How old were you when you had your first child?

Question

Do you think it was a good age to have a baby?

Do you wish you had waited to get pregnant?

Do you wish you had your baby sooner?


My husband and I want to get pregnant soon, I am hoping to give birth when I am between the age of 24.5 and 25 years old.

Answer 1

I was 24 when I had my son. My daughter was born shortly before my 27th birthday. I think that this is the perfect age to have kids. ( or so the books say) The longer that you wait the more complications that could arise. Now to sound cliche... You know when you and your signifigant other is ready. Some people get the baby fever early in life, some get it late. It all depends on you. I just know that one day I didn't want kids yet, then it seemed like the next day I couldn't wait! On one hand if you have them young, then you are young enough to enjoy everything. but on the other if you wait till later you could be better off, financially and all. I guess I wasn't much of a help but that's my opinion! Good Luck!

Answer 2

I was 28 when my 1st daughter was born. I had it planned out in my head - married at 24, which I was, baby at 26, but that didn't happen. We had some trouble conceiving, but I'm kind of glad, because we had 4 years of just the 2 of us before bringing a child into the mix. Especially these days, when more than 1/2 the marriages don't make it past the 4 yr. mark - imagine if you had to drag a small child thru' all that! My second daughter wasn't born until I was 34. I didn't plan on it happening that way, but again, I had trouble conceiving. However, it's worked out well. I'm older & more experience as a Mom, therefore, more relaxed with the baby, who's now 17 months old. Also, with a 6 year age difference between the 2 girls - it's alot easier! My older daughter adores her little sister & is anxious to do anything to help & because of the age gap, it's almost just like only having 1 child because my older daughter doesn't require my constant attention, like a younger child would. My younger sister just her second child 3 months ago & her 1st daughter will be 3 at the end of August & let me tell you - she's struggling! So, don't be in too much of a hurry where a family is concerned. All good things to those who wait! Good luck.

Answer 3

I was 19. He was a mistake, but he was the best mistake I ever made. Yes, I wish that I had waited. I would have had time to figure out who I was and what I wanted in life. I had my second child at 30. I wish I would have had one sooner than that. But when you are single and hadn't found the right guy, that's hard. Just make sure that you and your husband are ready for the commitment. Your life will change, for the better.

Answer 4

No matter how young or old you are, parenthood changes your life in ways you can't imagine until you experience it. You don't realize how selfish you actually are until your life revolves entirely around another person. There are advantages to waiting. I was 31 and felt more prepared emotionally and financially. However, I don't have as much energy as I'd like and sometimes feel if I had started younger, my kids would have a mom that was more fun. I say, as long as you've had time to enjoy being married for awhile and you both feel up to it physically, emothionally, and financially, 24 & 25 are perfect ages...old enough for the responsibility but young enough to have fun with it. Good luck.

Answer 5

11

Answer 6

I had my daughter when I was 17 ( preg. @16), I was way to young to have a child. But everything worked out good I graduated high school had a fulltime job. I wish I would have waited but I love my daughter very much and now I am 27,married, and have 2 more kids. No matter what age you have children you never regret having them.

Answer 7

24

Answer 8

I had my first child at 18 and my second child when I was 21 1/2. I think 18 was a little young for me to have a child, but I did it to try to save my marriage. (Dumb, I know) I wish I would have waited another year to get pregnant or to even think about it. But, I am glad that I have him even though his dad & I are split up. I am planning on having another child in about 2-3 years.

Answer 9

21

Answer 10

I was 18, I got married a week after my 18th birthday and got pregnant 3 months after I was married. My first son was born 10 days before my 19th birthday. I always knew I wanted to be a mother and wanted to start young. I have 3 boys now (I'm 30)...and recently remarried and am looking forward to trying for a girl.