Hi Catherine,

-When they started to TTC their second child?

Emily was 18 months old when we conceived Harry - we were very fortunate and had only been trying a few cycles.

-How far apart the children were?

2.15 years

-Were you happy with their age gap?

Yes absolutely

-How did you cope with the pregnancy with a child already?

2nd time around was a lot easier in most respects. Certainly less mood swings!! Tiredness was a toughie at times though and my pelvis hurt a lot more the second time around.

-and what was it like with the two children?

Initially very tough but I had support so there was always someone to watch and play with Emily whilst I fed and changed Harry. Once we all got into a routine, life became a lot easier.

ETA - AND what was your second birth like in comparison to the first?

My first wasn't what I had wanted for us so for the second I made sure I had control over our birthing experience.