Pregnant again, first baby is 8 months

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So I just found out I'm pregnant with number 2!

I wasn't planning but also wasn't careful. I was close to my period date when we did the deed so I didn't think I would get pregnant as ovulation would have passed but here I am, pregnant.

I've checked my dates and the nhs website says I'm due in September so my babies will be 18 months apart.

Anyone have any experience with two babies close in age? I know everything has its pros and cons but I'd really like some good experiences and advice!
Thanks

Not personally but I’m 12 weeks pregnant with a six month old so in the same boat of you. I’m very excited to have them close in age together and to get the baby stage over in one go rather than try to get back in the habit again like I had to for DD (DS is six now).

My brother and I are only ten months apart so I think that would be painful but a year between I can manage.

Are you excited? Nervous? Worried about the finances and logistics?

There are 16 months between mine. Being pregnant with a baby is tough going and the first few years are brutal but it's worth it. I had all the equipment, and was already used to no sleep, they have always played together and you always have age appropriate activities.

I wouldn't change a thing and I loved having them so close together.

Congratulations!!

Mine are almost 20 months apart.

I’m not going to lie, the first 6 months were hard because my eldest wanted a lot of attention and was on the move whilst I was trying to look after a newborn!

But once over that first 6 months, it became a lot easier and by the time my youngest was 12 months we were flying!

I’ve never regretted having them so close together. Having similar aged kids makes so many things easier. They are teens now and great friends.

Very nervous!! My first baby was very very difficult I.e never enjoyed milk, tongue tied (missed by doc and HV), very colicy, cried all the time, still only cat naps for 30 mins in the day. I also co sleep with her as it was the most practical thing for me so that's going to have to change very soon...

Really hope number 2 is an easier baby!

I’ve realised I didn’t actually give any advice and that is what you asked for….

My advice would be to get help from wherever you can in the first few months. Family would be great, or au pair, or babysitter, or even just the teen DC of a friend you know for an hour. Someone who can just take your eldest to the swings whilst you relax at home breastfeeding or catching a Power Nap.

Thank you! I keep thinking how's xyz going to practically work but there's always a way I guess. I just found out an hour ago so it's very fresh and loads of things I'm thinking about