How long to wait

• 08-20-2008 10:20 AM

  Katie2303250 Joined on 08-20-2008 California Posts 2	How long to wait Reply Contact How long would you say is a good time to wait for your 2nd child. I have a 7 month at home which was born by c-section. We are having trouble deciding if we want to try again now or wait until he is about 2. Give me comments. Thanks!

• 08-20-2008 12:25 PM

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  JoLiving4Jesus Joined on 05-25-2005 Georgia Posts 434

  Re: How long to wait Reply Contact Did it take you awhile to conceive him or did it happen quickly? If it happened quickly, I personally would start trying shortly after he turned 1 so in case it took a couple months to conceive the next one would be born around your first babies 2nd birthday, I think a 2 year age gap is perfect. If it was harder for you to conceive, I would start trying now. It took me over 2 years to conceive my son and I plan to start TTC again in Novemeber when my son is 10 months old. Their really is no specific spacing, this is just my preference, good luck with your decision.

• 08-20-2008 12:33 PM

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  Katie2303250 Joined on 08-20-2008 California Posts 2	Re: How long to wait Reply Contact No it happen very fast. I had been off the pill for about 1 month so it should not take to long !

• 08-20-2008 6:44 PM

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  KimberlySue026 Joined on 07-04-2007 Ontario, Canada Posts 49

  Re: How long to wait Reply Contact I was not even sure if I was going to have another one but when we got married a few months ago we were not as careful as we could have been and we are now expecting a baby in April. That will put our LO's 15 months (or 1 year and 3 months) apart. I am happy with this spacing since I will be done with diapers and high chairs and all that stuff sooner then if we had waited until our youngest was over a year old. I dont know if this helps or not but good luck whenever you decide to try :D

• 08-20-2008 7:26 PM

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  Melissa2265320 Joined on 07-09-2008 Posts 4

  Re: How long to wait Reply Contact Is there really a right time LOL? Mine are almost 4 years apart and there are pros and cons. I love the independent time I had for 4 years with my 1st and now that he is in school everyday I have that special time with my 2nd. I did get use to sleeping and had to give that up again. I have friends who have them 15 months apart and there are goods and bads to that also. If you are itching for one I say go for it.

• 08-22-2008 8:38 PM

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  nyrd_gyrl Joined on 11-15-2004 Northern Virginia / DC Metro Posts 839	Re: How long to wait Reply Contact I think I want about two years between my youngest kids if I decide to have another. That way I get a little extra time with the youngest after the second youngets goes off to school.

• 08-31-2008 11:24 AM

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  miutza Joined on 07-27-2007 Posts 2	Re: How long to wait Reply Contact i think 1 year and a half or 2 years is just fine (for me). this way they kind of grow up together, with similar needs later. there are pros and cons on either choice - 2 years or more so i guess it's up to each of us. when/if you feel it's the right time, go for it!

• 10-03-2008 12:54 PM

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  Michelle1715272 Joined on 09-21-2006 Posts 317	Re: How long to wait Reply Contact My doctor says it's best to wait a year to get your body back to normal because it takes that long for your body to recover from pregnancy and replenish all the minerals ect.  Good luck.

• 10-13-2008 11:00 AM

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  Cindy1315760 Joined on 03-27-2006 Posts 818	Re: How long to wait Reply Contact I have children 16 months apart and while it is hard right now. I hear the benefits will be great when they get older. I also had a c/s with my 1st and also with my 2nd.

• 11-06-2008 4:56 PM

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  SiobhanRenee Joined on 04-10-2008 Posts 2

  Re: How long to wait Reply Contact I had the same problem. I knew I wanted another one after my son was born but wasn't sure how long to wait before we started trying. Then I found out I was pregnant again. My son is almost 10 months old and I am due to have my second child two and a half months after he turns one. Which makes me about 19-20 along this time. Now to give you some info on me. I had gestational diabetes with my son and he was born by emergency c-section. I am not diabetic this time around and am hoping for a non c-section birth. If you want to have another one I would say go for it. My older brother and I were a year and three months apart too. Let me know what you decide. Good luck with this decision.