

LyndseylovesHugh · March 2014

DD and this baby will be 22 months apart. We wanted our kids to be close together so they were at similar stages growing up and also because I was 31 when DD was born, will be 33 when this one is born and we are not sure if we want a third or not yet. I personally don't want to be in my late 30s having my third child (not that there is anything wrong with that age, just not what I want) so having them close together allows me to have a third if we so choose by my mid-30s.

ETA: We started trying when DD turned one and it took two cycles to get pregnant.

momofmanyinthemitten · March 2014

DD is 3, DS is 13 mos and I'm due in 5 wks. So yes, I'm definitely thinking about the next baby already

We knew we wanted a big family and we were moving/changing insurance when #1 was 16 mos, so we started trying a couple months before that. DS is easy going, so it was a no brainier to say, "What happens, happens" after his birth.

fitmom82 · March 2014

mine are 25 months apart, we were aiming for 2 under 2 but it took a few months of TTC. It's worked out really well. DD was done with the crib by around 18 months, so we just moved her room and kept the nursery for the baby. She was potty trained shortly after DS was born. I was shocked at how much easier having a new born was the 2nd time. He was actually a fussier baby, but things just felt so much more under control and we knew what to do. Now they're almost 2 and almost 4 and it's great that what ever activities we do they're almost always both into it. They play together, and sometimes fight, alot. At this point they seem to have a much stronger relationship then kids I see that are around 3 years apart, it seems with that age gap they just kind of co-exist, where my kids are actually interested in each other. I think we're probably done, and I had always wanted to be done before I turned 30, but I'm glad if we do go for 3 I can stil have another in my early 30s.

There were definetly stressful moments, but a 2 year age gap, maybe 1 1/2-2 1/2 years is the best IMO

jnnfrrose6 · March 2014

We always knew we wanted at least 2 kids and I like the idea if them being closer together. Ended up with a c-section because DS was breech and my midwife said I needed to wait to have 2 years between births if I wanted to try for a vbac, so we started trying shortly after DS turned 1 since we didn't know how long it'd take. They'll be 22 months apart and I've been given the ok to try for a vbac.

twinkletoes3126 · March 2014

My son is 18 months. I change my mind almost daily about when I would like to try for #2. I think we will probably start trying around his 2nd birthday. However today we all have the stomach flu and I'm miserable so I'm questioning having another at all!

MrsLele · March 2014

We got pregnant with this baby when DD was about 10 months old. They'll be just shy of 20 months apart, which is exactly what we were hoping for

*LrCg* · March 2014

My youngest is 14 months old and I'm currently 6 months pregnant with our 4th. When this baby is born, our oldest will be 5. We always planned on 4 & wanted them back to back. With EBF it was harder to get them closer together because I don't ovulate for @8-9 post birth but we did the best we could. I love having my kids so close in age, our house is always fun!! Since we CD our kids have always PTed early so I've never had 2 in diapers- which for some people is a reason they don't want kids back to back. I love how close and helpful the kids are to each other and because we're never out of sync with having babies its not stressful for us.

yepyepsms · March 2014

My son will be 2 in June and I am 32 weeks pregnant with our second due early May. 1. We tried for a second pretty soon after DS for a couple of reasons...we're both approaching our mid thirties and didn't know if we wanted 2 or 3 kids...if we ended up wanting 3 or more after #2 we didn't want to wait too long given our age...felt we didn't have tons of fertile years left to take it slow. 2. Didn't have a ton of trouble concieving our first, but took a few months, didn't know what to expect second time.3. Liked the idea of our children close in age regardless. 4. My hubby and I are planners. Having kids close together and around this age fits in well overall with our personal, marital, and financial goals/plans.

ilovedesi · March 2014

We just started trying for #2. DD is 15 months now and I'm hoping for about a 2 1/2 year gap. My biggest concern is getting DD out of diapers before #2 arrives but I guess I need to get pregnant first before I worry about that.

SusanC111 · March 2014

I already had #2! They are 13 months apart. #1 is 16 months. It is awesome and super hard all rolled into one. We didn't wait because #1 took a long time to conceive and I'm old.

Hummingbirdbaby3 · March 2014

I go back and forth. LO is almost one and a half and I sometimes am totally baby ready, and other times I cannot imagine giving up this one on one time yet. We just recently bought our first home so we plan to try again in September.

EandIMommy86 · March 2014

Mine are 15 months apart. 19 months and 4 months. We wanted them close in age so that they can grow up together and always have someone to play with. We are in a good spot financially, so we are able to take on 2 under 2. We also only wanted two children, because we will be able to provide more for them financially. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding and fun at the same time. We knew we were ready because DD was a very mellow child (still is) and we figured we would be able to take on another. DS is also very laid back, so it is easy to juggle between the two when necessary.

cole1265 · March 2014

We got pregnant with number two when DS was 6 months. Unfortunately I miscarried and now we have to wait until oct/nov - DS will be 18 months.

beccalee721 · March 2014

We're actually pregnant with #2 now! I know I don't have a ticker... DD is 16 months and will be 23 months when #2 arrives. We decided after her first bday that we wanted to try for another and we got pregnant right away! Was not expecting it to happen that quickly, but we're so excited! We always wanted our kids close together in age.

cbb722 · March 2014

thanks everyone for your input! i really appreciate it! DH say we would like to wait another year (I just turned 29) and I would like to be prego for my 30th and DD will be 2 then.

glad you are all enjoying mommyhood as much as I do! Believe me, if we could afford it, I would have a million kids!!

kerbear135 · March 2014

We are about to starting TTC #2....I have always felt like I was meant to have 2 kids, and having DD has only strengthened my desire for 2 kids. I would have been ready to TTC again when DD turned 1 but we had to buy a new house first (we're in the process of that). I just stopped BC but we really won't TTC until May or June because I want to get moved and settled before getting KU. It took almost a year last time, so that's what I'm anticipating this time, but with my luck, if we NTNP now, i'd end up moving and dealing with morning sickness at the same time.

Crequito · March 2014

DH and I have talked about this a lot recently (or at least it feels like we have). DD will be 1 on April 1st and she is such a joy and such a handful. Originally we were thinking of TTC this December 2014/January 2015 so #2 would be born when DD was 2.5 but now we're not so sure. We're postponing TTC another year so I can pay off all our credit cards before #2 is born (or 90% of them) and then if I want to work part time to get more time with the little ones we'll be ok financially.

We have friends whose DS is 4 months younger than our DD and they've just told everyone they're preggo with #2. I made the comment to DH that it's great for them if they're ready and can afford it. I don't think we are. I enjoy the time I have with DD right now and also enjoy my quiet time when she's asleep or playing by herself. Of course now that DD is turning 1 EVERYONE is asking when we're giving her a little brother or sister . . .

vamomtobe · March 2014

I'm ready, DH isn't.

DS will be two next month. For us, the decision includes financial considerations, that biological clock, the fact that DH might soon have to start a life-long chemotherapy regiment, and just feeling ready.

MrsT0514 · March 2014

Im ready now, but DH isn't quite there yet. The plan is to start trying around June/July ish (sometime this summer) though (DS will be around 18mo), so its only a few months different anyway.

Hopefully our TTC journey for #2 is quick is and easy!

MrsT0514 · March 2014

Our biggest consideration is that we are waiting to iron out details on a possible move for DHs job.

orangecrush32 · March 2014

DD is 15 months old and both of us want to try for number 2, but we're holding off and trying to save up money and get a house first. Tentative plans are to start TTC early 2015. But I think I might push it back a few months so I feel a little more financially ready.

hmontty · March 2014

Mine are 21 months apart. I found out I was pregnant with DS a week or two after DD's first birthday. They are best friends. I'm delighted that we had them so close together (but it was far enough apart that it wasn't too hard).

We didn't really decide so much as just start "sort of" trying. Not trying hard, but just seeing what would happen. First time did the trick.

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