I've just had my first baby. I'm 37 and will be 38 in a few months. The whole pregnancy was a breeze in terms of there being no medical problems with me or him. He was born naturally and he was fine and I was exhausted and stitched up. But now 3/ 4 wks later, I feel fine, my usual self.
I am wondering how long to leave it before planning a 2nd. I am also wondering whether to have a 2nd at all? I know that at nearly 38 I should probably crack on with another fairly soon (18 months or so after recovering from this one) if I'm going to do it, but I am not sure if he'll suit a sibling or if I'll be able to tell for a few years. ALso having had an "easy" first pregnancy I don't know if the 2nd would be as smooth - and that would also impact on him, wouldn't it? in terms of my energy levels, etc.
Any other later 30's mums facing / faced this dilemma?
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When to have the 2nd...and how to decide to go ahead?
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sleepfinder · 28/09/2006 16:23
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