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How do you know when your family is complete?

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Baby sleeping in swaddle

Is there anything more exquisite than a sleeping baby?

Is your family complete? Some say you just ‘know’ when you’re done having babies. “This shop is closed!” is a refrain echoed by many friends who seem utterly convinced that the childbearing chapter of their lives is over. Conversely, some women say they “know” in no uncertain terms that they’re NOT done having babies. And then there are the fence sitters, a little like me. They can’t say they’re done, but they can’t say they’re not done either. So, how do you know when you’re really, truly done? Is there a perfect number?

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When is it time for baby number two?

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IMG_3956Your baby may only be six months old, but perhaps you’ve started thinking about adding another member to your family. You may come from a big family and want to have your children close together, or perhaps you are yearning for the newborn days all over again.  Or maybe you’re the opposite – you want more children, but can’t face the idea of going through it all again right now.

The ideal age gap between first and second-born children is a common question. Last year, British socialite, Peaches Geldof, made headlines around the world when she announced her second baby would be born just 12 months after her first. How soon is too soon for a second baby? There are a number of things to consider which I explore in my latest article on Essential Kids.

What is the age gap between your children? Do you, or did you, want to have your children close together? How is it working out? I’d love to hear your experiences. Please leave a comment below.

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