When should we start trying for a second baby if we want them close in age?

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I just had my first little, and he is 4 weeks old today. He's the love of my life 😊💙. Hubby and I would love yo have 2 kids, fairly close in age so that they can be close growing up... What is an ideal age difference/gap between kids from your experience... Obviously it's too early at 4 weeks post partum, but I'm just curious. Thanks ladies 😊

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It’s best for your body to go one year between pregnancies. Pregnancy puts a ton of stress on your organs, so give it a bit of a break

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Well for me I got pregnant when my first turned 1 .. by the time this baby comes my oldest will be almost 2. I think it's good cause they need a lot of attention when they are 1 .. so I'm happy I didnt have them to close together in age but they are still pretty close you know loll

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I began trying again when my daughter was 7 months old and conceived when she was 9 months so there will be 18 months between our two 😊 I’d ideally have liked a 2 year age gap but that would have been terrible timing with my husbands work schedule and it was a really hard time of the year to have a baby due to pressure on the hospital etc. I think every age gap has its own challenges and benefits so it just depends on when you and your partner feel ready!

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Mine will be about 2 years and 3 months apart which I think is great.

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Mine will be 2 years and 1 month apart. Hoping it isnt a bad decision lol because my son is a whirlwind right now.

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my first two are 12 months & 1 week apart (3/9/15 & 3/16/16) and they are bff’s & they just got a new little brother 2/13/19 ❣️ its supposed to be better to wait a year before getting pregnant again but i was pregnant 3 months later & my second pregnancy was the easiest & the easiest labor/delivery. good luck!

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We got pregnant with our second when my first was just shy of 15 months. They’ll be 23 months apart approximately. First daughters birthday is June 14 and I’m due with little sister May 20th. I personally wouldn’t want them any closer than that and feel like it’s going to be a nice age gap :) maybe a little trying at first but great as they grow up

When should we start trying for a second baby if we want them close in age?

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