6 weeks post partum and pregnant again.

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Sums it up.

I second this. I have 13 months between my two and it was very hard work at the beginning but they’re 9 and 10 now. Different personalities but mostly into the same things. We don’t have to go to one part of the theme park with one and a different with the other because they’re the same height. It’s actually really lovely. I wouldn’t change it for the world.

My DH is the youngest of 5. The eldest is 5 years older than him do not so rare!

15 months between mine. Was great. Tough for a while but over quickly.

Congratulations!!! Honestly, I'd love to be in your shoes, I'm so, so jealous xx

😂😂😂😂😂

Mine not far off same age gap. Not going to lie...was bloody hard work and every stage seemed to last forever because e.g you'd start weaning one and then have to go straight onto baby two. But equally, they always had each other to play with, they were always around the same stage of development, same interests, same cultural references, same memories, and as teenagers even though they're wildly different in personality + opposite sex, they are best mates. My DD is 16 and if she goes to a party then first thing she does is seal herself into DS's room to give him all the gossip. They still sing silly tiktok/Moana/Shrek the musical duets together before bed even now and it's bloody hilarious. This might be the optimum outcome.

Why ashamed???

Congratulations! I have 13.5 months between my two. It was planned in our case and as our children have got older that age gap has worked really well for us. Our two are in primary school now (one year apart) and are best friends.

I have two friends who are sisters. One born in January and other in November! Massively close both 60 this year! Congratulations 🥳

Ashamed for?

I dunno but I was still bleeding lochia at 6 weeks PP. All of you ladies who got pregnant very quickly I'm guessing had a different experience. Interesting stuff!

Oh wow, Sister Anuncia’s on the sherry again.

There’s no need to be so nasty. Congratulations OP. There was four and half years between my brother and me and we had nothing in common until we were almost adults. I would have loved a sibling close in age while growing up.

Congratulations OP! The first few years are going to be incredibly hard work, like nothing you have ever known. And then all of a sudden you have 2 teenagers going to college and university. My 2 are 17 and 18. Would I recommend it. No, absolutely not.

Equally my 2 have a bond between them that you would never get if they were further apart in age

I'm not trying to be negative. I've been there, done it and possibly have the t-shirt.

Would I do it again, yes I think I would. It's fabulous. I know you don't have twins, but I found it really helpful to get in touch with TAMBA if they are still doing stuff. You will need a twin double pushchair etc

You wot ! Don't be that person

Oh my god

Congratulations!

congratulations OP, we had a similar experience to- very slightly bigger gap but I delivered early (by induction for reasons unrelated to having babies so close together) so children are 10 months apart. I didn’t find the early years too bad actually. It’s a bit trickier now they are primary school age but we do have some additional factors at play (DC1 has additional needs). It was very much a shock when we found out but I wouldn’t change it now, you find ways of getting things done and I do look back on the baby years really fondly to be honest.
over the years we’ve heard all the judgement good and bad, seen all the shocked faces and raised eyebrows when people ask if they are twins or find out their ages. Some people are lovely, some are rude, don’t let them upset you. Good luck!

If ever the laughing emoji was needed! 😆!

OP you’ll survive! And you’ve nothing to be ashamed off!

Not as much as you should!

Why? What's it got to do with you anyway?

Don't be a dick...

Wise up! I’m Irish. It’s a tongue in cheek saying.

And if you aren’t Irish spare me the fake concern on our behalf-you clearly don’t get our sense of humour.

OP, of course it’s a shock, but you will cope! Congratulations!