I have a 17 month old and a 5 month old and I'm pregnant again is this life threatening? I'm about 5-6 weeks along

Plenty of women do find themselves unexpectedly pregnant soon after giving birth. There is an increased risk for complications, more so for the pregnancy in general than for you. These risks can impact the baby as well, such as premature birth.

Since you are already pregnant, all you can do is follow your doctor's or midwife's recommendations, and do your best at taking care of yourself.