at what age you were pregnant of your first child? for no baby but planning ...

I was 19 when I was pregnant with my daughter. I was in college and it was a bad decision. However, I have never regretted it having my daughter. She's my everything. I didn't quit college, but instead, I take my courses online. So, I am continuing my education while still being a single mother. Being a mother is the best thing in the world- if you're ready for it. When I found out I was pregnant, I became ready and it's the best thing!

Hi Checa no more comments just want to say one thing Such Discussions must be Marked, For Females Only LOl

LOL! I did not get pregnant for the first or the second child, it was my wife who got pregnant......!!!! Jokes apart, it is said that it is better to have a child at an early age. Doctors say that till 32 years of age, not much complications arise, but if the age of mother increases beyond 32 years of age, there might be some complications. When one is young, it is always easier and convenient to bring up a child, because at that time one does have lots and lots of energy and enthusiasm. On the other hand, as the age increases and one grows older, it becomes a bit difficult to handle an infant. It requires lot of physical energy and mental efforts to bring up an infant and to meet his/her expectations. I would advise, if you are planning to have a child, it would be better to have it, as early as possible. Best of Luck and my best wishes to you!!

I was 17 years old the first time I had my baby. I was 26 years old when I had my second baby. My first pregnancy wasn't planned, of course, since I was so young. I had a boyfriend and he left me as soon as we found out I was pregnant. So here I was a young child myself having a baby. At first I thought to give him up for adoption but after he was born I couldn;t go through with it. He is now a 33 year old adult and I think I raised him well, as he is a good man. I later found a new man and got married and had another child. She was planned this time. She is now a 25 year old woman and very responsible. I was young when I had my children but now that they are adults I am glad. I am 51 years old and have my freedom from small kids. I can now look forward to grandchildren, one day, I hope.

Hi Checapricon, I had my youngest child when I was forty and my eldest child when I was 23, the is no right age or correct age I think it is whenever you as a person think you are ready to have. Ib fact most of the parents at my sons school are what people would class as older mothers. I think I had youth on my side with my eldest but perhaps less patience but with my youngest I get more tired quicker but have more patience and understanding. Good luck for falling when you do decide to try for one. Huggles. Ellie:D

hi che..I got pregnant with my eldest when I was 29 and I was so relieved, because my aunt said that if I didnt get pregnant before the age of 30, I would be having a hard time to bear one..So, at least, I passed the test, I am indeed a woman .. My husband and I wanted to have another one, but it took us 8 years to finally get pregnant..I need to be worked up by my OB-Gyne in order to have a regular ovulation.. The doc said that whatever your age is, that is also the age of your egg cells. So, imagine, I was 38 and so with my egg cell when I had my second baby.. The egg cell somehow weakens or "not of very good quality" anymore when you have reached the age of 35..Besides, there might be some abnormalities, when you get pregnant much older.. When I finally got pregnant at 38, I was so worried and was worried the whole 9 months..I fear that my baby might have down syndrome or any other abnormalities, and I couldn't bear that..But, God gave me a healthy baby.. It is advised that women should think of getting pregnant in their late 20's. There are a lot of medical reasons why you should and i suggest you browse the net for professional advices, or go to your doctor, so she can give you answers... But on the other hand, if a woman or a couple is not ready yet to go to the next level, if they are not, most important is, financially, emotionally and psychologically stable, then you better think it over many times..For having kids is a lifetime responsibility...

Hi che, I married at the age of 27 and my husband was 2 years older than me. My husband has 6 sisters and he is the only son in the family, so both my mother in law and my hubby were eager to have a new born baby. Anyway I took two years long to have my first pregnancy. The whole family was so happy as well as my parents. After experiencing the 9 months of conception, I finally gave birth to my first kid. All the members of our two families were so elated to welcome this new born child posting and have a great day.

I was 21 when I was pregnant with my first child. And I was 24 when I became pregnant with my second child. And even though I am 33 now my husband and I are trying for baby #3 (more his idea then mine). But neither if us are getting any younger so we might as well try now before it is too late.

I had my daughter when i was 31 years old... and i wanted to have one earlier but i was still working abroad... so my husband and i are far away from each other... 3 months after i got back... i became pregnant... Right now... i want to have another one... but my husband is now the one working abroad... and i think we will try for another one when he gets back... by that time... i will be 34... still a good age to be pregnant...

I had always planned not to have children until I was in my middle to late 20s, I wanted to enjoy my life, and I did not particularly like kids believe it or not. That came from my babysitting experiences! However, I became pregnant at 17 and decided to keep the baby, I did this because my parents had been so against it, everything I did when I was younger was to get at someone else, truth was the only person I was hurting was myself, but oh well that is the stubborness of youth!. So I was a Mum at 18. I think that you will know when you are ready to try for a baby, after my firstborn I did not want anymore, and I made sure I did not have any more until I was ready. I decided I was ready at 26 and had another 3 children!

hi checapricorn I was 32 and had no problems at all, my son is now 49 and is so smart and I am so proud of him. My second child was born ten months after and it was not so good, she was born black and by the time they got her to breathing she was brain damaged but it was not my age,it was a bad exc use for a doctor,he kne w my child was in d anger and should have done a cesarean but he didnt, and when she was finally born she was not breathing, now if he had done the cesarean when her breathing first became slower she would have been fine, so dont be afraid of being too old if you are in good health and if you need a cesarean scream for it, dont let a doctor do that to you, I was in fantastic shape, I just did not go back to the excellent doctor I had for my first child but chose the quack instead. Just pick the best darn gyn ob doctor you can get, its well worth it and do keep really healthy. dont wait too long in your thirties though. yow will be so glad to have some little ones believe, nothing like that first time of holding your new born in your arms. You look at him and think I and my hubby made this, wonder of wonders ahhh.

I was 20 when I got pregnant with my child. I'm glad that I had him young because he will be graduating from high school by the time I am 40. I never wanted to be one of those people who are 60 with kids in high school. I'm happy with the choice I made. Do I think all people should make that choice, no. I think you have to be ready to do what it takes to care for and support a child. It's not easy. However, I was always "old" for my age and taking the new responsibility was not really an issue for me. Yes, my world changed when I had my son, but in some ways it forced me to grow up a little bit more so that I could be a good parent.

Well I got pregnant with my first child when I was 15 years old and I had her when I was 16 and no this pregnancy wasn't planned it was very hard for me because I was very young and I didn't know anything about having a child. My mom was a great helper and I will always be greatful for what she has done for me.

I had my son when I was 31 yrs. We have been trying for another but have not been blessed. I am 37 yrs of age. I wish I had him earlier but I was not in a stable relationship in my late 20s so was glad that when I finally came out of that, I met a wonderful man who I am married to now. We got engaged Dec 1999, moved countries, married June 2001 and had our son July 2002. We would love another child :)

I met my ex-husband on my trip around the world when I was 20 years old. He came over to my home country and we got married. I was 22 years old when my first son was born. I had a home birth and used a water pool for the first stage of my labor. My older son is now 13 years old and at secondary school. I had my second son when I was 34 years old. He is now 16 months and goes to play group. I think the ideal age to get pregnant is 25 to 30, however many younger mums are happy and lots of older mums are great. I think that the teenage years are young for pregnancy but it can happen and many teenage parents are responsible loving parents. Everyone is unique and if pregnancy happens I think it is wonderful when the surprise is a pleasant one. Having a baby is a very special event in life and watching your child grow up will be delightful. Good luck and I hope that you have a lovely pregnancy when you do expect your first child.

I had my first when i was just 19 then 18 months later had my second that was after a miscarriage. Then 4 years later i had my daughter. Then another four years after that i had my son. Then at the age of 34 i had my fifth and my last child. I had hardly any problems with this pregnancy and had a relativity stress free pregnancy.

I was 25 when I first got pregnant and 26 when I had my son. I was 30 when I got pregnant with my daughter and 31 when I had her. She was the last. I lost three pregnancies in between.

I was 18 when I got pregnant with my first child. It was not planned. My second child was planned and I got pregnant at 22. I think that 25 would be a good age to have a first baby. I hope to have one more baby before i turn 30 and that will be it for me.

Hi there checapricorn. Im 36 now and I just gave birth to my first born last Sept 12. Yes they say it is risky, but the help of a very good doctor, loving hubby and a supportive family, things will be different. I have a cousing you also gave birht to her first born and she is 44 years old, and yes she survived. And having good clean life will help a lot, no smoking and no drinking too much. But when you saw the face of your angel all the risk and pressure will be pay off. Have a nice day..........