When is the right time to have a second child?
As most experts and experienced parents know, there is no exact answer to knowing the right time to have another child. We are all very different human beings in various different circumstances so; the key to making this decision is to ask the right questions, and to take the time to search your soul and figure out the answers that best suits you.
Why do you want another child?
Think of what you know of yourself, your own upbringing, your view of family life, your experiences with our first child and all the other reasons your heart can come up with. If you are just feeling broody and miss being pregnant, remember that having a baby is a commitment that lasts long after the baby’s arrival. If you are giving in to pressure from your parents, in-laws, or friends then you need to concentrate only on what you and your partner thinks. This decision must come from the two people who will have to live the day-to-day realities of another child.
Think of what you know of yourself, your own upbringing, your view of family life, your experiences with our first child and all the other reasons your heart can come up with. If you are just feeling broody and miss being pregnant, remember that having a baby is a commitment that lasts long after the baby’s arrival. If you are giving in to pressure from your parents, in-laws, or friends then you need to concentrate only on what you and your partner thinks. This decision must come from the two people who will have to live the day-to-day realities of another child.
What will another baby mean for our economic position?
How will your life change?
Since you already know how much time a new baby demands in his/her first few years then you will already know that a second (or third or sixth) is no different and will have his/her own unique needs along with his/her siblings. So make a realistic assessment of how this will change your lives both now and in the future.
How will your life change?
Since you already know how much time a new baby demands in his/her first few years then you will already know that a second (or third or sixth) is no different and will have his/her own unique needs along with his/her siblings. So make a realistic assessment of how this will change your lives both now and in the future.
How will a new baby affect the lives of your other children?
Remember that a new baby not just has an effect on you and your partner, the whole family is involved. Although thinking of how the new baby will affect the child you already have shouldn’t be a reason to have (or not have) more children, you should factor in the unique characteristics of the child you already in your decision making.
Remember that a new baby not just has an effect on you and your partner, the whole family is involved. Although thinking of how the new baby will affect the child you already have shouldn’t be a reason to have (or not have) more children, you should factor in the unique characteristics of the child you already in your decision making.
Are you and your partner on the same page?
The ideal situation in most cases is to discuss your thoughts about another baby with your partner and come to an agreement that you both are happy with. It is best if it is a joint decision.
The ideal situation in most cases is to discuss your thoughts about another baby with your partner and come to an agreement that you both are happy with. It is best if it is a joint decision.
If the question is just about when then consider this points:
· The impact of pregnancy. Studies demonstrate that waiting at least 18 months between pregnancies gives you the best odds for a healthy pregnancy, delivery and baby. This isn’t a guarantee, of course, and women who have children closer in age have normal pregnancies and healthy babies. Generally speaking, ample time between pregnancies gives your body a chance to recover fully.
· The age gap issue. How far apart in age should your children be? No perfect answer there either…The bottom line is that the personalities of your children will have more to do with their relationships than anything as simple as the number of months or years that separate their birthdays.
· The biological clock and fertility issues. In today’s world, many couples are starting their families later in life. While women can have babies in their forties, fertility rates drop dramatically after the age of 35. Achieving pregnancy may take longer than you expect. So depending on the size of family you desire, you might want to make up for lost time and not leave too much gap betweenyour pregnancies.
Most hearts are set already and know what they want. For some, the soul continues to have an empty
spot that craves another child, for others the doubt and fear are overwhelming. Have a good look in your heart, you may already have your answer.
Most hearts are set already and know what they want. For some, the soul continues to have an empty
spot that craves another child, for others the doubt and fear are overwhelming. Have a good look in your heart, you may already have your answer.