Age difference

[NervousMum]

Does anyone have a big difference in age between child 1 and child 2?

Cheers
NervousMum

[Visitor8]

how big do you mean?

I have 14 months between my first 2, then 3.5 years between the next 2

My aunty had a 12 year old when she had a baby lol

[myson]

my first two are 3 yrs apart then its an 8 yr gap to this one.

[Jewel]

There is 4yrs 6months between my two boys.

[Salsa]

depends what you consider big?
6yrs between mine.

[firstbub]

My DD1 will be 2.5 when the new baby arrives. It will be very busy!!!

My sister is TTC #2 and her DD1 has just turned 5.

[AnyDream]

9 years between my two!! Did you have a particular question about the age gaps?

[NervousMum]

I have a 5 year old and thinking about having another one in the next year or so. For me I guess anything past 5 years difference is big. A big decision whether or not to go through with it.

[AnyDream]

It's always a big decision, no matter what the ages of your other children.

My cousin is 7 years younger than her sister, they adore each other and annoy each other just as much as all the other "sisters" I know! In the end, you need to follow your heart. Do you feel there is another little spirit waiting to come through and have you as their mumma?

[razzle]

I have an 8.5 year gap between my two sons and I like it that way. Having kids closer together wasn't really an option for me though. DS1 is fantastic with his little brother and is a big help. People often ask me if it was hard to adjust to having another baby in the house after all that time but it wasn't hard at all. Always thought that was a bit of a strange question anyway! Good luck with making your decision.

[nic]

8 years 7months and 2 days between my two

[visitor1]

Only small (very small) gaps between all mine.

But theres 10.5 years between me and my sister

[blackduckies]

Hi, 12 years and 3 late MC's between DD and DS definately was nervous but ready.... good luck, but I reckon take a leap of faith!!!

[Visitor8]

oh I say go for it!! I think it's a nice gap!

[~clover~]

A close friend of mine is TTC number 2, her DD is 5. They aren't having much luck though, so it could be around a 6 year age gap
GL

[Ozziehoffy]

13 years and 8 months between number 1 and 2... will only be 25 months between 2 and 3...lol.

[NervousMum]

I have an 8.5 year gap between my two sons and I like it that way. Having kids closer together wasn't really an option for me though. DS1 is fantastic with his little brother and is a big help. People often ask me if it was hard to adjust to having another baby in the house after all that time but it wasn't hard at all. Always thought that was a bit of a strange question anyway! Good luck with making your decision.

Having kids closer in age isn't obviously an option for us either. Did you find that it had less of an impact financially or more? Do they get along well?
NervousMum

[NervousMum]

It's always a big decision, no matter what the ages of your other children.

My cousin is 7 years younger than her sister, they adore each other and annoy each other just as much as all the other "sisters" I know! In the end, you need to follow your heart. Do you feel there is another little spirit waiting to come through and have you as their mumma?

Heart says yes, head says no, hoping that one day the two will come together and make the right decision.