two under two?

my baby is 5 months today and me and my husband really want another one. how long do you think we should wait
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I'd say it's all down to personal preference. We have a 2.5 year age gap between our two and for us it's been perfect. There's obviously difficult times etc but my son really loves his little sister

I had 2.3 between my 2 oldest, it's good gap, less then 2y for me would be too small gap 🙂

I've got a 2 year 9 months age gap and I personally think I wouldn't have managed a smaller age gap but like Leah said, personal preference x

We did a 19 month gap and the first 4 months was very difficult. But now it's starting to feel easier. So I'd probably recommend a 2yr gap.

We have a 22 month difference, it’s been hard work! Lovely but hard! My youngest is 4.5mo so I’m still pretty new to the juggle! It is 100% personal preference xx

I've got a 20 month age gap between my two boys. The first few months were very difficult and a bit of a blur for me, but now it's great. Having grandparents about a couple of days a week means I still have time for some 1 to 1 with both boys. It was definitely an adjustment for all of us and emotionally I sometimes feel guilty that my eldest is still only little and has to share me, but that's my issue. I'd completely agree it's down to personal preference. We are two and done, so I was happy to take the smaller age gap and would do it again.

We’ve got an 18 months age gap and I love it ❤️

We have 2.5 years between ours and the oldest is a bit more independent since she turned 2. I don’t think I could cope with two under 2, they’re too needy, even at nearly 3, my toddler still needs a lot of support from us.

Down to personal preference but remember this time will be different as you’ll have your June baby to still look after. I have two that are 15 months apart in age!

Hi… bit of a different perspective, I have 3 children. I think it depends on how much help and support you have. My first two children have a 2 year 9 month age gap and I found it so hard. I ended up being a single mum when they were 5 and 2 and i really struggled. I now have a new partner and a 5 month old. My eldest two are now 16 and 13. From this perspective, I say to anyone who asks that I can absolutely see the "pros" of waiting until your eldest is at school. Being able now to give my 5 month old all of my attention in the daytime has made me realise how much I feel I missed with my second, as I had a toddler when he was born. i also enjoy her (5mo) much more than i did with my elder two. It was hard and even now they are difficult. They don’t get on and are now both teens so both difficult again in a different way. As everyone says it’s absolutely personal preference, but looking back i wish id known how hard i personally would find it.

Personally for me it's way too soon, your body has barely recovered from pregnancy and birth! I'd wait until your baby is at least a year old

I'm an Irish twin, my mum says it was hard but we both were going through the same developmental phases at the same time so made it easier to navigate. But in terms of arguments when growing up, we both wanted the exact same things constantly. But we were also very close, had the same friends, went to school at the same times. Also only having to buy one of everything like clothes etc... saves money

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