Hi, I'm currently pregnant with my second baby due in September. My daughter Tiana will be 16 months when this one arrives. I have to say it wasnt planned to have 2 babies so close together as I would of liked to have waited til Tiana was at least 2 so that I could of appreciated her a bit more. I'm now worrying how I will cope with two babies under the age of 2! I think as long as you have a good support network of both families and friends it will be worth it in the long run but still its going to be real hard work as my partner work shifts so I'll be at home most of the time with two small children. I would consider all your options - there's also the financial situation to think about - can you afford to have two small children in nappies etc.

On the other hand I know a big age gap in siblings is hard as there were 7 years between myself and my brother so 7 years is too long too! Wish you luck with whatever you decide - your choice at the end of the day!!

Hi i say if your ready to try for another baby, do it. Dont care about what other people think, as it is you and your partner that will be bring the kids up, not them. I wanted my kids close i have a 16 month old boy and i just recently had a missed misscarriage, which the baby would off been born in nov which would off been a great gap. it took me and matt 6 month to concieve the second pregnancy. it can take time and you know when we stopped thinking so much about it, it happened. Just try not to think so much about it and it will happen.

Sorry sent that without saying goodbye. Remember your chances of concieving are at their highest after giving birth(something that has always baffled me!!)
Good luck and let me know how you get on.
Love Nicky x x

Hi. I fell pregnant again when my baby was 7 weeks old, so there is an age gap of 11 months.To add to that, they were both born in the same year,jan and dec 97!!! I found it ok, but then i was lucky cos my daughter was good and didnt really object to the new baby.The only thing i would say is that when they are close like that, you do need alot of support because things do get a bit hectic sometimes. I have had number 4 since then and im really enjoying giving him my full attention, even though i am extremely broody,but will wait a bit if im mad enough to go for the 5th one!!
You must do what you think is best for you and your partner

My sistr and i have a 31/2 year gap. i must say we neevr played or have been into the same things until we have now btoh fully grown. I think closer is better

i think that if you want your children to be close in age its completely up to you. i want 4 children and to have the first two close together have a few years break then do the same with the second two if that makes sense? also i read somewhere that if youre stressed while trying to conceive it makes it harder so try and relax

hi. I was just wondering what everyones views are on trying for another baby after birth? has anyone got any experiences they can share? we have a son who will be 2 next month & have been trying for another baby since he was around 8 months. me & my partner have always wanted 3 children & had intended to have our first 2 quite close in age, however the last 15months of trying have been really tough. we were talking the other day & my partner sugested that WHEN i fall pregnant, providing the birth & everything is ok, hed like us to try for another straight away as he cant bear the thought of going through all this again. i know it seems a little premature to be thinking about this but its playing on my mind. thanks xx