what age do you think is good to have children?

United States
February 5, 2007 3:58pm CST
im a new mother at the age of 20. i deffinatly wasnt ready to have kids, but i welcomed it with everything i have. i personal dont think that its age that matters, more of if you and your SO is ready. i wish i could have waited, and finished college and gotten a house ect. but i still hope to give my daughter an awsome life
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• Canada
6 Feb 07
I dont think that there is an exact age that you should wait for,,, Alot of people say well i'll have one when i can afford it but really will you ever be able to say i can afford it? i dont think so... i think thers always a way to provide and if your ready to give everything you have to put into it then i think its fine. As long as your happy. Never a mistake more of a gift :) things happen for a reason ... you never know maybe your going to need that baby one of these days to help you through something...
@mbarryton (1872)
• United States
6 Feb 07
i too had my first when i was 20. i wasnt ready at all everything seemed like it was coming fast and all at one time but once i had her and held her in my arms everything just fell into place....now i have 2 lol
@loray143 (485)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
i become a mother at the age of 21... I could say that I got pregnant at the right age but not at the right time since I'm not done with school yet...
@uhevelyn (219)
• Japan
5 Feb 07
It's not the age that counts,it's for us to be responsible and mature enough for our kids.Try to do everything for the sake of your child because he or she really needs you,be strong enough,you can do it.
@kitakitts (188)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
according to my ob-gyne, the right age to have children is between 27 to 30. it is the time when your body is mature enough to handle pregnancy. i was quite surprised because i thought the ideal age is between 20-25. likewise, the important question is when are you ready to have a child. we just have to consider age to minimize risk in pregnancy ;) most mothers may have regrets but never having a child of their own :) goodluck to you and your daughter.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
6 Feb 07
I had my ist baby at 26 and 29 with my 2nd baby. I don't think age matter when it comes to having a baby. Nothing will prepare you for this mix feelings that will overcome you when you see your baby. I'm speechless and totally awe. Its simply amazing.
@crystal8577 (1466)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I don't think there is a magic age. I got pregnant with my first at 21 & had her 2 months before I turned 22. I was in the Army at the time. I had baby #2 at 24 & #3 5 weeks at 29. I am happy with all of my kids & think we are doing just fine.
• United States
5 Feb 07
Children are a blessing when ever they come. I had my first kid just after I turned 22. I think it was hard to adjust to the lack of sleep and dedicating 100% of my time to someone else. Every aga has its benifits.
@soccermom (3198)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I had my first daughter when I was 21.(I'm 32 now) Her "sperm donor" left me at the hospital when she was born because he expected a boy and she was obviously a girl. Never heard or saw him again, which is for the best because he was very abusive. It was the scariest thing ever, but I look at her everyday and think what a blessing, she truly helped make me who I am today. I had my middle child when I was 28, also unplanned. I'd only been dating my husband 6 months at the time, and amazingly he was so excited to be a daddy. He'd always been good to my first daughter, but at 21 I didn't think he'd want to be a dad. He's awesome at it. I had my son 16 months ago and he will be my last. I adore the ground he walks on, I love all my children for who they are, and they each have their own special ways, but I look at my son and think "wow, I finally got there", meaning he came at atime in my life where things are finally stable and I have time to truly enjoy him being little. I don't think age matters when you have kids, as long as you love them and cherish every moment you have together.
• United States
5 Feb 07
I agree that it's not really a magic number. I waited til I was 35. My body wishes I would have done it earlier. But I had a good time til she got here. Now I'm having a better time.
• United States
5 Feb 07
I had my first son when I was 21. I sure know how you feel. I felt the same way. But instead my son was my inspiratation to strive harder to give him a good life. We are not rich, but I am able to provide him everything that he needs. It's not the toys, the house that your baby needs. It's your love. ;-)