Do you think 22 is too young to have a 3rd child?

Question

I am 22, I am financially able, married, and I have a loving home...................... I want a 3rd baby.............. Is that okay??????????????????

Answer 1

I had my third and final child at 22. Now they are all grown up and out on their own, and I am still young enough to enjoy it. Plus, I will more than likely live long enough to see my grandchildren grow, marry, and have kids of their own.

If you feel you can handle it, you go for it!

Answer 2

Hmm, well, I think 22 is too young to have ANY children (I'm 23). However, if it is true you are financially able, you are married, and you have a loving home, that would be the ideal environment to have another children. I think you need to think about the cost of adding another mouth to feed, and if you will be able to give it the full love and attention you want to at this time. Also, discuss it with your husband, since as you are married, it would be his decision, too, and it would be unfair to the child and your husband if you became pregnant when he wasn't ready to have a third child. He might resent you and the child. If you can answer positively to all those questions, then I would say go for it.

Answer 3

It's not necessarily how old you are that's going to make it okay to have a third child. The questions to ask would be: Are you ready to take on the challenge of a third child? Do you have the maturity and the mentality to raise a third child? and, Would it necessarily be the best time to bring another life into the world? You should really think about that before you decide. Although, being financially able, married, and having a loving home are absolute brownie points in this case, you need to make sure you are physically healthy to have another child as well. If everything checks out, and you are still positive that you are ready for another child, then go for it.

Answer 4

It is not the age that matters, don't listen to that douchebag who called you a whore. If you are really married, financially stable, and can provide a warm home for your children then there is nothing wrong with it. That is between you and your hubby.

Don't look to strangers for approval though, and the fact that you are means you probably have some qualms about it, so maybe wait a while until you know for sure it is what you want.

In the meantime it isn't like your clock is ticking so you have plenty of time to think, and while you do you will get more personal time with the little ones you have now.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I'm 32 having my third. nobody can make this call but you. most ladies I know don't have the maturity until they are older. But, on the flip side, you'll have plenty of energy. What does your husband say?

Don't forget that you have lots and lots and lots of time to develop your family. Are your first two still very small? They may need some special attention before a new little sibling arrives. Do you have plans for 4? or 5?

Babies are so fun and wonderful. Good parents are hard to come by, so if you are good at being mommy, and you have a great relationship with the daddy, then more children are certainly a blessing.

Answer 6

damn, im 22 and have one and I think that is enough. If you are financially stable and want the extra responsibility then go ahead. Asking this question just makes me thin that subconsciously you don't want to have another baby. I love my child more than anything in the world, including my husband and I love the feeling of being needed by her. Maybe that is just what you are wanting. If thats it then you should talk to your husband about it and maybe you two could work something out to where you are getting the affection you need. If not, then start making a baby.

Answer 7

well, if your financially stable and married and have a home and you and your hubby are good parents, then i would say all power to you to have a 3rd child and many more, if you wanted to! i have a sister in law who has six kids, she is only 33 yrs old and she had her first at 18 yrs old and had 4 baby girls between 18-21 yrs of age, she pretty much had one right after another, with her first 4 (all have same father, who she is not with), and she had 2 boys by the man she is married to now, her oldest is 14 and her youngest is 4 yrs old! she is a stay at home mom and her hubby works long hours of the day and they are financially stable, they have a nice house too!

Answer 8

It's quite young to me, as i'm almost 21 now and have not start woking yet, only starting next year. So i have no $$$ to start a marrige, not mentioning having kids. My earliest marrige age is at 26, so having kids maybe at 28
As what u said, u are financially able and having a loving family, it seems everything is going well to u! And u already have 2 kids! Kinda jealous lol.. If u think u can afford to have more kids, why not? The most important thing is to be happy. I'm so glad to u! Well done!
Wish u have another cute baby and continue your life as merry as u are now, or even better!

Answer 9

Of course it is OK. You have all the wonderful qualities for having another child. If that is what you and your husband want go for it. My mom had 3 when she was only 19. She was married but not financially able and she was always run down and never seemed to be happy. But you want children that is different. Go for it.

Answer 10

I am 22 with 1 child. I do think that its too young for a 3rd child. I guess if you are not a partier, have your priorities straight and have what you want in life taken care of then go for it. Your married so thats a big plus. As long as your not having kids for welfare then I say go with your heart. I wish you and your spouse best wishes!

Answer 11

If you are ready your doesn't really matter. I think younger is better than past 50 when your chances of not being around are much higher. The only thing I might say about baby three is consider your youngests age you don't want your little one feeling like they missed out on being a baby. I 'm in that same spot now good luck and be proud of your choices.