Very small age gaps!

[GettingScared]

I'm currently waiting on tests to find out whether I'm pregnant. Over the counter tests say no, but doctor and I are concerned, so he's ordered a lab test.

If I am pregnant, it could be as little as a ten month gap between DC1 and DC2. I am freaking out...

Does anyone have any happy stories of tiny age gaps? I'm trying to convince myself it would be super hard work at the beginning, but lovely later as they would be able to share interests. But I'm feeling super guilty that DC1 at 10 months would suddenly have to share me.

If twins count, we had a 20 minute gap between kids 2 and 3.

You’ll manage, and so will the kids.

I am due a induction in 4 weeks at (38weeks) due to medical reasons, and I have a 10month old, (baby will be 11months when am induced) was shocked as was on pill and exclusively breastfeeding! I still have anxiety and am scared I won’t cope as my 10month doesn’t crawl or walk yet, this is by far the hardest pregnancy physically as I have to carry my son everywhere and he still wakes 3times during the night. I also have a 5 year old and 2 year old, definitely will be my last one as I won’t be trusting the pill again. I still worry and think that I wouldn’t be able to cope when baby is here but here is hoping, my fear is that I’ll fall into postanatal depression as I’ve had antenatal depression throughout this pregnancy

Paddy it's very true, I have definitely thought that twins and twin parents are fine, I can look to them as role models!

whatsfortea sorry you're struggling with anxiety, have you been able to speak to the midwife about it? I should think the health visitors will keep a close eye on you with four little ones to offer help if you need it.

HughLaurie I'm glad your experience seems to have been what I'm thinking! And if you added a third it couldn't have been too hard

14 months gap here. fine despite all the guilt you constantly feel. I was glad when they both came out of nappies though. they are 3 and 4 now and bicker non stop.