Age Difference Between Siblings - Kennesaw,GA

My older two are 21 months apart and then with the littler one 18 months apart. I wouldnt have it any other way. It gets crazy at times. I have peace knowing though that they have each other and I will get to bask in the joy they are going through alot of the same teenage issues at the same time. I loved that I had my big sister when I got into HS. My little sister and I are 7 years apart and I didnt really learn to appreciate what an amazing person she was u ntil she got older.

You son may find a little jealousy towards new baby. I found out when my middle was 7 months old i was prego again. My first thought was ''oh no!'' Then as the two monkeys have gotten older they are the best of friends. They do everything together. So all the anxiety I had for my middle was settled when I realized I didnt take anything away from him. I gave him a friend, buddy and partner to have while Big bro is at school.

you will appreciate the closeness they will have together!!

Good luck and congrats!!

My kids have a difference of age of 6 years. When I found out I was pregnant I told my little boy (then 5 almost 6 years old) that he would have a little brother and will have a new baby at home to love and take care of. He was very thrilled about it. I also told him that he was going to take a lot of time since the baby was too little and just came to our world. A few days before having the baby my husband and I took our son to a store and together got a new toy for new the baby and something else.. My older kid was so glad choosing something for his little brother. The days after the delivery (C-section) was kind of hard to pay attention to both of them and that happens at the beginning all the time I guess! However, I promised myself that I will only give a "special time" to my older kid and whatever happens I would do that, I still do it and it helps a lot because kids get jealous since the beginning even if they do not show it. When the baby arrived home, I had a little stuff animal that supposed to be from the baby to my little one to enjoy. My boy was very happy with it and felt so important.
Try to give every day to your other kids (separately) at least 30 min some of your time. Go out with each of them (on different days of course) somewhere, have an ice cream together, go to the cinema etc. Just try to do something individually with them on weekends or every day, just minutes. Talk to each of them about their interests (games, magazines, school, friends, toys, etc...) Just keep yourself THERE for them. Also it is very helpful to have "family nights" or "family games". We have a "game jar" with name of games written on pieces of paper and every Friday night (or sometimes during the week) the kids get to choose one from the game jar, and we just play and fun. Attention is the key. It is not always possible, it is hard but works very well.
Good luck!

wow I so know how you feel! I would love to read the answers to know what to do myself.
I have a 9 year old and a 2 year old that get along great; they adore each other, they bathe together, ea together and play outside together. My oldest daughter is super patient with the toddler.
Now, I'm expecting another little one due In October and I know the little one and my now youngest will have more in common in terms of age and toys they play with etc.
I'm so fearful they will leave my 9 year old out but I have convinced myself that it's all in the way I raise them and teach them to be there for each other.

Just wanted to offer support, I'm sure our little ones will be fine but I know I worry a lot so you are not alone.

my oldest are 16 months apart and then my daughter arrived 23 months later. It all worked out, and my oldest son and daughter are closer than my boys even though the boys are closer in age. Just remind him that your daughter will be moving and playing by that point while the baby won't be any fun at all for awhile, so he'll have someone to play with, also because he is the oldest he'll get to do a lot of stuff the little kids can't do.

Well my kids are now 11 yrs, 7 yrs and almost 5 yrs ( on May 16th) They are 4 yr 2mo, 2yr 2 mo apart.

My sister and I were almost 4 yrs apart and my brother and I were 12 apart ( same parents my parents were just young when they started)
I would make a big deal about some special one on one time..and say remember because your older you get to stay up..you can help set the table because your older..give him reasons NOT to be jealous. Good luck.