Emma’s Diary Feature: When Is The Right Time For Baby Number 2?

By now, you know me well. I write all about my parenting journey on my blog and as a parent guest writer for Emma’s Diary. I am the happy (and tired) mum to a wild 15-month-old little boy and right now, life feels good. The crazy overwhelming newborn days are well behind us, he’s weaned and eats pretty much everything. Even his sleeping is more consistent and we’re getting more full nights with zero wake-ups than ever before.

Life is good.

So, naturally, it has resulted in many people asking me when I will go for baby number 2. It’s also got me thinking about it too…

Baby number 2: The General Consensus

Since Jack turned 1, I’ve had an influx of questions and cheeky quips about baby number 2. It seems that the first one turned one and it was fair game for people to comment.

In months gone by, these questions annoyed me. It always felt too personal and insensitive for people to ask. It put my nose out of joint many times. I’d bark back or give an aloof answer and then get annoyed with myself.

But now, something has shifted.

When people ask me, I take my time in answering. I think about it more now than ever before.

I ponder what life would be like with 2 children.

So, is there a right time for another baby?

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll have seen that I’ve been asking my followers just that with polls and stories.

I asked my followers if there is a right time or if it is just a feeling. The majority came back to me with a feeling. That undeniable yearning and broodiness.

When you’re no longer terrified of newborns, sleep deprivation, the blur of days, and the haze of it all. When that is replaced with broodiness and an inner wanting that only a woman can understand.

Only you will know when that time will be.

It may be when your little one turns one. Potentially it’ll be when you’re back on a fitness regime and you finally feel like your old self. Maybe it’ll be in years to come when you get that “it’s oh so quiet” feeling.

Read the full article on Emma’s Diary here!

When did you feel ready for baby number 2?

Are you a one and done family?

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LoveRosiee
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People Also Ask…

When should I try for number 2 baby?

When should I try for number 2 baby?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises against getting pregnant within 6 months of giving birth to your little one—and many providers say that waiting 18 months or so after delivering a baby is the “sweet spot” for you to get pregnant again.

What is the best age gap for siblings?

Research suggests that an age gap of 27 to 32 months may be associated with the best health outcomes for mother and child. In terms of sibling relationship, siblings who are closer in age tend to fight more but are also closer which may have positive benefits for social skills.

What to do before getting pregnant with baby number 2?

• Pre-pregnancy check-up/fertility screening.
• Healthy nutrition.
• Take folic acid.
• Physical activity.
• Track your menstrual cycle and ovulation.

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