My Son Just Turned 1 & I'm Pregnant, Help!

You will get used to the idea soon. My oldest are 11 months apart they always laugh cause there the same age for a month. Its really not a big deal at all you will get used to it and when they get older it will be nice for them to have each other to play with. Good Luck!

Congratulations!

My daughters were born 18 months apart. In the beginning it was exhausting to say the least. However, they shared so much in their lives together as a result of being close in age. They had some of the same friends and interests and watched out for one another, without losing their own individuality.
They are grown now and will both tell you that they are each others BEST friend. It is reassuring to know that they will always be there for each other.
Hopefully, your story will turn out similar. Be thankful for this great gift which God has given you. Good luck.

congrats! A baby is such a blessing. I know it's close for you but you will be fine, I'm sure. Best of luck

JB, CONGRATULATIONS!! You're blessed, you have 9 months to get ready, make a list and relax. Being stressed won't help your baby develop so take a deep breath and count your growing blessings. :)

Everyone feels that way at some point in their pregnancy, it's normal. You will do beautifully and when the dust settles, you'll have a wonderful new baby to snuggle. And your son will love the baby! Toddlers just adore babies. And they'll always have someone to play or fight with, which is great! My kids are so far apart (19, 10 & 23 mos) they had very little in common and I wish they'd been nice & close together. My sis had hers all in a row, at one point she had a 4 yo boy, twin 2 yo girls and a newborn boy. She survived & they all thrived, now they're all taller than she is and are fabulous kids who have common friends and the boys sure keep their sisters safe from jerky guys. :)

Good luck and congrats, again.
D.

Congrats! I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd just after my 2nd's first birthday. We also did IUI with our 1st and both my husband and I were taking medications to help conceive our 2nd. So when we decided we would go ahead and start trying for #3 with no medication we didn't think it would happen so fast. But it did on the first try and we now have 2 girls who are about 20mos apart in age, currently 3.5 and 5yo. They are best friends. Another mom with kids of similar ages told me that the first year and half will probably be tough but it will be good after that. And I found that pretty much to be true. People sometimes will see the girls and ask if they are twins and I have to just smile and tell them no. Congrats!

Hi!
Congrats! My children are 20 months apart and it is perfect!! They are now 3.5 and almost 2 and they really play together. My sister and I were 20 months apart as well and we are great friends! Don't worry--you've got 9 months to get prepared and you will amazed at how "big" your little one will seem once the baby comes home. My son was in a toddler bed at 16 months old and did GREAT and made room for the baby to have the crib. It all works out fine and they will always have a playmate! Enjoy the fact you got pregnant easily and don't stress!!

Good Luck!
L.

Congrats! Don't worry -- it will be great! Mine are 15 months apart...and you are even further apart than that so your little one now will be nearly 2 when this baby is born. The only big difference having them closer is that you might need to get yourself a double stroller or sit/stand and stroller combo (we have the Baby Trend Double Sit & Stand with double stroller option). Mine are now 25 months and 9.5 months and they love each other dearly. My daughter (25 mos old) has been a BIG helper since the baby was born -- even wanting to help with diapers when he was a newborn. You might expect some regression (potty training for example), some jealousy, and even some temper tantrums because -- well, kids in the 18 month to 3 year old bracket just do melt down at times. Sometimes it will be difficult but mostly it is great! I would suggest getting yourself some help at the beginning if you will have both of them at home with you alone. I ended up with an emergency C-section with No 2 (BIG SURPRISE since I had the first no problems) and ended up having my mother in law help me out during the day for the first 3 weeks.

You have been blessed -- be happy! We didn't expect to get pregnant so soon after our honeymoon (pregnant 2nd mo we were married) and didn't think it would be so quick for No. 2 either -- but it was, and we are happy. The little one is crawling around lightening speed and getting into trouble and starting to walk...those first 2 years speed by.

Good luck!

Wait until you are used to the idea before you start telling people. Everyone will be so excited!

I have 2 sons 23 months apart and 2 sons 18 months apart. It was a blur, but you go through all those phases pretty close together so that helps.

Don't worry. You've already been pregnant, so you know what it's like!

My son was only 4 months old when I got pregnant again. So, I would have wished he was already 1 when I got pregnant. He was 13 months when my daughter was born! Don't worry you're much more ready than you think you are. Just remember, the baby is not here yet. You have 8 or so months left to get more used to the idea, by the time the baby does come, you'll be so happy.

I was devestated when I got pregnant again so soon, but now, it's so much nicer because they are so close in age, they're such close friends and they do everything together. there's always someone there to entertain him or her, so it's less pressure on you.

You will be just fine I know it's hard when you're not ready, but you've got time to get there:)

My kids are 5, 4, 2.........the first 2 are 15 months apart & the middle & last one are 20 months apart, so basically 3 kids in 3 years........its a bit overwhelming but they all are best friends........you will love it dont worry ypu have 9 months to get prepared......congrats

JB, Congratulations on the new baby. There are a lot of positives to your children being close in age. for one thing they have a built in best friend. My middle two boys are 15 months apart. They are very close. You get done with bottles, and diapers and carseats and cribs etc all at once. its a wonderful thing. good wishes your way.

I totally agree with the first post - you've got 9 months to mentally wrap your mind around this. It's not like the baby will be here in mere days :) Give yourself time to sort this out and you will find that everything will work out just fine in the end.