what's it like with a 22-24 mth gap?

[IAdoreYou]

just wanting to find out what its like with that gap?

I have a very bubbly advanced 13 month old right now.

thank you

[babylover111]

My Sister and I were 21 months apart and my mum said she wouldnt have it any other way. We are very close now too! Not that that helps about when they're little but thought id mention it anyway!

[IAdoreYou]

thank you .. just what I needed to hear! :thumbsup:

[Mummy2my5]

Hi there....:wave: I had a 23 month gap between no1 and no2 and then again between no2 and no3 and i found it to be no problem at all,sure it gets crazy at times but i wouldn't have had it any other way. Good luck to you.:thumbsup:

[petrijack]

There is 23 mths between my boys and we haven't really had any problems at all. DS1 is very active so i was a little worried how hard it would be but its been great, i wouldn't have it any other way now. DS1 adjusted really well to having a baby brother, though he isn't too happy with DS2 now wanting to grab his toys lol, but that will happen at any age. I honestly can't remember what i used to do with my time when i only had the one!

Good luck...

[Ky]

I could sum it up with one word ... FANTASTIC!!!!

The kids are great friends, DD was old enough to help when DS was born therefore jealousy didn't develop and at 3½ and nearly 5½ they play together really well because they both understand the concept of imagination and games with rules!

[Sarie]

I have 23 months between 1 &2 and it will be the same again between 2 & 3. They fight as brothers do, but they also get along and play really well together.
There are hard moments when the older one wants his toys and the younger one wants the same things, at 17 months he's still learning to share!
But overall I wouldn't have it any other way!

[tickle]

I have a 21 month gap between my two. It was hard initially (the first month or so), but I think it was to do with the fact I had a c/section and couldn't look after my DS as much. Now, four months on, they are great. My DS loves to try and play with DD and showes her toys and helps with nappy changing. They love each other so much, I think they will be great friends.:)

[sugar n spice]

intersting this is as in the end dec beginning of jan i will have pretty much an exact 2yr gap, so it will be interesting to see how it all goes

[IAdoreYou]

thanks everyone ..

WISH ME luck I turned 30 yesterday and it was a DIRTY THIRTY!!! :smiliedance:

:fingerscrossed: officially ttc # 2 .. here we go again!

[pookiesossige]

Good luck ttc-ing! :fingerscrossed:
I have a 23 month gap- I was initially petrified about what my oldest would be like when DD was born- he is so active and full-on. The first month was pretty scary but I was amazed at how things fell into place after that! It really was increddible. Four months later and he has developed so much due to having a little sister around- he helps with nappy changes, chats and sings to her to try and cheer her up when she's upset, the list goes on. I still have a beautiful relationship with him and my little girl loves her older brother.

The only thing I can suggest is plan for that first tricky month or so- plenty of meals in the freezer, making use of occasional child care when it just gets tough or for getting groceries etc, having family come and pay special attention to your girl so that they feel they havn't lost the attention of their family and so you get a chance to get things done... I'm sure you knew these already anyway. I did find having special toys just for when I was feeding DD very handy. And playschool DVD's to keep him happy and out of my hair, loved them!

[~MinkeyMoo~]

I have a 26 mth gap. DD1 is very active but also a mummies girl. I have found it pretty full on and exhausting at times. Dd1 loves to help me with DD2 (when it suits her LOL) Im lucky that she TT herself whilst I was pregnant so that was one thing out of the way. We had a few jelously issues, but 6 mths on most of that is gone. Even though it hasnt been bad, I will be trying for a 3 yr gap next time round.

Good Luck TTC .

[SnoozesWithCats]

We've got 25 months here. It's been pretty hard going in a lot of ways - mostly sleep issues (Rachel was trying to give up afternoon sleep from before Julia was born, and Julia's gone through a number of phases of constant waking in the night). Rachel's not really a "baby person", but she's started to appreciate her baby sister more since she reached about 7 or 8 months and started developing a personality. Still, I often hear the wail of "take Julia AWAY from me!"

They play together a fair bit, but usually with me in tow to keep the peace - stop Rachel from wrestling Julia to the ground, and Julia from trying to pull out handfuls of hair with her Death Grip of Doom.

Still, I'm optimistic about the future - this has only been one year out of our lives, and it gets better every day in lots of ways.

Good luck!

[AimeeB]

20 months between ds and dd1 worked well as they keep each other occupied now and I have more time with dd2(2yrs and 3 weeks between dd1 and dd2)they also fight alot more.It mustn't have been too hard as it didn't turn me off-there will only be 16 months between dd2 and #4 due March 2007(I must be nut's)Honestly I think it's great to have them closer then they all go to school within 2 yrs of each other and you start to get a bit of your life back!:thumbsup:

[Mikeswifey]

I am preg now and it will be a 22 month age gap.

I think a good routine will help me get through it all.

[LittleBoysRock]

Gooluck Lisa!! We are TTC #2! DS is 14 months today so we are hoping for a 2 year gap too! :fingerscrossed:

[mytwolilprinces]

I have 21 months between my 2 boys. I must admit that sometimes it it tough, but I can see the benefits also as my two adore each other and I can tell already that they will be great friends. Yes, we did have some jealousy issues but they have mostly passed now. Main thing is to get a good routine going.

[mumma_jessy]

I have a 20 month age gap, and it is FANTASTIC!

The first month is a bit hectic, but after you get used to having 2 it's wonderful! They are now at the age where if one is not here the other one is a bit lost, cause they are used to playing together! :hugs:

My litlle man does get a bit annoyed sometimes when DD touches his cars when he is playing, but we haven't had any jealsouy problems or anything luckily, and he's a very easy going little dude!

In fact we like it so much that we are thinking of having #3 with the same age gap, i'll be a very busy, but very happy mum!

Good luck TTC!

[RTCsMum]

Hi, I had 25 months between my first two and it was great. My two year old was content to sit and read or play by her self while I breast fed and from day one has been a great little helper with her baby sister and is totally in love with her!

[Zan]

I have a 22 month gap between dd1 and 2 and it's great. They have always got on really well and now are best friends. Don't get me wrong they fight like cat and dog at times but don't all siblings. dd1 was very involved from the pg and birth and early days and has always been very protective of her little sister.
As they are close in age they have similar interests and can play the same games.
Though have to say I'm looking forward to the 3.5 year age gap this time as dd1 will have started school and dd2 preschool for two days a week so I can spend some quality time with the baby, I love newborns and do feel that I missed a lot of that with dd2 (ie snuggly sleeping cuddles, if she fell asleep I always put her down so I could spend time with dd1). But I wouldn't change the age gap.
Zan

[pookiesossige]

There is a 22-month gap between my two and it can be bloody hard to start with (depending on your toddler's level of understanding). But there are some benefits to having this kind of gap as well!

I started this thread not too long ago when I was starting to see how wonderful the age gap between my two was:
http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=39550

GOOD LUCK!!

[spiritedfamily]

Two of my children are 17mths apart. It was hardest in the first 6mths...as soon as DS was stronger, could sit up, crawl etc...this was the beginning of their friendship, they are still very close and play the best out of my clan. I haven't had a gap this close again, as it was very tiring...although the gap is still close...the next one was 27mths and this next one due will be 28mths.

[sunshinemummy]

I had 23 months between the first and second (girl then boy) and they are now 2 and 4 and get on great! My sisters and i are are all born within three years of each other and even though we fought when we were younger, we are the greatest mates now!

[sunshinemummy]

I had 23 months between the first and second (girl then boy) and they are now 2 and 4 and get on great! My sisters and i are are all born within three years of each other and even though we fought when we were younger, we are the greatest mates now!