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@toomanythoughts My little brother is 7 years younger than me and 9 years younger than my older brother and we all get along equally as adults too! Although we fought A LOT when he was little, he was a particularly difficult kid (and I was a particularly hormonal teen lol)

@traceyn I’m sorry that was your experience. I totally agree that parents need to make an effort to meet their kids at whatever age they’re at.

@kdm1984 Yeah 8 years is a pretty long gap between 3, especially between the oldest and youngest. I can totally see how that gets tricky. I’m 7 years older than my little brother and there were certainly times when it wasn’t ideal.

@lulahigley Totally understand the hesitation to “go backwards”!

@angelj I also love the baby stage (so far).

@jazzyd777 Oh interesting!! I actually didn’t know the science supported my feeling but that’s certainly validating haha.

@christbeloved Totally! And you also get a bit more time to save for college lol

@fullofjoy Yes this!! I’m the same way - I want to enjoy and savour my children’s baby stage, not power through it.

My first is 4 months old and, so far, is a unicorn - sleeps beautifully, rarely cries, is perfectly healthy, and loves to smile. I’ve been super on the fence about adding a second. I love the idea of having more love in the family and giving him a sibling, as well as the chance of having a...