OHbaby! Forums : small gap between bubbas... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:45:44 +0000 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:08:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16216 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : I just thought I add in you will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=353453&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#353453 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 16216
Posted: 12 April 2008 at 9:08pm

I just thought I add in you will get a lot of comments from randoms about how busy you will be, can get a bit annoying.

Also yeah it is hard but its only in hindsight do I realise how hard it was because every makes such a big deal how hard it will be you expect the worse. Its easier than first time around because you know what your doing and the part thats hard is dealing with a toddler and trying to keep their routine going rather than the newborn. ]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:08:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=353453&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#353453 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : wow not many with a small age...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=353134&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#353134 Author: dairyfarmmum
Subject: 16216
Posted: 12 April 2008 at 1:34pm

wow not many with a small age gap
im 5 an 1/2 months preg with bub # 2 an our daughter is 10months....so it will be exacually 14months since i had her when her wee brother turns up. think ill wait abit longer till we have another one now tho
]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:34:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=353134&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#353134 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Congratulations ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352769&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352769 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 10:09pm

Congratulations ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:09:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352769&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352769 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : I have an 18 month gap between...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352535&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352535 Author: daikini
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 6:58pm

I have an 18 month gap between Josiah and Xavier, and will have another 18 month gap again between Xavier and Jackson. Yeah, it can be hard work at the beginning (so true that if its not one its the other!) but as they get older it gets easier.

I have my boys in a routine where Josiah's day sleep and Xavier's afternoon sleep happen at the same time. This gives me some quiet time during the day to get stuff done - like have a shower! The boys are great friends, and play together pretty well, although they both are at stages where they fight a bit too (Josiah's at that "that belongs to me, don't touch!" stage and Xavier's at the "but I wanted it first" stage)]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:58:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352535&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352535 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : strange ive been out and about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352296&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352296 Author: Phat_Cat
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 3:21pm

strange ive been out and about today and told a few people that I know round town and have been greeted with "oh thats pretty close together" i thought 18 months was kinda standard .

Verena your son has the very same name (well apart from sirnames im sure) as my brother in law. Just thought i would share that info LOL

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:21:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352296&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352296 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Congratulations... There is 13...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352115&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352115 Author: Danash
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 12:27pm

Congratulations...  There is 13 months between my older sis and me and we are the best of buddies, although there is 7 years between my youngest sis and me and we are best of buddies too.

My little man is only 12 weeks and we are kinda trying again :) I like the thought of them being close in age.

Good luck!!

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:27:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352115&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352115 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Congrats!!! I found out I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352083&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352083 Author: floss
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 11:32am

Congrats!!!

I found out I was preggy with twins they day after my daughters 1st bday so there is not quite 19mths between them and I honeslty think it is pretty great sure we have our momments but its deff getting eaiser as they all get older]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:32:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352083&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352083 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : I was originally planning a 2...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352081&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352081 Author: cat007
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 11:28am

I was originally planning a 2 yr age gap between first and second but we decided to start trying a lot earlier - it just seemed right. There will be about 18 months age gap between my first and these two. What I didnt count on was having twins. Still I wouldnt change it now. I know it will be hard work to start with but I am looking forward to them being able to entertain themselves a lot more and being great friends as they get older. We are eventually going to have all 3 boys in the same room to create more space in our small house.]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:28:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352081&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352081 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Congrats Sylvia!!!! Here&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352050&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352050 Author: kebakat
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 10:42am

Congrats Sylvia!!!!

Here's hoping for a boring uneventual pregnancy for you! ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:42:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352050&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352050 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : thanks girls my hubby has about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352045&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352045 Author: Phat_Cat
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 10:40am

thanks girls my hubby has about the same between him and his older brother and they were close as youngsters and kinda are today. Just freaking out a little and theres no going back now lol

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:40:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352045&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352045 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Our 2 girls are only 13 months...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352032&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352032 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 10:19am

Our 2 girls are only 13 months apart - I'm hoping they will be great friends later on ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:19:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352032&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352032 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Wow congrats Sylvia I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352016&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352016 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 10:00am

Wow congrats Sylvia

I have 17 months between my 2 and now we love it, wouldn't have it any other way. I'm not going to lie, it was pretty hard at the start (more the lack of sleep) because I had 2 kids waking all night. My Dr has the same age gap and he warned me and said if its not one its the other, which I have found so true. But you do quickly adjust to the lack of sleep and everything.

On the plus side Tristan won't even remember being an only child and while you may have a few issues when bubs is born (we had biting) they get over it pretty quickly. Now that Caprece is crawling they play together all the time which is so sweet to watch. Jack is also really protective of her around other kids, he won't let anyone near her lol.

You could put him in daycare or something once a week just so you get a time to catch up on sleep and spend time with the new baby. My MIL used to take Jack and it was so good for us. Have a playgroup or something already set up before baby arrives so you can go there when new baby is small and just rest because Tristan will be used to it and will use up his energy.

All the best you have some really fun times coming up ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=352016&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#352016 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : my first 2 boys are not quite...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351908&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351908 Author: sonyaw
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 8:10am

my first 2 boys are not quite 2 years apart it was good to start with quite easy really till the youngest started learning some "bad behaviour" off his big brother lol but even then they were and still are the greatest of friends...and same as you gemsmum i am now going to have this one who is due a few months after the youngest turns 5 im worried bout him as he is still such a mummy baby boy but we have been talking and i think i have to leave it now till closer to talk again...after all that i think the closer the gap the easier it is on the other kids you have

congrats!!!!! ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:10:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351908&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351908 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : You&#039;ll find 18 months is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351887&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351887 Author: gemsmum
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 7:37am

You'll find 18 months is a reasonably common gap - mine are 18 months apart. The first few months were tough (we were in the UK and had no family nearby) but I love that gap now. Now we're going to have a 5 year gap to this one and I'm wondering how the older two are going to cope with this intrusion in their lives!! On the plus side, we're now back in NZ with lots of family around for support!
]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:37:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351887&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351887 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : I dont think 18 months is too...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351879&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351879 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 7:27am

I dont think 18 months is too close. Thats what we are now hoping for. 12 months would have been close ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:27:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351879&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351879 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : my brother and i are 16 months...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351868&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351868 Author: mountaingoat
Subject: 16216
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 6:53am

my brother and i are 16 months apart. mum said she never got AF again after having my brother ... just eventually got pregnant with me somehow :)]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:53:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351868&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351868 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Congrats!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351853&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351853 Author: caraMel
Subject: 16216
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 11:46pm

Congrats!! ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:46:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351853&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351853 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : first of all congrat&#039;s that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351703&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351703 Author: 11111
Subject: 16216
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:19pm

first of all congrat's that is so cool. I have 18 month's between my boy's and it was easy when they were pretty little cause Mikey just slept got a little harder when it came to adjusting having them both up more. now it is awsome I love it so much they play pretty well together they have been fighting a bit lately, but I guess that is boy's.   ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:19:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351703&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351703 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Congrats!! I remember you from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351699&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351699 Author: peachy
Subject: 16216
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:18pm

Congrats!!

I remember you from NZWP days!

Sorry can't answer your question, I have only just had my first bubs, but just wanted to congratulate you!]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:18:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351699&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351699 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : LOL I think there are a few of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351694&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351694 Author: Maya
Subject: 16216
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:16pm

LOL I think there are a few of us wondering the same thing, there'll be 20 mths between the gremlins and Iggle Piggle and I am terrified!]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:16:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351694&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351694 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Just wanted to say awesome news!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351690&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351690 Author: Bel
Subject: 16216
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:15pm

Just wanted to say awesome news! My sister and I are 15 months apart and my mum totally recommends it - in fact she thinks I should be trying now!]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:15:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351690&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351690 <![CDATA[small gap between bubbas... : Hi all, So goodness knows how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351681&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351681 Author: Phat_Cat
Subject: 16216
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:12pm

Hi all,

So goodness knows how its happened but im preggers again and al natural this time (some of you will know i had fertility challenges last time) So am wondering how do you get on with a close age gap? Mr T will be 18 months when #2 is due...

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:12:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16216&PID=351681&title=small-gap-between-bubbas#351681