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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This discussion came just when I was about to post something similar asking for insight.  Husband and I have a one year old and want a second, but we're trying to figure out timing b/c I'm in my late 30s and will need to start Clomid again, if not attempt additional fertility options.  If we started now, they would be two years apart but for me, that seems so soon.  I'm really enjoying this time and don't want to have two potentially in diapers at the same time.  Ideally, I'd like them to be three years apart but I know the timing doesn't always align.  Plus, being older carries health risks and I don't want to be so old I can't enjoy future grandkids.  Since we'll need to use fertility drugs, it could take a while so I'm trying to determine whether we just try and see what happens or wait a bit longer.  Has anyone been in a similar situation?[/quote]

You have to decide this, it's a very personal choice. I can tell you that if I was in your shoes I'd start trying right away if there were fertility issues. If you are positive you want two, is it better to start early and have the other earlier than ideal or run the risk of waiting and...who knows how it might go? Anyway, that's me - but I also have my children spaced 2 years apart so obviously I'm in a different camp than some others on this thread. If you're sure you want two and would be heartbroken without, I'd start asap.[/quote]

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