what age do you think is good to have children?
By potatobutt87
@potatobutt87 (348)
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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11 responses
@pbrent128422 (34)
• 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
@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.
@happythoughts (4109)
• 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.
@tonicasteel (15)
• 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.
@theempress (408)
• 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. ;-)