2nd baby

We're waiting until our first is in school so new baby gets plenty of 1-1 time too x

We waited for our eldest to start school. Our little one is turning 1 at the end of March, and our oldest is turning 6 at the start of August. They're at a great age where they can help with things too and be involved but also have time at school. So you'll be able to do baby groups during the day x

I’m currently 27 weeks pregnant. We just knew straight away we wanted a close age gap

We knew we wanted a close age gap as we have siblings close in age. Suppose it’s all we knew growing up. Theres 2.5 years between them and there will be 2 school years between them which will be nice. We weren’t a hundred percent sure what we were letting ourselves in for, i don’t think anyone can be, but it’s been such a lovely blessing, they adore each other (mostly 😅). We also weren’t sure what would happen fertility wise as nothings guaranteed is it, so made sense to us to start sooner rather than later.

I already have 2, and I wanted to wait until my first was that little bit more independent, potty trained, sleeping good and in nursery, theirs 3 years between them and I'm glad I waited, don't get me wrong it's hard at times doing it all over again because I'm in the trenches atm as my 14 month old is poorly and teething but I couldn't imagine doing it with 2 babies with a very close age gap. I just wanted to give my first all the attention, and now i get to do this same with my second whilst my 4 year olds in nursery, But whatever you decide it will be right for your family

I feel there’s so much pressure for a close age gap but I thinking 2.5 years at least x

I wanted a smaller gap but recurrent miscarriages ended up giving us a 3.5 year gap and honestly I love this gap now. My older one is relatively self sufficient - toilet trained, can put his own shoes one etc, helpful in getting things for baby etc. their relationship is so so sweet and my baby adores his big brother. In the end I’m so glad we have a slightly bigger gap. It’s made this whole year so much nicer.

We didn’t actually think we’d have another as I was 34 when I had my first and I didn’t want two under two etc but I fell pregnant again at 37. There’s just under 3.5 years between my two and it’s been a nice age gap as my eldest was potty trained, off dummies etc when our son arrived and now she’s that bit older (she’ll be 5 in November and my son is 1 in a fortnight) she is really starting to want to help more and be like an extra little parent! I don’t think there’s a right answer though, people have arguments for a smaller age gap to ‘get it out the way’ but equally there’s benefits to waiting too. I also think it’s super important to give yourself time to recover mentally and physically x

We have a 5 year old whos in reception and an 11mo. Originally only wanted a 2/3 year gap but jts actually worked perfectly so we had alot of 1 on 1 time stil while he was at school nursery and i was able to be there to tske hom and pick him up from school for the first few months. Still take him when i can but unable to collect often. Definitely nice to have 1/1 time with each of themx