Comments on: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Raves About Age Difference Between Sons http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/ Wed, 30 May 2012 14:54:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Moms & Babies - People.comhttp://img2.timeinc.net/people/static/i/v4home/peoplelogo.pnghttp://celebritybabies.people.com20485 By: Anne http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/#comment-174247 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:44:36 +0000 http://celebrity-babies.com/?p=50256#comment-174247 This is something that really bothers me! People really need to watch what they say when it comes to “age gaps”. Has anyone ever stopped to think a particular age gap is not something the parents chose? I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant with our second child, my daughter was 2 at the time and I thought a three year difference would be ideal for our family. Our son was born this March and passed away two days later. I desperately want to have another child, however, the rational side of me knows that its not a good idea right now. We need time to emotionally heal before we take that step. So, comments from strangers/accquaintances when they inquire on my daughters age, and ask “So are you having another soon??” are very hurtful. People should really keep these comments to themselves.

]]> By: fuschia http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/#comment-174246 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:37:38 +0000 http://celebrity-babies.com/?p=50256#comment-174246 No-one ever says…I had teh worst gap I wish I had done it differently (except maybe the Gosslins) beacuse its all you know. If Sophie had a 2 yr gap she would be saying watching her boys play and the amazing bond they had was really special….I think there are pluses and minuses to any way a family arrives and a lot of it comes down to the actual individuals involved.

]]> By: Andrea_momof2 http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/#comment-174245 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:31:14 +0000 http://celebrity-babies.com/?p=50256#comment-174245 I think it’s definitely a personal decision. Nothing is “right” when it comes to age gaps, it’s all about what works for that family. My daughter is 4 while my son is almost 1 and it works out just great for us. I didn’t like the constant questions as soon as my daughter turned 1 year old as if I was supposed to just pop another one out a month later!

]]> By: michelle http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/#comment-174244 Sun, 31 May 2009 18:01:44 +0000 http://celebrity-babies.com/?p=50256#comment-174244 I agree. Since when did the general public get a vote in my personnal family planning?

I have tons of different ages gaps with my siblings ranging from 10 months to 9 years. It was different when we were smaller, but not that we are all adults, the age gaps have completely dissappeared.

]]> By: alice jane http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/#comment-174243 Sun, 31 May 2009 16:43:47 +0000 http://celebrity-babies.com/?p=50256#comment-174243 I don’t understand how anyone could think of a gap as “too big”. If someone only has a 10 year old and only decides then to have another, so be it. I just don’t know why anyone would have an issue with when other parents decide to have their kids.

]]> By: Sam & Freya's Mum http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/#comment-174242 Sun, 31 May 2009 10:26:04 +0000 http://celebrity-babies.com/?p=50256#comment-174242 Joanne, ITA. we have a 3 year, 4 mth gap and no regrets, like the bigger gap, Sam was able to have over 3 years just to himself, and less crazy household wise, I personally didn’t want two under two anyhow, not for us, wanted a 3 year gap and we’re glad we did. Means when our youngest hits the ’2′s her big brother will be at school the 5 days a week, it’s great…I don’t think it’s too big a gap, perhaps after 5 or 6 years or so, just ignore thei comments, everyone’s diff. We at least knew what we wanted/could handle and wanted a biggerf gap for our sanity and not in a hurry after a high risk pregnancy and miscarriage! I personally can’t imagine and wouldn’t want to under 18mths or so, jeez..but some people like it and prefer that but each to their own, just personal pref. Our son’s able to understand and help out and reason with, unlike a two year old sibling – who we’ve found with people who’ve had that gap have had more issues with jealousy as they’re too young to deal with it, no thanks!

]]> By: joanne http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/05/30/sophie-ellis-bextor-raves-about-age-difference-between-sons/#comment-174241 Sat, 30 May 2009 23:18:37 +0000 http://celebrity-babies.com/?p=50256#comment-174241 I have a three and a half year old and am pregnant. They will be four years apart when the baby is born. I had to deal with the same comments Sophie had to deal with. I was asked daily at work when I was having another. Others said that I better hurry and have another soon, the age gap was getting too big. The women at my work were able to have them close because they had their mom’s helping and didn’t have to pay a thousand dollars a month on daycare. Could you imagine paying 2 thousand a month on daycare for two close together? People need to mind their own business. If and when a woman wants another child is their business, no one elses. I am tired of the “two years apart theory.” I loved giving my daughter plenty of one on one time for four years. Women need to keep their opinions to themselves.

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