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Yes, ds2 was as thrilling as ds1. They are each so different I am amazed by their personalities. It's amazing to watch them reach their milestones. My 2 are 15.5 months apart...not planned that way but great nevertheless. They play together and keep each other occupied. I always planned on having my kids close together (2-3 years) because that way I could "get it all done" (diapers, sleepless nights ect) instead of prolonging it. It's also great for toys because they both play with the same things. I also wanted my kids to grow up close because that's how my brothers and I were. Not to say that kids further apart won't have a great relationship but a 6 year old won't get on with a 1 year old. I have a niece who is 6 and she is repulsed by babies and anything that drools. But then every little girl is different to. I think it just depends on every family situation and dynamic.

My kiddos (son and daughter) are 14 months apart and it's awesome! I personally wouldn't want 4-5 years in between because it's so fun having them close. They adore each other, always have ready playmates and, like DDT said, when you have too much of a gap they're not interested in the same things and in my opinion it's more work. I'd like to have a large family and really don't want more than 2 years to go by without a baby bump! :) And as far as thrilling, my dd's birth (second baby) was so much smoother and enjoyable (ok, as much as labor can be!) than my son's. A new life is exciting no matter when it happens. Good luck on your decision!

Yes, #2 was just as exciting. You kind of feel like you know what to expect as far as pregnancy goes, but they are all different. Both of my pregnancies were a bit complicated and my dd was 2 yo when my ds was born. They are now 2.5 and 6 months. Completely different kids, they are total opposites. I wasn't quite ready when we started trying for #2 but it took 16 months to get pg w/ #1 so we started eary and BAM, two cycles and I was pg w/ my ds. My biological clock is ticking so I did not have alot of time to procrastinate. I know they will be closer and be able to play together well as soon as ds gets a little older. I love it and I adore my lo's! Good luck with your decision.

mine are 2 1/2 and almost 11 months. I love that they are close in age but not TOO close- 20 months apart. Any more and it would be harder -for me. Having them so close together has had it's challenges but I think in the long run I'll be glad to have all the sleepless nights and diapers and potty training out of the way. I can't wait to go out and do stuff "together" that the whole family can do and not have to schedule around naps anymore.They also play together which is nice.

aww, i never meet anyone with kids a little further apart in age too much.I guess it would be cute for them to be closer. i understand your biological clock ticking and loving having the baby bump. i'd just like to give my body a little break and be able to lose all my weight first etc. I don't think i'm in a situation where i could have them closer togethor right now either but thanks for all the replies. Maybe 3 years would be nice to.

I have a 3.5 year old and now expecting my second. Hopefully they will bond like others close together in age do. I'm sure they won't get in each other's way though, fighting over the same things or wanting to be held at the same time.

I have a 4 year old and a 6 week old. To me, this is ideal. I am a teacher, so my older child needed to go to daycare/preschool. At this time, he is 4 and will be in Pre-k this fall when my other child will be going to daycare. So, I just need to pay for daycare for one child. Also, it is wonderful to have one child in diapers at a time. My 4 year old loves his brother dearly and helps me out all the time. He will get blankets, diapers, wipes...whatever...if I ask him to. He helps me bath the little one and really gets a kick out of helping mom. All of the toys my older son played with will be play with by my younger son. Chances of a major fight or meltdown will be slim when it comes to playing with toys and such b/c of the age difference! Regarding communication...it is nice to be able to understand at least one of the children, and to have them understand you...clearly! When they are older, I am sure they will be close...especially when they're in their teens and beyond. I know LOTS of people who have children 4-5 years apart and the siblings get along just fine. My sister and I were only 2 years apart and we aren't very close...never were. It has a lot to do with personalities, I think.

oops, that was supposed to be bathe! lol.