do you space you kids? Mark and I have been talking about that. My first reaction to having another, even if it isn't for a while that we get pregnant, is the cost of childcare for 2 kids. It's bad enough with just one ... now double that!
But really? closer together is harder at first (so I hear), but worth it in the end. My sister and I were 2-1/2 years apart and fought like you wouldn't believe (we have a much better relationship now). Do we wait until Ellie will be in school to give her a brother or a sister so that we can work on moving up in the housing market, or do we even bother thinking about that, and just have another baby in the next few years and eventually put them in the same room (once said brother or sister is sleeping through the night of course).
Oh the decisions. And you know what, as much as we may 'plan,' we are not the Master Planner, so He may have a different idea.
Still ... I wonder ...
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It's a tough decision and I definitely see the pros and cons of each option! We based our choice partially on childcare as well, since I'm planning on going back to the CPA world once the kids are in school it works better for us to have them close. That said, it is definitely a whirlwind right now!!
ReplyDeleteif it was up to Mark ... we'd have another on the way right now! :o)
ReplyDeleteFrom a mommy with 2 so close together, you definitely have pros and cons each way :). I have seen little ones a year apart (ahem, mine) and also 3 years apart. Both adapt in different ways, and the challenges are different with each scenario. What it really comes down to is what you want for your family :). No matter how far apart, they will completely love one another and it will be what's right for you :).
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