Going from 1 to 2 children

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My son is 10 months old and I'm 18 weeks pregnant with his little sister. Anyone have a similar age gap? I realise it's going to be extremely hard and tiring.
Not really sure what I'm asking, maybe just some positive stories with similar age gaps? It's all starting to feel very real now and I'm a little worried 😅

My age gap is a little bigger, just under 2 years but it's awesome having them close together. Mine are 4 and 6 now and play beautifully. When we go to softplay or something they'll hold hands and run in together. They gain confidence from eachother when they might otherwise be nervous. With a close age gap it's easier to do stuff as a family without a different age child being bored. We took them to Peppa Pig World a year back and they were both into it for example.
The first year might be hard work but you'll get through it and you'll get to chill in time when they disappear off together to play.

Mine have a 19 month gap and the first year was very hard, the first 6 months was extremely hard and I couldn’t enjoy my new baby like I did with my first because I had a crazy toddler to run around after. I was alone too as hubby worked away so that may have made it harder but, it was only a short amount of time in hindsight. They’re now 3 and 1.5 and I’m so glad I had another so soon. They’re like peas in a pod, go everywhere together, do everything together and love each other so much. My eldest has taught my youngest a lot and they happily play together for hours leaving me to get on with chores. They kiss each other and say good morning to each other when they get up and the same when they go to bed. They’ll always have a friend in each other. I said to my husband just yesterday that I’m so glad now that we had another, just look at them! They’ll share excitement and memories from holidays and christmases and always have someone to play with with similar interests.

it will be hard at first but that stage is over quickly. Good luck!