My oldest is 18 and son is 3…
My oldest 2 are 3 yrs apart. My third was born 10 years later and my last 7 years after that. It’s a different experience having babies that far apart because my oldest two are grown and i have a teen and a kindergartener at home. You as a parent will find you have more patience now that you are older then you did with your oldest. But you need to always remember that you are the parent not your older child. It’s your job to be the parent not his/hers.
Our daughter is 10 years older than our son. She adored him from day one. They literally never fought as they never liked the same things at the same time. One is now 33 and the other is 43. They always had an extremely close bond and still do. You won’t regret it!
My son is 14 & my daughter is 6, there’s 8 yrs difference between them. Now mind you, my son has Asperger’s Syndrome & Selective Mutism but I think they have a pretty “normal” relationship. They both drive each other completely frickin crazy, but she absolutely adores her older brother.
I have a 12 year old Girl and a 2 year old boy. They absolutely adore one another
Not as much of a gap but my kiddos are 5 years apart. My daughter adores her little brother and he loves his sisters.
My sister and I are almost 11 years apart, I’m the oldest. Our childhood was rough, but I think that has a lot to do with parenting. My mom looked at me like a live-in nanny, and I was already emotionally stunted…
My two children are 15 months apart, and I wanted them close in age so that way they would never have to take care of each other the way that I had to take care of my little sister. But now I’m pregnant again, and my oldest will be 9, and both my kids are very excited for the new baby. And I know that I will not make the same mistake as my mother, I will let my kids be kids with the baby, and my husband and I are excited to be able to enjoy the baby, and not be as stressed as we’re were with two babies, the first time around having kids…
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My boys are 22, 21 and 18 and my daughter is 1 years old. They adore her. My youngest son and her have an amazing bond. Before he left to college he was always doing things with her and never left her side. Now that she’s the only child living at home, it’s a little hard adjusting to the fact her brother isn’t here. They FaceTime but its still not the same.
My oldest is 14 and my youngest is 4 and they are super close. Both are boys. They love each other alot. My youngest is always asking for hugs and telling my 14 yr old that he’s his best friend. It’s a sweet friendship between 2 brothers.
I just had a baby 5 months ago. My girls are 13 and 9. I was thinking the same thing when I found out but my girls were excited from the day they found out. Fast forward to their baby sister being here they are great big sisters and love and help with her more than I ever thought.
My brother and I are 10 years apart and I have always looked up to him and now my daughter and son are also ten years apart and she absolutely loves him and is so helpful with and he loves her just as much
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Mine are 13 years apart. My son literally turned 13 a week before his brother was born. It’s been great so far, but we’re only 2 months in. My oldest has been a huge help with his little brother, and he’s always asking to hold him. We made sure he was involved through the whole pregnancy. He loved to talk to my belly, looking at sonogram pictures, and feeling him when he moved. I think that helped a lot. He even helped sand down and paint the furniture for his brother’s nursery. I’m sure they will have their differences at some point, as all siblings do, but sometimes a huge age gap can be a blessing. Congratulations and good luck!
I am 10 years older than my sister. I loved being a “mom” to her.
My sons are 10 years apart and the youngest will turn 1 next week. My elder son loves his little brother and takes good care of him too 
they both just adore each others company.
I am currently pregnant and there will be a 13 year age gap between my son and daughter. I don’t think there will be much of an issue, my son is fine with it and can’t wait to look after his baby sister and I suppose we won’t know what the future brings until we get there for now we will go with the flow 
My fiancé and his sisters are 17 and 18 years apart🤷🏼♀️ He’s the baby of the family
My sister is 9 years younger than me and honestly I hated it. My mom had me and my older 2 sisters watch her all the time and we basically played the mom role in raising her while she went out to eat, casinos or shopping. We were always told that’s our sister and our job to watch her. We’re all now adults and none of us speak with our mother.
Daughter and son are 20 years apart and thick as thieves
My step son is 10 and I have a7 month old it is hard at time when my older one doesn’t know when to be quiet because it’s nap time (I live in a small house) other than that they love each other and my oldest loves to take care and lend a hand
My kids are almost 11years apart. They have had good and bad days. Raising a teen and a toddler is not for the faint of heart. At the end on they day they would choose each other that is how i know that i did the best job that i could as their mother
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my son and daughter are 12 yrs apart. It has actually worked out great. They get along so well and he was such a good helper when she was a baby. Good luck to you!!!
Me and my middle sister a 10 years apart
My kids will be 7 1/2 years apart my son is SUPER excited but once the baby comes PLEASE let your older ones stay kids and not be a little parent
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My boys are 24,19,10 and I have a 3yr old girl
Umm, I’m 20 years apart from my youngest sister and 5 years apart from my middle and me and my middle sister are closest to the youngest one. Were like the older sisters that are there for her and able to give her advice if she ever needs it because we’ve most likely already been there. 
My son and daughter are 11 years. He fell in love with her but didn’t really know what to do with her when she was a baby. He liked helping but was embarrassed about changing diapers or helping with bath time. As she got older he got better about playing with her but isn’t very affectionate (and she is) so its amusing at times but the age gap has its advantages and disadvantages.
My kids are 22, 12,10 & 4.
It’s a blessing, each child is a precious gift sent on their time that will give more happiness and headaches to your life…
Baby is blessed to have an older sibling…
My kids are 5 yrs between oldest and middle
And 9 urs between middle and youngest
There is a 9 year gap between my son and daughter and they adore each other, such a close bond xx
There is 15 years between my youngest and oldest. They have always been so close, she has always been like a 2nd mum to him.
My son and daughter are 8 years apart and they really have acted like only children to be honest. My son is the elder of the two and he was fine with the pregnancy and his sister when she was small, but as they have gotten older (he is now 24 Zane she is 16) they act like they are different generations and as a result rarely fight, and do their own thing.
I was ten years older than my first younger brother. And at first I felt a little jealousy but became completely attached to him. Then my mom had two more and I was like wtf? But I truly loved having younger brothers that I could help babysit and teach. They would always follow me around the house! I have a step daughter who is almost ten years apart from my first child and she is amazing with her siblings!!! Loves them! I just try to make sure she gets one day alone a month with either me or dad so that she still feels special! So I would recommend something like that.
I have a 22 year old and a 2 year old
We had 9 years apart and it was great. A Girl then a boy and then 9 years a boy
My kids are 16, 13, and 18 months, so there is quite a difference with my youngest as well. Having 2 teenagers and an almost toddler is a bit rough at times, but not impossible. Also my sister and I are 12 years apart, so it’s not unheard of to have kids far apart.
My girls are 9 years apart , my little one always looked up to her sister and as adults are best friends. They really get each other .
My brother was 10 years older than me and we got along great. He was always my favorite person.
my sons is ten year apart an thery are best friend an thery work together to
My sister and I are 10 yrs apart so is my best friend and her sister. Honestly; it’s awesome. They will have a great bond and she will be able to help you a ton and be more involved in her baby siblings life at an older age!!!
My kids are 30, 28, 26 and 13 so 16 years between the youngest and the eldest xx
I have 5 boys 15, 13, 12, 9 and 3 months. So not 10 years apart but 9. So far its been great. They love being big brothers and helping with the baby.
Mine were 16 years apart. Keeps you young
I have 5 kids. Youngest is 6 oldest is almost 17. They do almost nothing together 
Mine are 12, 9 & 1… At first it was an adjustment for everyone but now everyone is happy & gets along great! Just takes some time to adjust…
My sister is 9 yr younger than me, i helped take care of her and now that im older she can come stay with me so mom can do her things.
We were super close until we had a disagreement, shes 15 now so its bound to happen, but the real question is, am i prepered for a teenager? Bc they’re wild asf
I have friends who have a large age gap and the oldest always says it would be fine if they didnt take on a lot of the responsibility of a baby. So as long as you dont put a lot of care for the new child onto the older child it will work well
Best surprise ever. 9 yrs apart. All grown up. Still super close.
My bonus daughter and daughter are 12 years apart. The oldest is jealous a lot as she was my “only child” for two years. She does get annoyed with her sister and sometimes needs breaks from her. But she also plays with her, loves her so much and helps me when I need it. My youngest looooves big sissy so much and looks up to her a lot.
My youngest brother and I are 15 years apart. One of the things I had a problem with was my mom having is kids watch him all the time.
Guess I’ll find out, my husbands kids are 13 and 5…my son is 11 and I’m 7 months pregnant lol
Mine are 25 20 and 11 brillant age gap except the youngest has grown up way too quickly lol he knows alot about alot that’s for real
My kids are 9 years apart, and I love the age gap. They are each at such different Developmental stages, i get to enjoy the best of both worlds. Plus no fighting, and my older daughter is so helpful.
8 years old boy 7 month old girl he’s so good with her it’s weird doing it all again tho everything so different
I have a 12 yr old son, 9 yr old daughter, and a 14 month old son and currently 22 weeks pregnant with another surprise. By the time I have this baby in December my oldest will be 13. My older kids constantly play with my youngest and help out a lot which is good for me. My 14 month old adores my oldest 2.
Its honestly way easier than close together.
I have kids aged 17, 10 and 2… it’s doable!
My son is 12 years younger than his sister. She’s been like a 2nd mom to him
I’m 15 years older than my little brother. People used to think he was mine 
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My kids are 12,10,2,7 mos. The older ones really do help a lot which make things easier. It won’t be a rift at all she will be acting like mommy to that baby no need to worry congratulations 
I’m 15 years older than my youngest brother and hes the best. While we dont live in the same house bc I am almost 30 when I go see my mom its always the best to get a hug from my baby!
I have siblings 4/8/17/20/23 years younger than me. Was close to the one closest in age to me growing up, the one with the 8yr age gap annoyed me the most, and I moved out by the time the one with a 17yr gap was about 18months old so the younger three don’t really see me as a sister, actually took em a while to accept we share the same parents because I’m an adult
Now, I’m probably closest to my sibling with the 8yr age gap.
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My daughter and my youngest are 9 years apart. My sister and I are 12 years apart
Im 10 years older then my sister we always got along. And there is 13 and 14 years between me and 2 of my brothers. They was always kinda like my babies. Still today. Just include her in as much as you can
Its amazing i have a 26 year old a 25 year old and a 14 year old and each and every one of them has brought me joy and they still do! We let the older ones choose her middle names and they are all very close
Not to be a downer in your situation but in my life now its sucked. Me and my sister are 14 years apart and it felt as if i was an only child and even now she has children ages 5+ while mine are infants and were just not close at all. But to make light i love my big sister more than anything i just wished we couldve been closer…
I have an 18, 14 and 7 year old. I found that I could enjoy their youth being so far apart. They all need attention at different times. They also all help each other out. I love it. Theyre all very close still.
Cant stands my brother and sister that are 5/6 years older. My other brother and sister who are 10/11 are my favorite people on the planet.
My boys are 13 years apart and they have a bond like no other
My oldest and youngest are 10 years apart. It’s fine.
My two sons are ten apart, all was fine but so much more tiring,
Mine are 16, almost 14, 7 and almost 3. I won’t lie adding the 3 year old has been the hardest adjustment. The kids love him dearly but I got a lot of flack from the biggest 2.
I have a 12,11,10 and 5 yr old…it was a shock of I’m changing diapers again but the older ones loved the baby and now that they are older they spoil him…
I have a 14 year old and a 4 year old both girls. Its challenging but doable. All the best
My sister and I are 9 years apart. We have always been close. After my divorce 32 years married I moved in with her. We have been roommates for 8 years…
I am 24 with a 13 year old brother. One of my best friends and I’m so glad to watch him grow into the wonderful person he’s becoming. Whereas I became who I was WITH my sibling who is closer in age, it’s a totally different bond that we have.
My oldest is 17 her siblings are 6 and 5. She was use to being an only child. But she was the biggest helper at times. She adjusted well. And her siblings were always attached to her. Shes such a great older sister. As far as me learning to be a mom to a new born was an adjustment and going through the toddler stages
I have an 11yr old son and twin girls that just turned 2.
They love him and he is fantastic with them. They have a great bond and I wouldn’t change anything
My oldest and youngest have 8 years difference, he’s very protective and attentive to her. My older 2 who are 3 years apart don’t get along at all but both are excellent to the “baby”.
Just don’t make your oldest raise your youngest.
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I got my son involved in every part of my pregnancy, I got him a big brother bag, and spoke to him constantly about how things would change and would stay the same at the same time, he’s five so I thought there would be more problems, but he loves his brother and I’m so glad that I went about it the way I did
She will adore the baby once he/she arrives and having some responsibilities and engaging her as much as possible will be a win win shes been an only child for ten years so she may feel like shes going to be pushed out (even though ino you would never do that) just try envolve her as much as possible even go baby shopping with her let her pick the pram, coming home outfit, new toys ect may make her feel better xx
My two girls 11 and 13…adore my son 5 mo. The best bond…actually closer than they are with each other lol 
My sons were 11 and 12 when my youngest was born. They all have a really great bond. The two older ones have said now that they want kids when they’re grown because they know how to take care of a little one. It’s really quite beautiful.
Let’s see. First one is 5 years older than my second one and there’s a 3 year gap between the second one and the infants
I have children 42, 40, 36, 31, 31, 23 and 4! When going to movies, fairs, anywhere they all were in a different age group which was difficult.
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My 11 year old and my 9 year old (boy and girl) absolutely love and adore their 1.5 year old sister. They are so helpful with her and enjoy teaching her new things. They get along better with her than they do with eachother.
My sister and I are 10 years apart (almost to the day) and we are extremely close and always have been. My two boys are 9 years apart and they are also very close.
My brother and I are 11 years apart, it was cool to have a baby brother and be able to help.
My oldest and youngest are 9 years apart. They are like 2 peas in a pod. A crazy bond I’ll never understand myself. Oldest is a boy and little one is a girl. Big bro lil sis bond I guess! Gonna be hard when he leaves for college and she is stuck with her other older brother, now them 2 can’t get along for anything lol!
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Mine are 9 & 11 years apart from the oldest. Boy came 1st and 2 lil sisters. He loves being a lot older and he was such a great help when they were smaller. My girls think he’s the greatest person in the world. They will always be his biggest fans. 
Me and my brother r 10 yrs apart.i helped raise him but we r not close
My sister and I are 10 years apart. We fought when we were younger, nothing crazy, typical sibling stuff. Now we get along great and we’re very close.
I have 9 years between oldest and youngest they get on amazing he is the best big brother to her their bond is amazing he is now 25 she is 16 
It will be ok. My daughter was 15 when my son was born.
I’m 25 and my youngest siblings are 11 and 13 and honestly we get along so well. Even when they were born all I can remember is just loving them, having them around was the best and taught me so much
Mine are 18,12,11, and 18 months. The older ones are so helpful with him. It was hard going from being able to just go straight to bed having to wake up multiple times at night.
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Just went through this very thing! Oldest was born June 2010, baby was born May 2020. She helps with her little sister SO MUCH! She’s old enough to understand why baby needs so much attention. It takes some getting used to, but we have a routine now.
Mine are 9 years apart. They have their days but for the most part they love each other . she has to have a hug from big brother every night.lol
P.S. my brother and i are also 9 years apart and we are best friends…
For our whole lives I have been closer to my sister 10 years younger than to any of my other siblings.
My sister and I are 10 years apart and we have a bond like no other!