I am currently in my second year of college. I am married to a Marine who is currently in Iraq. I am going to college to get my degree, and then I want to become a USMC Officer after I graduate college. My question is, when is the best time to try and start having a family with my husband? School is very important to me, and if I had a baby during school, then I would have to miss quite a bit. But at the same time, being an Officer in the Marine Corps is very important as well, and that would be hard to have a child during that time too. My husband is open to having a baby whenever, but having a baby is a big responsibility! Any ideas? Sorry if this question sounds a little odd..
2006-09-11 07:11:37 · 8 answers · asked by Katie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Well honey there will always be something important to do, and it sounds like you're a busy gal, which is wonderful! You just have to think about what would be more important to YOU right now? school or a baby? choose one.. if you choose school then ask yourself.. Career or baby? We're always too busy nowadays, but many people can work hard enough to have their cake and eat it too! You'll have the baby when the time is right and when it's meant to be. Follow your heart! He or she will be lucky to have you as a mom!
2006-09-11 07:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You already answered your question. You want a baby,but there is nothing wrong with setting up for your baby now. Before he or she comes. You should finish school, and get your career established. Then maybe you can be the mother that dedicates allot time to raising her child. As oppose to having to put her in daycare because you have to work. I speak from experience put your self first right now. Because when the baby comes it is going to be all about them. You can't help that feeling because it comes natural to good mothers. Nothing wrong with wanting to fulfill your dreams. I think that you and your husband are doing the right thing for now. It is a big well huge responsibility. I think that you know what you want. Just keep your self healthy. You can have a baby as late as 30 to 35 and still enjoy it. You will like it even more because you will have experienced everything else but having a baby. If you follow your dreams first. Peace and love to you.
2006-09-11 15:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mila 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question in not odd. If you are having doubts about it means you are not ready yet, obviously you have other priorities, which is good because the more educated you are the more you can offer your baby. I am married to a US soldier too and we waited 6.5 years before having a baby, I did so much during that time and he did too, he finished college and with me working we saved quite a bit of money, now we are ready to share all our success with out little one, which will be here next year. I definitely recommend you to wait until you have full filled your dreams and in the meantime build a very strong relationship with your husband that is very important to do. Remember the older we are, the less mistakes as parents we will make. Good luck and God bless all of our soldiers in Iraq and may God keep them safe wherever their duty is.
2006-09-11 08:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all i;d like to say to you , u r a Lucky woman to have a husband like that. I know this might sound strange but i think u should have the baby when u finish school . That way u can finish and start a family. Or just go ahead and have a baby now. U know something Only "GOD' KNOWS.
but KEEP UR HEAD UP GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND MUCH RESPECT FOR YOUR HUSBAND THAT IS A MARINE. AS WELL AS TO YOU WHO WANT S TO BE COME ONE.
GOD BLESS.
2006-09-11 07:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by >>..<< Wilmy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to mymonthlycycles.com. They have alot of information and you can track your periods, then use the period and ovulation calendar. I found it to be accurate. If you do not want to have a baby without planning, be sure to use birth control, and don't have a baby before you are ready.
2006-09-11 07:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one. There is really not a right time when you are as involved in things as you are. You are just going to have to pick a time, and just let it all take its course.
2006-09-11 07:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by bigfree_2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly Right now... You don't sound ready... I would wait until you are have achieved your goal or till a point that you are satisfied with them...
Also Good luck
2006-09-11 07:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by A_Soldiers_Wife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say ust go for it, when it happens it happens!
2006-09-11 07:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by single mom of 2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋