https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:17:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2/page/2#post-1735954 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:57:15 +0000 Smurfette 1735954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: Totally agree. Just cause you have kids close together doesn't mean you will be close. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2/page/2#post-1735851 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 11:18:44 +0000 JoJoGirl 1735851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're shooting for 2.5-3 years. I'm already pushing 37 but we just can't handle thinking about TTC any time soon and LO is 14 months. </p> <p>FWIW, I have two brothers - one 4 years older and one 2.5 years younger. I am MUCH closer to my older brother... so smaller gap doesn't necessarily mean closer relationship. It's a personality fit more than anything :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2/page/2#post-1735810 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:57:06 +0000 MrsRcCar 1735810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>16 months apart here. Next time we are hoping for more like 18 months apart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2/page/2#post-1735803 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:55:19 +0000 winniebee 1735803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They will be 2 years, 7 months apart. I'll let you know how that goes ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2/page/2#post-1735796 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:54:16 +0000 Mrs. Chocolate 1735796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 years and really liking that gap Wanted to shorten the next 2 but decided against it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1735791 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:52:47 +0000 Sophs Mama 1735791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My two will be almost exactly two years apart once the little guy arrives in November (his due date is a week after my daughter turns 2), so we will see how it goes! We have every intention of similar spacing for #3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1735768 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:44:15 +0000 Mamasig 1735768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>20 months - I'm only 7 weeks in, but I think it's hard, particularly in the evening. However, my DH works a shift schedule so he can help equally in the evening. Even though, I'm happy with the gap because I'll like it when they are older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1735736 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:34:58 +0000 pinkcupcake 1735736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were hoping for a 2.5 year age gap, but it's taking longer to get pregnant w/#2 than we thought :T We are TTC right now and if I get pregnant this cycle, they'll be 3 years, 1 month apart. Really hoping that it will be less than 3.5 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1735708 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:22:20 +0000 Beebug 1735708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>19m and definitely some life hating moments, especially since circumstances have changed since having #2, but despite how hard it is at times, I'm still happy with the gap and really believe it's hard at any age gap, just different hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1735675 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:07:17 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1735675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1521652 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:20:46 +0000 sumer08 1521652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're shooting for 2.5 - 3 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1519646 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:54:52 +0000 mrsjyw 1519646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're shooting for the 2.5-3 year age gap. Looks like it's the common gap that most ppl like and would do again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1519640 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:52:39 +0000 purrpletulips 1519640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>29months - yep I'd do it again </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1519432 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:13:01 +0000 mediagirl 1519432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: @Greentea: @lamariniere: I have a co-worker who had his kids 3 years apart on purpose since he loved his relationship with his sister, they were 3 years apart. So far they are doing great and love the 3 year gap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1519427 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:11:57 +0000 Lozza 1519427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Mine are 30 months apart, and while the little one is only 5.5 months old (so things will certainly change), I actually really love it and wouldn't want them any closer- I think 30-36 months would be my ideal child spacing.<br /> I LOVE the fact that Older Child is so independent and able to hang out around the house with minimal supervision if needed, and is also able to be helpful. For example, this morning getting ready for work, I needed to shower and both kids were awake. I put Younger Child on a playmat on the floor in my room and asked Older to hang out with him while I showered. I showered in the attached bathroom while Older sang songs to Younger, and when Younger started getting fussy, Older retrieved his pacifier from his crib down the hall and put it in his mouth. Younger loves watching Older, and Older loves the attention.<br /> If my kids were only 2 years apart, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving the 2 year old alone (the way I leave my now-almost-3-year-old alone if he wants to play in a different room with no qualms), and I wouldn't feel ok with leaving the 2 year old "alone" with the baby (the way I do when I shower 5 feet away, or need to run upstairs for a few minutes while the kids are downstairs). I know it might not be what you'd have wanted, but I promise there are lots of perks to having a slightly larger age gap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1519330 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:41:23 +0000 shellio 1519330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>22 mos. Worked out great for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1519320 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:36:54 +0000 mrsmate 1519320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>3 years and loving it. I don't think I could have handled having them much closer together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1519026 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 07:51:53 +0000 Greentea 1519026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I think 3 years would be just right. :) they sound so cute together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518903 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:12:01 +0000 Penny Lane 1518903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: omg, I can't imagine moving internationally with a toddler and a newborn. so, so much kudos to you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518901 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:09:14 +0000 Penny Lane 1518901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: 16.5 months, and we're loving it so far. only 3 months in though ;) but at this point I would definitely do it again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518892 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:30:51 +0000 MamaBehr 1518892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are 23 months between DD and DS#1, which is awesome and 22 months between DS#1 and DS #2, which has been great too. I like it because they are to young to remember a time without the baby, but a little more self sufficient (like they can feed themselves, sleep a little better etc). And I've never had a jealousy issue, which was something I was worried about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518888 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:23:41 +0000 lamariniere 1518888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: my son was a bit jealous and clingy the first two weeks, but after that, he was fine. I was really surprised because he is such a mama's boy. But he loves the baby and is very gentle with her. If I leave them alone for a few minutes, I don't have to worry about him hitting her or trying to pick her up or doing anything he isn't supposed to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518376 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:13:48 +0000 chopsuey 1518376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost 21 months. It was rough in the beginning, but we love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518349 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:59:35 +0000 Silva 1518349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: How was the adjustment for your oldest? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518342 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:56:07 +0000 Dandelion 1518342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6 years. I don't imagine it will be too difficult. But, sometimes I do wish ds had someone more his age around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518321 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:41:31 +0000 Ree723 1518321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>19 months and holy crap is it hard....so, so hard. It may be situational more than anything though as DH works ridiculously long hours (not by choice), we live in an extremely remote area with no family or close friends nearby, and we've been preparing for our international move that commences in three weeks when our newborn will be 8 weeks old. Chaos does not even begin to describe my life right now. </p> <p>In hindsight, I'd probably be ok with this age gap if DH were around more often and could help share more of the parenting responsibility, and if we weren't trying to move countries right now. </p> <p>There are lots of positives to the age gap but it's definitely not easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518221 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:27:55 +0000 Running Elley 1518221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>13.5 months. We plan on trying to do a gap that small between #3 and #4, We love it so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518210 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:23:56 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1518210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>19 months. It's good, but hard. I think working full time and going back to work at 5 weeks PP made the transition a bit harder. But W is a great older sibling and totally dotes on her baby sis. It's a lot of fun (and chaos). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518167 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:09:09 +0000 matador84 1518167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>17.5 months, loving it so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spacing-between-1-and-2#post-1518160 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:07:18 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1518160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>20 months- I love it! At 1 and almost 3 they already play a lot together. </p>