https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:44:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1309032 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:41:05 +0000 Greentea 1309032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB office tells everyone to wait at least 12 months. I am not really sure... but will at least follow their recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1309029 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:40:08 +0000 matador84 1309029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We we weren't ttc, but I got prego when ds was 9 months old! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1309020 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:37:11 +0000 Mrs. Oyster 1309020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was about 13 months when we started trying. He's just about 17 months now....still no luck :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1308928 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:59:29 +0000 Boogs 1308928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 2.5, but now I'm wishing we started when he was 1.5 like DH wanted to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1308889 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:47:51 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 1308889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will start TTC next month when DS is 10 months old. We're not charting or anything, but I'm pretty aware of my cycles and I'm extra-interested in BDing during those times anyway, so yeah ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1308869 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:41:21 +0000 erinpye 1308869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our OB told us to wait 18 months, but we started when DD was 12 months old figuring it would take a while (took us 8 months for a BFP with DD). I got pregnant that cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1308234 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:27:48 +0000 bushelandapeck 1308234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 16 mos and we are ttc starting this month! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1308216 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:21:06 +0000 winniebee 1308216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He will be around 21 months when we start trying - he's now 19 months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296309 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 09:44:21 +0000 anbanan15 1296309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess we were always NTNP....AF returned 17 mo pp and DS self-weaned at 21 mo pp. I got pregnant with DD at 22 mo pp.</p> <p>@cascademom: I've heard the recommendation that there should be 18-23 months between birth and subsequent pregnancies to allow for the moms body to not only recover physically but also nutritionally since nutrients first go to the fetus and baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding and it takes time for the body to rebuild nutrient levels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296240 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 07:26:19 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1296240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We wanted to avoid 2 under 2 so once she was about 14 months we started. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296234 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:29:57 +0000 NavyRN2012 1296234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was 6 years old. I had a lot of growing to do between the two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296209 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 02:44:52 +0000 Kimberlybee 1296209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is going to sound insane but some days I feel like I am ready to TTC again in a few months. (My LO is 7 months). Today is one of those days. She played so well with all of her cousins. I watched 2 other babies on and off this weekend. I feel like I can handle another LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296201 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 01:39:15 +0000 lemondrop 1296201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started trying at 10 months, knowing that #1 took quite a while. We got the BFP around 18 months, so they should be about 26 months apart. I really started feeling confident about handling 2 at the 18 month point since walking was going well and he was becoming more independent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296180 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:36:34 +0000 keiki_mama 1296180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was 17 months when we got pregnant with no. 2. Like the first time, we got preggo on our first shot. After no. 2 we need to have a serious discussion about prevention. No baby making needed for a few years! I can't afford to put 3 through daycare at the same time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296177 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:30:39 +0000 dojo 1296177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think right now we are thinking of a 2.5-3.5 year gap so that gives me a little time. I am looking forward to possibly start weaning once LO hits a year in a couple months so I will have a bit of time to have my body back to myself before we go down that road. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296171 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:13:44 +0000 NurseMommy 1296171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on so many things. I would like our children to be 2-3 years apart, but I would also like to be at a healthy weight this time before TTC. I also have no idea where we'd put a second baby in our current home, although I'm sure we could make it work somehow. We've discussed starting NTNP at 15 months; LO is 7 now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296169 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:12:53 +0000 hellocupcake 1296169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're on month 2 of ttc, we have been NTNP since she was 8 months old, she's a year old now. I hope it happens soon! (: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296167 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:08:02 +0000 HLK208 1296167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>14 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296163 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:59:56 +0000 GrapeCrush 1296163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipper2010: I had a csection with my first, and got pregnant 6 months pp. I thought for sure my OB was going to tell me how I got pregnant too soon, and I should have waited. He said that by 6 months I should be completely healed and should be fine. I think it depends in the OB what their recommendation is. My SIL and I have the same OB and she asked him how long he recommends to wait until 6 months pp(this also was after csection) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296157 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:50:47 +0000 jetsa 1296157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @MapleMoose: we're NTNP, Jack is 3 months....I should probably make sure DH is on board with this plan. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296153 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:37:20 +0000 Boheme 1296153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whenever AF returns... Just waiting! DS is 6.5 months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296141 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:18:34 +0000 PinkElephant 1296141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stopped breast feeding at 8 months in prep to start trying and got my period back when LO was around 11 months. I got pregnant with #2 when LO was around 13 months old, which is perfect for us. We wanted an age gap of 18-24 months this time (we are planing a bigger age gap for #3). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc/page/2#post-1296025 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 19:37:26 +0000 Sparkler 1296025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca Yes! I guess it's like everything else though! My OB is pretty great and down to earth and she was the one who reassured me with her "own" 9 month minimum recommendation. One of the OBs in the practice always has really rigid interpretation on everything (the one time I saw her in early pregnancy for #2 she made me feel really bad for only breastfeeding for 11 months). After my second LO was born I talked more to my OB about this and she said the primary concern with having children too close together is that you go into early labor. Both my LO were born on their due dates, so she said I am probably okay. We want to have more children and I frankly love the 20 month age gap. Not to say that we aren't exhausted and there aren't tough days, but I have a really hands on husband and I find it all really manageable! Good luck:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc#post-1291898 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:04:11 +0000 septca 1291898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sparkler: That's so interesting. It seems like every doctor has a different recommendation. The MW practice I saw for my pregnancy and delivery recommended waiting 2+ years (which is the WHO recommendation). My endometriosis doctor said we could start trying after 6 months. I think you have to think long and hard about your individual circumstances (age, health, fertility issues, how your body handles pregnancy, type of delivery) + what your doctor/MW says. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc#post-1291879 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:57:01 +0000 fancyfunction 1291879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If we decide to, I think M will be at least 20 months old. I just can't imagine TTC now ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc#post-1291874 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:55:06 +0000 lamariniere 1291874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS had just turned 2 when we started TTC again. DD was born just one month before DS's 3rd birthday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc#post-1291828 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:32:45 +0000 lavender 1291828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>11 months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc#post-1291826 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:32:19 +0000 Springtime 1291826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>13 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc#post-1291818 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:30:02 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1291818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We waited until lo was nine months old, had a mc that first cycle and will try again when she is a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-old-was-lo1-when-you-ttc#post-1291796 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:25:06 +0000 hilsy85 1291796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tidybee: eek that's exciting!!</p> <p>We will probably start trying when LO is 20 months or so...I want a spring 2015 baby! </p>