Is 30 a good age to start a family? I have been with my husband for 8 years and now feel the time is right?

Answer 1

Only your and your husband can decide when the right time is to start a family. I had my daughter when I was 23. At the time I thought it may have been too soon, but now, I realize that I wouldn't change it for the world. No matter what you decide to be the best time to start a family, you must feel it is truly the time for your marriage to go to the next level. Having a child is the scariest yet most gratifying experience you will ever feel. It is a very beautiful experience that only those who are truly ready to start a family should consider. Talk to your husband and get his thoughts on the subject, this is a decision you both must make together. You don't want him to not be ready to have a family and resent the decision you made with out him. He needs to be included in every part of the experience. I wish you all the best and Good Luck.

Answer 2

It's a great time if that's what you want.
You still have a good fertility profile at 30 so conception is easier than after 35. If you need to consult a fertility clinic you will have better success than some of us older women. I had surgery to repair damaged tubes but I was about 40. If I had been on it a little sooner I may have been more able to conceive. But hey. what will be will be.
You and your spouse have to answer this question in the long run though
Oh by the way. People in their mid to late 40's CAN deal with teenagers. In fact sometimes older parents have more patience,experience and time to give the kids.

Answer 3

Ok I have the teenage eyes of this question. Your kids are going to be only 9 or less when your 40, so the youngest when they could possibly hit their 16th is when you're 47. They're going to be hitting thier ruffest points from age 12 until they've been on their own for awhile. But, if you can handle that, it sounds like you've been with your husband for quite along time, and I'm sure you've discussed this with him or are soon going to. Make sure both of you are comfortable. Also keep in mind there's only so many more years that you can do this, so plan wisely how you're going to go about it to get "the number" you want. I think if you truly have a heart to heart with your husband you will find that the corect answer will become evident!

Answer 4

I think 30 is a great age to start a family .

Answer 5

If you and your husband are ready for a family then it is absolutly the right time. Lots of people make the mistake and think that age is the main requirement for when to have children, it is really up to the couple and not the years.

Answer 6

It looks like it's the right time, if you both feel ready for it. It's always better when parents are young ( i don't consider being 30 is old) I'm 28 and mother of 2 kids (a girl of nearly 8 y.o. and a boy, 16 days old)

All the best to you and your husband and baby to be!

Answer 7

Let me put this in context for you. I have 3 children...2 girls 24 and 17...a son who will be 12 in december. Yes they are spread out but that was good cause each of them got to be a baby without us having to take care of more than one baby at a time.

I was 35 when my son was born...which will make me 53 when he turns 18.

with that said...if you and your husband are truly in love and plan on sticking it out till the end...then yes...

The question you need to ask your selves is...how old do I want to be when my children are grown and we are able to do things without worrying about raising them any more.

You will always worry about your kids...you will always want to be there for them...but if you wait longer than now...are you willing to be 53 like I will be when they are grown?

I am a single father now...my son lives with me...and that I wouldn't change...but geeze...53 sounds like a long time now. I know it's just around the corner,

One thing...at your age...you both should be mature enough to raise kids responsibly...not like the 21 yr old parents who have children and want to have mom and dad watch them while they go out.

yes...do it...remember you are 30 now...but by the time you get pregnant and have the child...you will be at least 31 if not 32

Answer 8

I think 30 is a good age, especially if you have been with your husband for 8 years. If you are ready, emotionally, physically, and financially, to have a child, then, by all means. :)

Answer 9

It all depends on your relationship, financial situation, if you have time, and if you feel you are ready. Here is a link to a great article about the health-related things to consider before trying to conceive. http://www.webmd.com/content/article/88/99717.htm
It's also important to see a doctor beforehand just to make sure everything is ok, and to make apporpriate changes to your health habits to help make it a healthy pregnancy. (like vitamins). Understand that your chances of conception and healthy pregnancy and birth decrease with age as well, so you don't want to wait too long. Another good suggestion is to budget for living with a baby to make sure you will be able to afford it. In addition to "the necessities", education savings plans, general savings, and health plans are also important things to consider.

Answer 10

I guess that's a personal decision. With children, I have found that they always come when they are least expected. I have four children, we have a blended family of yours, mine and ours. My first baby was born when I was almost 21, my last baby was born when I was 30, there was such a big difference in my mothering skills when I was older. You have so much more patience when you are 30 something then when you are in your 20's