Conceving

Hey S. -

I had a c-section with my first at 28 yrs. old and I wanted to have 2 children close together by the time I was 30. I got down to pre preganacy weight and got pregnant again when my first was 10 months old; so that makes them 1 1/2 years apart. My youngest is now 2 months old!!! It has been great but hard at the same time. The older one was so used to just being the only one around and having all the attention so when my daughter came it was an adjustment but he is now beging to understand that we have to share mommy, escpecially since I am breastfeeding!!

I say go for it - you already have everything you need and you will not have to worry about putting everything in storage, and you are still in the baby phase so it is not like you have to start all over again. The pregancy itself is harder because you can not lie around when you want because you already have one on the move. Then you have to carry them around plus being pregant but I think it helps from gaining so much weight!!

Good Luck!

I don't know anything about C-sections, but my 3 kids are 2 years 5 months apart each, and it's been a great difference in age; close enough in age to where they play with each other, but far apart that the older ones were more independent by the time the next one came (I also got to "tag-team" the diaper thing, with one potty trained by the time the next one came). Closer would have been good too, but like others have said, you'd be in for a WILD ride! Either way, enjoy!

I had a C-Section and my Doctor said, to wait at least a year. I ended up getting pregnant again when my son was 3 months old. YEAH, it was a big surprise. The pregnancy was a little difficult because it was so soon. I was on medicine just about the entire time, because my body wasn’t ready to carry so soon so fast and they were worried about my uterus rupturing. (that was only because of the way my uterus was cut for the C-Section) You should really ask your Dr about it first to see what he/she thinks. My son ended up having to be delivered early because of the complications. My kids are 1 year and 6 days apart, both boys. Good Luck with what ever you decide!!

I am going to fist tell you what my doctor told me and then share what I did. You SHOULD take your doctors advice and suggestions for a safe, happy & healthy pregancy for yourself and baby because they know your medical history more then me.
My doctors and I had 3 seperate ones all told be to wait 1 year before attempting to concieve to give your internal organs time to heal and scaring to strengthen in order that no complications arise during pregancy or during delivery.
My 3 youngest are very close. 1 & 2 are 20 months apart and 2 & 3 are 14 months apart. I'll let you do the math. Its obvious I didn't follow my doctors instructions and in fear of losing me, my husband took matters into his own hands to avoid me getting pregant again to soon.
Yalk to your doctor please!

Ask your doctor, but you should be able to conceive now!

International Cesarean Awareness Network is a great place to start!
http://ican-online.net/

S.,
I wouldn't call you crazy, but very over the top on having another baby so soon. Your body has not had time to properly heal from the first baby. Also if you have to have a C-section this time, that's more scar tissue from being cut. Slow down. Your body will appreciate you for it and last a lot longer from putting it through too much trauma so soon. This will probably be like having twins because of the closeness of ages. But you'll get through it, espcially if you have a good support system. Good luck to you and your family and enjoy your babies.
Grandma Na

Doctors will advise you to wait 18 months, but people of course of had their second child much faster than that. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of waiting and see what sounds right to you. Good luck to you!!

I do think it is best to talk to your Ob Gyn being that I did not have a C-section I dont know much about what that might bring with close pregnancies but I have 2 little boys they are 16 months apart and really I love them being so close for numerous reasons. Simple things like diapers and bottles seemed to come right after another and then there were none which I loved getting over that in succession. My favorite part is that they enjoy all the same things we can go to an amuesment park and they both want to see and do the same things toys are all shared in our house because they play with the same thing. And now that my son is in kindergarten I am so excited because next year they will both be in school and I will get a daily break.

I got pregnant right at a year after my c-section and had no problems. My boys are 20 months apart

I have 3 kids and i do understand the urge to want to have more children BUT you need to take GREAT care of yourself and your body so that when GOD is ready you can be healthy and strong and ready for the next one.

Take it easy, and sit back and relax with the one that the LORD has given you for now.

You are doing a great job and keep up the good work.

:)

P.S. This is just my advice.

I'm not sure about the c-section but I do know that you are "supposed" to allow your body 18months to recover from pregnancy. I personally have never done that. I am pregnant with my forth and my oldest is will be 3 1/2 when the 4th is born. Let me just say I feel the affects of having 4 back to back!
About having them close together after a c-section, I'm sure it's been done. Ask your Doctor and ignore any crazy looks from him! My kids are very close in age and they are great friends. It's hard at first but SOOOO worth it! Good Luck!

I have heard to wait six months, but it would be best to ask your OB. I don't think you're crazy, my two are 18 months apart.

Hi S.,

After my first c-section, it took me a good year before I felt up to par again. You want to be at your healthiest to conceive so the baby will have a better chance of being healthy too. I understand your being anxious but good things come to those who wait. Don't worry, the wait won't be that long!

Congratulations of your little one! God bless!

M.

That is truly a question for your doctor. But look at like this, if your current c-section is not completey healed - it can cause more scarring and possible complications with a new pregnancy.

S. sorry this is a late post i jsut chimed back in on this sight, but i have read it take two years fro your body to recoop from a pregnancy, now i kwo alot of woman have children close it age, but as we get older the calciume and other vitamins jsut dont get replenished like in our 20's and having children. just a thought.. might be too late for my opinon by now.:) lotts of luck

I was told by my OBGYN to wait AT LEAST a year before TTC after a c-section. It takes at least that long for everything to heal and even totally healed you are still at a greater risk for a placenta tear in subsequent pregnancies--which is why most Dr's (at least in FL0 will not allow you to do a VBAC (Vaginal Birth after C-section).
the best thing to do is talk to your OB. H/she may recommend a longer or shorter time based on your specific situation...

My OB recommended 12 months of recovery, but insisted on a minimum of 6 months. We (almost) stuck with the six month recommendation. Our second child is 14 months younger than our first (we got pregnant when our first was 5 1/2 months). We were pushed to hurry because of my age (39 when the first was born, 40 with the second). We love to have them close in age. We are now pregnant with our third (started trying at 8 months, succeeded at 15 months).

By the way, as to how easy the second one is after a C-section, it must vary between people. Except for acid reflux, I had no trouble at all with either pregnancy. I didn't find the second any harder than the first.

Good luck!

I just had my second c section (2 weeks ago) and my doctor said I needed to wait a minimum of a year before I get pregnant again. He said that is his advice for women who give birth naturally. He would rather me to not get pregnant for a year and a half. I think you should ask your doctor you may be more healed than I.

2 Years is baby smart because if you have them too close together then your in for a wild ride and if you wait toooo long then the older one will be jealous! So before the 2 year old mark is up at least try to concieve 10 months before the baby would be due! I mean like when the 1st one is about 10 to 12 months! That is the best time to have a baby! If you have a baby close to this time after having a baby by c section you could not be fully healed and the scar tissue can rupture the uterus and a misscarrage could happen! Its not always the case but it could happen and that is a heart breaker so please for your health wait about a year before getting pregnant that way you are completely healed and the older one isnt goning to be jealous!

Hi there.
Well a doctoer told my friend not for 18 months to heal properly, you should really ask a Doctor. also have a 5 month old I am think about another now but we are broke. so We need to wait to afford insurance. PS I love being at home too. I am also 31 now. I think timeis runnign out sometimes but know it's not up to me. Good luck

Hey, S.. I'm not sure technically how long you should give your body, but I got pregnant with my son when my daughter was three months old and I had had a C-section with her.
I had no problems with the pregnancy, just had to have a second C-section for my own protection, which was fine with me.
And just wanted to say, it is great having them so close in age. My daugher absolutely loves her brother and loves giving him kisses, bringing paci if he's crying, and pushing him in the swing. It's awesome. So far we have dealt with very, very minimal jealousy. It's been great.
Good luck!!
Mandy

Well, I got pregnant 4 months after my c-section and I DO NOT recommend it. My baby is due in March so I don't know yet about what happens after the baby comes such as weight loss, hormones etc. This pregnancy has been hard largely in part because I don't feel I gave my body enough time. The scar and surgery sight has bothered me the whole time. I can't explain the feeling but it's not good. My last child passed away 2 days after birth so we felt we had no choice but to do it this way but I would strongly suggest you wait. Everything has been different this time around. Do some research about ailments that come along with rapid succession pregnancy. (high blood pressure, diabetes etc) Most docs will tell you that it can take 6-9 months for hormones to bounce back after pregnancy. That being said, plenty of people do it. So really it's your choice. If you are financially and emotionally able then more power to you. Personally I would like more time with my current child before adding to the family. There is so much joy, learning and cherished good times to be had with your little one. I wouldn't want to miss a minute. Lastly, let me tell you it is NOT easy being pregnant when you have a child that needs, wants your attention. I would think twice. What's another year really in the grand scheme of things.

I would recommend giving it a few more months before trying. If you rush too soon your recovery in the incision area will be more apt to rupture during delivery and VBAC will be less of an option. If you are healed properly, there is not reason why you can't do a VBAC under good caring doctors.
The pains that can come from that area after having a c-section in following pregnancies can be really hard to handle. Take your time and enjoy your son for a little while longer.