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My son is 12, is it too late to have another baby?

My husband and I are both 30. I think I would like to have another one once I graduate nursing school in a couple of years. Will they be too far apart in age? Will I regret it when I have one graduating high school and one graduating kindergarten??

Posted: June 23, 2008
By: Johnnysgurl

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He's about to become a teenager. You may consider that you are going to have to focus a great deal more attention on him in the coming years. A baby may complicate this. But you can never regret another little love around!

ChanChan | July 23, 2008 | reply

I wouldn't worry about how far apart your kids would be. If I were you, the question I would ask myself would be "Do we really want another child or not?" If yes, go for it. Having an older child would even allow you to spend more time with the baby. They would even be able to help out! My kids are a bit over 4 years apart. It was so nice having my oldest out of diapers and old enough to help out (getting me a diaper, bringing me things, etc...). Your family dynamics may be different that most other families (going through very different life stages with each child) but I don't think that your kids will think anything different of it. It's normal to them. Go for it! Don't wait until your 40, 45, or 50 (it happens) before you REALLY want another!

FCmamaof2 | July 23, 2008 | reply

I'd go for it! What happens if you decide not to and then you're closing in on 40 and realize you really want another child? I don't think 12 years would be too much of a difference, my mom had 4 kids, I'm the oldest, and I'm close to 10 years older than my youngest brother and we're pretty close!

robertswifey327 | July 22, 2008 | reply

I don't think it's too late at all! First off, you and your husband are both young. And you'll probably be WAY more relaxed parents this time around. As for the difference in age of your kids, just think about all of the free babysitting you'll have, lol! My kids are only 2 1/2 years apart, and I honestly have found it to be exhausting at times. I think you appreciate things so much more once you've already been through it once and have the wisdom of experience.

And if it makes you feel any better, I know someone who thought she was going through menopause, only to find out she was pregnant again! Her kids are about 16 years apart.

So I say, if you want to do it, go for it!

annieandjakesmom | July 1, 2008 | reply

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