A New Addition to the family....or Not???

When I was first pregnant, I was concerned about the timing, money, all kinds of things. My wonderful husband said "if you wait until everything is perfect, you'll never to anything."

Sometimes, he does something that totally reminds me why I love him.

I stopped at O.. I knew that was enough for me and my husband felt the same. No regrets.

Personally, I think the only way it would be the "wrong time" is if you were without any sort of income and couldn't provide for the ones you have now. As long as that isn't the case, then I say go for it. There really aren't bad times to have a baby, and there certainly aren't good ones (because let's face it, a lot can happen during that 9 months)! If you are both on board, then have fun and good luck!

I would factor my age, financial position, if I was able to be a SAHM and if we would still be able to put away for college, and our retirement.

No it never really is the right time, but you also don't want to have any regrets.

I would take into consideration as well if the youngest is mature enough to deal with a new baby. I've heard 3 years at minimum is best because the current baby (the 2 year old) needs a lot of extra attention. At three, the personality is more or less set in stone.

Plus, diapers. >.< Having the youngest potty trained before the next pregnancy would help, too!

I think there is never a "perfect" time to have another one--there will always be things that come up. The question to ask yourself is, do you want another baby? Do you have enough money to support this new baby? What about work-do you work outside of the home? Do you work in public? i would get really honest with yourself and hubby and talk abouut all the worries that you would have.
Molly

If you really want another one and work wise things are steady (as they can be these days) do it. There is never a 'perfect' time for a baby. I think the only factor you should take into consideration is what you and hubby want.

I think having them close together is a great blessing for everyone in the family. Children naturally love babies, so I wouldn't worry about your 2 year old and a baby. If it were me, I'd go for it right away. I have 6 children, and they all love it when we announce a new one is on its way. They adore getting a new baby in the house!

it is never the "right time" but consider the effects it would have. your financial situation, your working situation, you have a 7 year old and a 2 year consider how much time a new baby takes and make sure they are prepared. I am sure they would be happy with another brother or sister just make sure you dont spread yourself too thin.

I think there is never a good time to have a baby, change jobs, or buy/move into a house - if you want to, you just have to do it. If you can afford it and both of you want to, go for it. Just because you want to now, doesn't mean it will happen this month (or next). Good luck!

My boys are 2.5 years apart, and, although they are great little buddies, I know that it could possibly have been better if they were closer to 3-3.5 yrs apart. My next baby will be 22 mos younger than my 18 month old, and I know it will be more of a challenge.

That being said, there is no "right" answer to this question. My mother had my older brother and sister 18 mos apart, and then I came after another 18 mos. Between me and my next sibling there is just over 4 yrs. Somehow, those of us who are only 18 mos apart turned out better than my younger brothers who had more spacing :-) (Perhaps due to my parents being older and more tired with the youngest, or the fact that we older kids were their primary babysitters for much of their childhoods.)

There will never be enough money. There will never be enough time for everyone and everything that needs to be attended to. There will, however, be enough love to sustain your family if you are committed to it.