Is there a good age your child should hit before you try for another baby?

United States
September 10, 2007 7:35pm CST
I know so many people that had a baby around the same time as me. Half of them are already pregnant again. My son is only eight months old. He is testing me enough my himself. I can't imagine getting ready for another child. I plan to wait until my son is 3. I'm hoping by that age he will be excited about a little brother or sister. What do you think?
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@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
yes, it's need to have an age gap between you children..my daughter is now almost 3, but i can't tell when i can have another child coz i'm a single mom and don't know when i will be married and have another children again..but for me, it's better to have an age gap like 2-3yrs gap so that you can have a rest for your body, then you will have a quality time for each of your children..
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• United States
13 Sep 07
Yes, I think it is important for each child to get the same attention. Thanks
• United States
11 Sep 07
i have two children i got pregnant with my second one about 7 months after i had the first one sometimes i wish i had waited to have my second but it doesn't really matter my oldest is going to be turning 2 in 3 months and my youngest is 5 months old i think that whenever you feel comfortable to have your second child you should there are ups and downs to both sides and right now i think that my kids have time to grow together they will be in high school together and so on its actually a good thing because we found out when i was 5 months pregnant with my son that he would have a physical disability and would need someone that he could familiarize himself with whenever he gets into a bad situation with people good luck with everything ^_^
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@men82in (1268)
• India
11 Sep 07
The good decision you have taken till your sons attainment of three years . Herein in india everybody is following this norms as per government also insists. It is good for baby and mother also . I also planned and c hildrens grown as adult. To enjoy the life like this proper planning by us is compulsory for parenting our child.
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@k1tten (2318)
• United States
11 Sep 07
Well, like all children he may or may not. You just have to talk to him when he reaches that age. Anyway, off subject. I think that it's a pretty good idea. You'll have enough space between your children to know what to expect at that age.
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