When did you realize you were ready to start a family?

All of my mommy friends say they never felt ready 😂 they just felt it was the right time so they'd dive into it. They all tell me you get ready when it's happening. 😅 I'm not sure that's super comforting to any of us non-mommies, but that's their experience.

No one is ever going to be ready. Nothing can prepare for the lack of sleep, the mess, the stress, the shift that occurs because now your life is about supporting the life you created in every way and the strain it can put on your relationship. Nothing can prepare you for the amount of love that will grow in your heart for your child and your partner. It’s a beautiful and stressful experience. There really isn’t anything that can prepare you for it. Just remember that in order to be good parents you have to have a good relationship with each other first. So even though your child will always come first make sure you take care of yourself and your partner even when you want you kill them both, because you will 😂.

My husband has wanted to have a baby before he even met me. I didn't want children until we got married. Once, we got married we started trying. It has been a struggle. I was diagnosed with PCOS at the beginning of this year which makes it more difficult to conceive. I never realized how difficult it can be to have a baby. We have been trying for over a year.

Honestly I just felt like I really wanted one. I feel like people put sooo much negativity on having a child but not the positives. People always talk about lack of sleep, stressing, etc but never the random “I love you’s”, the love you grow for them etc. Every child and everyone’s experience can be completely different. Whenever you feel like you want a baby, go for it! I had my son at 25 (before getting married) and we’re gonna start for another one after the wedding! I wouldn’t change anything at all

I have always wanted to be a mom. I’ve wanted a baby desperately for the past several years. The timing wasn’t right then. I’ll be 40 soon & we tried a few IVF cycles (because of my age & because I have endometriosis) and had no luck. I’m not giving up because we have a few other options. But deep down, I truly want to be married before having a child. My wedding is in a week and I’m super excited!
All of this to say that when the time is right, you will know.
Best wishes to y’all!