He is married so plans to start a family

I think money is important to have a happy married life. They should also earn some money to bring up the baby. But, they should also take care of their ages. They can wait for sometime to bring their financial situation to a good position, but I will advise that waiting should not be too long while cosiderign their ages.

for me, if its god's will accept it. like if i get pregnant, i will be happy, if not then there's reason why i still don't have a baby. i noticed this, when couple decided to have a baby, it takes time before they have it. but those couple said, well wait, they have it right away. for youe friends, i think they have to start right away because your friend is already on her thirties and doctors said it is difficult for woman who are in their thirties to get pregnant or the pregnancy is somewhat difficult.

I did wait for about 8 years before I decided to start my family, but my reasons had nothing to do with my financial status, I just wanted to be able to enjoy some time as a couple before switching to be a couple and parents at the same time. I really don't know how wise it is to start a family in your friends circumstances, but I figure that although raising a child requires money, it is my experience that money or no money parents end up doing a good job and from what I have seen in friends it usually works fine no matter what.

Yes probably not the best decision in terms of money but, my friend is starting a family and they are tight on money at the moment so I guess it is dependant on how badly you want children! x

If their money is too tight now, I think they should first enjoy their company, their moment together as husband and wife. That way they could know more of their real personalities.

I know it's cliche but there is never a god time for kids, you could wait and wait and before you know it the biological clock has ticked away. We waited about 3 years after marrying to have our children. We married quite young at the age of 24 and at 27 mney was still tight. It just gets better and better. There are so many people willing to give you things that they have to pass along it just becomes manageable within your means. When you get taht first smile or that sweet I love you Mommy all the sacrafices are so worth it! The other bonus my kids will be out of home by the time we retire.

If they don't do it now, whilst the urge is there, they may never do it. Their situation could remain "tight" financially, and let's face it, if they leave it much longer, then she might be at a "difficult" age for her first childbirth. I think 31 is a good age, and there is support for children, which we have worked for in our lives. I don't mean complete handouts but I wouldn't let money hold me back from having a child that I really wanted. What if the situation worsens? That could be devastating. No, I agree with her... if the time's right, then they should go ahead and try for a child. Brightest Blessings.

I think its tricky. If they can manage, it will be no bad for them. Plus they can squeeze the budget a bit as the baby comes. But its wiser to accumulate some money also.

This is always a very difficult decision to make. I believe they should sit down together and go over their budget thoroughly before making any decision. This will have a life long effect.

Given their ages, sooner is probably better. There never is a perfect time to have a baby. Some people just have to figure it out as they go along.My hubby and I were married about 18 months when we got pregnant.

I am currently 32 (almost 33) and my husband is 43. We just got married three years ago and are just now trying to have kids. We definitely wanted to spend a few years as husband and wife before creating any little creatures of our own. Money definitely has something to do with it, although we have heard from everyone who has kids that if you are waiting for the right time from a financial perspective, the right time will never come. Just have kids when you are ready to have kids. You will make it work when the time comes. No one seems to ever be completely financially ready. Kids are expensive, and the parents will have to make personal sacrifices so that their kids don't go without. We are lucky enough to currently be in a stable financial situation. However, both of us will have to continue to work after the kids are born in order to keep what we have going.

For me, everybody can do what he wants... If it happens to me, I think that I wait to have a baby if my family is not prepared on the economic way...I think it's very important to secure a certain future to babies... In this case, I can also notice that they have a certain age and maybe it is also an age question...