Intro (TFAS at some point, WTDS now)

[spunkybrewster]

Well, I guess since I jumped right in on another thread I should probably do a little intro, for anyone that finds these helpful/interesting. I was a TTGP lurker and learned a ton over there but never really participated. Then I got KTFU and realized that BMBs are just kind of a whole new animal that I wasn't sure I liked.

My LO is only four months old, so we aren't exactly TTGP at the moment. We'd like to start trying again sooner than later but are basically trying to figure out when that should be. We are in our late 30s, so there are a lot of different aspects to consider. If anyone with closely spaced LOs cares to weigh in, I'm happy to hear it!

I enjoy reading the non-GKU discussions here, because I tend to have a lot of opinions and like reading what others have to say, so I'm hoping to join in there, but I think you can probably also find me in the WTDS and/or TFAS threads. Hopefully! For some reason it's not any easy thing to go from lurking with abandon to regularly posting!

I think that's it for now!

[ironbaby]

Welcome! Good luck when your time comes. I may lurk you; we don't have one yet, but when it does roll around, we have planned on spacing pretty closely.

[rablissful]

[requiressnacks]

Welcome!

[jubilantsquirrel]

Hello! Welcome!

I'm in a somewhat similar boat where we are going to be TFAS soon, but we aren't there yet.

[mcktymck]

Welcome!

[Rama]

Do I remember you from TB? I feel like I remember you from somewhere.

Welcome (back)! Good luck with TFAS.

[sleepymonkey]

Welcome! If you haven't already, you should also check out TTC>35. We're a small but great group over there.

[wirt2cute]

Welcome!

[wannabmama]

Welcome! I second sleepymonkey to say come visit TTC > 35 it's quiet there but the ladies who do post are awesome! Good luck and congrats on your LO.

[spunkybrewster]

Sept 16, 2015 11:18:42 GMT -5 Rama said:

Do I remember you from TB? I feel like I remember you from somewhere.

Welcome (back)! Good luck with TFAS.

Maybe? I love-titted a lot in TTGP, and then after I got pregnant I posted a little bit in my BMB but had my account deleted when they started showing people's real names instead of their screen name. I was one of the people it happened to and have been wary of posting ever since.

[twobananas]

Welcome spunkybrewster! I have 2 little ones that are 21 months apart, and it's perfect. My first was super clingy from about 12 months right up until we had our second, but he calmed down immediately after that and watching their relationship grow, especially now that my youngest is older, is the best thing in the world. Hoping to add a third to the mix soon (trying for 4 months now) with a similar gap (probably closer to 2 years considering how TTC is going). Honestly if I could plan it, I'd have all my kids with an even closer gap. Just kind of want to power through the diaper/potty training/toddler stage all at once if I can!

Growing up, my sister and I were 15 months apart and I loved being so close, we fought a lot, but we were also always playing together, and it made new adventures less scary (playing soccer, swimming, first day of school, etc).

[doodler]

Welcome!

[penguin129]

Welcome! Good luck on figuring out what timing is best for you to TFAS.

[Deleted]

Welcome! I had my younger boys close together and loved it. I had 4 under 5 and loved it! I had hoped to go the 2u2 route again but as it didn't happen we are ntnp for the rest of forever. I wish you well!

[titania]

Welcome!!

[Girlymama79]

Welcome! My LO is only 3 months old, I'm WTDS also. When my pp af arrives we will ttc. I am breastfeeding but LO sleeps 6-10 hoursish at night so I hope it comes soon.

[acorn99]

Welcome! We are also TFAS over here!

[rungirlrun]

Welcome! Best of luck deciding when to TFAS. I think there are pros and cons of siblings close in age and further apart. When my son was 4 months, the last thing I was thinking about was adding a 2nd kid to the mix (I'm pretty sure I was still sleep deprived and not really sure I knew what I was doing in terms of parenting yet!). But I have several friends who have kids close together, and while the first couple of years are challenging, they wouldn't have it any other way.

[bazinga]

Welcome!

[kayladawn91]

Welcome and good luck when you decide to start TFAS!

[ellabee]

Welcome!

[gabride2010]

Welcome to the board!

[mosdub]

Welcome!

[mikaela20]

Hello and welcome! I love your screen name

[PepperPottsJ]

Welcome!!

[dashook]

Welcome, spunkybrewster!

My LO is 8 months old (and I am still BF), so we are NTNP while we wait for my first PP AF. As soon as it comes we'll be TFAS for real. I definitely want to have children close in age but so far seems to biology have other plans! GL figuring out what will be best for you and your family.

[mill23]