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Age gap between children

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Kkd85 · 20/05/2019 21:32

Hi I'm jus wondering what's everyone age gap between your children? My ds will soon be 7 and we are currently ttc sometimes I think it's a big age gap xx

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Kkd85 · 20/05/2019 21:40

Should have added would have liked one sooner but jus didn't happen. Referred for fertility need op for scar tissue but ended up falling pregnant and sadly had a MC in April xx

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Sexnotgender · 20/05/2019 21:41

15 years.

Pipandmum · 20/05/2019 21:43

Mine was 20 months. I was over 40 and couldn’t wait and it was a good gap. I know several who have a 13 plus gap. Also a couple who had three kids each 7 years apart. I thought it was like raising three only children! It might be tricky finding things that both want to do (meaning you won’t) but maybe your older one will be old enough to enjoy a new baby and not get jealous about having to share toys etc.

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reachedbreakingpoint · 20/05/2019 21:44

I've 5 years between mine. Lovely gap. My oldest is so lovely with her. He was desperate to have a sibling and having a baby again was a total joy.

Lots to be said for larger gaps.

happymummy12345 · 20/05/2019 21:45

Not me but my siblings and I. There is 10 years between my brother and I, 10 years between my brother and sister, and 20 years between my sister and I.
My mum has a 10 year gap between each child.
Dh and I would ideally like another baby when our first is at school.

pitterpatterbaby · 20/05/2019 21:47

4 years between number 1 & 2
Then nearly 8 years between 2 & 3
1 & 3 have 12 years between them
Currently expecting 4 so there will be dead on 4 years between 3 & 4.....I've confused/scared myself now to work out the maths for the others!

They all love each other don't worry about your gap xx

reachedbreakingpoint · 20/05/2019 21:48

Having lots of 1:1 with each is a massive plus.

Those years with just one I wouldn't swap for the world. Now I do it again as my first is at school and my little one follows me everywhere.

During the holidays my youngest is in nursery some days so more time with my first. It's a lovely balance. They adore each other.

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Kkd85 · 20/05/2019 22:06

Thanks for all your replies. My ds is really wanting a sibling so after my wee op for scar tissue etc I'm hoping that it happen. Suppose there is pros and cons for all ages gaps really. I'm excited at the thought of another wee one but nervous at the same time lol starting all over again xx

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HomemadeGranola · 20/05/2019 22:21

4 years. And the difference is immense.

The eldest is obsessed with the baby. Can't keep quiet and needs to talk constantly. Naps are a battle but he sleeps perfectly at night.

A gap of any age is hard. I want a third. I'll never learn!

Mog6840 · 20/05/2019 22:27

My son will be almost 6 when my baby is born. I just didn't feel ready before and I think I will find it easier with my eldest at school & being able to spend the one in one time with the baby as I did with my son. I honestly couldn't imagine having two close in age. I don't think I'd have coped.

Good luck!

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