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Pregnant again 6 months postpartum!

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norainnoflowers1 · 08/03/2021 17:59

Hi All,

I have today found out I am pregnant again after 6 months of having my DD (she turns 6 months on Sunday)!

Feeling slightly confused and unsure as this was totally unplanned! We definitely wanted another baby but maybe not so soon!

Please share any stories of positivity with how you managed with two babies so young!

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Hazelmazel · 08/03/2021 18:06

I had exactly that gap with my first two, got pregnant when first was 5.5 months old (planned!), then second was born when first was 15 months.
The first year was tough, mainly because my second did not believe in sleep 😭. Having a tiny toddler and a newborn was crazy. But, it got easier and easier. No sibling rivalry because the oldest doesn't remember being on their own. Once you have a 1 and a 2 year old, they start to be interested in the same things and we did lots of toddler groups which were perfect for both of them.
Slings and baby carriers were an essential! I've got a few lovely pics of me with a toddler on my back and a baby on my front!
They are so close, even now as teenagers. It was honestly fab, I loved every minute of it and there were so many great things about a small gap

Hazelmazel · 08/03/2021 18:06

Oh, and congratulations!

norainnoflowers1 · 08/03/2021 18:39

@Hazelmazel

Thank you for your reply - I can imagine for the first year will be hard but nice to know the age gap works so well for you.

I'm still in shock... nervous, excited, feeling like it's crazy and I was only pregnant 5 minutes ago! Shock

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Lovemylittlebear · 08/03/2021 18:42

Yes surprise baby number 3. It was hard work as my son was a busy toddler and breast feeding a baby wasn’t easy going but it’s great now they are bigger :) and in all fairness it would have been a piss of piss of number 2 and 3 births were swapped round as she was a very easy toddler and he was an easy newborn and baby until moving. Congratulations x

DramaAlpaca · 08/03/2021 18:48

I have a similar gap, I got pregnant when DS1 was 7 months and have a 16 month age gap. It was a surprise as although we weren't exactly trying to prevent it, we thought it would take ages as it had taken almost a year to conceive the first time. Actually, it was a total shock!

However it was easier than I expected, no jealousy from DS1 and DS2 just slotted in. I must admit I don't remember much of his first year though. They are grown up now and still best friends. And it can't have been too bad because I had DS3 a couple of years later.

Congratulations, you're going to have lots of fun!

norainnoflowers1 · 08/03/2021 19:28

Thanks all for the reassurance, I can feel the shock starting to wear off now and the excitement creeping in!

Bathing DD tonight was fun chatting to her about being a big sister. Exciting times!

Thanks for all your well wishes Thanks

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Sceptre86 · 09/03/2021 20:54

I had the same with dd and ds. It was hard in the beginning and has aged me but it gets easier. They can attend a lot of groups together due to the close age gap which pre covid was good. Best of luck, hope it all goes well for you x

JustAddCoffee91 · 09/03/2021 21:08

I have 12 months and 2 days between mine both turned 1 & 2 in December, it was hard the first 12 months but nothing unmanageable, it's so much fun now the youngest is walking and trying to talk they are both the best of friends already and I love it, also I think because I was already in "baby mode" it was sooo much easier for him to fit into our little family unit and I adjusted really quickly, and the house was already baby proofed and didn't cost me half as much because I had most of the stuff already
Congratulations, it's a crazy ride but you're gonna love it

Elmo311 · 09/03/2021 21:16

10.5 months between my two, you can do this! It's hard, but worth it xx

Good luck! X

Muststopeating · 09/03/2021 22:37

I have 16 months between mine (not planned). They are now 2 & 3 and I have another due in July (also not planned, some serious permanent contraception to be booked asap).

My two are an absolute doddle now (making the thought of having a newborn again more than a bit daunting). Since DD started nursery she plays constantly with her brother and they make up so many games. Its incredible to watch.

It must have been hard (especially as my dad died a week before my second was born). But I honestly don't remember it being that bad. I have an incredible DH who works away but when he's home he's home. So I guess he was around for a lot of the first few months. Although he was gone almost constantly for 4 months when the youngest was 5 months and I still managed. Even starting part time work (from home) when he was 7 months.

For me the hardest bit was always loading 2 very small kids in/out of cars safely. (Thoroughly recommend the swivel car seats).

And like someone said, definitely get a good sling/carrier.

Also be prepared that your current DD will likely want everything you get out for the baby. Mine even started trying to breastfeed again (having been completely weaned for 6 months). Luckily we don't ever seem to have had any jealousy over here. Though I'm expecting some from DS when the baby arrives.

There were tricky bits like when the small one wasnt putting on weight and wouldn't take milk but a toddler made it very difficult to give the extra attention required. But honestly its amazing what you can manage when you need to. And i am by no means a super mum. My favourite pasttime is to sit down!

Good luck, but honestly you can do this!

norainnoflowers1 · 10/03/2021 12:55

Some really useful tips thank you Thanks I'm still in shock and going between being excited at two little babies to love and nurture them feeling sad that my DD won't always have my full attention in the months to come.

I think I'm going to struggle as DP works 3 shifts, and tends to do night get ups when he's on his afternoon shift. DD is still up sometimes up twice during the night so I think I'm going to be knackered. Hoping she starts to sleep through as she gets bigger but god she loves a midnight party Grin

I'm trying to work out how it'll work with my job, I had planned to go back in mid June part time (3 days a week) but since found out my work were having a forced shut down for 3 weeks which I wouldn't be paid for unless I took holidays. Seemed pointless using my holidays so I've now advised them I won't be returning til the 2nd week in August.

Baby no2 is due in November so I'd only be back part time for 2 months (that's if I work up to my due date) so I'm not sure whether I'm entitled to SMP again? Does anyone have any experience with this?

I only received 6 weeks at 90% pay then SMP for the remaining weeks whether that makes a difference!

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NK346f2849X127d8bca260 · 10/03/2021 13:58

I have a 15 month gap between my second and third, they were both very placid and laid back fortunately. They have always had a great bond and that has continued into adulthood.

Congratulations, you will be fine.

SMAH89 · 10/03/2021 14:06

No real advice but just wanted to say I’m Currently 26 weeks pregnant with baby number 3, DD2 is just gone 8 months. Number 3 is due the 14th of June DD2 will be 1 on the 26th June. Like yourself a massive shock but after the first few weeks things settled down and I managed to get my head around it, am now really looking forward to having two so close together. Best of luck to you and a massive congratulations. 🎉

thomas1988 · 24/06/2021 06:23

A gap of 20 months for both of our twins. It's the most amazing thing. We don't have any pre-planning for this.
At that time, our first two daughters were breastfed. My wife's postpartum period has not returned. In our opinion, it's unlikely to get pregnant easily during that time. The first time we detected This caused great panic to our family.
but over time Our family was able to handle things unbelievably better.
until when our last two daughters were born. Our family life was perfect and everything was going incredibly well.
now
Sofia and Jojo Age
2 years 6 months
Anna and Elsa Age
10 months

Carbara · 24/06/2021 08:55

Dude, why have you copy and pasted the same oddly worded reply, inexplicably including your and your kids names, ages, and your wife’s periods?! On a seven year old thread as well as this one?

Carbara · 24/06/2021 08:56

Also, you named your twins ‘Anna and Elsa’? Looool

Trinityhome · 03/12/2021 07:35

@norainnoflowers1 just wondered how you've got on? I've just found out pregnant and I have a 6 month old

Rockabybaby · 03/02/2022 09:39

Hey so I need some advice,
I've got a 6 month old and just found out I'm pregnant again...
I wanna be over the moon but I'm really scared this time. So many people have told you the cons and oh don't do that, you don't want an age gap that small...
I had a retained placenta with my first and I know despite the time between having another I'm likely to get it again, so I think this plays a big part of me being scared.

Our issue is money, I'm trying to find a nursery for my first and I was looking for a job as we moved areas, and now all that's kinda gone down the drain...
I don't have much maternity left and I'm just about Affording my bills now...
Does anyone know if you get maternity again if you haven't gone back to your old job or? I haven't told my old job I wasn't coming back yet...
My partner pays all the rent and bills and I'm already really worried about finances... Im trying to sell my car but I really do need it.
Just want to know some pros and cons if possible to help us make the right decision...
Thanks

Garman · 03/02/2022 11:40

You should probably start your own thread.

Caels · 16/07/2022 21:48

OP how has it been with your two little ones? I am going to have my second very soon having got pregnant at 4 months postpartum 🙄feeling pretty confident but every now and then the anxiety creeps in! My little girl is turning one next week and she sleeps brilliantly through the night and doesn’t get up until 6/7am with two naps a day… and then the baby will arrive in 8 weeks and turn it all upside down!

reynolds123 · 16/12/2022 17:28

Can anyone else see the line? I’m not sure if my eyes are playing tricks on me🤞🏼feeling super nauseous and tired.

Pregnant again 6 months postpartum!
MrsMitford3 · 16/12/2022 17:47

My Dsis brought DS2 home from hospital 4 days before DS first birthday.

They were very close growing up and always enjoyed being close in age.
Dsis loved it!

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