What age gap do you have? - Second time mums

Meandmytoddler Platinum member

01/11/2011 at 17:32

Hi everyone!!

Had my 1st in May this year and starting to think about number 2

just wondered how long people left it after their first before ttc their second?

Thanks!

Munchkinsmum Gold member

03/11/2011 at 12:05

We were planning to start when Roslyn was a year old (when i went back to work basically as I couldn't go back to work pregnant and get paid mat leave a second time!!).

However, by the time we actually started it was about six months later (I seriously underestimated how exhausted I was going to be returning to work full time and being a mum as well).

So we started TTC when Roslyn was about 17 months and it took us 7 months or so to be successful so I got the BFP just after her second birthday. So there will be 2 yrs 9 months or so between them. Quite looking forward to it as she will be in her big girls room and I'm hoping she will be potty trained by the time this one comes along.

Good luck when you start TTC!!
MM

mrsjarvino Silver member

03/11/2011 at 18:01

there will be 21 months between our two x

XCheekyChimpX Platinum member

05/11/2011 at 17:18

I'm due to have bubba number 2 in January and there will be about 15 months between them x

Good luck with TTC x

Cas1980

14/11/2011 at 08:56

Due in January and DS will be 3 in March so 2 years and 10 months. Would have preferred a bit closer but took 6 months to concieve, so longer than planned.

Angel3130

18/11/2011 at 04:35

16 and a half years!!

Blue_xStarx Platinum member

18/11/2011 at 05:19

Lo is just 2 and just ttc now. Would have liked it closer but finances dictated so I could have maternity leave money saved up x

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rosemary20 Platinum member

21/11/2011 at 13:59

hahahahahaha knew you'd be here pretty quick kate lol

there will be 18 months between moo and boo (thats what we call them lol)

i got pregnant when i was 8 months

xxx

Puddingno2 Platinum member

21/11/2011 at 15:14

There will be 15 months between mine - perfect age gap for us X

Meandmytoddler Platinum member

27/11/2011 at 10:36

Thanks for the replies everyone

and Rosemary, it didn't take me long did it lol still not sure when do ttc tho - I want a small age gap and there seems to be pros and cons to doing it sooner and later - so confused!! lol xx

iwantanotherpls Platinum member

27/11/2011 at 11:09

there are 4 and half years exactly between my 2 girls.
it was perfect for us as dd1 started school in the september and was use to going by time dd2 arrived just after xmas!! x

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MUMMYA

01/12/2011 at 15:20

26 months x

KimmyS84

05/12/2011 at 09:07

2 years 11 months x

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Baby_PrincessIOM Platinum member

15/12/2011 at 09:24

2 years 6 months between my little boy and my expected new little bundle in May

mrshugs

27/12/2011 at 16:43

4 and a half years.
DD is in school full time, looking forward to spending time with DS when he arrives and being able to sleep when he sleeps!

x x

oscar2

27/12/2011 at 17:15

hi broodykate

i just have the one LO he's 4 months, i think about the prospect of another more than i thought i would - i think its given me confidence to know i cans survive parenthood (lol - what choice do we have) have really enjoyed being a mummy and while it's been tough ive been realistic and can honestly say it hasnt been as hard as i thought it would be (have also had a good baby). my OH was a bit head in the clouds before LO arrived so its hit him harder - he says maybe never again but i dont believe him!

Thanks for setting up this thread as i wonder about age gap. I think im settled on about 2.5 - 3 years at the moment. you are so brave considering it so soon. we are in a tiny house etc and just dont have the guts to tell my employer really soon! Also, my mum is helping with childcare and LO is spening a little bit of time in nursery, if i had another it would mean my little one spending quite a bit more time in nursery and id rather he wasnt a little baby when this happens.

i worry about it taking longer to ttc though and having more time between them - as i think its nice if they're close to one another. However, wiht my LO i slept when he slept etc and i know second time will mean being a lot less selfish! That will be hard! Havent tackled being a working mum yet (not looking forward to that much)...xx

honey1310

10/01/2012 at 15:46

There will be 15 months between. My second baby is due in July x

butterflybaby83 Silver member

02/06/2012 at 20:46

hey, there will be just over 2 1/2 yrs between our two when baby is born. i wanted a nice gap but not too much so pre-school or school wouldnt be an issue. my sister has a 7 yr gap and found it soo hard trying to get a newborn ready and sorted to take her older child to school. her son had to fit around the older daughter and as u know newborns dont really play ball!! i hope this gap will be ok..soon see i guess!

piggypops

02/06/2012 at 21:55

18 months x

cassie1982 Platinum member

03/06/2012 at 00:08

There are 2 years & 3 months between our 2 x

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