Is this crazy?

[jellybean]

My DH and I have a 5 (6 next month) year old. We've always said we were one and done. Lately I've found myself thinking a lot about another baby...pros/cons, etc. Would it be crazy to sort of start over and have another baby 6 years after the first?

[liamsmom]

Not crazy at all!

[statlerwaldorf]

No. I think a lot of people have a large age gap between siblings. There are pros and cons to having kids whether they are close together or far apart.

[awick14]

Not crazy.

Advise: see if you can babysit for a friends little one for a few hours or possible overnight, do you can see if your ready for that again. I do understand it wouldn't be the exact same as your child but it will be a little taste of what could be to come.

[bugandbibs]

My kiddos are eight years apart. Eight!

It works for us. DD1 is old enough to actually be helpful, and she likes showing her little sister new skills. They are so far apart, they don't fight over the same toys or need me at the same time usually. Bonus, they won't be in college at the same time!

[kelly1014]

Not crazy. And, for what it's worth, my kids are only 3 years apart, and even by 3 years old, it was pretty much starting over. We got lots of sleep, no diapers, he was pretty self sufficient, etc. I realize it's not the same as a 5/6 year old, but having a newborn was definitely 'starting over' again for us.