Is it best to have children close together or far apart?

Well it all depends on how you look at it ... I have 2 daughters 15 months apart and my 3rd daughter is due in about 3 weeks. Semira is 3 and Novalei is 22 months , it has its challenges but it also has some serious perks. For starters my daughters are the best of friends. They do everything together and its really cute to watch. Now money wise it really didnt hurt us, we passed down most of the toys and clothes, they wear the same size diaper ( well semira is almost out, we are in the middle of potty training). Now that Im having another girl, theres still alot of decent clothes I can pass down and basically all the toys. I prefer to have them close in age, and ill be done having kids quicker. But it also has it moments, they go through the same phases right after each other and if Semira has her temper tantrums or terrible 3 moments Novalei will copy her, so I have 2 kids doing the same thing.  I guess we got lucky having all girls because we could pass down alot and we didnt have to shell out a TON of extra money for all new stuff.

I really think it's all on how you look at it as well. When I was growing up, my sisters and brothers were all much older then me, ranging from 5 years to 15 years older. Being the youngest I ended up getting all their hand-me-down clothes, and I was definatly not in style. My parents had to purchase all new things for me as well, for standards change for babies so quickly. I honestly think keeping them somewhat close in age would be better finacially. I made sure to get as much gender neutrul items, like the car seat, pack N play, stroller, etc. So when we have our second, if it happens to be a girl, then at least we will only need to worry about getting clothes. Even then, you can find some discount stores to purchase the full wardrobe.