Age Gaps

I have step daughters at 13 and 14 with a new born brother on the way. They asked for years to have a baby but I was not ready. When they found out they were not and still not really thrilled. I think in my case it’s different but I have many friends with older and younger kids even ranging from 1-22 years and they are great!! The kids can react negative at first but most children love the role of big brother or sister! They embrace it!!!

Me and my sister are 8 years apart. And I don't think I took it well as a child. We started getting close when she became a teenager. There wasn't an unusual amount of sibling rivalry, but we just weren't that close.

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My daughter is just another mum really hehe they are very close and my daughter has a 17month daughter also :) we are all very close xxx

My boys are 7 years apart. At first it was hard but they absolutely love each other now plus psychologist say the perfect age gap between kids is 6-7 years...who knew lol?!?

I only have one little. I do plan on having a wide age gap, only because I really want to enjoy my daughters first few years as much as I can. But my sister and I are 7 years apart, we have an amazing relationship now.

I have a 9yr girl, 6yr boy and 3 month old girl. My oldest was so excited and ready. She can't wait to be a mommy someday. She is a huge help! My son, who is now also the middle child sandwiched between girls, took some time to warm up. While he's not super into helping he is so sweet, gentle and caring towards her. He wants to say good morning first thing in the morning and calls her some sweet nicknames. It seems to be going well over all!

My son is 5 and our daughter is 10 months they are exactly 4 yrs 4 months apart

My boys are each 4 years apart (11,7, &3). It’s a best of both worlds for my 7 year old. He plays video games and likes the same shows as the 11 year old. He also loves to play make believe and kiddie games with the 3 year old. We spaced them 4 years apart so they each had time being the baby of the family.

My son is 3 and a 1/2 and will be 4 yrs old when my twins are born, I am a little worried that he won't handle it well But he's really excited & already seems to love babies when he sees them in public so who knows!?

This make me feel better. I only have a 3 year old now and I feel like we are gonna have a big gap so it's nice to know it's not a huge deal.

Almost ten years between my oldest and second... I was a single mom since pregnancy until I met my now partner and we have two kids. The second and third are 23 mths apart. We started trying when our second kiddo was two months but it took fourteen months.

I have a 7 year old and 3 year old. Pregnant with #3 due right after my 3 year old turns 4. So there’s 4 year gap

I dont have kids that have a huge age gap between them but my sister's and I are all 8 years apart from eachother. And we're extremely close ! I do sometimes wish we were closer in age but it doesn't matter.

My girls 8, 5,2,4months

I only have the one but i want to have another when my daughter is 5. So if any Mamas wanna give advice on how to ease a young child into big sibling role message me

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My girls are 7 years apart ..

My oldest is 14 and youngest is 2. My son was so excited for his little brother to come. He does so good with him. He loves to run around and chase him and play with him.

Got 2 boys who are 12yr old (born 2007) and 5yr old ( born 2014) their 7yrs a part. Their practically twins just born on different days and different years. They have a bond that's unexplainable not to mention if yea see one brother ya see both. Their half sister is 7 (born 2011). There’s a 4yrs difference between the 7 and 12 yr old. And a 3yrs difference between the 7yr old and 5 yr old. Oldest son loved the fact of having a lit brother. And the lit brother loves having a big brother. As for the oldest son and sister that’s eh ok( not going into details). Basically the kids get along but then they’re like ok time out. The two boys are special needs.

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Not to mention a 7yrs difference between both boys(12 yr old and 5yr old).

4 years between my boys!

My girls are 10 years apart. I love it & hate it. She is such a big helper, like we raised a baby sitter first 🤣 but it's also hard because she is going through pre teen things and my little one is learning her colors and shapes. I still wouldn't change it for them to be closer though. Lol

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I think my kids may be 10 years apart 😐👀

So my oldest and youngest will have a 4 year gap. She’s excited to help so we shall see. My sister and I are 5 years apart we’re best friends. My brothers and I are 10 years apart, and we still to this day can’t stand each other. It’s all different for everyone. 💕

All 3 of my kids are exactly 2 years and 10 months apart. And I didn't plan that! Crazy!

My daughter is 6. I had a little boy when she was 3, but he passed away at only 6wks old. We went on to have another who is now 19months. Although this big of an age gap was never "the plan" they love eachother so much that sometimes I can't even believe it myself. My husband is the oldest of 4 boys (all 2 yrs apart) and I am the 3rd of 4 girls (all 1yr apart). We both wanted that for our own children, because we always had eachother as friends and are so close with our siblings still, but things don't always work out the way we want. We're just making the best of it as we go, and its going really well.

My boys are 18, 12 and 4 months 😂

My kids are 12,10,4 months

I have a step daughter that's nine and a 21 month old and it's not easy the nine year old acts like the baby and the baby acts like she is nine she cleans and helps around the house and the nine year old wont even clean her own room

I have a 12 year old and am currently 25 weeks pregnant with my second. He has been very worried that when she comes along I won't need or love him anymore. It makes me so sad. I just make sure he knows that it's not the case and I will never love him any less only more everyday. I still make sure I do one on one things with him and will continue to do so once she is born. I'm hoping once she's born and he can see that he is not pushed away that they will have a beautiful bond.

Well I will have a 3 year age gap between my little ones ! Not to big of a gap I think

I have 9 years bet my 2 he's been brilliant from day one has the odd jealousy spat but apart from that he's the most amazing big brother x

I have an almost 8 year gap between my two daughters so I totally get the struggle! It was also hard at first.... she went from being an only child for almost 8 years, to having to share me. The first six months were the hardest. But now that my youngest is almost three, it’s much better!

My girls are 5 years 4 months apart. Oldest has been excited since finding out it was a little sister. Once born and grandparents went home however she’s struggled slightly more with listening to me especially because my attention is not 100% on her anymore

A got a five soon to be six year gape between my daughter and son dont know how my daughter will react as shes not in my care

my son is 2 and diddnt understand he was getting a baby sister, so when we brought her home it was a big shock to him, he wont go near her or interact or do anything with her, she is only 2 months so he carnt play with her or anything yet, he strokes her head but not gently, he isnt used to other kids especially babies so he dosnt no what and how to be around them x

I have a 21month old & a 4month . They're 16months apart. Toddler is barely used to having a brother.

I have a daughter that was adopted by my dad's sister, she's 24 this year, and I have a 21 month old son (tomorrow) daughter hasn't shown interest in my son as my Manit has poisoned her against me

There a 6 year gap between mine, it was the same aswell

I have a 10 month age gap between my two he gets a bit jealous sometimes but apart from that their bond is amazing xx

My oldest is 20 my youngest is 1 two boys xx

I have a 12 yo old boy, 9 yo girl and a 7wk old boy. As much as their noses were put out of joint by not being the only boy anymore and the baby of the family anymore, they do love their little bro. I think they are looking forward to Xmas with him :) but my older son had been playing up a lot at school, my daughter been getting quite angry/being rude to us for a reaction I think just for attention. It is very hard to get used to x

I’ve got 19 years age gap between my boys xx

Internet 2 kids are 22 years apart and for my reasons my 24 year don’t want to know her 2 year old brother (or me for last 2 year £)

I have a 7yr old and 3 yr old they are 4 years, 4 months and 2 days apart

My kids are 11, 2.5 and 7 months. There is an 8 year gap between my older 2.

My girls are almost 8 years apart in age so I know the struggle! My oldest took quite a while to adjust after baby sister was born. Little one is now four and it’s still a struggle sometimes!

Me and my sister my mom had after me are 10 years apart and shes my best friend trust me she will adjust and love her!

There's 5 year between my two my daughter still to this day gets very jealous of her brother but she can also be a nice big sister towards him x

My boys are 17, 14, 12 and 7. I find having them close together helps them to play together because they will be interested in the same stuff at the same time. My older 3 are close my youngest to me feels like an only child sometimes. 3-4 year gap is deal.

I have a 10 year old and a 9 month old both girls. My older daughter was very excited to finally be a big sister, always been great with baby. Scared to hold her at first as she came home at 5 lbs 6 oz and she didn’t think she’d be so little. I love the age gap tbh. I’m currently pregnant with my 3rd baby girl and I think my 9 month old isn’t going to love not being the baby anymore at 1 years old 🤣

My boys are 6 years apart (9&3) and they fight all the time

My boys are 3 years apart. They get on well but my older boy is now getting jealous because my toddler is trying to take his toys. He was ok when he was a baby in his cot!