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Question

I am 7 weeks pregnant and I have a 9 month old baby. So baby will be born when my baby boy is about 17 months old. 
I am happy but I was so shocked I got pregnant straight away. The first took over 7 months and a lot of ovulation sticks.
What are people’s experiences of close ages together? Currently struggling with constant nausea and exhaustion and my baby, but trying to feel optimistic 😄 only upside to still being on mat leave.
Was interested in people’s experience of this? Is it temporarily hell or is it always ok? X

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My first took 6 years, many ovulation tests, timed sex, 2 losses, many lifestyle changes and a round of clomid to conceive. I got pregnant when she was around 6 months old- we had sex once in December- not trying but not preventing. They are now 17 months old and 2 months old. I’m not going to lie. It’s hard. The sleep deprivation is the worst. Anyways my best advice is to make sure your oldest has a consistent nap/ bedtime routine. It helps a ton if at least one kiddo sleeps through the night. It also helps if the oldest knows how to play independently. My oldest has been fantastic. Very few jealousy episodes. She plays toys and will grab her coloring book and crayons and lay on the floor and color. Lo nurses every hour and is constantly needing to be changed, burped, and napped etc... Ask for help when needed. Take it if it’s offered by family and friends. Make sure your partner is helping around the house and with the kids. Don’t beat yourself up about dishes and laundry. Dishes in the sink means nobody is going hungry and piles of laundry means you are all clothed and clean. Toys everywhere means kids are playing, learning and exploring. Don’t forget to take time for yourself. Find the time to have an uninterrupted shower or bath, hair/nails done, coffee with a friend, yoga etc.... whatever makes you happy. Moms need breaks too 💕 you’ve got this!

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I have 4 kids. First 2 are 21 months apart and the 2nd 2 are as well (other 2 have 2.5 year difference). I won't lie, it was really tough in the beginning. But it gets easier, and now I absolutely love it. The 4 of them all play together, and they room share very easily. For the holidays they each get something of their own, but the rest is pretty much "for y'all" cuz they all play with the same stuff anyway.

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Me too. I'm due beg of May and my little girl will just have turned 16 months! We must be crazy is all I can say! Lol sorry no experience but same boat x

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