motherinlaw had convinced her that she needs a second child within a year after her first born because it was easier to parent two toddlers at the same time and that the kids will be good company for each other i was aghast when i heard this a woman needs at least two years to completely come to terms with the changes her body has undergone after bearing a child i was surprised when the woman asked if she could have conceived twins the first time aroundget fourlegged friends out of your home before the baby arrives sonali mathai a social activist and mother of a sixyearold says i have three cats and a dog at home since my second trimester ive had people asking me if ive found a foster home for my pets because i definitely wouldnt want the dog biting my child and the cats leaving a trail of hair all over him i didnt understand why everyone was panicking because my pets havent harmed my son and have in fact been awesome babysittersfor more stories follow us on twitter and facebook