https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:15:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671496 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:04:15 +0000 ktgee04 671496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We wanted our LOs to be close in age so we knew that we'd start TTC when DS was about 6-7 months old. Life had other plans and we got pregnant before that so they'll be 13.5 months apart :-)It'll be tricky but worth it in the long run. It's all personal preference I think and what sort of age gap you envision for your family </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671485 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:58:38 +0000 GrapeCrush 671485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We knew when I POAS and it was positive...when LO was about 7 months. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671454 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:36:40 +0000 Weagle 671454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before LO, we thought we would plan a two year age gap. Once LO came, we knew pretty much right away that we would be happy having #2 sooner if it happened. We've been NTNP the whole time, but EBFing has proved to be a pretty good form of BC for us so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671427 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:18:22 +0000 2PeasinaPod 671427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Springtime: It's still the one thing that will instantly calm him down no matter how upset he is. So glad I started something like that so early :o) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671395 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:59:06 +0000 Springtime 671395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2PeasinaPod: I do too! Every night! When I first started singing it to LO I would tear up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671390 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:55:50 +0000 skibobrown 671390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine being ready for #2 year. (DD is 1 year old.) Realistically, we'll probably wait until DD is 3 b/c I'll have a sabbatical year from work at that time, which would be great to combine with my maternity leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671385 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:54:08 +0000 2PeasinaPod 671385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Springtime: Love your avatar! I sing that to my son every day!</p> <p>We're not TTC for #2 yet, but we had a lot of trouble with TTC #1. A total of a year and a half and 2 miscarriages, so I know I want to start trying this summer just in case we have the same issues. LO is 6 months old now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671367 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:48:58 +0000 Springtime 671367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I think we will start NTNP next month and see what happens. I will be super paranoid though and test every day lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671303 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:25:36 +0000 chopsuey 671303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We weren't trying or preventing and I got pregnant I think 3 days after DD turned 1! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671289 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:19:56 +0000 duckduckkristen 671289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We knew before we ever started having kids that we wanted the first two close in age. Within a few months of LO being born we both knew we were ready for another, but waited until I got the OK to start TTC from my midwife when he was 5.5 months old. For us, we couldn't really see a reason NOT to have another! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671259 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:13:40 +0000 Amelieisme 671259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah! I don't know. I really am not looking forward to being pregnant again! I didn't even have a rough pregnancy. LO is 7.5 months. I am thinking we might wait until he is 3! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671247 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:11:25 +0000 Lindsay05 671247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are in the same boat. I haven't had the fever yet and not sure if we should wait until we get that. We do want them close in age. LO is 9.5 months. It's been a rough 9.5 months just getting used to parenthood and DH and I have definitely had more arguments so we are not sure if we want to go through it all again so soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671231 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:04:25 +0000 prettylizy 671231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I want them close together, but I'd like to get at least 1 full year in at my desk before taking maternity leave again which means waiting a couple more months to get pregnant. I've had the itch for a while now though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671220 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:02:13 +0000 littlek 671220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We want our LOs close in age. Mostly because I'm almost 35 and risk goes up after 35. We are delaying slightly because I just started a new job and DH is perpetually unhappy at his current job. But we had heart to heart last night and he said he does not want to delay TTC 2 based on him. So, we will be starting TTC once B turns 1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671215 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:18 +0000 winniebee 671215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are deciding based on some logistical reasons, not desire. I think I'd be ready to start trying right after DS turns 1, but we are going to wait until he's like 20 months to try, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-know-it-was-time-for-2#post-671205 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:56:15 +0000 Springtime 671205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO will be 1 next month and I always thought I would be pregnant by now because I DO want my babies close together. I always said when he starts sleeping better, we will try. Well he IS sleeping better, thank you sleep training! I'm just having a hard time actually pulling the trigger.</p> <p>How did you know it was the right time for baby number 2? </p>