I Have the Fever... Baby Fever!

I have 7 kids...7 and under when the twins were born...lol

It is NOT for everyone...

But...now (eldest is 22)...it is great fun!!

Think carefully...

Best Luck!
michele/cat

I had really bad baby fever when my youngest turned 1. It continued for a while, and we are in the process of deciding if we are going to have a third (he will be 2 next week). I recommended waiting. I have a friend with 3 under 4, and unless you have a mother's helper to help you out, you will go nuts.

For me 2 kids was manageable, but when the 3rd came along 20 months after the second child, I knew I was completely overloaded. I had to redefine priorities and lower my expectations for housework and errands that had to be run. I really hope you will suppress this urge to get pregnant again for at least another 6-12 months, enjoy the kids that you have, and have patience in waiting for the right time to add to your family. These feelings are natural, but acting on them is neither wise for your body, the next baby, or your sanity. Here's a link that might help you in your planning for #3:http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20060418/pregnancy-spacing.... Enjoy life and don't rush. This stage will pass by quickly enough. Nurse Midwife Mom

When my youngest was born, my first was 33 mos and my second was 21 mos. So, right now, I have a 3, 4 & 5 year old! I have to say, that the year he was born is an absolute blur, but it wasn't too bad. Now that my kids are a L. older, I LOVE that they are so close in age! My stepson is also with us a L. over half the time (he's almost 4 years older than my first) and I have to say, that most of the arguing in our house involves him and I think its largely due to the age gap. In fact, I often wish that I would have had one more right after my third, so he would have a close sibling like my first two do (they're 12.5 mos apart). I think either way you'll be fine!

Well when both of mine turned one, I had major baby fever, I think it is normal. Give it a couple months or so and see how you both feel. Of course if you both want another one, go for it! I got prego with my third when my middle one was just 14 months. I had literally just fully weaned him like a month earlier and there I was pregnant again, I was a L. shocked and a L. stressed, but I knew it would all be Ok! Now my baby is 2 weeks old and I am so happy to have all my kids here! (we always wanted three) So just take a breath and then see how you feel when you have those benefits. Now I wouldn't have it any other way and yes my kids are all 4 and under and close in age, but I am happy with that and look forward to them being friends as they grow up :D

I have 3 kids under 4 even though we didn't plan it that way. My hands are very full, but we are so thankful because each child is a blessing. I don't think I ever had what you call "baby fever", but my post-birth experience has been more enjoyable with each passing child. I've come to take more things in stride and know that when things get hard, "this too shall pass". I didn't have any help with my first two, but I hired help with my third since I wanted to keep my sanity. (We don't have family around.) My youngest has just turned 4 weeks old and my oldest just turned four. My husband and I jokingly celebrate each week that we're still happily married. I think if both of you are on the same page, go for another. Hopefully the new job is not too demanding because having a 3rd will require a lot of flexibility!

Just wait until your oldest turns three, then you'll have your hands full ;) Three is truly a harder age than two, you may want to wait six months and see how things are going then...

I have 4 children that are all within 7 years of each other in age.. 15,13,10 and 8.. You have to make sure you have a good support system and extra cash.. we thought we had been doing well till health issues changed things

You're normal... =) Have fun and have more if you want!

Best of luck to you love! Nope, I don't do a hormone dance at all. I loathe being pregnant and the first year and a half is a sleepless nightmare for me! My kids are 10.5 yrs apart and it is great! A friend of ours had a baby on the 8th and we met het at a party tonight (yep they had her out passing her around ) and I held her for a L. bit and it was nice. The even nicer part, I got to give her back :)

My first two boys are only 20 months apart, and it was crazy stressful time for me. In fact, I don't remember my oldest's 2nd year at all. My 2nd's personality is such a struggle for me very demanding, emotional, but also the sweetest L. guy that melts my heart, when we have our 'good' moments.

My husband really wanted a 3rd. I was on the fence, many days where I refused to have another, and days where I was like 'really' I can't have a child any more difficult than my 2nd.

So I caved and we went for it... I had a window, I didn't want, my kids less than two years apart or more than 3yrs apart, if it didn't happen then I knew our 3rd wasn't meant to be.

Now 17 weeks pregnant I'm having a L. bit of anxiety, but seeing how much more my youngest will be able to do when this one comes along (compared to my oldest when he was born), and how much my 3.5 yr old really really wants to help, I'm feeling better about it.

Pregnancy wise its been horrible, thankfully the kids are sleeping at night, but not napping enough during the day. I'm exhausted and quite frankly one of those moody grumpy pregnant women. then again, I've never enjoyed being pregnant, so there are many days I keep asking why did I do this again?

With two kids running around under 3, and pregnant, is very demanding and staying home 10+ hrs all day waiting for the hubby to come home doesn't make it any easier. Best part now is I have an excuse to just lay around, and I don't feel guilty about it. House is a mess, laundry is very rarely getting done, only thing that stays clean is a the kitchen.....

If you enjoy being pregnant, and have help with your other two I say go for it Or if you want to wait another 6 months I'll let you know how it goes--LOL! I'm due at the beginning of May so my oldest will be 4yrs, youngest 2.5 yrs and then a newborn.

Oh Lord! You don't have an Aubrey! Lol. My child WAS my birth control! Still was until she turned 4 last month, lol.
My sister, however, has a 2 1/2 year old, a 5 year old and a 6 year old and she's loving her crazy life. :) Her son is her youngest and he's insane, so she's understanding my "natural" birth control. Lol.

Everyone is different, every couple is different. My friends told me after my 3rd I would feel total relief that I never "had to go through that again"- but in fact, I still don't feel that way and I have 4- they are 2 years apart,except 3rd and 4th are 18 mos. apart. I feel so lucky. If you are both on the same page, then go for it. But, you both must agree, bc it can be very very stressful if your #s don't match up (you want 3 he wants 2) but that doesn't seem like the case. Children=best thing that ever happened to us. A total privilege to be able to raise them! Best of luck!

I have one daughter and I had her at 41. All the books and the docs said to wait over a year before trying again. In retrospect, given that my hormones to have another one were going crazy that year, I have a feeling I should have gone for it if I had wanted another one.

Of course, now that the option is over, I think our family is perfect the way it is. My daughter has enough energy for three kids. We figure out how to enjoy what we have, I guess.

I started my baby fever after dd was 1 also, we have been trying for well over a year and so far no go. I am being patient until the 1st of the year when out ins changes for the better. Then I will find out whats going on. gl