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  anonymous | November 10th

Good time to start having kids?

Hi there, I just wanted to ask Mums out there when they think a good time to start having kids is? I am 21 and married, just finishing study and so is my husband. I am desperate to have kids and have many reasons why, (one being that I lost an 8yr old brother 10 years ago and it would be great for my family to have a young one around- especially to help my Mum grieve as everytime she sees a young boy she is sad, I would love to change this) Of course i really just want to be a MumWhat do you guys think is a good age to start having kids?

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RidgeKr526
November 11th | RidgeKr526
Re: Good time to start having kids?

I don't think there is a certain age that is good for having children, everyone is different.  I am a young mother and would recommend waiting until you can devote your life to caring for someone else, and completely putting yourself and your husband second.  If you still have the desire to travel, go out with friends or anything like this than put a lot of thought into it.  Having children is amazing, but it means giving up a lot of freedom



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feezals
November 11th | feezals
Re: Good time to start having kids?

30 years ago it was normal and expected to have babies at that age. Now it isn't normal, as things have changed. But what is normal anyway. I know alot of 30+ that have kids and are still not ready so mummy does most things. If you are sure your ready and so is he then go for it. If he's not ready then leave it a little as it's way too much stress on the relationship.



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mystikal
November 10th | mystikal
Re: Good time to start having kids?

Well your age is mature, you're married and seem to be in a stable and loving relationship, you've finished studying so that's not a burden to you or your husband. Seems like now is the perfect time to be honest - or at least now would be a great time to sit down with him and talk about trying!



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steph1ab
November 10th | steph1ab
Re: Good time to start having kids?

I don't think you can name an age of when it's best to start having kids.  It depends on each individual, their personality, maturity, and where they are in their lives.  21 seems very young to me, but maybe you want to be a young parent and are totally ready for it.  I do think kthat having a child to help your Mum isn't a good reason.  It's kind of you, but parenthood is so huge that you really need to be ready.  I had my child at 33 and even though I totally wanted her and was ready for her, becoming a parent really rocked my world!!



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ajv00
November 10th | ajv00
Re: Good time to start having kids?

 There is no right or wrong time to have a child...  You both have to want this and also you both have to be financially stable.  If you are both working, remember when you go on maternity leave you will only have one wage.

My partner and I waited until we were really sure we both wanted this and that we had enough money.   I saved my wage knowing that we would only be on one wage for awhile and that I would only be going back to work part time.  I had my son when I was 37 you may think that is old, but most people these day are having kids later in life.

The main issue is that you are going to do this for yourselves and no one else.  Sure it would be good for your mum, but don't do it just for her.  You both have to want this.  It is your decision and only you and your hubby can make that decision.

It is a big comment having a child. In the end it is your decision and only you and your husband can make that decision.



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      ajv00
November 10th | ajv00
Re: Good time to start having kids?

 oops - I didn't mean to repeat the last line



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           zoolooau
November 10th | zoolooau
Re: Good time to start having kids?

 Just trying to drive it home? lol

I hate when I type things twice lol

and add to many he he's or lol's!



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zoolooau
November 10th | zoolooau
Re: Good time to start having kids?

 I had my 1st at 20 and 2nd at 21. Thing is my boyfriend is now 32 so he probly wouldent have wanted them when i would have like to have them at around 25-30ish because he would be 40ish lol (not that there is anything wrong with that) but he wouldent have wanted them that late. 

I would say this tho. Would you be finantualy ok if you couldent work the whole pregnancey. I was so sick i could hardly get out of bed so my boyfriend pays for everything, now im getting parenting payment but he still pays for most things.

Also having a child wont take away the pain of loosing a child, but it may help i guess. My mum LOVES my girls even my boyfriends parents love them but never get to see them (they are in new zealand) My mum has a photo of my 1 year old and she says that when she is getting stressed she looks at it and it makes her feel better and all warm inside.

Also make sure you know who you are and what you like because a child seems to take away your identity hehe its no longer just you, its you and your child, and sometimes people just see the child lol.

Good luck :)



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