2 under 2?

[Angroc]

Hi girls,

I am really curious to hear from those mummies who have 2 under 2. Would you do it again if you knew then what you know now? DH and I are planning to start trying at the end of the year and if all goes to plan and we fall pregnant by Feb/March we will have 2 under 2. Would you recommend it or run screaming :laughing:?

[cheezelkat]

Mine are 26 months apart and I still run screaming.

Nah, you'll be OK. We are equipped with a survival instinct so when all goes crazy, we cope amazing well.

[Tina33]

I will have 3 under 3..they keep me busy...:yes:
I hope with such a close age gap they will be good friends..:flowerz:

[Angroc]

omg Tina33! You are a bit of a hero in my book! Im sure the will be close :) You have made me feel a bit better about having 2 under 2 ;)

[NibbleCurlynBub]

Well I DID have 2 under 2.

Mine are 14mths apart. The gap between my youngest and the bun will be around 2 years.

I didn't find it all that difficult.. But I am so blessed with great kids. :D :o

[Chaiwalee]

Hi there

Both my girls are 14mths apart and yes am still running around.. hehe both are still under 2. as they say.. u will survive... and plus the both the girls are close with each other. When u see them caring one another , it just melts your heart.

[Bel1978]

I almost have 2 under 1....

Jarvis had another 2 ultrasounds today and he was in the childrens ward last week on a drip its been a nightmare.. the age no.. the fact that sienna isnt walking YES! If jarvis wasnt a nightmare it may have been ok...

Just to add they dont have any grandparents so thats hard also...

[cassie0011]

i dont find it that bad, mine are 19 months apart. it does get a little crazy at times, but u cope, u would also have the same if it was a larger gap too.

[kotakai]

My 1st 2 are 19 months apart & are now 6 1/2 & almost 5 & get on great. I've just had my 3rd & would love 1 more, close in age again.

It's actually a bit harder now, as he usually wants to feed around school drop off or pick up times, plus they both do lots of activities so I'm forever having to get him in & out of the car. At least when you have 2 little ones, you don't have to go anywhere if you don't want to.

[Bel1978]

Actually i kinda dissagree im forever dragging sienna out to Jarvis's doctors appointments when its hard as she needs naps.. thats why i havent been on here lately both of them have been :hissy:

[mosac]

Thank you Angroc - I was also wondering for the same reasons. I don't think you're crazy. My siblings (3 of us) are all 8 years apart and we've never been close. My nephews on the other hand are 2 yrs apart and are best friends - I want that for my children. I say go for it! Best of luck with it. We may meet again in the "Due In" threads... ;)

[iamLilysmummy]

i posted pretty much the same question..
nxt year in march ill have 2 under 2.. dunno what it would be like but i will survive,, coz having kids is what i want to do in my life.. :):)

[amandaw]

Mine are 21 months apart...the first few weeks while M settled in were a bit tough, but C's independent enough to entertain herself (with some guidance) while M feeds etc.....she's lovely with him now that he's nearly 3 months and doesn't cry as much (as wel all are :laughing:)

[mummachelle]

Hi
My bubs are 11months apart, so I had 2 under 1. They are now 2 and 1 and its been a busy but very rewarding time for us and I have loved having 2 bubbahs to care for. They are very affectionate with each other.

[Lastcenturymum]

just popped in when I saw the topic:o..

After having 2 1/4 years between first two, I actually found 21 months between 2nd and third easier as I was in 'baby' mode still, only had a 6 month break from feeding, nappies still etc. I figure close is good. It's amazing how flexible they are at being dragged in and out to kinder, school, shopping. You just go with the flow (or fall in a screaming heap if you don't!)

[Freya]

Were going to have 3 under 2 and I am absolutely sh*tting myself.:eek:

[kewlchicmum]

Well we a 18 month old D/S and we just had another D/S on the 9th so 2 under 2 we will see how it goes plus my D/H does FIFO :D any one else out there in my boat?:o

[Angroc]

:) Its great to hear what everyone thinks. I think regardless, we were going to have 2 kidlets close together (hopefully, please mr stork). Thankfully DD is a really easy bub so its not too off putting. After having a bit of a think about what you all have written it has just helped cement our decision and not leave it longer.

[Daisy Boo]

The first few weeks are really really hard. I wont lie to you. I think I spent them in a daze. But I keep reminding myself slow down and appreciate Michael as you will never get this baby time again.

What works for me is keeping Kirilly in care. That way I get a bit of sanity. I tried taking the 2 of them out on my own and it was a nightmare. Some mums make it all look so effortless. I admire them.


5.30pm is my witching hour. I have Michael wanting to be fed, Kirilly wanting attention, the dog wanting to go out and I'm trying to cook dinner. DH gets his head bitten off if he calls me at that time.


But as the weeks go by life is still a juggling act but you learn to go with the flow and think how lucky you are that you have such a beautiful family. I'm not sure if it gets easier you just get better at handling it. I would rather be in this situation than not if you know what I mean.

If I do have another I will wait until Michael is 3.
I know everyone talks about the close age gap and being friends but it is just down to personalities. My mum and her sister were 13 months apart and hated each other. My brother and I were 7 years apart and are very close.

[Bel1978]

As i said when they sort jarvis out as we have been in and out of doctors and hospitals since birth... having a 12 mth age gap isnt that hard

[kjk1]

Mine are 16 months apart and at first it wasn't to bad, I found it most difficult when my youngest started to crawl and I'd end up having to chase 2 kids in opposite directions! Honestly I find it pretty hard at times but I wouldn't change it for the worlds