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When Should I Start Trying to Get Pregnant?
When will I be ready to have a baby ? If you are waiting until you have the perfect job , a bulging bank account and a mansion on a hill you may never have a child. I don’t mean to say that a little planning is not a good thing, but the facts are that life rarely dishes up perfection and just because our circumstances are somewhat less than optimal is no real reason to deprive ourselves of the joys of motherhood and the fun of choosing baby bedding and nursery decor .
So long as you have the basic necessities in place and feel that you are truly ready to tackle the responsibilities of parenting , I say go for it! This brings us to ask what the basics may actually be and how to know if we are ready to be a mom or a dad .
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HAVE A BABY
Some couples place their focus on the financial aspects of becoming parents only to realize they were fretting for no real reason . A good looking stroller and stuff will cost a ton of money, right? The truth is that if you buy quality used nursery furnishings , baby clothes and equipment or are willing to accept Edit this text from friends, you will be amazed at how inexpensive your baby’s first few years can be. Certainly a newborn must be fed, clothed and have a place to sleep but a luxurious baby nursery is not a necessity, most definitely not as crucial as parenting.
AM I EMOTIONALLY READY FOR A BABY
Far more important than fancy designer baby items are the emotional environment of the family home and the parents’ level of maturity. Chances are that if you have enough maturity to be carefully weighing the pros and cons and asking the important questions, you can learn how to take care of an infant like a pro.
As far as when is the best time to have a baby is concerned , before you start trying to get pregnant it is always a good idea to assess your circumstances . For instance, if you are in a relationship is it a stable one? Emotional stability is very important in a newborn’s life and something that each child deserves. If your life is unstable , this may not be the best time have a baby .
If something were to happen to your mate or should the relationship fall apart , can you handle things on your own? Nobody plans to be a single mom but things happen and absent fathers are a dime a dozen.
WHY DO I WANT A BABY SO BADLY
Another area worthy of revue is to ask yourself why you want to conceive . Is it because all of your family members have babies, because your relationship is falling apart and you want to lock your mate in or because you can’t imagine not having a baby of your own to love?
If your life is good , if you can provide a baby’s needs and your idea of perfection is a home brimming with love and children , then by all means, now is the perfect time to get pregnant.