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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you think you want a second child, that should be the deciding factor - not whether the age gap will be more or less difficult. You might end up with your desired age gap anyway if it takes a bit of time to get pregnant, and in any event, there's no magic age gap that is best for everyone.  So much depends upon the personalities involved and other personal factors.  My kids are 3 years apart (had my first at 35 and my second at 38).  I didn't want two kids in diapers at the same time and I wanted a bit more time with just one child, but on the flip side, the age gap seems very pronounced at certain ages and it can be hard to manage that.  It's also been hard for other reasons (namely, my second child is a handful).  So you never know how it's going to turn out or whether any particular age gap will be harder or easier on YOU. [/quote]

This!

I had my daughter when I was almost 39.  She was such a difficult child, the thought of having another never even crossed my mind.  If you are sure you want to have another child, do it sooner rather than later.
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