Family Planning

Following. I am too going to start trying this month. But I’m so nervous about it I want to chicken out.

I have an August '22 baby and a February '24 baby (18 months apart). They absolutely adore eachother. BG (22mo) likes to help change BB (4mo) diaper. Have big sibling involved and you won't often have to split attention. On the occasions I do, she knows they have to share snuggles if they're both upset, but otherwise they take turns. The biggest trouble we're facing is that she wants the things he has. For example, the tummy time mat, we set a timer so she knows when I will pick him up and it's her turn to play.

My 2nd baby was born January 2024 and there's no 'splitting attention' I think that's natural to worry about but my toddler is becoming more independent and he is super involved with his little sister. They've just started trying to play together recently, he tries to show her how to crawl 😆 It's super cute. It's an adjustment but we definitely still give them both lots of attention and individual time

Hoping to start trying I'm August. Terrified to try again

I have a February 19 son and a august 22 son. They fight. Lol but it's mostly because my February son has autism. And he has certain ways he does things. And my august son is a tornado right now lol. They love each other, and defend one another. But they have that typical sibling rivalry too.

Aug ‘22 baby and an April ‘24 baby. The first month was hard handling two different schedules. The jealousy in the beginning was tough with my first. Going into month 4 I can say it’s getting a lot easier!

I’m planning to plan😂😂😂. Might start trying in a year. I’m still not ready though

@Lisa-Marie thanks so much for sharing . So glad your babies get along so well 🥰

@J.S. I feel like social media tends to show me the negative about having 2 under 2. So this is a relief to here ❤️

@Katie thanks for the transparency! My 22 month old sleep through the night so well. So the thought of no sleep again is scaring me 🤣

@Emma im scheduled to get my implant removed this week but I may chicken out 😆

@Aleia my august baby is definitely a tornado too 😆

Hey I had my son last year in October 🥰my children are 14 months apart since I had my daughter in August 2022. I was worried about splitting the attention as well but it’s not even bad, my son was a good newborn and didn’t require too much attention besides feedings and diaper changes so I was able to still do things with my daughter. Then she eventually started becoming more independent and playing with her baby brother. Now my son is 8 months old and him and his sister sit and play in the room together. I love it!

My girls are 14 months apart and it's so much fun! The newborn phase is easy because the new baby will sleep a lot and can spend time in a carrier. Now that the littler one is mobile, outings can be a bit tricky on my own but other than that, it's great. They both get plenty of love. New baby is happy to be a part of and observe all the activities her big sis is into and shes learning fast as a result.

My kids are 16 months apart, I had my second child in December 2023. While I will say it was definitely an adjustment going from 1 to 2 and the first couple of months were daunting, we are in such a good place now! My oldest likes to help with the baby and we still get quality one on one time! My oldest gets a little jealous of the baby from time to time but overall it’s been great!

I’m planning my second, but my cycle hasn’t returned yet (still breastfeeding on demand). I’d love to be pregnant now.