Confession: I’m already thinking about having another baby. My son is only 3 months old! Lately I’ve been thinking about when I’d like to have a second child. I’ve considered the sibling relationship and how it is affected by age differences. I’ve considered the expenses. I’ve considered the effect on our marriage. I’ve also considered my health. It is best for your health and your babies’ health to wait at least a few years between pregnancies. Surprisingly, it’s also best not to wait too long. More than 18 months and less than 5 years is a safe span, according to … Continue reading →

Many pregnancies are unplanned, but if you have opportunity to decide when you want to have a baby, how do you go about making that decision? How do you know when it is the right time to start a family? Often the first factor that people consider is money. Can you afford to get pregnant? Can you afford diapers, baby clothes, gear, child care and other costs associated with having a baby? The answer is not black and white because the costs of having a baby can vary so much from one family to the next. For example, if one … Continue reading →