Question about having kids or not to have kids
By tigger_k
@tigger_k (62)
United States
August 29, 2006 10:12pm CST
My husband and I have been married for 6 years. I just turned 29. We have discussed having kids but then subject drops pretty fast. We both want to have kids. I would like to start now and he doesn't want to start. Is it to late for me? I don't want to wait to long and then find out that we can't have them or that we are going to have problems. I know there are others options but I am more concerned about my age. What do you think? How old were you?
5 responses
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
30 Aug 06
It is purely personal matter between two of you. Since you have posted a discussion for myLotees, let me share my thoughts with you.
1. One of the main purpose of marriage is procreation
2. There is bountiful of joy, happiness in delivering a child which in turn bring joy, happiness in your life.
3. You are young, you feel you two are children like. If you get children at later age, the child should not call you grandpa, granny. You should be able to nurse him, bring him up, educate him and make a righ citizen. One can complain because Rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorn bushes have Roses.
@classicaljazz (1628)
• United States
30 Aug 06
Have you voiced these concerns to your husband? I know that you want advice and I understand. I would love to help you, but really it's between you and your husband. No matter what we say here, ultimately it's a decision only you and him can make together. I will be here to support and encourage you though. Be open and honest with your husband about your concerns. It is true that your risks increase after 35, but you have a lot of time between now and then, in years but some people take a year or more before they conceive. Do some research and then educate your husband on your concerns. I hope this is helpful. I wish I could do more. Let me know how it goes.
@maya_n_bennett (4687)
• United States
30 Aug 06
I was 23 when I had my daughter. I always wanted a kid before 25 so I got my wish. Im almost 28 and my hubby and I are thinking having another one maybe next year or year after. I like to have 2 more so my last one will be born after I turn 30. 29 is not too late. I think it probably the average. If you both want children, I say go for it. Dont worry about your age. There are lot of people who have babies at late 30s, and 40s.
@JennyP1126 (31)
• United States
30 Aug 06
well. not to dishearten you, but my mom had 5 kids by the time she was 29. she started at 17..its fun having a young mom, and i think it would be weird to be graduating from high school and have like a 50 year old mom! (my mom was 35 at the time)