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Wendy
Super August 2021

Pregnancy question!! Help !!

Wendy, on June 14, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Posted in Family and Relationships 25

My FH and I always said we didnt want kids at all.. Last year I started feeling that maybe I do (maybe because a lot of my friends have been having kids). My FH never really expressed wanting any seriously.. Well for the past 2 months he’s been jokingly saying that We should get pregnant, or that...
My FH and I always said we didnt want kids at all.. Last year I started feeling that maybe I do (maybe because a lot of my friends have been having kids). My FH never really expressed wanting any seriously.. Well for the past 2 months he’s been jokingly saying that We should get pregnant, or that “accidents” happen, hoping I don’t get my period and so on. Obviously he knows I have to consent and it’s not just going to happen lol. So 2 days ago he just told me that he’s serious and that he feels that we’re ready for a baby, that his body is telling him and so is mine (whatever that means lol). I told him we are not ready, I want to be married before having a kid, I’m waiting on a promotion at work so waiting on that as well, but being married is the biggest one.. Now, he’s all like we should move the date (date is set for 08.08.20) We already booked our stay at the resort in order to lock our date, changing it is doable we’d just have to pay a fee. Our parents have been asking for a grandkid for the past 6yrs lol, specially my mom since I’m the oldest... Some of my friends tell me I shouldn’t wait until I’m older due to complications and I don’t want to be too old raising a kid (I’m 30 and he’s 31). I’m thinking 2021 should be good to get pregnant (I’ll be 31/32).

What do you guys think?? For those that started parenting late, what’s your experience?? Was it hard getting pregnant? Would you recommend???

Thoughts/opinions..


thank you!!

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  • D
    Super July 2020
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    Dont rush into anything but make a flexible plan. Talk to your doctors now. You and FH should have your fertility health checked out. Many couples can wait several years, some can't. Or there are other factors that could make getting pregnant more difficult. It's important to do if you want to wait awhile.
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  • Monique
    Devoted August 2020
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    Since you and your FH recently changed your minds about having children, I think you should wait. A few months after you get married, you may change your mind again. I say wait and give yourselves time to think about what you want. Children change a relationship a lot

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  • Renee
    Super October 2020
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    My aunt was in her late 30's when she had her 3 kids (37 and 39 I think) She never regretted waiting. As far as I know she never had any complications but I know other women who have. Not sure if age was a factor or not. Personally I wanted to have kids at a younger age and I did. Nothing wrong either way, Everyone has different reasons for when they want to get pregnant in their lives. I think that maybe the 2 of you should sit down and have a very serious conversation about it though. Why he doesn't want to wait, why you do, etc. Maybe even see a therapist. They usually have good incite and could maybe help you both see things from a different perspective

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  • W
    Savvy December 2015
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    You shouldn't rush into having a baby until you feel you're ready. It's a pretty expensive endeavor and physically exhausting, so I wouldn't want to be pregnant and planning a wedding simultaneously. That said, there are things you can start doing now like making a savings account for the first years' worth of expenses, making sure you have space in your apartment or house for a baby, etc. I would def make an appointment with an OBGYN to start preparing: making sure you're up to date with your exams, getting bloodwork done if you need to, taking vitamins and tracking ovulation. The hard part is even if you're healthy, the risk of miscarriage and complications go up as you get older. Where you are now, you guys should be fine!
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  • K
    Expert September 2021
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    I had my first at 27 and second at 29. I seriously dont know how ppl in their late 30s without a support system have energy to have kids. Then again everyone's situation is different. Both my spouse and I have successful careers...we also wanted kids close in age hence the 16 months in between. ... Having children changes things. Relationship Dynamic. Priorities. I do have to say husband and I were the perfect couple before kids - as in I could never thought it was possible - sex 7 days a week, never disagreeing, on board w everything and anything, we killed all our goals individual and joint... It was a dream. After kids we do now get into it just cuz we see parenting differently. I wouldn't change it and I don't think neither would he but I know we both think sometimes how awesome it used to be without all this... With all that said I agree w everyone who said to not make changes to plans u have already made. And also this - any time someone making a decision about having kids or not asks me I say this - have kids don't have kids ur life will be amazing in it's own way. It is truly the greatest thing to hold ur baby. It is crazy to say but if for whatever reason my husband wasn't there anymore I would die inside yes but my life would so continue cuz of the tiny humans that call me mommy. On the other hand if u don't have kids...well the world is ur oyster... The lifestyle u get to have without kids is just beyond amazing. The kind of freedom (financial, space, emotional, et ) no parent can ever have
    Also parenting affects ppl differently. U may think u know the person but once all the stress of parenting comes....it's a lot...anyways good luck!
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