This is exactly what I was asking, thank you ladies.

It is very interesting about the 3 year ideal age gap, makes a lot of sense and covers exactly what my concerns are.

Money wise, it will never be good timing I don't think.

Age wise, I will be 30 later this year and would like to have all my children by 35.

If we wait until June, then the earliest we would be due will be February, meaning a 22 month age gap. Perhaps we won't make plans and just reassess is a couple of months time.

Ladies did you feel you lost your relationship with your first child once the second one arrived?

Did you find having your second child easier, as you knew what you were doing/more laid back etc??