Kids close together

[Minime]

We decided to try for another one leaving a gap of about 18m between them. However Ive just realised that if I do that then the next LO will go to school 2 years after Eefie as they'll be born after the september. I'd prefer it if they were in consecutive years.
I'm a tad concered that its going to be mega tough but wouldnt know. Is it tougher having them with a gap of 12-18 months as opposed to 18m-2 years. Whats your experience of this?

If I want it before september next year then we'd better get a move on pretty soon

 

[Dee1985]

i think 12-18 would be easier then 18-24
I had Harley when Dior was 13months and it was fine, the only hard thing was Dior still was not walking so it was hard work getting carrying them upstairs into the car and buggy etc. also Dior was not at a demanding age. and she knows no different then having Harley around.
now she is 2 she is alot more aware and has hit the terrible 2's and has now become jelous if i hold a friends baby, she is not jelous with Harley as she only knows him being here.

 

[Lyn_no3]

i totally agree with dionne i think a 12 - 18 month gap would be easier than an 18-24 month one
it was really tiring at the time havin alex and chris as babies but now i can see the rewards and they are almost a yr apart they r friends and there was never any jealousy as babies as alex was just so young it seemed perfectly normal to him

where as this time we didnt manage to conceive as quickly after ryan and thats ment there will be a 24 month gap and ryan gets jealous if i have my friends baby on my knee or even my older sons on my knee for a cuddle he gets a bit jealous, i think this is cos he's older and more aware but too young to be explained to really so i think this time around its goin to be much harder

good luck with your decision

 

[farls]

hi, when this LO is born there will be 11 months between mine. we know it will be hard for a while but hopefully they will enjoy growing up together. they will be a year apart at school. the only thing im worried about is getting out and about with two. but im sure we will cope

 

[kellie80]

Mine have just under 14 moths and I think its a perfect age gap. Hard work but worth it!

 

[Minime]

I generally stay close to home, lots of nice walks nearby so going out wont be too bad as I can always wait till weekend for OH or ask DD to lend a hand if needed. I remember being terrified taking eefie out, now its a doddle, suppose its the same with 2, once you get used to it its no problem.

OK, pram wise, I really dont think I'd see over the top of a long twin one so would be better with a side by side. OH reckons I wont get it through doorways. I thought shops were supposed to provide wheelchair access now so a twin pram isnt much wider is it? Dont want pneumatic tyres either, see them broken down often round here and need something sturdy as I walk on the canal towpath often. I currently have the graco tour - big wheels, chunky etc so similar style. What you got?

 

[kellie80]

I've got a tandam but i wouldn't recomend one to you cos the are quite hard to push. I have trouble seeing over the pram to and I'm always knocking ito things being only 5ft 4. Its ideal for my needs though so I'm happy.

 

[Sammystar]

There's one year exactly between Molly and Aimee. It is hard work, but I'm so glad as they are so close now, almost like twins.
We left a bigger gap this time, and it's worked out really well. The girls adore their brother and there hasn't been a hint of jealousy.

Good luck!

 

[Minime]

Well nobody is screaming DONT DO IT soooo going to try from July which will give me 4 months to conceive. Didnt have problems last time so hopefully will be ok

 

[little*red]

Minime i was wondering exactly the same as we really want a little boy and i want to have at least one more child before i go back to uni, so we're basically going to start trying again within the next 2-3 months. It took us about 4-5 months to have Evie so it might take a couple of months again, i guess you have to take that into consideration.

Pram-wise, if Effie (i love how you call him that by the way its so cute) isnt walking by the time you have another baby, have you thought about a sling which could hold a toddler and a baby? it might be easier than a double buggy.

 

[budge]

We decided to try for another one leaving a gap of about 18m between them. However Ive just realised that if I do that then the next LO will go to school 2 years after Eefie as they'll be born after the september. I'd prefer it if they were in consecutive years.
I'm a tad concered that its going to be mega tough but wouldnt know. Is it tougher having them with a gap of 12-18 months as opposed to 18m-2 years. Whats your experience of this?

If I want it before september next year then we'd better get a move on pretty soon

my two were in nirsery together and are in consecutive years and i have to say it was really nice. they are so close and have each other all the time.

 

[Minime]

A sling as in you carry them?

No chance, cant carry eefie in mine now for more than a couple of mins without breaking my back (I'm old remember )

 

[little*red]

A sling as in you carry them?

No chance, cant carry eefie in mine now for more than a couple of mins without breaking my back (I'm old remember )

lol im getting the same with eves and she's only a month old, im going to be crippled by the time she's about 9 month !

 

[sarah113]

Mine are all very close together and some days it is hard work but most of the time its quite easy

 

[Hypnorm]

Well nobody is screaming DONT DO IT soooo going to try from July which will give me 4 months to conceive. Didnt have problems last time so hopefully will be ok

We wanted an 18 month gap, it took me 5 months to concieve with ewan.
I am now on month 13 of trying for No2 and still no luck yet.
So i hope you will have more luck than we are.