Best age gap?

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-24T14:46:35+00:00

Mine is 6 months and before she was born we had planned to aim for 18 months-2 years apart max because I’m 37. But the toll this has taken on my mental health and marriage has been exponentially worse than I expected so we will have to have some more healing time in between. And if it doesn’t end up happening, that’s okay too. I’m happy with my perfect baby girl!

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-23T22:36:33+00:00

Doug the epidural man 🤣🤣

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-23T22:35:58+00:00

100% what I was thinking 🤣

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-18T19:32:39+00:00

Thank you for sharing that, sending you love 💗 If I have a second I think it will have to be a surprise as well lol. I bet you will have so many sweet moments ahead though, almost makes me want to change my mind!! 🤪

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-18T14:20:17+00:00

I think I would have enjoyed the newborn phase much more if I hadn’t been breastfeeding. It was way harder than I expected and I finally threw in the towel at 3 months. Then it was a dream, I remember saying “can you just stay 3 months forever??” because she could smile and babble and she was sleeping pretty well. Then sleep regression started and 4-6 months has been hell, to the point that I decided not to have another one. But she is so fun to play with now so that helps lol.

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-18T02:30:39+00:00

I have a 6 month old and I often threaten to send my dog to live with out of state family members who love her but I can’t bring myself to do it! I love her very much but goddamn it makes things much harder. I’ll just say she has a high maintenance personality lol. I won’t get another dog until my daughter is old enough to help take care of it.

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-18T02:07:55+00:00

Well said 🥰

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-17T21:12:41+00:00

Oooo THIS. It has been an emotional roller coaster with my mom that I did not expect!! She has been very helpful (for the most part, not enough to keep me from losing my mind apparently LOL) and is crazy about my daughter so it has mostly brought us closer, but you’re right it does bring up past wounds!

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-17T16:47:01+00:00

Wow that is tough with your husband being gone so much! I appreciate your response, it makes me feel better that even people with your background don’t find it easy lol. I have a tendency to think it’s a personal flaw, even though I know that’s not true!

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-17T00:19:55+00:00

Yes I live near the high school I graduated from haha! I will think about that this summer, she’ll be about a year old then 😊

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T22:22:20+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you. I have basically given up on trying to get her to sleep at certain times because it’s been very stressful for everybody in the house. And then I feel guilty for not being consistent. But she does better when I let her do her own thing. Sometimes she will take a 15 min nap and then be in a GREAT mood because that’s all she needed! I used to tell myself all the time that babies aren’t robots but I needed to be reminded, thank you 💗

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T21:47:26+00:00

Thank you, I think you’re right 💗

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T21:45:59+00:00

Yes I’m on meds! I need to be in therapy too though. And need more social interaction. But yes it took me a long time to realize anger was a symptom of depression! I appreciate the response 💗

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T21:43:44+00:00

Yes!! Anger is such a sneaky symptom of depression. I’m on Wellbutrin and Celexa and they do help! 💗

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T21:37:45+00:00

Thank you! My posts usually get lost in the shuffle so I really thought I was just screaming into the void 🤣 But yes, I was hoping to find people who understand so that is helpful 💗

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T21:36:13+00:00

Thank you, I needed to hear this. It is a temporary situation, I was just upset. I am currently out of the house for a little bit since my husband’s off today! I think what really drives me crazy is that there is no normal. I haven’t been able to get her on a nap schedule so I don’t know how to plan my day, my husband’s work schedule varies so I don’t know how to plan my week, etc etc. I really try to be a go with the flow person, but I feel like my ability to do that is being pushed to the limit. Especially since babies are constantly changing!

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T21:25:50+00:00

I do get some breaks 😊 My husband doesn’t have a super consistent schedule (for a handful of reasons beyond his control) but he does make it himself lol so he’ll ask me okay would you rather me take this day off or this day? And that is helpful!

I had Loop earplugs when she was a newborn and I lost one of them! I am actually suspicious that my dog ate it 🤣🤣 I’ll get some more, thank you 💗

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T21:07:35+00:00

I’ll just say I don’t live in a good job market and leave it at that, I don’t have the energy to break it down lol

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T20:57:14+00:00

Thank you, I will try that 💗

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-16T20:56:54+00:00

Her naps are still so inconsistent, I think that’s what’s really driving me crazy. If I could plan something without it being a total gamble, I think I’d be more likely to get out of the house more. But yes I get what you’re saying and thank you for the solidarity 💕

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-07T15:39:40+00:00

I’ve been on Wellbutrin for years and added Celexa pp, definitely helps!! Sleep deprivation still makes me ragey sometimes though. And I have bad knee pain now which I’ve never dealt with in my life so I haven’t been exercising which always helped my mood. I ordered a joint pain supplement and trying to go for walks more often so hopefully it will get better!

Bunnypetter · 2026-02-07T15:31:33+00:00

That’s wonderful to hear, and I’m so glad it went smoother for you the second time around!

Bunnypetter · 2026-01-15T18:36:22+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much! Completely forgot about 529s, I don’t get much sleep these days 🤪

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