I ask this as I’ve always wanted two children. I have a 6 month old baby and love him dearly but my god he’s difficult! Will I ever get to a point where I want to have a second? Age isn’t on my side either so we need to start trying again in no longer than a year or so! Is it worth waiting until I feel I’m winning at parenting or is this something that never happens? Am I going to just have to decide whether to throw another child into the mix?
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Got2besoon · 25/01/2023 22:51
I only felt ready when DS was 18 months and started sleeping better and playing a bit more independently. He was very high needs tho!
HarryBlaster · 25/01/2023 22:53
Mine got to 7 before I could think about it again 😂
WandaWonder · 25/01/2023 22:55
I have a teenager, I don't know how others do it if it works for them great but I sure as heck couldn't do it
4thonthe4th · 25/01/2023 22:55
I got pregnant with DC3 when DC2 was 11 months. DS1 was a good sleeper, ate well and had a good routine. Don’t think I’d of considered it otherwise. See where you’re at in a couple of months. After 6 months, when they hopefully sleep better after a day of food, things may not be so hard.
lifeissweet · 25/01/2023 23:13
My friend who had 6 said the easiest ones were the ones closest together. It is not twice the work, because you try and slot the second into the routine of the first and they entertain one another and can play together.
I have 2dcs, 6 years apart and it was like starting all over again always balancing the needs of two children at completely different stages of childhood.
I'm sure it was easier in some ways having one in school and a baby at home, but it is still difficult to find family activities they both want to do. 17 year old boys and 11 year old girls have little in common.
avamiah · 25/01/2023 23:17
I am 100 percent with you on this .
My daughter is 13, and I love her dearly but she is hard work and can be horrendous at times 🫣.
She has a large family on her dads side and runs circles around them if I’m being honest and only has to ask for something and it appears .
The thought of having another child after my daughter made me have panic attacks and I never miss a pill .
WandaWonder · 25/01/2023 22:55
I have a teenager, I don't know how others do it if it works for them great but I sure as heck couldn't do it
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