when to have kids

@birdie816 (1276)
United States
December 26, 2010 5:04pm CST
to start,i am a married woman...don't think i am one of those stupid teenagers who wants a baby for some odd reason (although i am technically still a teenager for a few months even though i no longer feel like it). but anyway i would like to have kids one day. i just do not know when the best time would be to have them. i am a little scared that i will get pregnant without warning and i will be unprepared to have kids. do you think that a married teenager could properly raise a child (in case of unexpected pregnancy.... because i definately am not trying to get pregnant now)??? or would it be just like any other teen pregnancy...?
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
28 Dec 10
I personally think one should be ready to be parent, then only it's time to have kids, age or marriage doesn't really matter. Most importantly, you have to be mentally and emotionally prepared for kids. Just ask yourself if you can take care of the baby now, if you are willing to spend time with him or her, if you can give up your personal time or hobbies, etc. Some people told me, financial is important, they need to have enough money then only they can have kids. But to me, one should have enough love, then only he should have kids. If you have the money, but you may not wish to spend time with the baby. Babies or kids need attention or companies from the parents, but not the money. Also, being a parent can be really tiring, especially when the kid is still young. The baby may cry for the whole night, and you can't sleep for the whole night. The baby can be crying for the whole day too. Also, when he grows older, he may throw temper, do things that you do not expect, do not listen to what you told him, etc. These are all common for young kids, and these are natural, can you handle all these and hold your emotions? I have seen some or many parents keep scolding the kids, just because the kids doing something naturally (which the kids will do, but the adults don't think it's right). I always pity the kids. Kids need love and care from the parents. I am not scaring you, but I just think that if you are ready for all these, you can go ahead and get pregnant. Being a parent is really great, especially for a mother. I am a mother of a two year old son, I still remember the time I was pregnant, it's really wonderful though sometimes it's painful. Though sometimes I need to stay up the whole night taking care of my son, I still feel grateful, because he is my son. I always think age doesn't really matter, as long as you truly love your baby. ^_^
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@birdie816 (1276)
• United States
29 Dec 10
thank you for your comment. i agree with the part about being financially able to raise a child. i may be able to pull off the mental and emotional aspects of raising children, but i do not think i will be financially stable enough for a very long time. and also the part about the sleep thing, i don't know how that would work lol. i am very fond of sleep...and when i don't get it then i am not exactly the nicest person to know...and it is good to know that it is not all bad to have kids (just in case)
@eurekafemme (5874)
• Philippines
27 Dec 10
You said you are married, so having a kid is not a problem if you are both healthy. The only thing to consider is that if you are emotionally and mentally prepared to have kids. Nurturing a so fragile thing is not an easy tasks, you need to be emotionally prepared as well as mentally equipped in order to carry your tasks efficiently. Also ,physical stability is need. How can you take care of your baby when you are not fit to. Be healthy first . Taking care of a baby as well as children is physically strenuous , believe me because I am already a mum of 4. :) When you can answer all these and assess yourself that you are indeed ready, then, It is tie for you to have that little darling.:) Goodluck and God bless.:)
@birdie816 (1276)
• United States
28 Dec 10
thank you for your comment. you are completely right. a parent has to be mentally and emotionally ready to successfully raise children. and they woi=uld neef to be physically fit to do so also. i am not completely sure about the first 2, but i am young and at an average weight, so i think i would be physically capable of raising a child if the unexpected happens. and i am sure it would be very strenuous but i think i could do it.
@birdie816 (1276)
• United States
29 Dec 10
thanks again. i needed the encouragement. i think the unexpected may be happening oddly enough...lets just say some thing is late lol. anywho if i am pregnant then hopefully everything will kick in and it will all just come naturally like you said
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
If the baby comes, you will immediately feel that bond between you and her/him. I believe the natural mother's instinct will guide you through it. Don't worry, you'll be just fine especially when yu have a husband who will support and help you out through out the journey of parenthood.:)
@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
27 Dec 10
A lady can get an unexpected pregnancy at anytime if she is in that sort of relationship. It is better to be happy about a positive pregnancy test than unhappy and worried. If a lady gets a surprise pregnancy than it is lovely if she gets her life ready for the baby she is going to have. If a lady finds out she is pregnant her due date might be 10th August 2011. So she have months to get ready for her baby. You sound like the sort of teenager that would make a lovely parent. I believe that the best age for a lady to have a baby is around 24 years old. It could be age 24 to 29 years old. The early twenties are another great age range for pregnancy if the lady is ready like ages 21 to 23 years old. When I was at school my friend's sister got pregnant at 18 years old. She had that baby girl when she was 19 years old. She and her boyfriend went on to have a baby boy and then another baby girl. They are still together and are happy in their relationship. That girl made an excellent mother and she still is. That lady is in a living together set up and they didn't bother getting married. I think that a married 20 year old would be fine to have a baby.
@birdie816 (1276)
• United States
28 Dec 10
okay. that is great that you think so. i am hoping it is true that i will make a good mother whenever i decide to have a baby (or end up getting pregnant...whichever happens first). also, hopefully i am more mature than the average 19 year old because i am married and already have some responsibilities to manage.