I really want a baby!

[Lullaby]

Hey!

I really want to have babies (I want 4 :)) Ever since I was 6, I have wanted a baby. I'm not going to have a baby yet (lol, I am almost 14) but I was wandering what age is appropriate. Is 24+ OK?

Thank you,

Lullaby

[NonnyMouse]

As a mum of a young daughter... I'd say 24+ is just FINE! LOL

But, really as long as you are financially ready to support a child (or have that support within your family/partner), emotionally ready to be completely responsible for another life, and mature enough to be able to let your social life and hobbies take a back seat initially, then any (legal) age is ok. For some, they reach that stage in thir late teens/early 20's.... for others, it's not until their 30's.

[munchie]

Yes I would wait a little longer!

[Lullaby]

Oh no no no I wouldn't have a baby yet :)

[WarriorMummy]

i had ds1 when i was 18
i was also married by 18 and in a happy stable relationship
i had ds2 when i was 20
we now have a house, car, dh has a good job and i stay at home with the kids
i am pregnant with ds3 i am now 22

it really depends on your situation
24+ is a great age to aim for

[mischief79]

My heart just skipped a beat! But then I read that you're not ready just yet for a baby. My advice..... wait as long as possible and live and do everything you want to before you think about it. Cos there's no turning back! You can't give the baby back when you've had enough.
When the time is right (when you're past 24!), you'll know.

[studyingECS]

I can relate to your feelings.

Only recently have I realised that it's better for me if I accomplish certain things before I even consider children.:thumbsup:

I'm not as clucky should I say.:o

I work with children everyday, that's enough for me at the moment LOL

[V8]

I always wanted babies early on too, i ended up having my first at 24 and for me it was a good age. You have plenty of time though! :)

[missmum05]

I had my first at 22 but I was clucky for about 5 years before that :p

[trixiebelle17]

i never thought i'd be trying to have babies just yet but here i am actively ttc! We started one month before i turned 25 so i reckon 24 is a great age :laughing:

so many things can change in 10 yrs, one of my friends always wanted to have a baby young, but when she fell pregnant at 18 she ended up terminating the pregnancy... when ur in a relationship and emotionally and financially stable, things will feel 'right' if thats what u really want :)

[misskittyfantastico]

Can I ask why? I remember being 14 and desperately wanting a baby...but I can't for the life of me remember why, maybe it was the snuggle factor. Anyhow, welcome to bubhub!:goodvibes:

[2sweetgirls]

I think 24 is a great age, If I did not fall pregnant earlier Than that would have been when I would have started planning my family.

I am not there yet! And I have two already!

[studyingECS]

For me it was the "cute and tiny qualities" of newborns that made me clucky.

Well ever since I got 2 jobs working with children from 6 weeks to 12 years, I soon woke up to myself at how challenging children can be. (Also one of the most rewarding jobs though).

I think givin the choice i'd rather wait till I'm more financially equiped not too mention more mature and stable.

:):)

[misskittyfantastico]

For me it was the "cute and tiny qualities" of newborns that made me clucky.

Well ever since I got 2 jobs working with children from 6 weeks to 12 years, I soon woke up to myself at how challenging children can be. (Also one of the most rewarding jobs though).

I think givin the choice i'd rather wait till I'm more financially equiped not too mention more mature and stable.

:):)

You're so sensible:thumbsup: - I think it was the cute/tiny thing that made me want to conceive at 26....and I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into - I'd never changed a nappy unitl I changed DD's

[Freya]

From someone who fell pregnant at 15 had a baby at 16 and will have another at 18 I say wait till your at least 30.:yelclap:

[Lukie]

I don't think you can put an age on it- to say 24 is fine, or wait til you're thirty because it's better. Different people are at different levels of maturity when they are 24, not to mention different circumstances and will have different values and priorities. Family is really important to me, and having been born in another country, and living there for part of my childhood, I don't really have the same desire to travel and experience other cultures the same way that my friends do. Also keep in mind that you don't necessarily fall pregnant the moment you decide to start trying, and even if you do, it's not a guarantee that all will go well, though I certainly hope that they do, for you and everyone. I would definitely say it depends a lot on your values and priorities at this stage in your life.

[Lastcenturymum]

Can I ask why? I remember being 14 and desperately wanting a baby...but I can't for the life of me remember why, maybe it was the snuggle factor. Anyhow, welcome to bubhub!:goodvibes:

Me too! It all seemed so 'cute'!


For me it was the "cute and tiny qualities" of newborns that made me clucky.

Well ever since I got 2 jobs working with children from 6 weeks to 12 years, I soon woke up to myself at how challenging children can be. (Also one of the most rewarding jobs though).

I think givin the choice i'd rather wait till I'm more financially equiped not too mention more mature and stable.

:):)

Kate you are one smart chick and so well put :yelclap:


I was 24 and been married 3 years when I had my first.


And look! My first multi quote!!

[leajones22]

I also had that cluckiness thing going on from a young age but even though other friends went on to have babies young, I still felt that I should wait.

Then I fell in love with a beautiful man and we decided to wait some more. We wnet overseas, got engaged and bought a house all in the same year. 2 years later we got married and then dh's dad died and then found out that we were pg and miscarried again all in the same year. Just after new years of the following year we found out we were pg again, and knew that it was the right time. Our dd is now 2 and we have another on the way.

But let me tell you this, no matter how ready, financially or mentally prepared you may think you are for a baby, the reality will always be different. But you cope anyway.

I hope that you enjoy the years you have b4 ttc and good luck for when you think that you will be ready.

[Nomsie]

At 21 I fell pregnant, and I just knew it wasn't the right time. Not long after, I met my DP, and we were together for 3 years before falling pregnant with twins at 24... These guys were planned... well, 1 was planned, the other was a pleasant shock lol, but I am still scared sh**less about being a mum lol :laughing:
No way known would I do it any younger, though! :sunshine: