How old were you when you got pregnant? Were you trying?
Were you married? I am 24 and my boyfriend wants another child.
I have never had one. HE has a 4 year old little boy. I want one but I think I might be to young. Then again I want to beable to be young enough to keep up with the child in the long run.
2006-09-11 09:44:11 · 22 answers · asked by alainall 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I was 19 when I got prego & 20 when I had her-it was not planned & we werent married...he has never had anything to do with us nor has he ever seen his daughter..
If you are ready for a child go for it! I really wanted to have another about 2 years later, but now I'm 25 & i'm thinking I'm too old....not to mention I need to find a good man first...
2006-09-11 09:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Magnolia 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I was 19 when I had my daughter and 25 when I had my son. In some aspects I'm glad I had them young because I will still be young when my youngest graduates. But on the other hand my oldest is 6 now and she and I have some minor issues. I wasn't ready to be a mom when I had her. I was a good mom and I took care of her almost completely on my own , but, discipline was one aspect that was overlooked early on, so now I have problems with her about that. When I had my son at 25 I was much more mature and ready to be a mom. I wasn't married when I had either of them. I wish I would have waited until I got married.Just don't get pregnant just because somebody else wants you to. Make sure you're ready. It's hard to be a mom and you could really mess them up if you don't do it right.
2006-09-11 09:53:27 · answer #2 · answered by tonyagc23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 15 years old when I got pregnant. I was obviously not trying, and not married. I am 19 now and my fiance and I are trying for one of our own. Parenting is never easy. Wether you are 15 or 32, you can run into the same problems. It's all about who you are and if you are ready or not. I spent the first three and a half years of my son's life life in school 730am-230pm then working 5pm-10pm so I missed out on a lot, then college 7am straight to work til 8pm or anywhere up to midnight. It was very hard, but I do not regret it one bit. It is kind of "funny" that I will be one of the few 33 year old moms at my son's graduation, but nevertheless, I am proud of my accomplishments with the life I chose for myself. If you think you are ready, and it sounds like he has made it clear that he is ready, then go for it.
2006-09-11 10:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by Just Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first pregnancy I was 21, nope wasn't married, I was on the pill
My second pregnancy I was 31, was married, I was on the pill. I never had any problems being an "older mom" and keeping up with my daughter. I do however suggest that if you are going to remain unmarried you have a DNA test done when the baby is born so that if later on down the road the two of you split up he can not deny paternity and will have to pay child support.
2006-09-11 09:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 21, not married, but living with my boyfriend, we have been together a year and a half and are getting married next year, we definately were not trying, I wanted to finish school first, but would not trade her for the world, my man has 3 other children from a previous marriage also. My plan was to be about your age when I had my first so, if you feel your ready then go for it, if you not though then talk to your man about it.
2006-09-11 10:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by Brittany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have any doubts at all .... wait. You do not need to be pressured into having a baby. When you do have one, your whole life will be about that child until he/she leaves home. No more running to the mall on a whim or catching a late movie. You have PLENTY of time to start having babies. Don't rush it. Enjoy your life and do all the things that will be more difficult once your little one comes along!
Almost forgot, I was 29 and married with my first baby and don't regret one minute of my life before being married. I traveled all over the world and worked at a job I loved. ENJOY YOURSELF NOW! Go to Europe, go to Africa .. see the world! You are young and free from responsiblity.
2006-09-11 09:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was married, almost 27 years old with my first child and almost 30 with my twins, I conceived the very first cycle we tried to get pregnant both times. If you think you are too young than you are not ready yet, so wait for a while.
2006-09-12 08:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by twiny B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 28. No, we weren't trying. We were not married, but we are now. Unless both of you are ready, do not have a child together. 35 year olds can keep up with children, so there is no rush. Live your life and do all the things you want to do first. Once you have kids, it's all over for what YOU want to do.
2006-09-11 09:47:29 · answer #8 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 30 and have twins(2 yr old) and their dad left because he couldn't handle the responsibilty. He is 34. Age and marriage have nothing to do with. It's the responsibilty factor. Are you ready for 9 months of hell and 18 years of being the sole provider of a child?
2006-09-11 13:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 19 when I got pregnant with my daughter. I'm not with her dad now though, I got married 2 years ago. I was 25 then, and I got pregnant with my son. And now my son is one and I want another, going to start trying in January. Hope this helps, and if you want, tell him a ring would help if he hasn't offered already. But it's your ultimate decision. Good luck.
2006-09-11 09:50:59 · answer #10 · answered by proshoplaura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋