Age you were when you had your first baby?

I think that it is coommon saying that it is better to have a baby at an early age like around 25 for a lady, who is the most energetic. Saying is saying, but not always sounds right when we have our own ideas about the right time to give birth to a baby because everyone has her own business to do at some special period before she plans to have a baby. I am happy to know that you have a nine-month-old baby and adore him as a miracle one. Enjoy the happiness that the baby brings you, dear friend. Ok, now let me say something about my baby. I was 29 years old when my baby came to this world to enjoy the world. Most of my classmate got married earlier than me, which made me think that I am far behind them. But it is ok for me because I don't see anything not so good to have a baby at a late age. I am happy with the time when I had my baby as always. By the way, I have only one kid.

I was 19 when my first child was born and 28 when my fourth and final child was born. I can honestly say...and this is ONLY my experience...my last child has made me more tired and frazzled than any of her siblings did! I don't know if its because I am older or what it is. I just know that I had a whole lot more energy with her brothers and sister! My first born had his 10th birthday party today. Where did the time go?

I was eighteen - way too young really although I didn't think so at the time. I only had one daughter. She's 27 now and she had her first child last year so thankfully she didn't make the same mistake I did and she waited until she was older. Really she is so much better at it all than I was so those few years difference do matter I think. I was still growing up myself when I was bringing up a child and that's quite tough to do - although we had fun mind you!

i was 32 when i had my first baby and 36 when i had my second. i dont think it matter when you have your kids, i just find now some of my friends are becoming grandparents but i am still dealing with young (ish kids) (they are 10 & 14)...is that good? bad? i dont know!!

I was 20 and graduating from college in a matter of months when my parents found out. The Philippines is a pretty conservative country, so they almost went nuts. They eventually got over their anger and disappointment, as my boyfriend (now husband for more than 4 years, our relationship almost a decade)have proven their impressions wrong.

I was 30 when I had my first baby. I had to have a bit of help as I couldn't get pregnant and if I did I miscarried shortly afterwards. I had another child when I was 36 also on the same treatment and then somehow, I fell pregnant naturally, when my second child was 7 months old and had my last child when I was 38. I would not have been ready to have children any earlier than 30. We were having holidays and I had already had my 'single' life with my mates, holidays and clubbing, before I settled down. All my friends have kids in their late teens and 20's, some are grandparents themselves. I am 47 in a couple of months and my kids are 8,10 and 16. I am a 'young' mum and I do all sorts with my lot. At the end of the day, what will be will be, and whatever happens, happens for a reason. I couldn't have kids earlier so thats the way it is.

I havent had my first yet. But i will have my first in january. And i will be 22. I am definitely ready for this. And this is something my husband and i both wanted. I want to have 2 and i wanted to by young when i had them.

I am 24 with my first (and currently only) child at eight months.

i was 20 when i had my first son he is now 10, then i was 22 when my second son was born... now i am 30 and can not have anymore children but i have 3 step children that i love dearly as they were my own.. i dont think it really matters if you are in your twentis or if you are in your forties when you have a baby as long as you love them and care for them. you could be forty and have more energy than a twenty year old. lol.. either way as long as you feel energetic, youthful and beautiful that is all that matters..

I am 25 years old and I have yet to have a child. I want a child more then anything in this whole wide world but I know that I have to wait. Yes my biological clock is ticking so to speak but I want to be financially secure when I have my first child and I have not found that yet. Hopefully one day. I look foward to it. I walk through the stores and love to look at baby clothes and gear etc and feel jealous of all my friends from school that have started families. But I know in my heart that it is not meant to be just yet until I get my life togethor.

My daughter is 9 yrs old and I had her when I was 29. She is still a handful and I guess will always be. I love her to bits and we have constantly been together. When I was due to have baby I went home to my mother and she and the brothers were a big help. You should indeed have a child when you think you are ready. I dream of having twins next but I need the husband first. I am not willing to grow any more children all by myself. I love it but at times I find it very hard to cope but thank God for church family and relatives I am still making ends meet.

I personally think it depends on the person. Each person has a different situation. I am 22 years old about to turn 23 next month and I'm pregnant with my first. Me and my husband didn't plan on having any children yet. We have only been married for 10 months but we couldn't be happier. We truly believe he is our little blessing. Also, congratulations on your little one. The joy a baby brings into lives is perfect for any age.

i had my first at the age of 20 and my second at the age of 21 :-D im turning 22 on saturday i know i had them close together but it doesnt matter i love both my kids and i am looking forward to maybe having more in a few years (well see how i feel)

I had my 1st child at 23 years old. I was one of the oldest women at the OB-GYN's office at that time! In fact, there was a girl that had just turned 12 that delivered the same night as me. I'm glad that I waited since I got to do things before having to settle down. I couldn't imagine how teens would want to have a child at like 15 or 16. Even at 23 I had to sacrifice doing some things that I had planned to do because I was going to become a parent. Many things went on hold and alot of those things stayed on hold. My sister was 41 when she had her first one. It's like marriages & relationships, age doesn't matter =)

I have only one child and I had him when I was 27. He was an unplanned baby. We were married for just one and half years then and our financial conditions were in tatters (practically nil at the bank). There was no way we could afford a baby and with both of us having left our previous jobs for better prospects, there was no way my new office would give me leave just 10 months after joining. So when the doc confirmed pregnancy, I went home and told my husband that I wanted an abortion. YES! I admit that I wanted one (I was just 3wks then) as I thought it would be prudent on our part to have a proper bank support and then start the family. My hubby put his foot down, yes he was the one who convinced me that no matter what, even if I had to leave my job and he had to toil 24hrs, we had to have our first child. I am glad I listened to him. Today our child is 8yrs old. Life hasn’t been very smooth, we have had to scrape the bottom of the pan every few years for birthdays, school admission, little holidays, an expensive indulgence for our child and so on, but GOD has never let me down. HE has given us just enough to pull us through. Life has taught me an invaluable lesson…that no matter how much you plan, always expect the unexpected and face it as best as you can, GOD is always there to bail you out, but your effort must be sincere.

You have the will and guts to bring up your baby in the best possible manner, I think 'where there is a will, there is a way' so I think 'age' in your case is not going to be an hindance or dampener...and you will devote your full energies to your baby for his bright future. Best of Luck!:):)

when i had my first baby, i was 25 then..i think it's better to have a baby in an early age, not that really young but capable to handle the responsibilities and of course, can handle the pregnancy physically, emotionally, and mentally because pregnancy is not that easy and needs support..congrats with you baby artemis..it's difficult to some women to be pregnant with that age..it's a miracle, i believe..

Congratulations on your baby and there is no right age for everyone as lots of young people don't enjoy their babies as they feel tied down and unable to enjoy themselves, whereas you feel your baby to be a miracle. I was 25 with my first and 27 with my second. My mom was 27 with her first then she had 3 in her 30's including me when she was 39 amd then my brother when she was 40. You have time to have loads more yet if you wanted, have fun.

My son was born 9 days after I turned 30. I was hoping that he would of been born 10 days eariler then I would say that he was born when I was in my twenties. LOL

I was already 26 and don't plan to have anymore.I love kids but they are alot of responsibilty.