I just got a BFP on the EPT I took. My DS turned one on saturday so I guess they will be about 2 yrs apart. With DS I had no idea when I got pg and the same here. I love my DS and have mixed feelings about another baby coming between us. I also do not want to be sick and unable to take care of him. Because if that goes on for 3/4 months DS and I are going to lose our connection. Well i want to sit down and cry but amazingly I can't like I did when I was first pg with DS.

First off congrats! I only have 1 baby but I can honestly say that I really don't think another baby will come between you and your first baby. It will be be a bond between all of you now! And if you are sick which maybe you won't be, you just need to make sure you get extra help from dh,or freinds or family. Dont be afraid to ask and good luck. I am sure you will find that you all have a great bond and you will have twice the love!

Congrats!!! I'm of the opinion that when I stop worrying about things so much, answers come easier and things work out better.

You already know inside there's nothing that can come between you and your baby. Another baby is double the love. You'll do great!

Congratulations! I can remember what my reaction was when I found out I was preggers with my 2nd. She was a surprise and I think the exact words were "holy s*** " I was happy to be having a 2nd, but I was also scared to death. My kids are 22 months apart, so I totally know what you're going through and what you will be going through. One of the hard parts is that #1 is still so fresh in your mind that you still have a clear memory of being up all night, all of the "bad" parts of pregnancy and all of the challenges of having a newborn. Then this time around you throw in a toddler that you have to take care of and it is very hard. But you will do it and it will all be worth it.

I did feel kinda bad because I wasn't 100% for my son when pregnant. There were days that I was so tired that he would play on the floor next to the couch while I was laying down. But even if you can't be there 100% physically for your son, you will still love him just as much and that's what is most important to both of you. Plus, as your pregnancy goes on he will be growing up and become more independant, that will help. Nothing will change the bond you have with your 1st. If anything, having a second baby makes the 1st bond even stronger. Because you will not take for granted all of the special alone times that you have together. And when the baby comes you will set aside special times for just the two of you. And it will be really cool.

In my experience, having 2 close together was quite a challenge in the beginning. My pregnancy was no fun. Then going from 1 kid to 2 wasn't like doubling the work, it felt like triple the work. But as the months went by it got easier and easier. My youngest is now 15 months and I am having so much fun with my two kids! They are best buddies and have just reached the age where they run off and play together in their rooms for an hour while the oldest tells me to leave them alone because they're playing. I am so thankful to have them so close in age. It all worked out. I love both kids to death and have a different relationship with both. My daughter has the mommy and baby bond which is so wonderful and my older son is really my little friend. who I love to hang out and play with.

Hang in there 2fast. I promise that this will all be worth it. Don't be too hard on yourself in the next 9 months, you will be doing the best you can. Your bond will not be broken and he will not hold anything against you. Heck, he won't even remember most, if any, of this. It will be like his younger sibling was just always there! What a cool gift for him.

And plus you always have the wonderful people on these boards for support. They got me through my 2nd go around!!! :)

CONGRATS!!! Dh and I are thinking about it too! I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months. Everything will work out, and it's going to be so great for ds to have a sibling so close on age. I was recently talking to an older woman with 4 kids, and I asked her how she did it ( they were all 2 years apart) She told me that they actually needed her less, because they had each other, and actually kept her out of a lot. You will be just fine! I also trust everyone that the second one is MUCH easier!

Kiera1595 - DS and the baby will be 18 months apart I think. I keep saying I want a boy so DS will have a playmate but it sound like your 2 play rather well together although you have a DS and DD. I missed having my sisters being close in age to me and always wanted my kids not to be the only child. My sisters are 10 and 15 years younger then me.

Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate the support. So far I am not as down and depressed as I was when I was first pg with DS. I called the Dr office today and in relation to my last period they gave me a due date of 2/11.

2Fast - you'll be just fine. The other poster who said nothing is as special as the bond you have with your first child is absolutely right. Don't get me wrong, I love every one of my 4 kiddos, but the first one is just different and amazing.

Also, kids adapt much quicker to another kid in the mix than the parents do. Your son will love having a sibling, even later on when they sound like they want to murder each other and are bickering what seems like all freaking day long, they love each other.

The best part I think of having another kid(s), is that you are SO much more relaxed. Even if the pregnancy part is cruddy again (and it could or couldn't), you will be amazed at how different your outlook is. Let yourself relax and enjoy every part of it.