My wife will turn 24 about two months before she gives birth to our first baby.
I will be 26 and a half years old.
Do you think 24 is a good age for a first time mother?
Is it too young or just right?
2006-08-21 04:29:27 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i think thats a good time to start.
good luck with the baby.
and congratulations
2006-08-21 04:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shteph™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age really shouldn't be a defining factor. It's maturity level. I was 25 when I had my first, but 23 when I met my husband and became a step-mother to 2 more.
It's a shock to have a baby in the first place because you don't realize until it's born and you are doing it just how much it changes things. It depends on what your wife was used to doing beforehand. If she was used to going out a lot, going where she pleased whenever, then she is going to notice the restriction. Whether she resents this restriction or not is really up to her and you. I say you, because as a father, you don't want to be afraid to be with your baby, or be afraid to give your wife a break on a daily basis. It's a young age, but not so young as to be irresponsible.
If you are talking just physical, then yes of course it is, as development is over, and anything after 30 the doctors begin to consider higher risks.
I hope things work out for you both! Congrats and good luck.
2006-08-21 04:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I turned 25 about two weeks after having my daughter and I think it was a good age. More importantly to me, I had been married almost 5 years so my husband and I got to spend a lot of time together.
We got to know each other and travel. We got to just enjoy each other's company before starting our family. I think now it make's us look forward to retirement a little more because we know what it'll be like.
I think that 24 is a good age because you're not a kid but you're young enough to run and keep up with your kids. It's the maturity level that really matters.
2006-08-21 05:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by Annie Hightower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know people these days put a lot of emphasis on being the 'right' age to have a baby!
There is no right age! When you feel mature enough and able to take on that responsibility, ( And i dont mean being a teenager and feeling those things!) then i think you are ready!
We were pregnant and i was 21 and my husband was 23. We felt ready, but obviously God had other plans for us, and we aren'y having a baby anymore!
But still... 24 is a good age, it's when you are like 45 and having babies, thats wrong!
2006-08-21 04:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your wife is responsible enough to raise the child then 24 is a great age. Some people are 24 and want to go out and party every night, but some people are 24, mature & responsible.
As long as YOU BOTH are ready to put the time, effort & care into raising your child... then age doesn't really matter. You are both adults.
2006-08-21 04:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is just right. If you guys think your ready, then most likely you are. I had my first son when I was 25 and I just had my 2nd son, 10 months ago and I will be 28 in October. I honestly dont think your ever ready until it happens, but I personally think its better now than when you were a teenager and even better than when you are in your 30's or 40's and it is usually considered high risk. Dont get me wrong teenagers and middle-aged woman do it everyday, so if you think your ready and its happening anyway, good luck and God Bless.
2006-08-23 09:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by brooke_erwin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my baby when 24( now 25). I think the age is a good age but depending on the fincial situation. Are you able to support the baby and take care of it?
2006-08-21 04:47:57 · answer #7 · answered by mckt81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You are not 16 or 17 and still in school. It sounds like you two have planned things out so timing is right. Congratulations!
You will still feel overwhelmed when baby arrives no matter your age. I am happy for you both! Enjoy!
2006-08-22 19:17:45 · answer #8 · answered by Stefbear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is about the most perfect age range or period for a woman to start out as a first time mother. Mine was 22years when we had our start. At this period ladies have properly developed all that is needed for the task of motherhood and of course are in their best unlike wen the age is lower or when they are moveing towards their twilight. at such ages child bearing capacities are very much tasking than usual. Congrats and best regards.
2006-08-21 04:42:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just as good as any I would think...I mean as long as she is healthy and everything is going well, I think she's fine. I believe that anywhere between early twenties to mid or late thirties is a great time to have a child if that is what you want to do. It also depends on the person, and if they feel they can become a mother. i say as long as she's a mature adult, and is doing the best she can for her baby and herself, then she'll do great.
2006-08-21 04:38:35 · answer #10 · answered by bug bite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the individual. In general, though, I'd say it's a good age. Old enough to get all the partying and having fun out of your system and young enough to keep up with a toddler.
2006-08-21 04:36:07 · answer #11 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋