I want baby number 2

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But I'm nervous. How did you decide to just go for it?

Pregnant with number 2 now.

Really I knew I wanted more than one then had a pregnancy 'scare' both DP and I were a bit disappointed when the test was negative so decided to start trying.

I'd say think of it in those terms, if you had a positive tomorrow how would you both feel?

I'd be lying if I said I haven't had a few wobbles about how it will impact DS and how much our life will change but seeing siblings together makes me feel all happy and weepy too.

Pregnancy with a little one is hard work too ( but I'm rubbish at this pregnancy malarkey in general) but I'm so excited about growing our family!

I'd really say you can weigh up practical pros and cons until the cows come home but I think it's a follow your heart decison at the end of the day.

Thanks and congratulations

If I found I was pregnant tomorrow I'd be happy. Not at all upset. I'd be nervous and worried about the affect on my dd1 and normal stuff like that but basically happy because I know I want another baby at some point!

It's just so hard to decide when is best! I keep thinking of the pros and cons but you're right - you probably just have to go for it if it's what you want. Hmm...so that clears that up then!

Ooh! How exciting!

Good luck and thank you!

They say there's never a 'right' time to have a baby, I think it applies to any number of them!

It's so scary to think of my DS not being the only one and in general 'my world' but I think he will love having a sibling!

Sending you lots of luck and baby sticky dust if you decide to go for it. Lots of fun to be had whilst working on it

Aah thanks. I'm feeling quite excited actually. I have the same worries as you about dd1 not being centre of my world anymore...how can I love another one the same. ...but you know what? Loads and loads of people have more than 1 baby and they all love their kids the same and they all manage with that side of things. It will be fine.

Guess I'd better have another conversation with my dh soon...

Good luck!

I'm one of 5 so I always wanted a big family, after ds1 was born it was only going to be a matter of time before we tried for a sibling for him.

Ds2 is expected in the summer and they'll have a 2 year gap, I'm really looking forward to becoming a family of 4.

Good luck!

I always wanted more than one and didn't want a huge gap. I got pregnant with no.2 when DS was about 20 months. Now I have a 3 year old and 8 month old. It's hard work and I'm so tired but seeing them together is great, they love each other. I really like being a family of 4.

I was an only and hated it so was always going to try for a sibling.

I didn't want them close together though for childcare costs and didn't want double buggies/2 in nappies etc.

We ended up with a 5 year gap and even now several years later it's been really good. They are close & get on well. There's very little sibling rivelery.