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[quote=Anonymous]I'm very happy with my decision to have #2, and I say that as a person who for a long time, thought she would be 1 and done. Our kids are 4 years apart. In a sense, it was "Starting over" because the little one took us back to diapers, sleepless nights, etc. when the big one was already potty trained, very independent, etc. But it's been such an incredible joy to see their bond develop. Despite the age difference, they are best buds (2 boys). The little one calls his brother's name first thing in the morning, and while they bicker, it's not serious or lasting.  I had a rough/fraught/unhappy relationship with my younger brother (less than 2 years apart in age) and it still affects me, so raising my boys to be friends who stick up for and support one another is one of my priorities. I think the age gap also means that they can do their own things while at school/daycare/with friends without feeling the comparison/competition that sibs close in age sometimes have to deal with.

I can't imagine life without my second--though I'm sure nearly everyone says that. [/quote]

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