I just found out I’m pregnant with my third baby! And I’m honestly so worried. I have a. three years old and an 11-month-old; I’m honestly so so scared about them being close in age. ( my birth control didn’t work) is there any advice on how I’ll be able to handle this? Did any moms have babies this close in age? Thank you in advance.
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Singleton siblings born in the same 12 month cycle are called Irish Twins. My dad and his brother are 11 months apart. And there’s some useless knowledge. Anyway… My grandmother survived. Got her two sons grown and into adulthood… And got pregnant at 46. She survived that one too.
My two oldest are 10 months and a week apart and I was surprised at easy it was. My oldest absolutely adored his brother.
I had 3 in 3 yrs (no twins) I found it difficult at times easy at others. I love how they all play together. I used cloth nappies so it really wasn’t any extra work and breastfeeding helped keep costs down. Sleep was the issue. The youngest is 3 now and she is still a poor sleeper. They all look out for each other and seeing them play is amazing. I would do again.
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My first 2 are Eleven months apart. They are 6 and 5. I have a one year old too. The big age gap sucks.
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16 months between my 2 youngest
Somehow everything just falls into place x
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I had a newly 4 year old and a barely one year old when I had my third in January.
It’s hectic 24/7 and there’s always someone either screaming (playing) or crying. It’s definitely never quiet😂 but it’s not as hard as you think❤️ it takes a bit to adjust, but once you get a schedule down and get used to having 3 kids it’s a breeze! Both of my older kids absolutely love their baby sister. The hardest things are trying to get the older ones to be quiet so baby could sleep and taking them all out by yourself. Particularly to the doctor😂
I’m due in nov my 1 yr old and this one will b almost 2 yrs apart
I have 3 under the age of 3 
it’s not as bad as it sounds and love how close in age they are.
Reverse it making the youngest the larger spread and that was my trio. They did just fine and i survived till they grew up. The youngest was my biggest challenge he’s too much like me but it’s not too bad just busy
My brother and I are 17 months apart. Growing up we had our sibling arguments and whatever but I loved being in high school and college with my younger brother! We always had each other’s back and someone we knew we could always rely on. I also know plenty of siblings that are less than 12 months apart! You’ll be okay! 
My daughter was 3 months old when I got pregnant with my son.
22 years later, they’ve been best friends since elementary school. They have great jobs and share a house. They are amazing.
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My twins were much more work as infants,but kept each other occupied as toddlers and beyond. As teens they don’t get along as well,but no worse than regular siblings.
I myself was not close together with my sister and brother and my daughter and sons 2 years apart but my daughter she had a miscarriage in 2008 then she got pregnant again and had a baby girl healthy as can be in 2010 then she got pregnant again she ended up having the baby way early she was around 2 lb then she turned around and she had her water break so this was a boy he only weighed about 2 lb and him and his sister was like 9 months apart I don’t think it would be that bad having some close together but after she had the little boy she had another little girl 2014 and and thank God but she got herself fixed after the last baby but the baby but I don’t see any problem having babies close together my son and daughter was 2 years apart but they was basically on the same level and yeah sometimes they would fight but who don’t fight with their siblings LOL I don’t think you have no problem I think you you’ll be all right
Simple…had three in three years. Grown now…always have each other’s back and inseparable…Paul Becca Jon…friends called them p.b.j…you will be happy you too…memories will be treasured with three different point of views
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My first 2 are 12 months apart.
Then I waited 3 years and had my last.
The age gap sucked lol I was in toddler mode
But. God I miss when my older 2 were little. They were so close. Their bond to this day is beyond amazing.
My babies were 15 months and have been best friends 
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My boys are 1yr and a few months apart my oldest son is very protective over his brother even now 9 and 7 going on 8
Honestly ! I have a 2 year old and a 1 year old , 11 months apart . Everyone told me it was going to be the hardest thing in the world but it’s been so simple and easy and they are SO CLOSE with one another . Sissy always wants bubby to play with her and always takes care of him when he’s crying 
it’s nothing to be scared of honestly ! Just a little messier but that makes the best of memories
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My 2 youngest are 10 months and 2 weeks apart exactly. They are growing up together they love each other they play very well together ( minus the fighting they kids plus mine are boys) Once we got past the newborn stage with the youngest we haven’t had near many problems
5 all about a year apart lol im so use to it by now love it 
My kids are 12, 11, 10, 7, 3, 2 and almost 1 and I’m due next month with number 8. Close in age (for me) is easier than having big age gaps.
My first 2 are 13 months apart. They are both girls and they are currently 11 and 12.
I also have an 11 month old boy and I’ll be giving birth again to another boy the end of September which will make them 14 months apart.
I also have a 5 year old bonus daughter and an almost 5 year old son that are 2.5 months apart.
It’s going to be okay! Lol they will fight at times and be each others best friends at other times! It’s just siblings no matter how close they are!
Besides I feel like its kinda easier to stay in the swing of diapers and feedings and sippy cups and all that. And the younger one will kinda pick up on things a little earlier while you are teaching the older one something.
Just look at the good and keep on trucking!
Everyone will be fine! 
I believe they grow up having a closer bond. My 3 did…Today they are in their late thirties & they are still just as close & always there for each other…It’s a blessing!
Ours are 13,14,15,16,17!! I LOVE IT!
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They say it’s easier since they’ll always have someone to play with but my nieces are considered Irish twins (they’re he same age for a few weeks) as they get older all they do is fight and complain lol. But when they get along it’s pretty awesome and they have a bunch of stuff in common and no matter what they’ll always have someone that understands them since they’re close in age
My kids are 2 and 3. (Boy and girl) They’re 15 months apart. They fight literally sooooo much, but when they love eachother they love eachother so much too lol.
My babies love each other very much.
My girls are 11 months apart and they are BEST friends, it was actually really easy for me as my oldest was 4 at the time and my middle baby was super attentive to my youngest. Now she does everything for her little sister, helping picking out clothes, tying her shoes, brushing her hair, its so amazing watching them together my biggest worry was that my oldest would be left out but she is a great big sister as well and does on both of them
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If they are girls, they’ll probably have times when they are best friends, and other times, you’ll have to be the referee, lol. I have three girls, 18,17, and 14, and since they’ve gotten older and more mature, they get along for the most part. Good luck!
My kids are five, almost three, and just turned one. I’m gonna be honest, some days they fight like cats and dogs. But overall, they’re best friends. The other night i found my five year old and three year old in the same bed, watching movies and giggling on their tablet at 11pm. They help each other and stand up for each other like nobody else. That fear is totally normal, i had it too. But man, it’s worth it. Good luck, momma.
My oldest 2 was born in 99 and 00 (best friends) and it was easy, my next 2 was born in 06 and 07 (mischievous but best friends) and it wasn’t that hard but it was a challenge and my last was born 2018 and well it’s harder dealing with that one than it was the others
My last 2 are 17 months apart and it’s crazytown over here lol, but they’re teenagers. They were so much easier when they were little. They gave an older sister too. My kids are 13, 15 & 21.
My first 2 are 19 months apart and my last 2 are 17 months apart. Idk, I just did it. It all comes together eventually. Mine are 12 almost 13, 11, 9, almost 7 and 5.
My second an third are only 11 months apart you will find having 3 is no different to having two
I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 boys, one is 2 years old and my youngest is 11 months old. My kids actually get along very well; not gonna lie they do have their moments and there are times where each wants your individual attention so there are times where it does get difficult having to divide your time for each but I love that they have each other to play with and grow up with. My 2 oldest are very protective of their baby brother, I absolutely love it 
I have a 6,4, almost 2 year old (in August) and a newborn. My youngest two are only 21 months apart. It’s actually easier for me to have them close together. They are typically more interested in the same things and activities.
It will be fine I think it’s better the closer they are
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My youngest two kids were born exactly 11 months apart 8/8/17 & 7/8/18… oops😬
The pregnancy was rough while trying to recover from the first one and being pregnant again so soon. Also, neither one of them slept through the night so I would be up all night with 2 babies. I also had a 4 year old at the time…
But now they’re best friends and have an amazing bond. I love watching them grow and learn together. It’s so worth it. You’ll be fine mama❤️
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I have a 2 year old boy, a 1 year old girl they are exactly 13 months apart and im due with another girl at the end of August. Im a little terrified of them all being so close in age also…
My kids are a year and 3 days apart all they do is fight…
My 2nd child and 3rd child are 13 months different.
My kids are 4 and 2 it’s not too bad they are best friends but somedays they have there moments lol but you got this mama
My first born is 4. And my boyfriend’s is 3. Him and my sub are just a year apart. But now we are expecting our first together. (Second child, mine and his). And I’m due in just 5 more weeks.
My kids are 11 months apart, was easy at start When my daughter was born all she did was eat and sleep, my son was 11 months and very active. It took a few weeks to establish a routine but once I got it things got better, they are 6 and 7 now and can be so close one minute and enemies the next lol people mistake them for twins most of the time 
My third child was only 11 months old when I became pregnant with my fourth child and honestly it wasn’t that bad there was almost 2 years between my first and my second child and that was the hardest transition was going from one kid to two kids
You’ll be fine.
My first 2 are a year apart.
9years after my 2nd, number 3 came along and then 4 the following year and then 5 the next year I just had number 6 last October after 5years of being on contraception. I found the closer in age the better especially when same sex as clothes and shoes can always be passed down 
My oldest was born 7/10/13, my second 9/21/14 and my third 9/26/15 Lots of deep breaths and don’t be afraid to ask for extra help!
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My nephew and niece are 15 months apart I loved them being that close together they fight like brother and sister sometimes but for the most part they get along they are now 9 and 8 years old
I have 2, 10.5 months apart. All I can say is routine! Routine is a must otherwise you will go beyond bat crap crazy. Other then that, redbull, coffee will be needed
Mine are now adults. But, i had one in 96 and the other in 97. Wasn’t too bad.
I found out I was pregnant with number 2 at my 6 week follow up from pregnancy number one. Then I had number 3 a year later.
They fight. They bicker. But they love each other, protect each other and do everything with each other. You’ll take it a day at a time, like the rest of us. Wine helps.
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I have a 4, 3, and almost a 2 month old. The 4 and 3 year old boys are 10 1/2 months apart. They drive me insane but I wouldn’t want it any other way. They fight a lot but are very protective of each other. It’s hard sometimes but you’ll get through the days! I made it a routine to change their diapers at the same time that way it saved time to do other stuff.
Yes lol . Mine are a year apart. Hang on mama it’s going to be a wild ride . But sooooo worth it . It does get easier.
My two oldest 10 and 8 are a little over 2 years apart. They have their moments with each other but they’re great kiddos. My oldest is very productive with sister and his twin brothers (17 months old). One thing I definitely learned when I had the twins is have a routine in place and stick to it. It will get crazy but you got this. 
My son and daughter are 17 months apart. When they were little they played together and argued together ans got into trouble together. They were close until the teen years kid and hated each other.
3 under 3 i wouldnt trade my babies for anything i do highly recommend baby wearing though
I have Irish twins… Now 5 and 6. The 5 year old has autism. I also have 2 older ones 17 and 20. I suffered really bad from post pardum really bad. Please don’t be afraid to get help if you need it.
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My first 2 are exactly 11 months apart. And my youngest is 2 years younger than my middle.
They fight and yell and scream at each other but they are the best of friends
I’ve got a 4 year old, a 2 year old, a 1 year old (the youngest two are a year and 9 days apart). And I’m due in 3 weeks, so my 1 year old and my newborn will be 13 months apart.
It. Is. HARD. But they do love each other. The fighting is outrageous at times, but when they get along it’s the cutest thing and as hard as it is, I wouldn’t change a thing.
I have. 3,2,1 my 3 year old sadly was still born and a month half later I fount out I was pregnant with my now 2 year old. It’s hard having 3 kids so close in age but the bond my son has with his little sister is what makes it worth it. I wouldn’t change a thing
I have a 5 year old, 3 year old, and 11 month old. I found out I was pregnant with my second daughter right after my oldest daughter’s 1st birthday. They’re 21 months apart and I was so scared, but they’re best friends now and I wouldn’t change a thing! The third baby was the easiest in my opinion because my other 2 were already used to having a sibling so they weren’t jealous at all! It was suprisingly a super smooth transition for us all.
My eldest 1/7/2013
Second born 2/9/2016
Third born 15/11/2017
Its tricky and my two youngest ones act more like twins then anything else… They’re super close and its heart warming to see. They have their ups and downs but that’s just kids. Ask for help if you get too stressed and i cant stress this enough (TAKE SOME TIME OUT FOR YOURSELF) or you’ll burn out quickly. Hope this helps…
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I have almost 6, 4.5, and 2 for my youngest three of my six kids. The two are 16 months apart but act almost like a set of twins. The hardest part right now is the 4.5 yr old feeling left when then older one does things with school friends.
I have a 3 1/2 year old and almost 2 year old and a 21 day old. Going from 2-3 kids was so much easier than going from 1-2 kids in my experience. The older two play with each other and my 3 1/2 year old is super helpful. I’ve noticed the older two are becoming best friends as well. When things get tough my mom always tells me ,” this is a phase, things will get easier, this is their age right now. “
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I think they will be closer when they are not so far apart in age
It’s fun jk. Gets pretty wild somedays. I have 4 of them, all 6 and under
I know a couple.who had two children 9 months apart
They went on to have several more
Parents survived
We had 4 under 6. It’s crazy during the younger years but now the youngest is 10 its a lot easier.
Twins that are 28. Boy and girl. Best friends 
Pretty wild I have a 5yr old 3 & a 2 year old. 2 boys and 1 girl. They have so much love for each other. The only thing they really fight about is toys. I recommend getting 3 of everything lol.
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My 2 boy and girl oldest are 13 months apart, and are very close, but still fight. My 2 youngest are boys , 15 months apart, 7,&8. They get along great, and look up to their older brother who is 11.
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I have three - the first two are exactly 3 years apart and the two younger ones are 18 months apart, I love it. I would gladly have the oldest two have been only 18 months apart. It’s almost easier because while they are a year and a half apart, so much is still so similar in what they “need”. 2-3 wasn’t as hard as 1-2 kids, I already most of what I needed gear-wise, and I had just broken one of bottles and sleep trained her, so a third was just a minor adjustment.
Just Breathe Mama, You’ve got this!
I’ve had 8 kids almost all are about 2 yrs apart. My 2 oldest daughters had 2 kids each @ 14teen months apart were all doing fine 
remember god never gives you something that you can’t handle 
you got this
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In my family, my siblings are every year apart, there are 4 of us!
My children are 23, 18, 17, 12,12,12( between may 18th and Aug 13 my son and twins are thw same age. Hes 9 months older) 11,10,9,and 7 years old! It’s fun all the time.
Single mom of 3 kids. Oldest is gonna be 5 the end of July, middle is gonna be 2 a week later and my youngest will be 1 in November. My younger two are 15 months apart and while it definitely can be difficult. It’s also a lot of joy, snuggles, hugs and kisses. I was definitely scared at first too but I took it as a day by day thing and soon enough a schedule fell into place and everything worked itself out. Just breathe, and enjoy the pregnancy. And once the baby is here, take it day by day. You got this mama.!
I had 4 in 4 yrs. They are now 36yrs to 40yrs & are still very close. They played with each other & each other entertained.
They will become great friends…but that’s not gonna happen until they’re adults 
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I have a 4 year old and a 3 year old, born 1 year and 1 day apart. It was hard at first but as they get older it is so much more practical and them being so close in age means they can appreciate the same toys and same activities etc x
My babies are 19 months apart and the best of friends and now I’m pregnant with my 3rd and baby will be 4 yrs younger than my middle and I’m freaking out. Lol.
Mine were 22 months apart almost like having twins so I played with that for awhile. And the older was best man at his.baby brother wedding
I had 2 years between the 1st and 2nd then 16 months between the 2nd and 3rd and 11 months between the 3rd and 4th you will adjust to having all just injoy them
My 2 are 12 months apart, there’s pros and cons to having them so close x
I have two under two right now and the best thing I’ve done is get my oldest to help with the newborn. Keep them interacting as much as you can! Just simple things like throwing out each diaper or putting a bottle in the sink.
My kids are 2 years apart since 16 mo ths apart. I love it honestly. Seeing the friendship between the older two is so sweet (3.5 and 1.5). And once the baby is old enough she will be running around in the mix too. They love helping take care of her. Sure it can be hard but I always remind myself I will miss this when my house is quiet. Embrace it mama, you’ve got it! Keep giving attention to your older ones. Sometimes it’s important to let the baby cry for a minute while you help the older ones with something. It let’s them know they are still important.
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I only have two but they’re 15 months apart. There’s times where it can be hard but for the most part, growing up they were very close now they’re 10 and 11 and they fight a lot more but they’re also a boy and a girl. It’s great having them close in age. I’m just going to say, you’ve got this! I know you’re probably scared but you CAN do it!!!
Yes mine are 36,32,30,27,25 and 23
You will do great
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i have 6 children aged 14 13 12 11 6 and 3…i found the bigger gap harder than the close 1s as when there close they all get on better…u got this hun x
I get along really well with my siblings that are closer in age to me, the ones that are older always tried to be a parent or completely ignored me until we got older.
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Mines are 10 months 3 weeks apart at first I was scared. But you get the hang of it. It’s fun once they get older.
My first two are 35 months to the day apart and the second and third are 22 months a part. My oldest and youngest are best friends! They love to do things together! Oldest loves to help the youngest! Middle kid and youngest are almost twins! They do everything together and really entertain each other! I love having my kids close in age! I grew up with a brother who is 6+ years younger and we live completely different lives…
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Local weather girl Shelby Latino is on her 3rd pregnancy.
She has 2 girls under 3
And her 3rd will be triplets. So it happens.
She is in Nola tv channel Fox8 if you need advice. She is a very sweet lady. Congratulations on your 3rd bundle of joy.
My sons are 12 months apart. It was a hard first 12 months after my second son arrived. Mainly a blur of sleepless nights and nappies but it did get easier and routine was an absolute must. They are 10 and 11 now and it’s great how close they are!
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My first 2 are 18 months apart. It was definitely hard given I was Breastfeeding the new baby. But as baby gets to be a year old, it gets a lot easier! The first year with new baby may be a bit of a challenge but you can put little activities out for the toddler and maybe some water colors for the 3 year old when you have to spend extra time with new baby? It’ll be okay, you got this momma!! 
I had a 6 year old, 3 year old, 2 year old, and newborn. (My 2 and 3 year old are 13 months apart)
I loved having them close in age!
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