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I found out this afternoon that I'm expecting #6, yet, I haven't returned to fertility, #5 is 6mo 2 days.. so..I have no dates at all for this baby.
I guess I'd like tips on siblings close in age, how hard is this going to be???
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It depends on if you focus on the positives or the negatives.. if you're going to focus on the negatives.. it's as hard as any age when you do that.
I've had littles as close as 15 months.. and it's so sweet seeing a baby loving on her baby brother.
Of course you'll have two in diapers and you'll have them helping each other get into trouble 
But you'll also have two that can be combined in a lot of subects for school.. and they'll like doing the same sort of activities.
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My first two were 16 months apart. I didn't really focus on the negatives and just acted like it was no big deal, especially to them. Now, it was probably easier because they were my first two and not the most recent two  . We lived in a townhouse at the time and the worst part was getting into and out of the car. I had a flight of stairs to navigate with a baby carrier and a toddler who couldn't do the stairs. That was tough.
The funny thing is, I would have expected them to be really close, but my 2nd and 3rd seem closer so far. I'm sure that will all be changing at different times.
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Super CONGRATS!!!
I have quite a few that are 14-16 months apart. The hardest thing for me is getting them in and out of the van, etc... Overall, it's not too difficult. I'm in the zone anyway, so what does it matter how many?? LOL!! Lots of diapers, lots of tantrums, lots of snacks, nursing, laundry, giggles, hugs, deep sighs, hiccups, cutting teeth, snuggles, etc...
I really do treasure it. Now that I have teens, I see just how quickly it all passes and how blessed I am to have so many little ones.
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Lisbet wrote:
I really do treasure it. Now that I have teens, I see just how quickly it all passes and how blessed I am to have so many little ones. |
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Love this  ... so beautiful.
Congratulations, Krystin !! It'll be wonderful 
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Lisbet wrote:
| I really do treasure it. Now that I have teens, I see just how quickly it all passes and how blessed I am to have so many little ones. |
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Very, very true. My oldest will be finished her schooling with us at the end of the year and off onto adventures of her own. I really want to know where the years went? People tell you to treasure the time, it goes so quickly, and you do, but now I even more consciously snuggle those littles.
My closest have been 20mths, which is more than 15mths I know, but I actually found it easier in many respects than the ones that are furthest apart. My hardest baby-toddler combination was the set who are nearly 3 years apart. I was in a different zone, it was harder to get my mindset back, I was less patient, and what is that 'elephant' doing trying to climb all over me and my tiny babe??
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Congrats With the exception of my oldest, all my kids are either March/April and 3 October birthdays, this puts them all at about 16-18 months apart. I am actually sad because according to that rhythm we should have baby due this spring and we don't  .
I have enjoyed holding little ones and nursing for a while now, but I can see that it will be nice to have a break from that and concentrate on schooling.
They all seem to do very well with each other and pair up more often than not. The youngest boys share a room and are definitely considered the babies. The next two share a room and because they are exactly the same physical size tend to play and enjoy the same activities. As for the girls, I think their almost four year spacing serves them well (not a lot of rivalry, different interest and a little more looking out for each other.)
I did and still do tend to have a lot of holding baby and infant toddler. I would nurse and the other would share a lap and lay with bottle or cup. You use both arms quiet a bit for hugging and holding.
Until very recently I have always had a double stroller. We used the Joovy Stroller it also has an attachment on the front where you can put a car seat at the beginning. I got a lot of use from it. I used my ERGO baby carrier around the house a lot as well, again because you only have two arms and two little ones that demand your attention.
Diapers have also been big around here. There were always at least two in diapers at the same time. I'm in the process of potting training my two year old so there are still two in diapers, but by this point they are both wearing the same size  .
Someone mentioned tantrums. There is almost always someone crying and/or yelling around here. You almost have to drown it out and just wait it out. But when there are laughs .. they are abundant too.
Vehicles: give yourself lots of time to get on and off. We have the youngest all come in first and wait their turn getting buckled. We are at a point where the girls each have someone they help buckle and mom is in charge of the youngest.
The last bit of advice is, use your older ones to help as well. My oldest loves holding little ones and they of course love her.
How exciting for you! I'm sure many of us are right there with you but I agree the time will go fast and I'm trying very hard to savor each moment.
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Lisbet wrote:
| I'm in the zone anyway, so what does it matter how many?? LOL!! Lots of diapers, lots of tantrums, lots of snacks, nursing, laundry, giggles, hugs, deep sighs, hiccups, cutting teeth, snuggles, etc... |
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Just want to echo this...even though I'm not up to par with Lisa in terms of family size, I have found it to be true that when I get "in the zone," it doesn't matter how many there are to handle. I have gotten used to the idea that *someone* is going to need me pretty much all the time, and I've adjusted to that. And it's a lot of fun much of the time!
My #1 and #2 are only 3 months apart, but that doesn't really count (we adopted our oldest ).
#3 is 28 months younger her older sister, but the next two have come in quick succession: there are 14 months between #3 and #4, and there will be 16 months between #4 and #5 (I'm due in August).
The hardest part for me is taking all the kids out on my own, which I pretty much never do.  But that is only because I don't have a child old enough to safely hold a baby out in public--that's definitely not an issue for you. My 23mo old is a very good sister already to her 9 mo old brother, and it is so, so sweet to see them play together. And I know that when it comes time to do more schooling, it's going to be an advantage to have them close in age.
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Lisbet wrote:
Super CONGRATS!!!
I have quite a few that are 14-16 months apart. The hardest thing for me is getting them in and out of the van, etc... Overall, it's not too difficult. I'm in the zone anyway, so what does it matter how many?? LOL!! Lots of diapers, lots of tantrums, lots of snacks, nursing, laundry, giggles, hugs, deep sighs, hiccups, cutting teeth, snuggles, etc...
I really do treasure it. |
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Ditto here :) I've even got a few 12 months apart. It's a challenge in the beginning just getting places, but it gets SO MUCH easier as they get older. Built in close playmates that are always available I wouldn't have it any other way. It's truly a blessing!
CONGRATULATIONS!
God bless,
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Thanks, we bought a 15pass this fall, I guess God was already working??
We have 2 double strollers and I have a beco carrier I guess I should get it OUT of one of the strollers??
I'm SO BLESSED to have this group, and KC and my local homeschool group, I WILL have support, but it won't be from the family I was born into.
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>>>I WILL have support, but it won't be from the family I was born into. >>
my mother lives 7 minutes away and only visits for 10 minutes on their birthdays..I can tell you that I understand your worries about being able to juggle all the kids. I learned many years ago to just let it go and that besides, maybe there was a reason why we aren't close...turns out God was protecting me from a sister that has chosen an awful lifestyle(gangs,drugs and she lives with my mom and her 3 kids born out of wedlock)I understand now why we had to figure out how to juggle so many kids with little help. It has brought our immediate family so close and we have learned to rely on God first and each other second. Congratulations to you and your husband...you will never be bored!
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Thank you all so much, I am so blessed!! I'm really starting to get excited!!
I'll be here a lot for support, being an only child, this is VERy new to me!! LOL
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My first two were 17 months apart. I am not going to lie. The first few months were rough. My oldest was old enough to be extremely mobile, but too young to understand NO! However, they are best of friends now (ages 4 and 3). They love the same things and play together all day (which made it really easy for me when number 3 came last year)!
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