Young couple will have 2 under 2

[Mia'sMummy]

We're expecting our second in July, and our DD will be 21 months!
This isnt the ideal age gap we were hoping for though

Is there anyone else out there in their early 20's with 2 under 2?

[visitor1]

Not sure how young you want, but im 25 and have 2 girls under 2! DD1 is 17 months and DD2 is 6 months....just under a 11 month age gap

I find it relatively easier then what people made it out to be!

Good luck with #2

[MantaRay]

MM - are you thinking that it will be harder or easier being young?

My boys are 19 months apart and I am definitely what you would call an older mum. I am quite sure that being older wasn't any advantage over being younger - in fact I can tell you that I felt the difference in energy and stamina just in the 19 months (and 1 birthday) between the boys.

I can also tell you that there are pros and cons to having two close together, and a lot will depend on the temperament of your children. But I love it and the boys get along so well - I wouldn't have it any other way.

[Zee]

Hi,

Im 21 & my DH is 23 and we have a 16 month old DD & our DS will be due the end of July so they will be only 19 months apart.

I honestly dont think age has anything to do with how you will cope, like MantaRay said I think it has to do more with the temperament of the children.

[Antheia]

My kids are 22 months apart. i had #2 when i was 20. I find it really easy compared to what people were telling me. Both my kids are really demanding and very stubborn but i still don't find it a real challange at all. I was told by one lady though that better to have them young then when youre older as you'll prob have a lot more energy running around after them.

[*EmJa*]

i will soon be a mummy of 2 under 2! im 22 and DF is 20..it will be interesting to see how i cope as DD is a very active 17 month old and is very demanding at times!!!