https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:04:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-419279 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:30:23 +0000 autumnlove 419279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They will be 16 months apart if I deliver around my EDD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-419259 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:20:40 +0000 Honeybee 419259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD and DS are 21 months apart, and I think it's perfect! DD was potty trained early (at 18 months), so that made it a little easier. It was hard for the first 8-10 weeks, but got so much better after that, and I love how close the kids are. DD is now 2.5 and DS is 8 months, and they are great playmates and friends. If we have a third, I think we'll shoot for a similar age gap (20-24 months apart) because it's worked out so well for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418659 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:48:49 +0000 shoemama 418659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 35 weeks pregnant with #2. My son turned 3 two weeks ago...I'm hoping its a good gap, 3 years and 1.5 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418549 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:30:50 +0000 chopsuey 418549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They'll be 20-21 months apart </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418544 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:28:26 +0000 junebugmama 418544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 years. The first little guy is my bonus son. I think the age gap was perfect for me. I couldn't imagine chasing after 2 kids, I would be going mad. The oldest one is really independent and such a good helper. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418539 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:25:51 +0000 Andrea 418539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: it's the same age gap for my BIL/SIL's kids, too. I got my BFP on DD1's 2nd bday. I'll never forget that! Yes, they get so much easier as they approach the 2 year mark so I'm sure a lot of people feel the same way and start TTC. I know we did. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418537 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:22:04 +0000 SAHM0811 418537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I think it's interesting that "2 years, 9 months" is a common age gap... I know a bunch of families who have the exact same gap because it was their plan to TTC #2 right around the first child's 2nd birthday. one family I know did that same gap twice for their 3 kids. </p> <p>I do agree it was nice to have just the one child for a solid 2 years before adding another to the mix... I couldn't have done it any sooner... I'm in awe of those that do though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418530 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:15:09 +0000 SAHM0811 418530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 years and 5 months. I think it was the perfect gap for us. totally agree with @T-Mom and @Cyndistar3 on the reasons why. Also, I didn't worry about the gap too much. I just waited to TTC when we felt ready for another. </p> <p>DDs are 1 yo and 4 yo right now and I love how they play together... they fight sometimes of course, but it's a joy seeing how they interact in general. The little one adores and loves to copy her big sis and the older one is very caring and protective in return. It is also good to see them still "parallel play" at times and do their own thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418361 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:35:31 +0000 BoogieBea 418361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours kids are 23 months apart. I was very nervous that they'd be too close in age. It was definitely a lot of work initially because it was like having two babies in the house. But DS was very good with his younger sister. He was never that jealous of her and now they're 3 and 1 and play together pretty well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418355 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:26:53 +0000 Andrea 418355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They will be 2 yrs 9 months apart. I hope this will be a good gap. DD is out of diapers and I anticipate that she will be really helpful bc that is her personality. I also feel like I had time to enjoy life with just one for a good amount of time. Now DD seems like much more of a big girl so I don't feel bad (yet) bringing a baby into the mix. She is also very excited about baby sis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418335 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:38:50 +0000 cyndistar3 418335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The age gap in between my lo's is 3 1/2 years and it is great! Lo was out of diapers and is actually a good helper :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418282 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:48:26 +0000 T-Mom 418282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our gap is three years. Same gap as my brother and me. It was nice having DD out of diapers and more independent by the time DS arrived.. I like that they will be close enough to attend some school together but far enough where I don't have to pay too much college tuition at once. If I had another though, I would do a smaller gap between #2 and #3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-2-or-more-children-whats-the-age-gap#post-418268 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:37:57 +0000 Springtime 418268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's the age gap in between your LO's? Do you feel this is a good age gap? Why or why not? </p>