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[quote=Anonymous]I was on the fence about a third. DH and I had just decided to wait another 6-12 months to revisit the topic when I found out I was pregnant. My first reactions were overwhelm and anxiety, but those subsided as I got into the second trimester. I have a closer age gap between mine, but I’ll also say it’s completely normal to grieve the end of the only stage. I cried on the way to the hospital in labor with my second and worried my oldest would resent the change. It’s cliche, but it’s true that the love only mutliplies. Also, many of my friends have a 4-5 year gap, and they love it. Their older kids are able to a lot more for themselves than at 2-3, and are all very doting and helpful with the baby. As they age, having different interests and levels of maturity will certainly impact their closeness during that time, but there are pros and cons to all age gaps. And when they’re adults, it won’t matter![/quote]
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