We are OTL at the moment, with a 5 month old, and will start TCC in August/September (if we don't fall pg before then). I am just wondering how those who have done the 2 in 2 years managed?

Somehow, you just do! :lol:

Seriously though, the girls are 17.5 months apart (I got PG again when Rory was 9 months old), and I'm the first to admit that it was hard. I was an emotional basket case for quite awhile, as I felt that I was missing out on so much with Rory (Teagan was very high needs, so my Dh and I basically each 'took' a child, and since I was/am BF'ing, well, Teagan usually ended up with me!). I'd say that the first 3 months were the hardest for me, just adjusting to our new family, but it's always been great! You learn to deal with both of them at the same time, carry both of them...you just do what they need you to, really!

I love having my girls so close together, and wouldn't change it for anything! Good luck to you!

**BRUTILLY HONEST ALERT**

Well we were OTL after having Aiden and took a PRO ACTIVE ttc step when he hit 6 months of age and got pregnant that month! so my boys are 16 months apart. I will be open and honest for you!

the pregnancy was hard because I had a baby to constantly get up to, I didn't have the ability to just relax when I wanted to like with my first pregnancy! so that was tough! althought i still enjoyed being pregnant it was just alot harder to get the much needed rest!

Then when i had Riley, it was a big adjustment for a 16 month old he didn't understand who this baby was and why he was BF with mummy, and he got jealous! I will say that its tough! and is STILL tough because I have a boy who is in the terrible two's now and a baby who needs all your attention! I wouldn't change ANYTHING for the world, i love my boys and am glad they will be close in age and hopefully close in spirit too, but it is a tough job! two lots of nappies, two lots of "highly" dependent children! I guess what made it tougher was that riley was a difficult baby, he had silent reflux and was up all night ALL the time, and no matter what, I had to be up in the morning for Aiden.. i quietly lost my mind :lol: But i must admit now Riley is 7 months and Aiden is 2 its getting ALOT easier!!!!!! still tough but easier!

We want a #3 but I am Definatley waiting until Riley is almost 2 before trying for that!!!!!! lesson learnt!

BUT i will say this, don't let anyone change your mind, if its what you want DO IT!! no matter how tough it got, I coped, we are mothers! we will always cope!

Good luck!