Having Another Baby Too Soon?

My sister's youngest 2 are 14 months apart. It was her 3rd child, and the OLDEST was only 3 1/2 when the last was born. All 3 were BC- OOPS I missed a dose- babies. She said "There isn't that much difference in the work of one child to two was very little." She said that when it was time for the older to do something then she'd do the baby too. (Diapers, eat, bath...) Although... this is when she left the work force. She said that 3 kids in child-care was more than she got paid.

If this too will be your situation, then now may be the time to look into a home business. I've heard Aurbon and Pampered Chef both pay very well. If you can afford it and are intrested, AND have the time, I've also heard that At home Medical Billing pays pretty well. I wish I had done the training while we were still dual income. Now we just can't afford to get started.

Most of all (if you believe in God) know that God is bigger than all of this. This child is intended as part of HIS greater plan. You are VERY blessed and fortunate. You will figure it out, you just might have to give up a luxury or two. You will be fine~ J.

Mine, who are 2 and 3 now, are almost 14 months apart. IT IS THE BEST!!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat! The first couple of months is hard but the transition from 1 to 2 would be hard no matter what age your first was. You will absolutely love it, I promise! They will fight sometimes but will also be the best of friends. Plus you are lucky b/c you have a 12 year old that can help you. Don't worry, it is going to be great!!!!! If you want to talk anymore feel free to email me :) Congrats!

I am in the same situation...My son was born January 31st 2006 and I now have a daughter born March 22nd, 2007...it will be hard I won't lie...I feel like I cheated my son of my time...but it is great all at the same time...it is almost like having twins your lucky though you have a 12 year old to help a bit. So far I am surviving...I do have a friend come over every once and awhile though to help sometimes. It was a little hard for my son to understand that momma could not pick him up for a few weeks after I had my daughter because it was ceasection but now he is fine...sometimes a little jealousy but now he runs to comfort her when she cries. I just try and make sure I cut out time just for my son when my husband gets home or she is asleep.
As for the financial situation we are struggling a bit because of all the double diapers and stuff and because I was laid off on Feb. 1st but I am trying to find at home or a home business...so far I tried Mineral Girlz it's a new company...try looking into consultant work that way you have a flexable schedule or start an at home business. If you want more info on MG let me know.
I am here anytime if you need to talk. Yahoo: bluestardust_1976

my lil girls are 10 months apart (right now they are 2 and 1). at first it was very hard especially during the end of the pregancy when i was so tired. the transition for having one baby to having 2 is hard but i wouldn't change it. my lil girls are best of friends and they are each others playmates. for a while my dad would take my oldest once a week so i could get a lil break but now they entertain each other its like having twins. best of luck 2 you and congrats. dont forget it will get easier.