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(reply to Anonymous)

Congratulations on your little baby girl!

Please talk with your doctor about this, as the best answer is: it depends on your specific situation. There are so many factors (physical, emotional, mental), but your doctor can tell you: how well is your body physically healing after delivery?

You are probably experiencing the "baby high" right now, so you are not "mad", this is a normal feeling. Most doctors recommend waiting anywhere from 2-18 months before trying to have another child (again, depending on your situation). It would be wise to wait at least a few months, to see if you are still feeling the same "high". The little infants soon become more of a handful; they begin sleeping through the night around 2-3 months old (sometimes, much later!), and you feel a little more "human" again. But, they are then more active during the day. I would give yourself some time to go through a few more stages with your infant before deciding to try again. And, does your partner feel the same way (about wanting another baby so quickly)?

My personal advice: enjoy time with your little girl for a little while longer, talk with your doctor about what is "safe", and talk with your partner.

August 2, 2009 - 9:19am

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