My husband and I have been together for 5 years.
For the past 6 months I have wanted to become a mother more than anything else.
I think about it everyday. I think about how I will decorate a nursery and what things I will do while pregnant.
It’s the most intense feeling I have ever had in my life. Its overwhelming if I think about having children too much.
If I hear about another woman being pregnant it makes me jealous and upset, especially if she has been with her husband for only a year or two.
Its an uncontrollable feeling.
My husband agreed to start trying soon so I can have my first baby at 24/25 years old.
I can wait til my husband and I agree to start trying for a baby, but am I normal to feel this way?
2006-08-11 10:06:23 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Honey, it's called the biological clock. The urge to reproduce is strong and perfectly normal. After all, the survival of our species depends on it.
2006-08-11 10:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal. I was obsessed and couldn't wait and neither could my husband so we didn't wait and now have a 19-month-old beautiful daughter. Just know that a baby is wonderful but there are also not-so-great days too when you haven't had a shower, no sleep, and the house is a mess and the baby is fussy. But the positives far outweigh the negatives.
2006-08-11 10:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are feeling is very normal especially after you have reached that comfortable place in your relationship. But please do not let yourself be overwhelmed with the desire to become a mother that it consumes your life!! Because you will stress yourself out and stress can become a negative factor in your trying to conceive. Take your time plan, get healthy, get to know your body and everything will start to make sense.
Good luck to you and your husband.
2006-08-11 10:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by ~Em 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of Course its normal! Having a child is one of life's greatest joys. And you should not be scared that you are having feelings to be a mother. I know even though I am not married but in a serious relationship I have feelings like that sometimes. There is nothing bad about wanting to have someone to care for and a baby for yourself.
Good Luck!
2006-08-11 10:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its normal, and the great thin for you is that you're already married! I'm 25 and I feel that desire to be a mother kicking in, but I dont wanna have children outside of wedlock. My belief in marriage is so deep that I wouldn't just have a child by any random man, yanno? But I do understand what you're feeling.
2006-08-11 10:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by strong_beautifulqueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you've been very patient with your marriage and letting it grow and now you're feeling like you're ready for the next step. I'd say that's normal and you should feel very lucky to have a husband who understood that you needed to grow first! Congratulations on such a desire for a baby! That means you'll be an awesome Mommy! :)
2006-08-11 10:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Kat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are completely normal. I feel the same way. I can't wait until my husband and I have children. It makes me jealous when I hear of other women having babies and I am not pregnant yet. Don't worry about it! Nothing is wrong with you for feeling this way.
2006-08-11 10:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by candace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE THAT SAME FEELING AND WE ALREADY HAVE 4. WE PLAN ON ANOTHER BUT NOT NOW. BUT I ALSO HAVE TO THINK ABOUT WHEN THE BABY IS HERE. ITS HARD NOT FINANCIALLY IF YOUR STABLE BUT PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY. YOUD HAVE TO WAKE UP EVERY 2-3 HOURS TO FEED ,CHANGE DIAPERS,AND ESPECIALLY IF THERES NO REASON WHY THE BABY IS CRYING. YOUD HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOUR ABLE TO DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN JUST HAVE A BABY. NOT TOO MENTION THE SWOLLEN BREASTS.... IT HURTS FOR ABOUT A WEEK. YOU WILL LONG FOR A NAP BUT YOUR BABY WONT LET YOU ESPECIALLY OF ALL TIMES WHEN NO ONE IS THERE TO HELP YOU ON THAT CERTAIN DAY. I HOPE YOUR HUSBAND IS WILLING TO TAKE THE WAILIG OF HIS CHILD SINCE USUALLY THEY CRY FOR MOMMY. AFTER THINKING ABOUT ALL THIS... I WANT TO HAVE ANOTHER TOO!
ITS JUST THE MOTHERLY THING WE SEE. ONLY A CUTE, PRECOUIS, CALM, TINY-TOES, BARELY OPENED EYES, BUTTON NOSE, AND THE QUITE YAWN THEY GIVE THAT JUST MAKES YOU PROUD THAT YOU MADE THIS CUTE LIVING LITTLE THING TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS.
2006-08-11 10:32:22 · answer #8 · answered by ???? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it is normal for many young women to feel this way.I did too at your age.Now I am almost 41,and have 4 children,ages7,11,12,and 15.I love my children more than life itself,but it is also much more difficult than I ever imagined caring for children.
You are never really 'ready' for the challenges that children present.Your entire life changes...literally.
Best wishes:)
2006-08-11 10:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's normal. I have a 2 year old son and here lately I've become consumed with those feelings again. I too think about what it would be like to be pregnant again. It will happen for you guys.
2006-08-11 10:15:20 · answer #10 · answered by shoupdc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, its called the biological clock ticking. We are wired to feel that way. I'm not fond of kids and don't want any, but when someone puts a baby in my arms, something inside scream I WANT ONE, then I just think about the sleepless night and diapers until the feeling goes away.
Don't sweat it, its the maternal instinct in action.
2006-08-11 10:09:38 · answer #11 · answered by Juniper C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋