I was watching Access Hollywood? yesterday (I was sick), and the host said having Irish twins was the best thing she ever did.
if you were financially able to, would you want Irish twins to get it all over with in one go?
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No, I like how we will have some space between the two kids. Only because I've been able to focus and spend a lot of time with DD who started to get really fun after a year.
Hope you're feeling better!
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Heck yes! That's my plan (for now). Get the newborn, diapers, potty training headaches out of the way ASAP. The only bummer is that you don't have time to cherish all of LO's moments/milestones.
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Nope, I need a little space in between. We originally planned on it, but I"m thinking within 2 years is better for us!
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I don't know if I have that much patience!
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Yep!! I've always wanted twins and since I didn't get them on the first go round, that's the closest I would come to having them.
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I'd prefer real ones!
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we have several friends with Irish twins, I think I would have the patience, just not sure about the energy! Timing was bad this time around. Being a teacher, a summer baby is preferable...it would be too late by the time I had this LO.
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I don’t think I would. I like the idea of having our kids fairly close together but I want to make sure I enjoy time with LO #1 before I introduce another baby to the mix.
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I don't think so!
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I had to look up what that meant lol. That was our original plan but since this first LO showed up a year sooner than planned, not sure if we will have the finances for #2 so soon.
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That's a toughie! I actually woke up the other night in tears because I dreamed that I was 9 mos pregnant (I almost am - I only have 9 weeks to go!) and found out that I was already pregnant again (I don't know why I dreamed this, but I did).
However, I just turned 37 (this is the first baby for both of us) . . . and if we want another child, we want to do it before I am 40, which doesn't leave much room in between babies!
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I would much rather have 3+ years between kids! I can't imagine the stress of Irish twins!
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We (think we) only want the one McBebe, so it's a moot question for us, but if we were planning on more than one I would definitely want a little bit more space between them...2-3 years, probably.
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I don't want them to be quite Irish twins, but I do want them close together. I'm with @HabesBabe - get all the diapers and such over in a few short years instead of spreading it out over more!
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I was open to having Irish twins, but glad we have some space between ours! Gives me a chance to focus on my LO and enjoy time alone with her.
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Our first two are 21 months apart, but DH and I were just talking the other night about how it wouldn't be that big of deal if I got pregnant again soon (DS is 3 months old right now). We're holding off TTC right now mainly for financial reasons, but if I was out of school, I think we might have seriously considered irish twins!
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lol I had to Google what this was. No I don't think I would want that. We're not financially able to have me as a SAHM, and I can't imagine taking two maternity leaves like that right after the other, then having an infant and a young toddler in daycare! Financial horrors!
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I have Irish triplets. Single then twins. I wouldn't reccomend it. Lots and lots of stress plus truly I didn't get to enjoy much time with my oldest
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God no, sounds like a nightmare! If we have a second, there will be at least 4 years between babies.
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@SusieQ: LOL, looks like it's just me and you, sister!
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Absolutely not. The first 4 months of LO's life was so traumatizing/crazy for me that the thought of another pregnancy was able to make me throw up.
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I could see why it would be great when they are older, but I think it would be too hard when they were little so I wouldn't want to do it.
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because of my age i may have no choice. heheh. but i do like that they will be closer with eacother perhaps if closer in age. My sister and i are irish twins. 13 months apart
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No way!!!! Twins I would love but they would be all at the same developmental level. Irish twins would always be off. For example, we are babysitting a little girl 9 months older than our son. She naps from 12-2 and he naps from 2-4. I would have no alone time. She is on the potty and he is in diaper. She is very very possessive and my son likes to steal toys. I love when we baby sit her but am so glad I don't have them.
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Maybe--the timing would be perfect. Looks like we missed our shot for Irish twins--seriously who is both ready for sex AND ovulating that soon after giving birth? Ow!
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I wouldn't want it! Our mat leave in Canada is a year, and you need to work 600 hours before you get another paid leave, so I want to be back at work for about 6 months before my next pregnancy.
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@MsMini: That is exactly my reason!! I would like real twins though (and I blame this crazy thought on not knowing any better)!
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No, I like having space in between! I couldn't have two in diapers at one time... way too expensive!
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Nope I definitely want my first kid to be old enough to be out of diapers before the next one comes along.
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DH's cousin has them, and I think they will be great friends growing up, but man, I do not think I could handle it. Plus, I would want a longer break from being pregnant!
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No way, I couldn't imagine being pg that early on, I was a mess the first month and a half.
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No way! I want to enjoy my LO and enjoy not being pregnant before trying for #2. My doc also told me it takes your body a full 18 months to completely recover after giving birth. I'd like to be kind to my body and give it that healing time.
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Now that we're expecting LO #1, I wouldn't mind irish twins for the next pregnancy - just so I can be done with being pregnant!
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