| Hi Sherry,
My brother and I have 6.5 years between us -- my mother is of the
opinion that having Steven was like having another first child --
first because of the length of time between us, and secondly, because
we were SUCH DIFFERENT KIDS! I think there is a note here about spacing
between children which you may find interesting to read. The one
advantage is that your other children may be able to help rather than
hinder you in the care of your new baby.
Monica
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| Sherry,
There's 11 and 14 years difference between me and my sisters, and
my mother said it wasn't any harder to have me (she was 42). The
big advantage is that I kept my parents young. They are 71 and 68,
play golf 3 times/week, bowl, bridge, and are very active. Your
new baby might have trouble when it gets older from the older
siblings still wanting to 'mother' it, even at age 21 (I did, we
came to an understanding and are very close now). The big disadvantage
for me personally was that due to my parents age, and consequently
their parents age, I wasn't able to enjoy my grandparents as my
sisters did. Also, my children won't be able to enjoy my parents
as my sisters kids have (teenagers now, I have a 4month old).
But, I loved being an only child. The advantages far outweigh
the disadvantages!!! Good luck, I think frame of mind has a lot
to do with how tough it will be!!
Angie
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| Sherry,
I am expecting my 5th child. My child ages are 16, 15, 4 and 3. For
me it does feel like having two groups of children. The older two have
similar interest and problems as do the younger two. I sometimes find
it exhausting on the most part I enjoy having children this far about
in ages. The two oldest are very helpful with the younger ones.
I know I am much more relaxed about when the 4 and 3 year do things. I
believe I am enjoying thier young childhood more then I did with the
older ones. Also after having a rather distressing disagreement with a
teenage it is WONDERFUL to have a little one tell you that they will
LOVE you forever.
As for an easier delivery, I don't know. I had C-Sections for child
1,2, and 3. Child #4 was delivered vaginally but was only 1 lb 4 oz so
it really wasn't difficult at all. I will be attempting to deliver
baby #5 vaginally.....
Good luck and enjoy!!!!
Susan
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