Had my first at 30, will be 32 next month and am currently trying to conceive #2.

We started trying for our second when our first child was 2.5, and conceived the first month, so they are a little over 3 years apart. 2.5 years was the soonest I could emotionally and physically handle the idea of getting pregnant again after a difficult birth and a tough baby. Even at 3ish years apart my kids are very close and play together the time. And it wa a great that my older kid was more independent when you younger got into the needy toddler phase. I think your own experience and goals have to be your guide here!

You're 34 and you say you may want 3...in that situation, I would start now.

Started TTC right after DC’s 2nd birthday and they will be a little over 3 years apart. Really glad we waited. I didn’t want 2 under 2.