[Sternchen]

It's really not a great time for us to have a 2nd baby now, but I just keep feeling these deep URGES. I spoke up to my husband about it and he said he's thought about it too, but agrees that it's just not a great time right now.

How can I keep the "BABY BABY BABY!!!" voice out of my head???

Our daughter just turned a year old in April, so she would be nearing 2 if we were to get pregnant now

[juicy couture jen]

Though having more children is a wonderful thing, remember this: it will be a very different life with two kids under two!!!! lol. I've seen many baby shows where after the couple has a second child, they seem very frazzled after bringing baby home from hospital.

But if you do have another child, I'm sure you'll do just fine. Julia seems like a very happy and content baby. Not too many tantrums right?

I will not be having another baby anytime soon. My little one demands 100% of my attention. He is a handful, but I love him! I can't imagine life with another right now. They would run me ragged.

[DlkinVegas]

I'll tell you what helps me: watching Super Nanny, lol.

[Sternchen]

LOL, I guess I should watch more Super Nanny

I know how bad of an idea it is for us right now, but my body / heart is just screaming for me to have another baby right now!! lol

[Megs]

Well I get those feelings from time to time too!! Vlad and I know right now is not a great time, but at times I feel 100% ready.

I think it is hard to put the urges aside and wait until a better time

[AnimalCrackers]

I've been living one big urge for like a year now! I understand the problem with timing though...I've still got 2 years left in school. The best way for me to stop thinking about it is to start thinking about how broke we are!!! Lol. I want to be able to buy the best baby clothes and cribs etc when we have a child, and that would not be the case if we started now.

[lovinalotofbags]

Wow. I have never had those feelings and probably never well. My sister had two girls b/c they are the only young ones in the family at 3 and 5 and they keep each other company even though they can fight like cats and dogs. Find a hobby to keep your mind occupied.

[bagaddict44]

I get these feelings too every once and a while.. We can't even think about another until we move into a house ( hopefully by the end of the year). hopefully this time next year we will be trying.. right now I am enjoying just having my son. I agree with pp watch lots of supernanny. LOL

[eviemarie]

after i had my first i didn't feel like i would want another one. Then as soon as i had my 2nd i wanted my 3rd which i havn't yet had.

[Mrs. MC]

My second child (daughter) is very difficult, she is the polar opposite of my first who is a boy. She has taught me a lot already. I like having them close together because although it is really hard in the beginning it is starting to pay off. They play great with each other and comfort each other when we are busy etc. I say have the 2nd before the 1st realizes she/he is the only one and wants it to stay that way ! Also it is easier to have 2 in diapers and also you have newish equipment, most of that baby gear expires and you have to get new stuff if you wait too long sorry am I being "devil's advocate" !

[Sternchen]

LOL!! Don't be sorry DH and I are actually leaning toward not-trying to have a baby...I'm currently in my pill-free week so I am seriously debating not starting my pill again on Saturday.

I got a lovely PM today and there was something she wrote that was 100% true - "You'll never be 100% ready"...I guess we'll just play the "just let it happen" game. If it happens, great...if not, okay!

Still got a few days to think though! LOL

[everything posh]

Will we ever be 100% ready? If you think about it, you'll always want to have just a bit more money or just be a bit more settled with work/house...maybe wait until first child is a bit older. There could be a million reasons why it's not a good time. Honestly, I think that if you really really want to have another baby and your husband has been thinking about it too, you can "see what happens". Like you said in an earlier post. If it happens I"m sure you guys will be great!

[Mrs. MC]

I have a theory about wanting babies. There is a reason why women start "craving" babies at certain times and at a certain age. I think it is very biological, your body telling you to do it, it is ready, etc. I think it is why we crave certain foods when our bodies need certain vitamins and nutrients. It may sound stupid but I agree with the other posters who say that you will never be 100 percent ready (that was my argument to dh for having #1) Men don't have that instinct because it is not their biological clock so sometimes they need a little push.

[mammabyrdie]

If you and your husband are thinking about it then get pregnant. Everything else works it self out. Trust me I know. Take the leap of faith.

[addicted2chanel]

Hehe sternchen, coming from the girl who said that she didn't want another baby when I posted the exact same thread!!! I know what you mean. I want another baby, but SO and I know that it would be wise to wait until DS is at least a year old, maybe even two. I want another little one so bad. My maternal instict is just telling me to breed breed breed LOL. Horrible I know, but I can't help it!!! I want to be pregnant again , but, baby #2 will have to wait for now, maybe.