Irish twins/two under two

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Irish twins are two kids within 12 months. Not two kids under 2.

This is correct.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always understood Irish twins to be 2 kids under the age of 1.

I mean, at some point that would be true even with the real meaning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP- the title of the post references people who have had kids between 12 and 24 months apart, looking for those experiences.

Again, I meant people with Irish Twins up to 24 months apart. Good lord the pedants!

[Anonymous]

I had two 16 months apart and they are still opposite gender best friends at 8 and 9. I think it did help that the older was a very easy baby and toddler.

[Anonymous]

Mine are 5 and 3 and while it's significantly easier than when they were younger, it's still really difficult with the 3YO. When one of us has the 5YO on his own, he's pretty much perfect. When one of us has the 3YO on his own, he's much easier but still a pain because he's 3 and stubborn. Together, they are a TON more work. The whining, constant comparisons and competitions -- I hate it.

Tips? You will get through it. There was a time when I couldn't imagine getting to the point where my youngest was 3.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP- the title of the post references people who have had kids between 12 and 24 months apart, looking for those experiences.

Again, I meant people with Irish Twins up to 24 months apart. Good lord the pedants!

Irish twins are only 12 months apart usually. They don’t go up to 24 months apart! Lol.

[Anonymous]

OP mine are 18 months apart and I loved it. I was a SAHM with no help. Before I write out all my tips:

Will the oldest go to daycare? Do you have a nanny?

[Anonymous]

Mine are 15 months apart! I have nothing to compare it to, but tbh i didn’t/don’t think it’s that hard. Possibly because my older one is more chill and easygoing. I love that they’re generally in the same life stage, can easily share a room, and enjoy the same activities. We got the diapers/bottles/stroller phase out of the way as quickly as possible and now we’re really enjoying our fun little preschoolers.

[Anonymous]

Naps and regular, early bedtimes are key to happiness. Set up a strict sleep schedule and routine
Lower your expectations on everything
Take lots of pictures and videos
Accept any offers of help

[Anonymous]

I had two 13 mos apart then a third two later (on purpose) so I loved it.

Also a single mom now- so lots of single moms with Irish twins. We must be too good in bed to stay married hahahahaha IM JOKING PEOPLE. It may mean ultra close spacing is hard on marriages.

[Anonymous]

Take lots of pictures and videos. You will forget exactly how little they were.

And good luck. It will be a hard few years, but I agree, after that it will be awesome.

[Anonymous]

Mine are 15 mos apart. Key to survival is getting them on the same nap schedule. And working on getting the older sleeping through the night before #2 arrives. Have a good carrier for the baby.

I liked having them close and in some ways it seemed easier than running around with a 3 yr old while having a newborn.

Another thing to keep in mind...everyone will tell you that they will be "best friends" being so close in age. That's nice if they are but don't expect that to be the case. Mine were OK playmates when they were little but would never be each other's first choice and now as teens they mostly ignore each other. I guess that's better than fighting like some close siblings do. They are just very different kids - boy/girl, one very extroverted and the other introverted. Always had different interests.

[Anonymous]

14 months apart here. they are now 13 and 14. After the baby stuff is over its pretty fun.
they were honestly easier then....

[Anonymous]

For me, it got much easier when the younger one hit six months. She could sit and play independently and began to interact with her older sibling, and I once again had a little bit of freedom back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine are 15 mos apart. Key to survival is getting them on the same nap schedule. And working on getting the older sleeping through the night before #2 arrives. Have a good carrier for the baby.

I liked having them close and in some ways it seemed easier than running around with a 3 yr old while having a newborn.

Another thing to keep in mind...everyone will tell you that they will be "best friends" being so close in age. That's nice if they are but don't expect that to be the case. Mine were OK playmates when they were little but would never be each other's first choice and now as teens they mostly ignore each other. I guess that's better than fighting like some close siblings do. They are just very different kids - boy/girl, one very extroverted and the other introverted. Always had different interests.

this has been my experience as well.
it makes me sad, we used to have a great time together!