I had 2 years and 2 months between my 1st and 2nd babies and again between
my 2nd and 3rd babies. I then had a gap of 4 years exactly with number 3
and number 4. I preferred the small age gap - I find they have more in
common when they get older and play together really well. I find 3 and 4
(both girls) are a little too different in their age range to do much
together yet.

I know they recommend waiting at least a year for your body to recover from
birth before having another but plenty of people I know have a smaller gap
than that! Do what you feel is right for you. Eat well, stay healthy and
active and take your supplements and if you feel ready for another go for
it! You will find the hard work at the beginning is more than made up for
when the children get older!

If your hip probl;ems were related to symphisis pubis dysfunction (sp?) then
they are likely to return and are often worse in subsequent pregnancies. I
have had spd with the last 3 pregnancies - I am now approx 16 weeeks with #
5 and have had the spd pain since about 12 weeks. To me its worth the pain


Bws
Jane

The more than one kid thread is getting me thinking about possible spacing
options. I'm interested in your personal experiences, but I have some
extra data: