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what the perfect age gap between 1st baby and second
i have got a 11 month old daughter but me and my boyfriend are thinking of havin another baby but my family and friends says it to early to have another 1 and to enjoy my daughter while she a baby
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I have two years between each of my three children, It was a very busy time when they were toddlers/babies but I didnt miss out on watching them grow just because I had another baby, you tend to try and really involve the older child in the experience of having a new sibling so it all worked out well for me and my brood.
It is down to personal preference though, I know a couple who waited 7 years befor trying for baby no'2 so that they didnt miss out on their first childs milestones.
Whatever you decide I'm sure it will be the right decision for you and your family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I did actually enjoy having a double buggy(insane I know lol!!!)
And I am glad I had two years between each of mine, somehow I think its made them closer and now I have no nappies, pushchairs or bottle as my eldest is 3yrs.....,well thats until the summer when we hopefully try for no'4 lol lol.
As I said if its right for your family, go for it.
If I may(with out sounding like Im nagging) I will just add that You are still young...are you sure you have done everything you want to in life???? I had my first at 20yrs old and at the moment Im wishing a little that Id had a bit more fun, holidays, time out and a good career...not that I regret having my brood but still....sometimes I wonder.
Whatever you decide make sure its what you want babe.
Take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
1st when I was 18 - then 14 months later my second at 19 almost 20 then 18 months later my 3rd at 21. I love having my boys close together. If you feel you can cope and ur partner is gonna give you support emotionally and physically (helping with ur toddler when u are heavily pg) then its up to u. My mum said she'd disown me if I had another but now Im on my 3rd!!! and she loves them t bits. If u feel ur family means it then weigh up the options of loosing family members or waiting for a lil while longer to have number 2 but just remember that its ur decision babe. Good luck take care xx xx