3rd pregnancy...how do I handle this? No mean answers please?

[melaine010903]

I am currently 24 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child (it's a girl). Unfortunately, this is a very close pregnancy because my son is only 7 months old. When people hear about this, they're often rude about my situation. This pregnancy wasn't planned but there was no way I was going to get an abortion (I am major pro-life). Has anyone else had this happen? How did you handle the comments? How did the two children do together growing up so close together? My son won't even be a year old when this baby is born.

Thank you for all the reassurance. I thought that the kids will be close too. It also helps because my husband is supportive. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. :D

[Pregwith3236]

My daughter is 5, my son is 3, and I am pregnant again (38 weeks) People make rude comments to me. But what you have to remember is...they are NOT the ones that raise your kids. Who cares what they say. My sister and I were close like that and we are BEST FRIENDS!! Just ignore all the rude comments!

[LovinMarley]

DONT LISTEN TO ANYONES RUDE COMMENTS! IF YOU HAVE 2 CHILDREN ALREADY YOU WILL DO JUST FINE! I AM PREGNANT WITH MY 2ND CHILD AND DUE ANY DAY AND WEEK NOW. MY DAUGHTER IS 10 MONTHS OLD. THEY WILL BE 10 1/2 TO 11 MONTHS APART. BUT GROWING UP THAT YOUNG TOGETHER WILL JUST MAKE THEM CLOSER TOGETHER. THEY WILL BE THE SAME AGE RANGE AND CAN PLAY TOGETHER. BUT DONT LISTEN TO RUDE COMMENTS. I GET IT EVERYDAY BECAUSE I AM 19 AND BOUT TO HAVE 2 KIDS.

[MelsBells611]

A friend of mine became pregnant with her 2nd when her first was only 9 weeks old. I am not kidding. We were all shocked, but happy for her regardless. It's unfortunate people think it is their business how close your children are in age.

My brother and I are 14 months apart. Growing up, we got along just fine. When we were very young, we played together all the time and were close.

[Julie232]

My daughters are 18 months apart, although we wanted four children, we never thought that I would get pregnant that quickly. I was very busy. My oldest daughter was up at 5:00am and would not nap anymore. Some days were a bit more challenging I admit! I love my girls dearly. When the girls were 6 and 4 1/4, our twin boys arrived. that was quite a challenge. I don't think you need to justify yourself to anyone! It is a choice you made, even if it wasn't planned. When someone says something like that to you either ignore them or one of my favorite line is "I' m sorry you feel that way" As long as you love & care for your family is it no ones business! Blessings

[ast1980]

This is my 3rd pregnacy (17 weeks and 4 days) and yes I'm counting... I have a 10 year old son and a 9 year old daughter. They are 18 months apart. So many people has asked me if I was crazy 2 start all over again, even though I have a husband and I'm only 29. My point is people talked commented when I had my kids 2 close together and they comment on me having another baby so far apart. Every child is a blessing. My life motto is God doesn't give you than you can handle....